Re:Ask HN: Have you ever tried to start a podcast? What did ...
by gmemstr on Tuesday January 17, 2017 @09:18PM
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First, it's going to be slow to start unless you're either really good at advertising, already have a following etc. Getting a podcast going, like and project, is hard.
Second, it's going to be weird listening to your own voice recorded. Again and again as you edit. You'll probably think you sound stupid and pick out all your flubs, but you'll have to get used to it.
Lastly, it is extremely difficult to do a one-man podcast. Two people is the bare minimum to keep the conversation going, three is (in my personal experience listening and creating podcasts) the perfect number. Four is great if you can find a good diverse cast (e.g the Rooster Teeth podcast). So get a couple of your friends and make sure to make talking points, either written down or in your head, so that there's little dead air.
Second, it's going to be weird listening to your own voice recorded. Again and again as you edit. You'll probably think you sound stupid and pick out all your flubs, but you'll have to get used to it.
Lastly, it is extremely difficult to do a one-man podcast. Two people is the bare minimum to keep the conversation going, three is (in my personal experience listening and creating podcasts) the perfect number. Four is great if you can find a good diverse cast (e.g the Rooster Teeth podcast). So get a couple of your friends and make sure to make talking points, either written down or in your head, so that there's little dead air.