Starting a podcast is now easier than it's ever been! Thanks to technological advancements and the growing popularity of podcasting platforms, there's never been a better time to get that podcast hanging out in your brain and get it out into the ears of listeners. It starts with an idea. Great! You brainstorm and decide on the topic, format, and goals of your podcast. This step can be as simple or complex depending on the clarity of your vision. Next, you'll need recording equipment, such as a microphone and headphones, many of which are available at affordable prices. You can record on basic smartphone apps to more sophisticated digital audio workstations like Audacity, which is free to use, or Adobe Audition. Editing your podcast involves trimming mistakes, adding music or sound effects, and polishing the audio. This is where Mayne Man Editing comes in so you get to focus on the creative side of things. Hosting and distrubution sound daunting, but it simply means picking where your podcast lives then using the code they give you to share it to all the places people listen. Overall, while there are several steps involved, each one is relatively easy to grasp, especially with the abundance of resources and tutorials available online. Starting a basic podcast is within reach for most people with a little dedication and effort. And if you need help along the way, we're here to work with you so it becomes the project you heard in your head.