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Podcast for Education
Launching Podcast

How to Create a Podcast for Education

The pandemic taught us that education must be flexible. We can’t expect the old models to work forever. Educators and students need to be tech-savvy and willing to try new methods to continue learning, independent of location and time.  In-person learning will always have a place, of course, but other tools are becoming critical to ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
Logic Accessibility

Accessibility is Simply Logical

Castos is a Podcast hosting and analytics platform and we want to make podcasts easy and accessible to everyone – the podcasters as well as to their audiences.  Oftentimes software companies don’t really consider how much they include or exclude certain people with the way their software works. Twenty percent of the population is disabled, ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 27 min read
4 Descript Features That Make Editing Easier — and Podcasts Better
Podcast Production

4 Descript Features That Make Editing Easier — and Podcasts Better

Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “the only kind of writing is rewriting.” He meant, essentially, that good writing requires a ton of self-editing.  The same goes for any other type of creative work, including podcasts. There’s a great distance between the initial spark of an idea and finished, polished content with the power to captivate ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 6 min read
Development

Castos Mobile App For Private Podcasting

Private Podcasting is taking the podcast industry by storm. Whether it's for internal use for companies to better connect with their employees, or those with online courses, membership sites, and communities to offer exclusive content only to those members, private podcasts are everywhere. But one question that always comes up when discussing private podcasting with ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 2 min read
podcasting productivity
Podcast Production

11 Ways to Boost Your Podcasting Productivity

Podcasting is a lot of work. It takes hours – sometimes tens of hours – just to produce a single episode. Plus, podcasting probably isn’t your full time job. Podcasting has to fit into the rest of your life, so it’s important to work as efficiently as possible. In this article, we’re going to give ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 10 min read
branded podcasts
Private Podcasting

Why Every Company Should Start a Branded Podcast

Are you intrigued by the idea of a branded podcast? Wondering whether you should start one for your brand? Storytelling has been a key component of brand marketing for decades. Companies use stories, culture, education, and entertainment to build their brands, showcase their values, and further their missions. And so, considering the popularity of podcasting, ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
Podcast Promotion

How to Get More Traffic to Your Show with Podcast Audiograms

Are you wondering whether to promote a podcast with Audiograms? Looking for more advice on how to do it? Sharing your episodes is a key part of podcast promotion. But in order to drive traffic from social media to your show, you need to post highly engaging content. Text posts and images are great (and ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 9 min read
Development

Streamline Your Podcast Production With Alitu

When it comes to being successful with your podcast there are few roadblocks that can stand in podcasters' way more than the difficulty that comes with editing and producing your podcast. A lot of the magic of creating a great-sounding podcast comes in post-production. But learning to become proficient in podcast editing software like Hindenburg, ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 4 min read
podcast background noise
Podcast Production

Got Podcast Background Noise? Here’s How to Eliminate Ambient Noise

When you record a podcast in your home, background noise inevitably makes its way into your recording. Traffic, animals, air conditioners, and other people talking can create a ton of unwanted noise and a lot of extra editing work.  Background noise is distracting and unprofessional. Your audience will forgive a few small sounds, but repeated ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 7 min read
podcast reviews
Podcast Promotion

How to Get More Podcast Reviews to Grow Your Audience

Podcast reviews are genuine opinions from past listeners. New listeners rely on them to decide whether your show is worth their time. They give your podcast social proof and credibility, so new listeners don’t have to take your word that your podcast is great— they have other listeners vouching for it. However, with the Apple ... Read more

Craig Hewitt
Craig Hewitt · · 10 min read
Using Podcast Merchandise to Build Your Community and Grow Your Show
Podcast Promotion

Using Podcast Merchandise to Build Your Community and Grow Your Show

Are you planning to make merchandise for your podcast? Looking for advice on how to use merch to grow your show? If you listen to a lot of podcasters (and as a podcaster yourself, you probably do), you undoubtedly hear every host plugging their podcast merchandise in each episode. When they release a new product ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 8 min read
Podcast Sound Effects
Podcast Production

How to Find and Use Podcast Sound Effects

Are you thinking of adding sound effects to your podcast? Wondering where to find the best podcast sound effects? Think about your favorite movie, TV show, or YouTube channel. It probably uses music and sound effects to enhance the story and add personality. You can add the same production value to your show with the ... Read more

Dennis Hammer
Dennis Hammer · · 10 min read