I recently had a super fun conversation with Greg Wasserman, Head of Growth, Partnerships, and Community at Castmagic. Greg is a multifaceted podcast expert, having sold podcast advertising, run three podcast listening platforms before joining Castmagic. I know that I don’t normally talk to folks who don’t have podcasts themselves, but I felt that Greg could add a lot of value for you podcasters out there.

It's been a year of excitement, challenges, growth, failure, loss and learning. I’ve had the pleasure of doing some very fun new things this year, and here’s a snapshot of not only what we’ve achieved, but more importantly what we’ve seen our clients achieve.

The Rode NT-USB Mini caught my attention some time back when I was looking for an affordable, USB-only input for our podcasting clients. Especially if you’re starting out fresh as a podcaster and you don’t want to make a huge investment in a bunch of gear up front, the Rode NT USB Mini has proven itself to be an extremely useful microphone.

Not every show has to be targeted to the largest audience possible. Despite you being told that a large audience is best, it’s all about the download numbers, and all that other nonsense, the true value in my opinion is targeting a niche.

One such podcaster that does this brilliantly, is Angie Nisbet and her podcast Married to the Land.

Whether you already have a podcast or are just getting started, incorporating video into your podcasting strategy is becoming more and more important.

So, how can you get started with video for your podcast without breaking the bank? I decided to share a bit of the bonus content that we have within our DIY Podcasters program to step you through our recommendations. We provide recommendations for video equipment that will give you a professional-looking video without overwhelming you with technical complexities.

As a podcast producer, I’m acutely aware of how crucial it is to have a reliable and high-quality microphone. As an avid user of microphones for over 15 years, first as a musician in the studio, and now in podcasting, I feel it’s my duty to give you some guidance and stop you from buying trashy equipment.

In this review, I will walk you through my experience with the Shure MV7, touching on its build quality, sound performance, and overall suitability for different recording scenarios.