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The Future of Podcasting: 3D, Avatars, and New Formats
The future of podcasting runs through video, avatars, and 3D studios in the browser. What's changing, what won't change, and how to get ready today.
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- Getting started7 min read
How to Start a Podcast from Scratch: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to start a podcast from scratch: define your topic, pick a format, set up the basic gear, record your first episode, and publish it hassle-free.
- Community6 min read
Alternatives to Grid Video Calls (and Zoom Fatigue)
Alternatives to grid video calls that ease Zoom fatigue: voice-only calls, walking meetings, 3D spaces with avatars, and simple changes to how you meet.
- Growth8 min read
How to Monetize a Podcast in Latin America
Real ways to monetize a podcast in Latin America and beyond: sponsorships, listener support, exclusive content, services, your own products, and more.
- Recording6 min read
Podcast Recording Checklist: Don't Forget a Thing
A podcast recording checklist: what to check the day before, an hour before, and five minutes before you hit record, whether in person or remote.
- Avatars and 3D6 min read
What Is a 3D Virtual Podcast Studio and How Does It Work?
A 3D virtual podcast studio brings your guests together in a room with avatars, right from the browser. Here's how it works and when it makes sense to use one.
- Recording6 min read
What Internet Speed Do You Need to Podcast Remotely?
What internet you need to record a podcast remotely: upload, download, latency, and stability. How to test your connection and improve it without upgrading.
- Avatars and 3D6 min read
What Is WebRTC? Browser Calls Without Installing Anything
WebRTC explained simply: how your browser makes voice and video calls without installing anything, what it needs to work, and how to fix common issues.
- Community7 min read
Online Classes with Avatars: Ideas to Boost Participation
How to teach online classes with avatars to boost participation: activities for small groups, the 3D set, care with minors, and examples by subject.
- Growth7 min read
How to Get Your Podcast's First 100 Listeners
Real strategies to get your podcast's first 100 listeners: your inner circle, communities, guests, clips, collaborations, and consistency.
- Growth6 min read
Running Two Content Channels: When It Makes Sense
Two content channels or just one? Signs it's time to split, how to divide topics and audiences, and how to keep both going without neglecting either.
- Community6 min read
How to Build a Community Around Your Channel
How to build a community around your channel or podcast: turning an audience into a community, rituals, spaces, moderation, and avoiding burnout.
- Recording7 min read
How to Record a Podcast with Remote Guests
A guide to recording a podcast with remote guests: technical prep, how to connect everyone, how to avoid echo, and what to do if the connection drops.
- Community6 min read
More Human Remote Meetings: Ideas Using 3D Spaces
How to make remote meetings more human for distributed teams: rituals, shorter formats, fewer mandatory cameras, and 3D spaces with avatars.
- Growth7 min read
How to Measure Your Podcast Stats Without Getting Lost
How to measure your podcast stats: which metrics matter, where to find them, how to read them, and what to decide based on downloads, retention, and more.
- Growth6 min read
Podcasting for Entrepreneurs: How to Use It for Business
Podcasting for entrepreneurs: how to use it to attract customers, build a network, and sell without sounding like an ad, with format ideas and a simple plan.
- Recording6 min read
How to Get Over Mic Nerves When Recording a Podcast
How to get over mic nerves when recording a podcast or speaking live: what to do before, during, and after, with quick exercises that really work.
- Growth7 min read
Branded Podcasts for Businesses: How to Do It Right
How to create a branded podcast for your business: goals, formats, topics, who speaks, how to measure it, and the mistakes that turn a show into an ad.
- Production7 min read
Permission to Record Other People on Your Podcast
A general guide to getting permission to record other people on your podcast: consent, guests, minors, and why privacy and recording laws vary by place.
- Production7 min read
How to Design Your Podcast Logo and Cover Art
A guide to designing your podcast or channel logo and cover art: sizes, legibility, colors, fonts, and how to test that it looks good small in podcast apps.
- Recording6 min read
How to Improve Your Podcast Voice: Exercises and Habits
How to improve your podcast voice with simple breathing, diction, and pacing exercises, habits to care for it, and mic tricks to sound natural.
- Production7 min read
Podcast Music and Copyright: What You Can Legally Use
Podcast music and copyright: what you can use, what a license is, royalty-free music, Creative Commons, and how to avoid takedowns and claims.
- Growth6 min read
How Often Should You Publish a Podcast? Pick Your Pace
How often to publish a podcast: the pros of weekly, biweekly, or seasonal releases, how to choose based on your time, and tips to never let your audience down.
- Getting started7 min read
12 Common Podcast Mistakes Beginners Make (and Fixes)
The common mistakes new podcasters make that lead many to quit: bad audio, no consistency, long intros, and vague topics, plus how to avoid them from day one.
- Production6 min read
Screens on a Podcast Set: How to Use a TV in the Background
How to use a screen or TV on your podcast set: what to show, where to place it, how to avoid reflections and mistakes, with concrete ideas for each format.
- Getting started7 min read
How to Choose a Name for Your Podcast: 7 Steps
How to choose a name for your podcast: exercises to generate ideas, criteria for narrowing them down, how to check it's available, and mistakes to avoid.
- Production6 min read
How to Write Podcast Show Notes (with a Template)
How to write podcast show notes: structure, what to include, timestamps, links, and a ready-to-use template you can copy and adapt for every episode.
- Production6 min read
Color Psychology on Your Set: What Each Shade Conveys
Color psychology for your podcast or channel set: what blue, red, green, and more convey, how to combine them, and which mistakes to avoid on camera.
- Growth7 min read
Podcast SEO: How to Get Your Show Discovered
Podcast SEO explained without the jargon: keywords, episode titles, descriptions, transcripts, a website, and YouTube so people can find your show.
- Production6 min read
How to Design Your Podcast Set, Step by Step
Learn how to design your podcast set: backdrop, lighting, wall art, TV, and table. Practical steps to make your set look professional without overspending.
- Growth7 min read
Vertical Podcast Clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts
How to make vertical podcast clips for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts: picking the moment, cropping to 9:16, captions, hooks, and a simple weekly routine.
- Production7 min read
How to Write a Podcast Script (with a Template)
Learn how to write a podcast script that doesn't sound read: segment structure, outline, key questions, closing, and a template for your next episode.
- Community6 min read
Virtual Hangout Ideas with Friends That Actually Work
Virtual hangout ideas with friends: games, activities, and formats so your long-distance get-together doesn't feel like another boring work call.
- Production7 min read
Podcast Interview Questions: 40+ Ideas to Ask Your Guests
Podcast interview questions organized by moment: to break the ice, go deep, draw out stories, and wrap up, plus tips for asking great follow-ups.
- Production6 min read
How to Prepare a Podcast Guest Before Recording
How to prepare a podcast guest: the pre-interview message, the tech check, what to tell them about the format, and how to help them arrive relaxed.
- Recording7 min read
How to Reduce Echo in a Room for Recording
Tricks to reduce echo in a room and record your podcast with better sound: what objects to use, where to sit, and how to test the result without spending.
- Production7 min read
How to Moderate a Panel Discussion of 4 to 6 People
A guide to moderating a podcast panel of 4 to 6 people: preparation, taking turns, useful phrases, reining in whoever hogs the mic, and closing strong.
- Growth7 min read
How to Publish a Podcast on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
Step by step to publish your podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube: hosting, RSS feed, verification, video, and what to check before launch.
- Production6 min read
Auto-Framing Cameras That Follow the Speaker: How They Work
How an auto-framing camera that follows the speaker works, when it makes sense for a podcast, which shots to combine, and how to talk so the cuts flow smoothly.
- Getting started6 min read
Video Podcast or Audio Only: Which Is Right for You?
Video podcast or audio only? We compare the effort, reach, and costs of each option and share alternatives for having video without showing your face.
- Production6 min read
How Long Should a Podcast Episode Be?
How long should a podcast episode be? How to decide based on your format, audience, and content, and how to tell if your episodes are running too long.
- Avatars and 3D7 min read
How to Record a Podcast with a 3D Avatar in Your Browser
How to record a podcast or video with a 3D avatar in your browser: set up the scene, nail the audio, direct the camera, and save a clean video to edit.
- Getting started6 min read
What Is a Podcast RSS Feed and What Is It For?
What a podcast RSS feed is, how it works, what it contains, where to get one, and why it's the key to being on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other apps.
- Avatars and 3D5 min read
What Is Avatar Lip-Sync and How Does It Follow Your Voice?
What avatar lip-sync is, how it makes the mouth follow your voice in real time, why it sometimes fails, and how to improve it with your mic and your voice.
- Avatars and 3D6 min read
Avatars and VTubers: Why the Trend Keeps Growing
What VTubers and avatar creators are, why the trend keeps growing, and how to get started without expensive gear or any 3D modeling skills.
- Recording7 min read
USB vs. XLR Microphones for Podcasting: Which to Choose
USB vs. XLR mics for your podcast: the real differences, pros, costs, when each one makes sense, and which type, dynamic or condenser, works best at home.
- Getting started7 min read
Podcast Formats: Which One Is Right for Your Show?
The most popular podcast formats: solo, interview, co-hosted, panel, narrative, and fiction, with the effort each one takes and who it works best for.
- Avatars and 3D6 min read
How to Create Content Without Showing Your Face
How to create content without showing your face: avatar, voice, and virtual set options, which formats work, and how to build an identity people recognize.
- Recording6 min read
Podcast Equipment for Beginners: A Home Recording Setup
The basic podcast equipment you need to record at home: microphone, headphones, interface, accessories, and how to prep your room without overspending.
- Growth6 min read
Podcast Sponsorships for Small Shows: Landing Your First
A practical guide to sponsorships for small podcasts: what to offer, which brands to pitch, what to charge, and how to build a media kit with a small audience.