A few weeks ago I briefly talked about podcasts and the benefits of the medium, and Andy McDonald also wrote two articles on podcasting in a series on the technical details of putting together your own.

But what does it take to make it big?

“You have to take it seriously.” explains Keith Malley of Keith and the Girl, one of the most popular and successful podcasts by any standard.

“If you say you’re putting out a show once a week, you should do it.” Chemda Khalili ^{(the girl)} adds, “Also, it is giving a…

In the first article of this four part series, we looked at the technology and equipment you need for creating a podcast. We also looked at the software you can use. Today we look at how you should go about recording your first podcast, and the methods in which you can compress your recording, ready for uploading to the web, so without further adu, lets get started.

When you have your computer set up and your microphone working, it’s time to start recording. Take a deep breath and then follow these…

There are two schools of thought when it comes to creating a podcast: The “I need the latest and greatest equipment in order to capture that crisp, clear sound of the broadcasting industry” school of thought, and the “Hey, my computer came with a microphone, and I’ve got this cool recording software already installed” school of thought. Both are equally valid positions, and there are a lot of secondary schools in-between. The question is how far you’re willing to go.

But let’s dispel something right off the bat about podcasting: You’re…