If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to start a podcast, let me make it easier for you and give you some helpful tips. Here is a break down of what I would do if I was starting a podcast in 2025!

As I sit down to reflect on my company, Bamby Media's 2024 journey, I find myself sifting through a mix of challenges and “woohoo” moments. I personally love reflections from founders, so I thought it was about time I did one of my own. 

I take a look at Spotify's recent announcement of their rebrand to 'Spotify for Creators' for podcasters and its impact on audio podcasting. I review the new monetization requirements on Spotify, comparing them with YouTube's more lenient YouTube Creator Program and monetisation options for audio-only shows.

As the festive season approaches, the question of whether to take a break from releasing podcast episodes over Christmas and New Year often looms large, especially for podcasters. 

It's a time when many are eager to unwind, enjoy family time, and perhaps forget about their usual routines. But is a break the best move for your podcast? I’ve trawled through the data we collect from our own client roster and the podcasting industry more broadly to give you my take.

As the wireless microphone offerings expand, so does my need to review them. Traditionally, the wireless microphone space was a bit lack lustre. They had clunky receivers that you had to try to hide under your clothes, the connections would drop out and the ability to connect seamlessly to a smartphone was rare.

Today, that is no longer the case. 

We’ve got Rode, DJI, Hollyland and Sennheiser as well as many others all putting their hats into the ring and today I’m putting the DJI Mic 2 to the test.

In the words of Mariah Carey, “All I Want For Christmas Is…Microphones”.

I’m sure when she originally sang “you”, Mariah was actually thinking about a particular microphone that she had her eye on. Perhaps swooning over a rather special condenser microphone that highlights the sparkly frequencies in her voice.

It’s plausible and I won’t let you tell me otherwise. I am not being ridiculous.

Today we’re jumping into an extensive list of podcasting equipment to help you stop analysing all the potential options that are available on the market, and just purchase something already.

Hope it helps!