5 Years. 500 Episodes. 10 Lessons Worth Sharing 💡 (Podcraft Pointers)


Hey you, how's the week going? 😁

Getting chilly over here in our part of the world... 🌨️ Which usually just means to me: good excuse to stay in and play around with this bit of content I'm tinkering with!

Don't judge me... but I've been playing a bit of golf recently, and the content obsessive in me can't help but collect recordings and videos out on the course. I'm honing, right now, what kind of angle I might take on a new podcast, but I've got some interesting ideas which I think will work.

Always the most fun times: messing with ideas, and getting jazzed about reaching a new audience 🤩

Anyway, on to the pointers, where we've got a mammoth 10 lessons from a relentlessly consistent creator, a new digital recorders roundup and a bunch of tips around how to be a better podcast guest. Amongst a bunch more! Enjoy 😁

Colin

Sound can make things taste better.
Humans naturally want to match outside sensations to taste. In one study, participants found wine tasted better when matched with the right music.

🎯 Your Podcast Pointers

💡 10 lessons from publishing 500 episodes in 5 years (Podcraft)

"In a world that is increasingly shaped by AI, authenticity matters. People value the real and unpolished moments more than we sometimes realise."

Whether you're on your 499th episode or yet to upload your first, this is essential reading or listening for podcasters of all levels. Neil James from The Photowalk shares how he built a show that pays the bills through consistency, community, and recording episodes while walking the dog.

📺 Audacity's Envelope Tool (YouTube)

If you're an Audacity dabbler, here's how to use the Envelope Tool to smooth audio levels and add clean fades. This quick trick balances voices and music without complex editing!

📝 The best digital voice recorders of 2025 (Blog)

Mics get all the hype, but digital recorders have been powering quality audio in podcasting for decades. They make brilliant on-the-go recording kits, but work just as well as the centrepiece of any home studio. If you're in the market for one, don't buy anything until you've read this roundup!

📝 How to start a podcast in 2025 (Blog)

No, it isn't too late to start a podcast. No, there aren't too many podcasts out there. And no, you don't need to spend a ton on fancy gear 😄 here's everything you need to know about getting started, packed up in our handy PATH framework.

🙋 Have you already launched your podcast? (Question)

We love helping new podcasters get started, but thriving comes from building momentum and creating great content. If you’re already past launch, click the link so we can share resources that help you stay consistent, grow, and monetise.

🎙️ Best Podcast Setup for Beginners: 3 Complete Starter Kits (Video)

If you're new to the game, here's some of the best gear setups to get you started. From in-person recording, to online calls, we've got some shiny new toys for you. All designed to get that voice sounding peachy!

📝 How to be a great podcast guest (Blog)

Most people treat podcast interviews like a casual chat and end up blending into the noise. A great guest, however, turns that microphone into a spotlight. This post offers 13 powerful tips to help you stand out, connect with listeners, and deliver one of the most memorable interviews your host and their audience have ever heard.

🔦 Creating an A+ Video Podcast Lighting Setup (Video)

Here's a tour of a video podcasting studio lighting setup, from the softboxes behind the camera to lighting the background. Take some inspiration for your own space, and look tip-top on your next call!

📬 Grow Your Podcast Email List with Quizzes

Struggling to turn podcast listeners into subscribers? Try this: ScoreApp lets you create interactive quizzes your audience wants to take! Say your show is all about fitness - you could offer a quiz like:

“What’s Your Fitness Personality? Find Out & Get Your Personalised Workout Tip Sheet.”

Listeners engage, drop their email, and get instant, valuable results - while you build a segmented, high-quality list that’s ready to nurture.

👉 Create Your First Newsletter-Growing Quiz for Your Podcast

🧙‍♂️ The Podcasting Sage Says:

“Publishing imperfectly beats planning forever.”

Get your voice out there; you can refine as you go.

Two Other Things to Help your Show 🚀

Here are two ways to accelerate your podcast journey: includes 1. the support to create something great and 2. the tools to make it work.

1️⃣ The Easiest Way to Make your Podcast?
Use Alitu to record, edit, cleanup, add music, transcribe, and publish. All in one tool, built by podcasters. No tech headaches or app juggling.

Try the Alitu Podcast Creator app to Turbocharge your workflow

.. and ...

2️⃣ Personal Coaching & Education Help You Succeed?
Join the Podcraft Academy to get expert coaching, step-by-step courses and plug-and-play resources to help you launch, grow and monetise your show with confidence.

Join the Podcraft Academy to get confidence in growing your show

Cheers!
Matthew & Colin

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