In an ideal world, you and your co-host or interviewee would be able to sit down in the same studio and record the latest episode for your podcast. Unfortunately, life isn’t always that clean and tidy.

There are a number of big-time podcast networks, like Radiotopia and Gimlet, that often feel far out of reach. But there are also growing opportunities for independent podcast networks, geared toward mid-level and brand-new podcasts.

Copyrights, trademarks, and patents, oh my!

As you dive into the legal weeds of podcasting, we know things can feel overwhelming. Here, we’re going to break down one of the most common legal questions: should you copyright your podcast, and how exactly do you do that?

Does the sight of a microphone make you clam up? Have you read a million how-to pieces and don’t know where to start?

Our comprehensive guide is the key to mastering advanced vocal warm-up techniques used by professional voice actors, speakers, and singers. Prepare your mind, body, and voice for recording and elevate the quality of your show like never before.

Raise your hand if you've heard the term "listener persona." Now, raise your hand if you've heard the phrase and have no idea how it's supposed to apply to you and your podcast.

You’re getting ready to launch your podcast. But on top of everything else, you’ve heard you have to record a trailer. You think to yourself, really? Do I have to?

It's no secret there are a lot of podcasts out there today. In fact, it's a dilemma that often stops would-be podcasters in their tracks--if there's so much content already, what else is there to be offered? It's a valid question to ask, but it shouldn't be a deterrent. Instead, it should help motivate you to find a way to differentiate your podcast from the crowd.

There’s a running joke on Twitter that everyone is going to start a podcast now that we’re all spending a lot more time at home. But you know what? You should! If you have an idea, there’s never been a better time to make a podcast than right now.

Do you have an idea for a podcast, but you're just not quite sure how to execute it? Do you know the topic, but you can't decide which format it's best suited for?

Podcasting conferences are a place where podcasters from around the world come together to network and learn more about their craft. Whether you’re an expert who’s been in the field for years or you’re yet to record your first episode, all skill levels are welcomed with open arms.

First made popular by smartphone voice assistants like Siri, voice control devices are becoming part of our everyday lives. We no longer need to pick our devices up in order to use them.

So you have your interests that you’re going to turn into a podcast. But now it’s time to narrow down even further into a specific niche.

I am not going to lie to you, I had a bit of an existential crisis when I first started writing this post. What does “making the world a better place” really mean, anyhow?

If you’ve made a great podcast, then you’re going to want to write great show notes, too. Why? Well, for two main reasons:

How much do you feel like you know about money? How to save it, how to invest it, how to negotiate for more, how to (insert all other stressors that come with it here)?

Creating a podcast can be as simple as hitting the record button from an app on your smartphone. That being said, you need to try to stand out from the crowd to make your mark in an increasingly competitive podcasting landscape.

Everyone’s interested in something. Whether it’s the paleo diets, Reddit true crime conspiracies, or medieval history, there’s something that piques your interest.

Fancy branching out and listening to new podcasts but don’t quite know how to find them? Thanks to a range of great tools, it’s never been easier.

Despite the seemingly endless options in the podcast field, sometimes it’s hard to determine what to watch next. For the entrepreneurial woman, there are myriad options, so we took the time to narrow down on a few of our favorites.