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• How detailed should your podcast script be?

  Reading a script, word-for-word on your podcast is the fastest way to disconnect from your audience. In this episode I share how to prepare for your record so you don't need a script, how to keep your delivery natural even if you've got notes and how to make sure you know where your going without having to write everything down, word-for-word.What you’ll learnWhy scripting your episodes isn't a good ideaThe simple notes system I use to make sure I'm prepared but not wedded to a scriptHow to make sure you're in the moment so you can record the best possible episodeEPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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• Budget soundproofing for podcasters

  Want to record high quality audio for your podcast but don't want to pay for a studio? No worries!You can easily record fantastic audio at home just by thinking about where you record.In this episode I explain how to set your recording space so you're recording the best podcast audio you can.What you’ll learnHow to reduce echo/reverb at home How to record in rooms that look good for video without ruining your audio.How to use AI tools to polish what you can't fix in the moment (and how to avoid the robotic sound).The golden rule: fix as much as you can at record time, then do as little as possible in post.EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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• The 5 most common mistakes podcasters make (and how to avoid them)

  Most podcasts don’t fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the someone was thinking more about their ego than their audience. Or because they didn't realise how important consistency was to podcast success. Or because they set unrealistic goals for a new podcast and lost the motivation to keep going. In this episode, I walk through the five mistakes I see new podcasters make all the time and how to fix them before they cost you your podcast.What you’ll learnHow to refine an idea that's 'too general' so new listeners instantly get itThe difference between making a show for your ego vs. your audienceThe publishing cadence that works best if you're trying to grow Why consistency matters more than anythingHow to set goals that will keep you motivated (and still help you grow)EPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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• What's the best social media platform for your podcast?

  Trying to grow a podcast on social media can feel like yelling into the void.So which platform works? Where should you spend your time? And does anyone actually click through to listen?In this episode, I answer a listener question about how to choose the right platform to promote your podcast and what really matters when it comes to using social media to grow your audience.Spoiler: There is no magic platform. But there is a smarter way to approach it.What you’ll learnWhy the “best” platform doesn’t exist (and what to focus on instead)How to choose the right platform for you and your audienceWhat to consider if you’re starting from scratchWhy doing less on social media is often better than trying to be everywhereThe importance of using trackable linksHow platform features (like TikTok’s lack of clickable links) impact podcast growthWhy audience awareness often matters more than direct clicksWhere new platforms like Substack Notes might fit into your strategyWhy engagement trumps posting volume and how to make it manageableEPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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• Should you podcast with a co-host or go solo?

  Deciding whether to share the mic with someone or go solo is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as a podcaster.While co-hosted shows bring amazing chemistry and energy, they also come with added complications like scheduling, balancing workloads and (in the worst cases) legal headaches. In this episode, I break down when co-hosting is a good idea, when it’s not and how to avoid the biggest mistakes people make when launching a show with someone else.What you’ll learn:Why chemistry isn’t enough to make a co-hosted podcast workThe biggest red flag when choosing a co-hostHow to future-proof your podcast partnershipWhy fear shouldn’t be the reason you avoid going soloWhat to include in a co-host agreement (even if you’re mates)How to avoid resentment when splitting the workloadWhy solo shows are often simpler and more sustainableEPISODE CREDITS:Host: Rachel CorbettEditing Assistance: Josh NewthLINKS & OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF:Find out how to work with me hereDownload my free podcasting guideCheck out my online podcasting course, PodSchoolClick here to submit a question to the showEmail me: [email protected] me: Instagram, Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok or check out my blog or the PodSchool website.This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Wangal people, of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to Elders past and present.

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