What should your first podcast episode be?

Want to learn how to edit your own content using Descript? https://www.bambyacademy.com/learndescript It’s happening. You’re finally launching a podcast. You’ve been thinking about it, planning it, buying the gear, deciding not to do it, then deciding you want to do it, then getting scared, putting the gear back in the cupboard, then getting it back out, then realising you really just need to do it. You know, all the normal emotions that fresh podcasters go through. You get over the initial hurdle of committing to the process, but then you start thinking what that first episode needs to be like. It needs to be amazing. The kind of episode that someone will listen to and think, “This is possibly the greatest podcast in the history of the world. I’m hooked and I will now be a raving fan forever. I will give them my first born child as gratitude for how good this podcast episode is.” Sure, that’s one way to attack your first episode, but maybe it’s not the smartest… In this episode, I step through how I believe you should approach your first podcast episode. CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Introduction and Subscriber Question 00:15 Importance of the First Podcast Episode 00:37 Trailer Episode vs. First Episode 00:58 Don't Overthink Your First Episode 02:35 Types of Podcasts and Their First Episodes 03:32 Recording and Choosing Your First Episode 04:15 Guest-Based Podcasts: Strategy and Tips 06:13 Building a Connection with Your Audience 07:33 Personal Branding and Storytelling 09:52 Consultation and Strategic Planning 10:34 Final Tips and Encouragement BAMBY MEDIA LINKS: Book A Consultation: https://www.bambymedia.com/consultations Apply to Join PodCoach https://www.bambymedia.com/podcoach GEAR WE USE TO PRODUCE THIS PODCAST: SE Dyncaster DCM8 https://amzn.to/3Oqy5ID Rode SC19 Cable: https://www.rode.com/accessories/sc19 Satechi Hub: https://amzn.to/4bhuDtD Rode Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3ucZSW9 XLR Cables: https://amzn.to/3SJyIje Focusrite Clarett+: https://amzn.to/3UpqrSM Sony ZV E10: https://amzn.to/483Gfxw Elgato Camlink: https://amzn.to/4bjgYCe Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light: https://amzn.to/4bhFXGe Aputure Light Box Mini: https://amzn.to/3u55T7m