Merry Christmas Everyone! This is a replay of episode 700 of the School of Podcasting titled, "Fifty Four Podcast Questions in Twenty Six Minutes." (along with some updates as that episode is from December 2019).  We will be back on January 1, 2022 Thanks to all of our supporters: SPONSOR: Podcast Branding.co If you need artwork, a logo, a custom podcast website, or a full-on branding audit, let the award-winning graphic artist (and fellow podcaster Mark Des Cotes make that great, professional first impression. see www.podcastbranding.co TEACHER'S PET: Dog Podcast Network If you have a dog and want something to listen to while you take your four-legged friend for a walk check of Dog Edition. They have multiple shows all about our favorite furry friends at dogpodcastnetwork.com Mugshot: Based on a True Story Podcast Ever wonder how true those movies are that are based on a true story? Find out at www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com JOIN THE SCHOOL OF PODCASTING Join the School of Podcasting worry-free using the coupon code " coach " and save 20%. Your podcast will have you sounding confident, sound great (buying the best equipment for your budget), and have you syndicated all over the globe. There is a 30-day worry-free money-back guarantee Go to  schoolofpodcasting.com/start QUESTIONS Best Microphone Samson Q2u or ATR2100 Best Podcast Media Hosting ( Libsyn.com use the coupon code sopfree to get a free month) How many episodes should I launch with? How do you record a phone call? Skype Out or a Rodecaster Pro (or Zoom Podtrak P4 - more affordable) Best way to record skype? free mp3 skype recorder (PC) Call Recorder (Mac) Getting comfortable recording solo? Can you make money with a podcast? see the book Profit From Your Podcast How do I get booked as a guest on other shows? (Interview Guide) A Top mistake podcasters make? Best use of a Zoom H1 portable Recorder UPDATE I recommend the Podtrak P4 now. It is the "Swiss Army Knife" of podcasting ( see Gear Guide) or watch this video for more information on podcast gear Who is the Rodecaster Pro best suited for? Again, I recommend the Podtrak P4 now. It is the "Swiss Army Knife" of podcasting ( see Gear Guide) or watch this video for more information on podcast gear if you're on a budget. Best affordable software to record your podcast? Audacity (learn Audacity) What audio plugins do you use? Waves Scheps Omni Channel Should I use Facebook ads to promote my podcast? What do you think about Anchor.fm? SEE UPDATED REASONS Do I need to edit my podcast? Should I use my transcripts for my “Show notes/Blog Post?” See otter.ai for free transcriptions How do you avoid burnout? Make it easy to capture and manage ideas like Evernote. Should I use a stage name? What link should I use when I promote my podcast? see this post Getting over first episode jitters Should I do an episode zero/trailer? Should I upgrade my equipment? ( see Gear Guide) or watch this video for more information on podcast gear if you're on a budget. What do you use for Live Streaming? Streamyard Takin Live Phone Calls with a Que? Call in Studio How do I get sponsors? Should I share one microphone with my co-host? What should I expect to pay when hiring a Podcast Editor? see Steve Stewart. The cheapest I know is Audio Editing Service Should I syndicate my audio podcast to YouTube? Should I launch a crowdfunding campaign? Playing music in my show, is it legal? Uploading my episodes to Apple? See Video Start over or rebrand my podcast? Should I join a podcast network? (more info) I need a web designer www.podcastbranding.co Kapa99 if you're on a budget can do Artwork Check out www.trypodpage.com for a DIY solution and www.learnpodpage.com to get up to speed quickly. Who do I hire for voice over? Music Radio Creative or Media Voice Overs Is starting a podcast hard? How do I get my podcast to rank higher in Apple Podcasts? Who do you use for your web host? Cooler Websites or Siteground Most of my shows are on Podpage now. Does m