The Podcast Classroom

About The Podcast Classroom

The Podcast Classroom is your crash course in podcasting—designed to equip aspiring podcasters with the practical knowledge and confidence they need to launch, grow, and sustain their own shows. Whether you’re just starting out or trying to get your feet under you, each episode delivers clear, step-by-step guidance on everything from gear and recording to editing, publishing, and promotion. With a focus on short, digestible lessons (typically 15–20 minutes), this podcast is the perfect companion for anyone eager to learn podcasting without the overwhelm. Join us weekly as we ring the school bell and dive into topics that help turn your podcasting goals into reality—one class at a time.

Publisher

Randy Black

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Jun 2025

Latest episode

9 Sept 2025

Latest episodes

5 of 7 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   9 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Comparing Podcast Hosts

   Host Randy Black interviews himself to help podcasters choose the best hosting provider by aligning platform features with individual needs and goals.

2. 

   2 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   How Podcast Hosting Works

   Host Randy Black explains how podcast hosting works, demystifying the process for seamless content delivery to listeners.

3. 

   26 Aug 2025

   What is an RSS Feed and Why it Matters

   Host Randy Black interviews industry experts Adam Curry and Dave Jones about the fundamental role of RSS feeds in podcast distribution and the future of open podcasting.

4. 

   19 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Finding Your Listener Avatar

   Host Randy Black interviews himself on finding your listener avatar, guiding podcasters to create focused content and build a stronger audience connection.

5. 

   12 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Finding Your Podcast "Why"

   Host Randy Black guides listeners to uncover their podcasting purpose, explaining how a clear 'why' fuels consistency and audience connection.

6. 

   5 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   What is a Podcast?

   Host Randy Black explains the core elements and unique appeal of podcasts, differentiating them from other media formats.

7. 

   13 Jun 2025

   The Podcast Classroom: Your Crash Course in Podcasting

   Randy Black teaches the fundamentals of podcasting, providing listeners with actionable strategies and essential knowledge to confidently launch and grow their own shows.

Inside a recent episode

Comparing Podcast Hosts

Published 9 Sept 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Hosting provider is a service that stores your audio files, generates your RSS feed, distributes your show. But it's more than that. It influences your costs, how easy it is to manage your show, and the analytics you get, and even how you might monetize in the future. So let's dive in and start talking about specific podcast hosts and what it is they have to offer. First up, we're going to go with Lipson. Lipson is what we call the veteran, the OG. They are a podcast veteran. Let's start with them. They are one of the oldest and the most trusted names in podcasting. Lipson offers tiered plans starting at just five dollars a month, and their pricing is based on how many hours you upload each month, not on the downloads or the bandwidth. […]

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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