Audival – Podcasting Tips & Tricks

We have a quick one this week, and it’s to let you know that time is running out to take the stage at Evolutions! Speaker submissions for Evolutions 2025 close next Wednesday, November 20. If you have expertise, insights, or stories to share with the podcasting world, now is your chance to step onto a […]

Why should you create a content value proposition for your podcast or channel? I’m going out on a limb here to make an assumption: you’re a creator, so you don’t like sales. Well, unless you’re the host of the “I Flippin’ Love Sales” show, of course. In which case, I’m sorry. But if it’s not, […]

As a podcaster, there’s nothing more valuable to you than a listener’s time. Every minute someone spends with your show is a sign you’re doing something right. We recently published a feature exploring where podcasting fits into the current mainstream dominated by short-form, quick-dopamine-hit content. When I was researching the article, it became clear from […]

The trusty boom arm is the most common way of mounting a microphone in podcasting. According to our 2024 podcast gear survey, 36% of podcasters use a boom arm. So what makes them so popular? And should you be using one in your own setup? Why Use a Boom Arm? Boom arms are convenient and […]

Until recently, I’d been using a mic floor stand rather than a boom arm. It had served me well since I converted a small walk-in cupboard into a sound-treated vocal booth, predominantly for recording audio drama performers. Floor stands have their benefits, but space-saving definitely isn’t one of them. And as I was now mostly […]