When I first started out as a young news reporter working for a regional newspaper I quickly learned that news doesn’t always come to you. There were days when the phones didn’t ring, the fax machine stayed silent, and there was nothing useful in the post. After calling around the usual contacts, schools, emergency services, […]
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21 Mar 2026
The Power of Hyper-Local News for Podcasts and Community Radio
If you run a podcast, an internet radio station, or any kind of local media project, one of the most valuable things you can offer your audience is hyper-local news. Large media organisations tend to focus on national or international stories. Even regional outlets often overlook the small, everyday events that make up the life of […]
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4 Mar 2026
How to win with local sports reports
As a young journalist with next to no interest in sport of any kind; my Monday morning chore was to call about 10 schools and colleges to get the weekend’s sporting results. From soccer, to hockey, and athletics, I’d have to get the names of the teams, any star players (and their ages), location of […]
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24 Feb 2026
Top tips to get the most out of your microphone
A lot is written about podcast production, gear, software, editing and distribution, but from what I can see there’s very little said about the all-important microphone technique. In other words, the way you actually speak into a microphone.
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18 Feb 2026
Where to find guests for your podcast
Welcome back to Podcasting Made Easy, the show where I attempt to easy your path into podcasting. Now, this episode is especially for podcasters asking one of the most common questions I hear – where do I find people to interview. Okay, where do we find these people? Well, it’s not as hard as you might […]
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10 Feb 2026
Quick guide to video podcasting
Video podcasting is becoming more popular. But what does it take to put yourself on the small screen? Well, not much...
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5 Feb 2026
The Unexpected Benefits of Hosting a Podcast
Ok, you’ve started podcasting. You’re ten episodes in and beginning to ask what you’re really getting out of it. If you’re finding yourself shortchanged when it comes to fast money or validation, it’s worth looking at what podcasting gives back in other ways. Hosting a podcast forces you to pick up new abilities quickly – […]
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30 Jan 2026
Your Podcast Is Doing Better Than You Think
How many downloads does each episode of your podcast get? Twenty? Fifty? Two hundred? If you’re consistently seeing numbers north of 300, you’re doing extremely well – better than most, in fact. To put that into perspective, data from podcast host Libsyn suggests that if an episode receives more than 124 downloads within its first […]
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26 Jan 2026
My Rodecaster settings
A frequent question seen on podcasting forums where the Rodecaster Pro is discussed are newbies not being able to get their voice ‘sounding right’. With so many options within the mixer’s processing section I thought I’d share my settings. They key thing to remember is that not every option (if any) need to be switched […]
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16 Jun 2025
Rodecaster Pro’s master compellor explained
This episode explains the RØDECaster Pro II's master compellor, which uses APHEX technology to dynamically control the main mix output, resulting in a polished and balanced podcast sound.
26 Mar 2023
Which apps to record with
Steve Hart suggests two apps for recording and editing podcasts, highlighting a free option and one with a generous free trial.
21 Mar 2023
Three microphone suggestions for podcasters
Steve Hart explores three microphone options for podcasters, offering practical advice on selecting the right equipment.
23 Feb 2023
Beware of dual mono music on the RodecasterPro 2
Steve Hart discusses the potential audio issues that can arise when using dual mono settings on the Rodecaster Pro 2 for music recording.
13 Apr 2022
Imposter syndrome explained and, should you wear headphones?
Steve Hart explores recording podcasts with and without headphones, while also delving into the complexities of imposter syndrome.
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YouTube views
208,121
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
1.0 / 5
1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 20 / 100
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Quality
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Social presence
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YouTube
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Engagement
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