Podschool | Learn How To Create A Professional Podcast With @rachelcorbett

I know we're all told not to judge a book by its cover but the truth is, we do.When people find your show in their podcast directory it's often the combination of your podcast name and podcast logo that will entice them to give it a try.You haven't got a lot of words to make an impact so this isn't an easy task. But ideally, you want to give your podcast a name that's going to stop people scrolling by.So how do you pick something that makes them want to listen?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-name/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique l

If you're thinking "I want to do a podcast but I'm not sure what it should be about," you're not alone.Coming up with an idea for your podcast can be really difficult. So in this episode, I'm going to take you through a few exercises to help you refine your podcast idea. Or come up with one if you've got nothing.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-ideas/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more t

When you're kick-starting your podcast it can be hard to know what equipment to buy because there's so much out there. Particularly when it comes to one of the most important items in your kit, your podcast microphone.Some articles give 700 recommendations and if you've got no idea about recording you can end up more confused than when you started.So in this episode I'm going to keep things simple and give you my top three podcast microphone recommendations.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-microphone/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million uniqu

Are you at the beginning of the podcasting journey and know nothing about how to get your idea into people's ears?In this episode we go right back to basics and I take you through how to record a podcast.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/record-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewhere. Y

Coming up with content for your podcast can be one of the more challenging and time-consuming parts of the podcasting process, especially if you're releasing a weekly show.So how do you find enough ideas to make sure you're not lying awake on the eve of an episode going live thinking "What am I going to talk about?"Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-content/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with m

Co-hosting a podcast with other people can be great. But if one or more members of the team aren't pulling their weight it can be exhausting.So how do you make sure you're bringing your A-game as a podcast co-host?In this episode I share my top tips for being the kind of co-host people want to podcast with.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-co-host-tips/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more

Covering up recording in different locations is possible but it depends on how different the locations are.If one recording was done in a library and the other at a Monster Truck rally it'll probably be impossible to make those sound like they were in the same place.But if you want to make it sound like you did everything in one sitting the key is to record some ambient sound.In this episode I explain how to make recording in multiple locations sound like it was done in one sitting.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/cover-up-recording-in-different-locations/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine pr

Your podcast logo is the first thing people will see when they come across your show and it's often the reason they'll stop and take a second look.That means you have to put serious thought into how to design one that will make people want to listen.In this episode I share my tips on creating a podcast logo that fits with the brand of your show but also stops people from scrolling past.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-logo/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple

The question on everyone's lips when they're thinking about starting a podcast is "What equipment do I need?"Do you need a mixer? Will your computer microphone do? Do you have to buy special headphones or can you use the ones that come with your phone?Search Google and you’ll have a shopping list of podcast equipment as long as your arm. But the truth is you only need four things to start a podcast.In this episode I take you through what those four things are.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-equipment/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million uniq

Are you thinking about starting a podcast but have no idea about the different types of shows?In this episode I take you through some of the most common podcast types so you can choose the one that's right for you.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-types/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Som

When you’re thinking about how many people to have on your podcast your decision should always be based on what's best for your audience and what's best for your content.In this episode I take you through some things you need to think about when you're deciding how many people to have on your podcast.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-many-people-should-you-have-on-your-podcast/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over te

If you're new to podcasting you might not realise quite how many steps there are in the process.In this episode I give yo the full rundown of all the things you need to do to get a podcast into people's ears.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasting-steps/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You’ve Gotta Start Somewh

So you want to start a podcast but you're wondering if you have enough time?There are lots of things that go into getting an episode from your recording device into people's ears. And every step can effect how long it takes to put your show together.In this episode I share some of the things that will impact how long it takes to put together a podcast episode so you know what you're in for.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-long-does-it-take-to-create-a-podcast-episode/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 millio

Finding a podcast niche when you're starting out can be useful because it can help people find your show. If you're not someone with an existing profile chances are potential listeners won't be searching for you. So ideally you want your podcast to be in a niche they're already interested in.Having a defined podcast niche can also help convince listeners to give your show a try when they do find you because there's more chance they'll understand the concept.There's nothing compelling about "a general show about stuff" from someone you've never heard of. But if you can sell people on a specific idea they'll be able to quickly work out if it's for them.Finding a niche for your podcast isn't about being so specific you shut people out or limiting yourself so you've got nothing to talk about. It's about finding a way to stand out in a very crowded podcast market.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-niche/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for

Getting your head around how to promote your podcast when there's no podcast there to promote can be difficult. But it can be done.In this episode I explain how to get potential listeners excited about a show that doesn't exist yet.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-promotion/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and

When you’re starting out and you don’t have any listeners, it's hard to make decisions about what content would suit them best.Designing your ideal listener can help you make decisions about things like the length of your podcast or what kind of topics you should cover because you've got someone in mind.If you don't design your ideal listener you're probably going to make decisions based off what you want and you're not the audience.So how do you work out who your ideal listener is?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/ideal-listener/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to

When you're interviewing people for your podcast there's a lot that can go wrong.So how do you make sure guests leave thinking “I’m so glad I did that!” rather than “I never want to see that person again!”?I've conducted thousands of interviews over the course of my radio and podcasting career. And in this episode I share my top tips for getting the best out of your interview subject.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/interviewing-tips/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadrup

If you're new to podcasting you might be worried that once you start you'll be stuck churning out episodes every week for the rest of your life.While consistency is key, breaking your show into seasons can be a great way to take some of the pressure off and keep your podcast interesting.Just like television, seasons in podcasting are a way to separate your content into smaller self-contained blocks. Each season could have a different focus like Gimlet's podcast, Startup. Or you could do the same show and break it up into batches like I do with Lady Startup.So how do podcast seasons work and are they right for your show?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-seasons/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast

If you want to interview guests on your podcast you might be thinking "Holy crap! Do I have to pay all these people?"Lucky for you (and your bank balance) the expectation with podcast guests is they (usually) won't get paid.So how do you make sure guests will still want to come on your podcast even if they're doing it for free?Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/pay-podcast-guests/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started.I've also hosted over ten

Working with a podcast co-host can be one of life's great joys....if it's the right person.If it's the wrong person it can be as fun as performing surgery on yourself with a corkscrew.When you're starting out, having someone to bounce off can seem like the easiest option. But while there are plenty of advantages to not going solo there are a few things you should consider before you hitch your wagon to someone.Podcasting with a co-host is like a marriage so you have to make sure you choose the right partner and in this episode I explain why.Check out the full episode show notes: https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podcast-co-host/About me...My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world.At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 s