PFD Companion Podcast: S3E07 – What Makes a Podcast a Podcast?

Take a look at that baby-faced podcaster from 2005. That’s Tee Morris, breaking ground and podcasting MOREVI: The Chronicles of Rafe & Askana. This was a time when podcasters were only in the hundreds and all were answering questions like “Do I need an iPod to listen to podcasts?”

Now, here we all are, over a decade later. Has the podcast evolved into something different, or are the basics of podcasting still that which defines a podcast?

After a decade of audio and video editing, and three editions of Podcasting for Dummies, “Old Man Morris” puts his foot down. You want to podcast? Great. Here’s what you need to do in order to podcast. And to keep him on point and grounded on this topic, Pip Ballantine sits in to give her perspective.

PFD Companion Podcast: S3E05 – In Studio vs. Remote

OK, you want to start a podcast with multiple guests. Should you only do a podcast if/when everyone can come over your house and gather round the campfire, er, mixer? What are the challenges of that (aside from feeding them for each episode?) How does it work when one or more of your co-hosts and/or guests are several states, or countries away? With a combined experience of about 25 years, Tee and Chuck discuss all of this and more.

PFD Companion Podcast: S3E04 – Microphones (Review & Comparison)

Take a look at the microphone set-up here in Imagine That! Studios — there are two Heil microphones, one from MXL, and one from Shure. Aren’t all mics the same? Not quite. Each microphone has its own method to capture sound, and this episode goes into the nuances between two dynamic models: The Heil PR 781 and the Shure SM7B.

Which one do you think suits Tee best? What do you look for in a microphone? Performance? Durability? Or price?

Topics discussed in this episode:

And remember — Chuck and Tee are hosting the P.I.Y Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona! Come on out and learn from the guys behind this podcast and the book! Spots are going quickly!

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PFD Companion Podcast: S3E03 – Podcasting in the Studio (Full production)

Chuck guides you through some of the things you can do, the fun you can have, and the quality difference you get with a studio rig. He also dives in to the some of the gotchas from the equipment and the surroundings that can impact your final product. Listen and learn how to get the most out of your studio!

 

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Intros and clips
  • Mixing live or edit in post
  • Recording with a mixer
  • Studio mics (condensor and dynamic)
  • Other accessories
  • Recording devices
  • Other considerations – ambient noise, line of site, echo

And remember — Chuck and Tee are hosting the P.I.Y Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona! Come on out and learn from the guys behind this podcast and the book! Spots are going quickly!

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PFD Companion Podcast: S3E02 – Podcasting-to-Go

Welcome to the second episode of Podcasting for Dummies: The Companion Podcast. Joined by author, podcaster, and wife Pip Ballantine, Tee hosts an episode that is part informative, part product review, part interview, and part CoupleCast. Recorded live from Ground Central Station in Manassas, Virginia, Tee and Pip talk about the challenges and perks in podcasting remotely. We also cover in this episode:

  • Working on location
  • A review of the Shure MV51
  • Anniversary shenanigans
  • Tips on handling background noise challenges
  • Advantages of podcasting on-the-go

And remember — Chuck and Tee are hosting the P.I.Y Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona! Come on out and learn from the guys behind this podcast and the book! Spots are going quickly! Sign up before 10/10 for our special Early Bird Rate!

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PFD Companion Podcast: S3E00 – Happy International Podcast Day! Have a Podcast!

Happy International Podcast Day everyone! What a better way to celebrate than to bring you a fresh new show to start our brand new season. Tee Morris and Chuck Tomasi return after nearly a decade with a news about the 3rd Edition of Podcasting for Dummies, reflect a bit on the author process, give you a glimpse of what’s to come in this season’s show, and what they’ve learned, and look forward to P.I.Y. 2017.

Don’t forget to sign up for PIY 2017 in Phoenix – October 28, 2017. Early bird pricing ends October 10!

3rd Edition Available for Pre-order

We’re very excited to announce that Podcasting for Dummies 3rd Edition is now available for pre-order on Amazon! We can hardly wait to get it in our hot little hands.

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Final Edits

Tee Morris and I are rapidly going through the final edits on Podcasting for Dummies 3rd Edition and I have to tell you – this book rocks! I’ll admit that I have not looked at a Dummies book in a while and they certainly cleaned up and modernized the layout. New cover design as well as new internal layout. We’re sure you’re going to love it as much as we do.

We’ve added an entire chapter on mobile podcasting, more up to date information on video, social media, hardware, and hosting. Much of the “tried and true” information is still there to get best practices from us old-timers – including a few new tricks we’ve learned since the 2nd Edition came out in 2008.

Stay tuned!