8 Huge Misconceptions About Podcasting

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been podcasting for years, there are a few things that can get in your way and feel like pretty big podcast obstacles (podcastacles?), so here are 8 common misconceptions about podcasting and what you can do about them! A huge thank you to Buzzsprout for sponsoring this video and helping to make podcasting hosting simple. Use this link to start podcasting today: https://geni.us/tombuzzsprout The mic I’m using in this video is the Earthworks ETHOS: https://geni.us/qBxUJ (Amazon) It was running through the Rodecaster Pro II on the generic “condenser” setting. 🎬 This video (and all my videos) are edited with Final Cut Pro. If you want to learn how I edit, check out my online course: https://learnfinalcutpro.com 🎙️And if you're interested in podcasting, I've also got a DIY podcast production course: https://podcasterplaybook.com ⏱️Chapter Markers: 0:00 - Mispodcastceptions! 0:27 - Misconception 1: Podcasting Is Too Saturated 2:30 - Misconception 2: Podcasting Is Easy! 5:23 - Buzzsprout Sponsor Segment 8:00 - Misconception 3: You Need BIG Numbers 9:31 - Misconception 4: You Need Pro Gear 10:44 - Misconception 5: Gear Doesn’t Matter 12:18 - Misconception 6: If You Build It They Will Come 14:56 - Misconception 7: You NEED Video! 16:44 - Misconception 8: Ending = Failure ——————————————————————— Affiliate links earn a commission from qualifying purchases which helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. —————————— SUPPORT THE CHANNEL —————————— Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel Donate: https://buymeacoffee.com/tombuck ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts ———————— ROYALTY FREE MUSIC ———————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): https://geni.us/ArtlistTom •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Ecamm Live Streaming Software: https://geni.us/ecammtom •Sony FX3 (Main Camera): https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H) •Sony a7SIII: https://bhpho.to/3f8mMlS (B&H) •Sony a7IV: https://bhpho.to/33mOGZo (B&H) •Sony 24 1.4 (Main Lens): https://geni.us/sony24 (Amazon) •Tamron 20-40 2.8: https://geni.us/Rp3NeMc •Zeiss 85 1.8: https://geni.us/zeissbatis (Amazon) •Sony 70-200: https://bhpho.to/3B4tCr2 (B&H) •Elgato Prompter: https://geni.us/elgatoprompter (Amazon) •Anamorphic Lens: https://bhpho.to/309H0rV (B&H) •GoPro Hero 13: https://geni.us/gopro13 •Rodecaster Video: https://bhpho.to/3Ub88j2 (B&H) •DJI Mini 3 Pro Drone : https://geni.us/I2e0AB (Amazon) •Tri-Charge: https://geni.us/ZYdV3dh •YoloBox for Mobile Streams: https://bhpho.to/3pc8qHU (B&H) •Colorful HDMI Cables: https://geni.us/NeOn (Amazon) ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Pro II: https://bhpho.to/3wCwaqI (B&H) •Sennheiser MKH 50: https://geni.us/mkh50 (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Earthworks Ethos: https://bhpho.to/3CthFs4 (B&H) •Lewitt LCT 240 Pro: https://geni.us/4fww (Amazon) •Sony Video Mic: https://bhpho.to/3ztb6Vb (B&H) •Tall Mic Arm: https://geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon) •Short Mic Arm: https://geni.us/zc7hAbW (Amazon) •Sennheiser Wireless System: https://bhpho.to/43JgqkL (B&H) •Rode Headphones: https://bhpho.to/3JNacqg (B&H) •Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) —————————— LIGHTS & SUPPORTS —————————— •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) •Aputure Light Dome Mini: https://bhpho.to/4eMAiJs (B&H) •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/pavotubes (Amazon) •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) •Rolling Camera Stand: https://bhpho.to/3PbJGg3 (B&H) •Big Tripod: https://bhpho.to/3lRoTyz (B&H) •Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon) •Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon) •Overhead Camera Mount: https://geni.us/ISBKAIv (Amazon) •Motorized Slider: https://bhpho.to/3ztKMJA (B&H) •Camera Backpack: https://geni.us/aEH2 (Amazon) ——————————————————————— 🎥 Check out my full gear list here:https://himynameistom.com/gear ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck, a lifelong A/V nerd and former high school Digital Media teacher. I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for everything related to audio and video production. It's my goal for each video to be interesting/helpful/atleastmildlyentertaining, from a helpful enthusiast’s point of view. You can take a look at my bio to learn more about my background, both personally and professionally: https://himynameistom.com/about •My channel is open and welcoming to people of all races, ages, genders, and orientations. I’m glad you’re here. •Read my Ethics Statement about reviews, sponsorships, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics ——————————————————————— Episode 454: 8 Huge Misconceptions About Podcasting