What does it mean to “go pro” as a podcaster?

I was listening to a recent podcast episode of Modern Wisdom when I found myself pondering this question. It got me thinking about how many creatives I come across who dabble in their pursuits, but never fully commit. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing. But if you really want to see results, what got you to where you are, probably isn’t going to get you to where you want to go.

Podcasting is no different. In fact, any pursuit requires you to take more steps than perhaps you’re comfortable taking.

It’s getting to the pointy end of the year, and I want to help you answer a very specific question. Should you take a break from your podcast over the Christmas period or keep releasing episodes like clockwork?

Based on the statistics we’ve gathered, insights from trusted sources, download figures, and trends we've tracked from our client roster, my viewpoint on the topic for this upcoming year--2023, is quite different from previous years.

Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to Arielle Nissenblatt, who wears many hats – she's the community marketing manager at Descript, the creative mind behind two fantastic podcasts, Feedback with Earbuds and Trailer Park, but I can’t stop there. Arielle also runs a vibrant, engaged Podcast Community on Discord which I have been a member of for quite some time. She also regularly speaks on stage about podcasting, and I’m thrilled I could pin her down to chat with me on this show.

I've got two fantastic microphones to pin against each other today. The Shure MV7 and the Rode PodMic. Why the battle, you ask? Well, these babies are essentially cut from the same cloth. They both offer the versatility of XLR and USB connections, and the price point is basically the same. Shure and Rode are both very well known in the microphone industry, and I felt like it was worthy of a good ol’ fashioned rumble!

In today's episode, we're joined by the delightful Ellie Swift, the voice behind the popular podcast, "Shine Online with Ellie Swift". Launching her podcast in August 2020, Ellie speaks candidly about the highs and lows of consistent podcasting. Beyond being a marketing strategy, she shares her authentic journey of using podcasting as a tool to connect, share, and educate her audience.

I’m a firm believer in changing things up and going away on holidays! Even if it’s not a holiday, sometimes life happens and you can’t record in your usual spot. This means you need a remote recording option to keep creating content without compromising on audio quality. So today I’m sharing my insights on how to record high-quality content using nothing but your iPhone and a microphone. In this episode, I'll walk you through the essential equipment, setup, and tips that I've personally found invaluable for producing top-notch recordings on the go.