How to Start a Podcast in Under 25 minutes: Watch in Real-Time

Want to start a podcast in 2025? Watch and learn in real time as I plan, create and publish a podcast from scratch! All in under 25 minutes. If you follow along, you'll see exactly how to launch your first (or your next?!) Podcast, from choosing your podcast name and topic through recording your first trailer and getting it live in Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We covered microphone basics, recommending two great starter USB mics, and went deep into planning your show's unique angle using our PATH framework. The episode includes a step-by-step demo of recording, editing, adding music, and publishing your first episode, plus how to create quick cover art and get your show listed in all the major directories. If you want to use the same software I did in this video - Alitu - get a free trial over at: 🔥 https://thepodcasthost.com/htsrt Full Written How to Start Guide: 🚀 https://thepodcasthost.com/start Buy the Samson Q2U: 🎤 https://www.thepodcasthost.com/samsonq2u Get support, coaching & critical feedback: 🗣️ https://www.thepodcasthost.com/academy Takeaways: 1. Start with a solid plan - use the PATH framework to define your unique angle and target audience before recording 2. Keep the tech simple to start - a basic USB mic like the Samson Q2U is all you need to get going 3. Your trailer should be short, clear and highlight your unique value - use the show planner tool to generate a script 4. Get your show into both Apple Podcasts and Spotify first - these two platforms cover the majority of listeners Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:28 Choosing Your Microphone 1:19 Planning Your Show 2:31 Using the Show Planner 8:16 Recording Your Trailer 9:46 Editing and Production 14:09 Publishing Your Show 17:33 Getting Listed in Directories 20:57 Taking Action & Next Steps