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Podcasts Let You Live Your Radio-Show Dream TECH Getting the word out during your account setup. Once you’ve Another option is Toronto-based Dialog. So you have produced your first podcast done that, any new episode you upload to Dialog is a twist on the traditional podcast. – now what? The next step is to get your your hosting provider will automatically I used Dialog for podcasts for a work podcast on the major platforms, such as be published. There are no costs with project this year and it’s the closest thing Apple iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. distributing your podcast on Apple iTunes, to living out my AM radio dreams that I Podcasts let There are two steps to getting your podcast Google Play or Spotify. To learn more, visit have ever used. With Dialog, anyone can out for people to discover. First, you their sites – Apple iTunes (podcastscon- broadcast content and conversations live in you live your need to choose a host for your podcast nect.apple.com), Google Play (play.google. real-time, allowing hosts to bring callers on episodes. There are a number of options, com/music/podcasts/publish) and Spotify the line to engage in the discussion. Signing including Libsyn (libsyn.com, $5 US per (podcasters.spotify.com). up for Dialog is free at getdialog.am. radio-show month), and my go-to choice, SoundCloud Now, if all of this sounds complex, don’t If you’re looking for inspiration for your (soundcloud.com, $7.50 per month). These panic. There are two simple-to-use options if podcast, check out these locally produced tracks – for when you’ve booked a few services, and others such as Podbean and you’re looking for something quick and easy. examples. In the summer, two local mid- dream guests – and includes a feature to help Buzzsprout, are where you upload your First, Anchor is a service that lets you towners produce “The Devil’s Cut” podcast, make your voice sound as smooth as the finished podcast episodes. record and distribute your podcast right which is focused on music. And Jennifer host of jazz radio show. After your podcast is hosted, the next from its website or iOS or Android applica- Tribe from Waterloo-based Auvik Networks Audacity, a free app for Windows and step is to create accounts on the big tion. Both the site and app include editing produces the Frankly MSP podcast, which Mac OS laptops, is one of several software three platforms. The steps to creating tools to help you create a great podcast. is used to connect with Auvik’s customers options for recording and editing your your accounts will vary from platform to Anchor will also push your episode to (and future customers) around the globe. podcast. The software is easy to use – and it platform but the last step is the simplest Apple iTunes, Google Play and Spotify. Both podcasts can be found on iTunes. Alex Kinsella Recording and editing also has a great online community to help part of all. Your hosting provider will give Anchor acts as the host for your podcast Alex Kinsella has been part of Waterloo Region’s Other than a good microphone, you you with any questions you might have. you an RSS link, which is an Internet episodes and also manages the distribu- tech community since 2004 and is always looking probably already have most of the gear Audacity is available as a free download standard link that you just need to copy tion for you. Even better, Anchor is a free for the next great gadget (or tacos, if it’s Tuesday). to record a podcast around your home or from www.audacityteam.org. and paste into each of the platforms service (anchor.fm). Find him on Twitter at @alexkinsella imilar to the rise of blogs in the business. Apple’s pre-installed Garage Band applica- late 1990s, today it seems everyone If you are going to use a Windows or tion makes it easy for Mac OS laptop users knows about a podcast “you should Mac laptop, you’ll just need a good USB to begin recording and editing podcasts. totally be listening to right now.” microphone. The Blue Snowball ($85, And being an Apple-created app, you can SWhile the term podcast was first coined various stores) is a great entry-level count on an abundance of online resources Integrity • Commitment • Results by BBC journalist Ben Hammersley in microphone that can be used for everything to help you. Davidson Professional Wealth Management 2004, podcasts trace their lineage back to from podcasts to making your Skype or Adobe Audition is a professional- radio. Today, there are podcasts that cover FaceTime conversations sound better. level audio recording and editing software Taylor Iutzi, CIM everything from true crime, such as CBC’s One of the features that makes the Blue package; perhaps more than what’s needed Associate “Someone Knows Something,” to celebrity Snowball a great choice is that it has two for a basic podcast. For me, Garage Band is Laura Schmitt interview shows, such as the “WTF Podcast capture modes to help you get the best a better choice. Adobe Audition is available Associate with Marc Maron,” and almost every other sound possible. You can capture from a either individually (US$20.99 per month) or Brad Davidson, CFP, CIM conceivable topic. single direction, such as a solo podcast, as part of Adobe Cloud ($52.99 per month). Vice President & Portfolio Manager Podcasts aren’t limited to entertainment. or capture in 360 degrees with its omni- You can also use your iPhone or iPad They can be a great addition to your directional capture mode, which is great for to record your podcast. The Blue Mikey Clare Brennan, PFP, B.Comm, business marketing plan as well as being when your podcast includes a guest or two. Digital microphone ($124, Amazon.ca) or Associate Advisor a valuable resource for promoting your At the higher end, the Audio-Technica the Røde iXY-L ($259, AVShop.ca, Amazon. Chris Emms, FMA, CFP, CIM personal brand. AT2020USB+ ($209.99, Long and ca) are portable microphones that connect Associate Advisor & Financial Planner Along with a burning desire to be heard, McQuade) is an excellent choice, but one to your particular device via the built-in YourMoney, Well Managed you need a name for the podcast that that is designed for capturing a single Lightning connector on the bottom of the • Financial Planning RBC Dominion Securities, Waterloo identifies you and your point of view, source rather than a group of people. phone. The Blue Mikey Digital works with • Investment Management along with the determination to find and Blue also offers a microphone and software a variety of apps on your iPhone or iPad, • Wealth Planning www.dpwm.ca 519-747-1349 maintain listeners. You need content that package. The Blue Snowball Studio ($137, such as Apple’s Garage Band app, Spire attracts and informs, and you’ll want to Amazon) includes the Blue Snowball Recorder or any other audio capture app. RBC Wealth Management collaborate with people who can help ignite microphone and the Snowball Studio app. The Røde iXY-L works with those apps too Professional Wealth Management Since 1901 and excite your followers so they’ll keep Snowball Studio helps you set up your – and even includes its own app, Røde Rec Dominion Securities coming back. podcast to include music and multiple (available on the Apple App Store). RBC Dominion Securities Inc* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member CIPF. ®Registered Trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. RBC Dominion Securities is a registered trademark of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©Copyright 2019. All rights reserved. 24 GRAND JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2019 JANUARY I FEBRUARY 2019 GRAND 25.
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