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- How To Pick A Topic
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- How To Come Up With Episode Ideas
- How To Submit To Apple & Spotify
- How To Launch
- And A Bunch More – Sign Up Now!
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Not only did you give me all the tools to get started but you definitely helped me know exactly what I’m going to talk about, name my podcast and so so many ideas.
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31 Best Podcast Hosting Sites (Top 7 Have Free Offers)
There are many different podcast hosting platforms and it can be difficult to decide which one to go with…
Some companies have been around a long time and new ones are popping up all the time.
The good news is whether you’re looking to start a podcast, save money, or move to a better hosting platform – we have you covered!
If you’re looking to start a podcast, you’ll need to sign up with a podcast hosting company to store your .mp3’s and create your podcast feed. Just like when you start a website or blog you need a web host, when you start a podcast you need a media host.
Or if you’re looking for a better place to host your podcast, the best podcast hosting sites make it super simple to migrate into their system…
We have researched, tested, and reached out to people at every company to find out which platform is best for your needs.
The best podcast hosting companies as of September 2026 are:
You’ll find more details on those seven and more below if you want to see more details. After that, there are a bunch of other useful services to help grow your podcast!
Looking for some gear? Check out the podcast starter kit guide.
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How To Start A Podcast: A Complete Step-By-Step Tutorial
If you’re looking for a guide that walks you through how to start a podcast, you’re absolutely in the right place…
Starting a podcast isn’t difficult, but there are a number of steps you’ll need to go through in order to get it launched.
In this podcasting tutorial, we’ll walk you through every step of the process:
- Choosing a topic & name
- Show and episode format
- Cover art creation
- Intro & outro music
- Equipment selection
- Audio recording & editing
- Submission to Apple Podcasts (iTunes)
- Promotion tips
And much more…
Bonus: Free 10-Day “How To Start A Podcast” Email Course
Just click the link and enter your email to get the first lesson:Click Here To Get The Free “How To Start A Podcast” Email Course
Just a few of the things you’ll learn:
- What to podcast about
- Equipment you’ll need
- How to record & edit
- How to promote your podcast
Get started today!
Podcasting is a much less crowded and competitive space than blogging, making now the perfect time to get started.
As of September 2026, there are just over 2 million podcasts, but over 600 million blogs!
In case you’re wondering, I’ve helped thousands of people start a podcast in the last several years and have started a few shows in different industries myself.
Looking to start a podcast quickly? Sign up with Buzzsprout, upload your audio files, and submit to Apple & Spotify.
Let’s get started:
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Best Podcast Microphones For Great Audio (All Budgets)
You’re starting a podcast and are wondering “what’s the best microphone for podcasting?”
The good news is that for most people, that answer is easy: get the ATR2100x-USB here.
But where things can get a little tricky is when you need to record multiple people, or maybe you want something a bit more on the pro end.
Don’t worry though, we’ll try to make it easy (and not list 300 different options that just make you more confused) so you can get what you need and get back to podcasting!
