Step one: decide the show
Write three things on one page: who it is for, what they will gain, and how each episode is shaped. If you cannot say it in two sentences, the listener will not either. Formats can help you choose a structure you can sustain.
Step two: plan the first episodes
Plan three to five episodes before you publish any. Having a few ready lets you release them together, so a new listener who likes one can play the next straight away.
- Choose the topics and the guests.
- Write an outline for each.
- Decide the length and the regular release day.
- Record the first two before you announce a date.
Step three: record cleanly
Use the same room and microphone for every episode so the sound stays consistent. The recording checklist covers the setup that makes editing easy.
Step four: produce the first episodes
Edit, mix and master the episodes to one loudness standard, and make the intro and the end the same every time. The production process shows what happens at each stage.
Step five: prepare the listings
Prepare the artwork, the name, the show description and the episode titles. Choose a host that gives you a feed. Then submit the feed to each platform: see the platform guides.
Step six: publish and learn
Publish your first episodes together with a short trailer. Then keep to the schedule. A show that arrives on time every week or two is worth more than a burst of episodes followed by silence.