How to Make a Podcast

Use a headset for increased sound quality when recording your podcast.

A podcast provides you with a way to produce and distribute your own audio show that is similar to a radio show. Instead of having your listeners tune in at a certain time each day, they will be able to download your show and listen to it when it is convenient for them to do so. You can create a simple podcast just by using your computer and a microphone, then distribute your podcast through your own website or through a podcast directory.

Things You'll Need

• Microphone

Instructions

Record Podcast

1. Plug your microphone into your computer and make sure it is operational.

2. Click the "Start" button on your computer.

3. Hover over the "Programs" button and then the "Accessories" button. Click on "Sound Recorder."

4. Click on the "Start Recording" button to begin your recording session. Speak directly into your microphone.

5. Click on the "Stop Recording" button when you are finished recording your podcast.

6. Give your podcast a name and click on the "Save" button to save it to your computer.

Convert Podcast to MP3

1. Navigate your Web browser to a free online WAV to MP3 conversion tool to change your podcast's file format (see Resources).

2. Browse for your file using the file uploading tool on the website that you chose to use for converting your podcast.

3. Click the "Convert" or "Upload" button.

4. Wait for the file to upload. Your wait time will vary depending on the size of your WAV file. Click "OK" to save your converted podcast to your computer.

5. Upload your podcast to your website or a podcast directory like iTunes, NPR or Podcast Alley.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also create a podcast by using advanced audio recording programs like Audacity or iPodcast Producer. These programs allow you to have greater control over the quality of the final product.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish