# How to Start a Podcast in 2026

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Podcast: [School of Podcasting: Expert Tips for Launching and Growing Your Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/school-of-podcasting-expert-tips-for-launching-and-growing-your-podcast-505901)
Published: 2026-01-05T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

If you want a podcast launch checklist I have one available here . This show is intended for beginners to podcasting. If you already have one, this may be one to skip (or you will hear things you should've thought about but didn't). Here are the steps I covered. Pick Your Topic Decide if you're podcasting solo or with cohost(s). Pick how you will podcast. Pick where will you podcast? Choose how you will measure your success Pick a name. Naming tools from Podpage and Buzzsprout . Buy the Hardware Buy/Find Software Purchase web hosting Domain Name ( Ilke Namecheap ) Graphics Intro Music. (optional) Media Hosting (for your mp3 files) Record Your Content Edit Your Content Upload your media Write Your Show Notes Click Publish Make Sure your Feed is Valid Publish to Apple, Spotify, and all other directories. Tell everyone you know to follow the show on the same day Here’s a handy list of every website and URL I mentioned in this episode, so you can find the resources and recommendations I talked about: School of Podcasting: https://schoolofpodcasting.com Podpage: https://podpage.com (And check out https://trypodpage.com for a quick start!) Buzzsprout: https://buzzsprout.com Captivate: https://captivate.fm Blubrry: https://blubrry.com RSS.com: https://rss.com Castfeed Validator: https://castfeedvalidator.com Namecheap (my favorite for domains): https://namecheap.com CoolerWebsites (my GoDaddy reseller): https://coolerwebsites.com PodcastBranding Co (for professionally designed artwork): https://podcastbranding.co Canva (for DIY podcast artwork): https://canva.com Transistor’s artwork preview tool: https://transistor.fm/preview/ TuneReel (for music licensing): https://tunereel.com Suno/Suno AI Music (for AI-generated music): https://supportthisshow.com/suno Hollyland (wireless…

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