PodSchool

"How long should my podcast be?" is a question that stumps almost every podcaster. And it's one they spend way too much time worrying about because the answer is simple. The ideal length of your show is the ideal length for your content. There should be no fluff, no additional crap, no rabbiting on for 20 minutes before you get to the good stuff. In this episode, I talk about why the right length for your podcast is often shorter than you think and why you need to be respectful of your listener's time by only including the best of the best. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/whats-the-best-length-for-your-podcast/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Listening back to your podcast after it goes live can feel like an unnecessary step when you've spent so much time recording, editing and perfecting your podcast. But there are a few things that can happen between uploading your show and your listeners hearing it and you want to make sure every episode sounds exactly the way you wanted it to. In this episode, I share some of the things that can go wrong and why this is an important step in having a professional-sounding show. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/why-you-have-to-listen-to-your-episode-after-its-in-itunes/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Having a professional podcast intro and outro can be the difference between sounding like you've thrown something together and sounding like a professional show. If you want to create a complex version with a lot of bells and whistles you'll probably need to hire someone or you can go with a simple version using only music. Either way, you need a podcast intro and outro to book end your show and make sure it sounds professional. In this episode, I explain how to build the perfect intro and outro for your show and some things to look out for if you're hiring an audio producer. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-intro-and-outro/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Presenting your podcast solo is tough because there's nothing natural about sitting in front of a cold lifeless microphone trying to perform to listeners you can't see. So how do you get the energy you need in your voice when you're presenting your podcast to no one? Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-engage-an-audience-presenting-solo/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

"Episode 0" is really just a wanky way of saying "introductory episode." This is the episode that sets up your show. It's also a place for you to introduce yourself to your audience and gives you some audio to submit to podcast directories. In this episode, I take you through why you should create episode 0 and what you can include in it. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-launch-your-podcast-with-episode-0/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Using music in your podcast can add something really special to your show but it can also be an unnecessary distraction depending on your content. In this episode, I explain when to use music, why you need less than you think and how to make sure, if you do use music, that you don't get into legal trouble. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/podschool-podcast-use-music-podcast/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Planning to record your podcast at home but wondering whether you're going to be able to get good enough audio quality to make sure it sounds professional? In this episode, I take you through how to make sure your podcast sounds amazing, even if you're recording it in your lounge room. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-record-high-quality-audio-at-home/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

The decision to swear on your podcast is, of course, entirely up to you. If you're aiming your show towards adults and you want it to be edgy and a little bit naughty, that's totally fine. After all, there are plenty of podcasts out there that are littered with swear words and are still hugely successful. But if you're planning on getting a little 'blue' you just need to make sure your audience is up to speed so they don't walk into something they weren't expecting. In this episode, I share some things to think about if you're planning to swear on your podcast to make sure your show appeals to as many people as possible. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-swear-on-your-podcast/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you're wondering how to grow your podcast audience, high-profile guests can feel like a silver bullet. But while having successful, well-known people on your show is hugely advantageous, it's no guarantee your podcast will go from 10 listeners to 10,000 overnight. How effective a guest is at growing your podcast audience will depend on a bunch of factors that are entirely out of your control and in this episode I take you through them so you can make sure your expectations are realistic. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/growing-your-audience-with-high-profile-guests/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Welcome to everyone's favourite topic when they've got a lot of listeners and everyone's least favourite topic when they're podcasting to no one but their mum. Growing your podcast audience is the mountain we all have to climb and unfortunately, there's no single path to the summit (so please be wary of anyone who tells you there is). There are plenty of things you can do to set your podcast up for success BUT even if you're doing them all well, it's still no guarantee you'll be flooded with listeners. So what can you do to increase your chances of getting more ears on your show? Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/how-to-grow-your-podcast-audience/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

When you're new to podcasting it's natural to want to script everything because having words on paper can feel like a warm security blanket. But reading from a script on your podcast immediately distances you from your audience. Why? Because you're more focused on the page than you are on them. In this episode, I explain how to make sure you're prepared and have all the information you need in front of you without disconnecting from the people who are listening to your show. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/should-you-script-podcast-episodes/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

Do you need a podcast host when you're starting a podcast, or can you go it alone? What about your audio files...where do they go? On your website or is it more complicated than that? And how does your podcast get into directories like Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify? In this episode, I explain why you definitely need a podcast host and what they do. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/podcast-host/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

The relationship you have with your podcast audience is the most intimate relationship of any media out there. When someone decides to listen to your show it's an active decision to focus on your content 100%. So it's important to make sure you're doing all you can to build a connection with that person because that connection is what turns people from listeners into fans. So how do you do that? In this episode, I share the most important word you can use in your podcast to make sure you're speaking directly to your audience and giving them the attention they deserve. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/the-most-important-word/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

To be a good podcast host you want your audience to feel like you're having a natural conversation with them. And to do that you've got to strike a balance between 'conversation' and 'performance.' The Holy Grail of podcast hosting is when your audience says things like "I feel like I know you" or "It feels like I'm hanging out with an old friend." So, in this episode, I share my tips on how to make sure you're presenting your podcast in a way that turns listeners into fans. Resources... Episode show notes... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/blog/performance/ My podcast guide... http://podcastguide.com.au/ My online podcasting course... https://podschool.com.au/ The resources page of my website... https://rachelcorbett.com.au/resources/ About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for over two decades in radio and podcasting. I've worked in front of the mic hosting radio shows for some of the biggest networks in Australia and I've been at the helm of over ten podcasts including Google Australia's first podcast, Rethink. I've also worked behind the scenes as Head of Podcasts for two major audio networks - Mamamia and Nova Entertainment where I've overseen the development and production of over 50 shows. And I have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool. So if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to podcasting, you've come to the right place. Get in touch... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com

In each short episode I'll share actionable tips used by podcast professionals to create compelling content, connect with an audience and keep listeners coming back for more. If you've never podcasted before, if you've been winging it, or if you're a seasoned semi-professional who wants to take their show to the next level, this podcast is for you. About me... My name is Rachel Corbett and I've worked professionally for almost two decades in radio and podcasting. I've hosted and produced shows for some of the biggest radio networks in Australia, created three of my own independent podcasts and I was Head of Podcasts for Mamamia, the largest women's podcast network in the world. At Mamamia, I grew the podcast network from 15 to over 35 shows, the team from two to nine producers and the audience to over 1 million unique listeners a month and over 90 million downloads which is more than quadruple where it was when I started. I've also hosted over ten podcasts with more than 2 million downloads including Lady Startup, Eligible, Before The Bump and You've Gotta Start Somewhere. You can find all my podcasts at rachelcorbett.com.au/podcasts. I've taught radio and podcasting at the Australia Film Television and Radio School and have my own online podcasting course, PodSchool, so if you're looking for someone who knows what they're talking about when it comes to pods, you've come to the right place. Resources... Podcasting guide: podcastguide.com.au Online podcasting course: podschool.com.au Contact... Twitter: @RachelCorbett Facebook: @RachCorbett Instagram: @_RachelCorbett Website: www.rachelcorbett.com