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How to Create the Perfect Podcast Intro

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Roughly 20 to 35 percent of listener drop-off happens within the first five minutes of a podcast episode, so it’s essential to have an engaging intro that captures your listener’s attention from the start.
In this article, Buzzsprout breaks down how to craft a high-quality podcast intro for your own podcast, so you hook your listeners with your first impression and keep them listening!
A solid podcast intro serves as positive momentum, inviting the listener into the episode and increasing anticipation for what’s coming next.
You can make your podcast intro yourself using a podcast production tool like Audacity, or you can hire someone to do a professional voiceover using a platform like Fiverr. Here are six things you can include in your podcast intro.
1. Intro music or sound effects (optional)
Starting your episodes with intro music makes your podcast sound more polished and can increase its overall quality. Intro music is also a simple way to express your brand’s personality and set the tone of the show. You can use the same track for outro music, too!
But, not every podcast needs a jingle. Our show, Podcasting Q&A, just starts with a speaking intro that sets up the problem, addresses how the episode will address it, and provides a solution. Read More
Article originally written by Megan Nelson and publsihed on Buzzsprout.

AI tools to help or completely create a podcast are growing, but is this the future of podcasts? Can it replace creators or journalists?
More and more technologies using artificial intelligence for podcast production have been developing in recent years. There is something for everyone, ranging from the complete creation of a real podcast to a complete roadmap for hosting a podcast or even translating a podcast into several languages.
One of the most popular recent tools is NotebookLM, an AI tool from Google introduced last year. It became viral over the past few weeks for its Audio Overviews option, which allows the creation of audio that mimics the speaking cadence of podcasters. The examples of generative AI podcasts have multiplied online, and the results are most of the time quite surprising. Read More
Article originally written by Romain Chauvet and published on The Fix.
Looking to create a professional video podcast setup? In this video, Omar Eltakrori from Think Media breaks down his high-quality podcast studio in Las Vegas, covering everything from microphones and cameras to lighting and studio design. He uses the Samsung Q9U microphone paired with a Rode PSA boom arm, ensuring crisp and professional sound. To further enhance audio quality, he invested $3,600 in sound panels and recommends simple solutions like carpeting for better acoustics. On the video side, Omar relies on the Sony FX30, an entry-level cinema camera ideal for long recording sessions, paired with Sigma prime lenses for a cinematic look.
Lighting is another key component of his setup, with Amaran 100D key lights combined with lantern softboxes for soft, even lighting. He also shares creative studio design ideas, such as room dividers, accent lighting, and even a fake fireplace to create a cozy and professional backdrop. The total gear investment for this setup falls between $8,000 to $10,000, excluding furniture and room treatments. If you’re planning to start a 4K video podcast, Omar’s insights offer a comprehensive guide to building a functional and aesthetic studio that delivers top-notch content. Watch Here
mowPod, the largest podcast audience growth platform in the US, Canada, and UK, is excited to announce the launch of mowPod Charts, a forever-free tool that provides unparalleled insight into Apple Podcasts chart rankings. Designed to fill the gap left by the recent sunsetting of Chartable, mowPod Charts offers podcasters, networks, and agencies an easy, no-strings-attached solution to track current and historic placements without any cost or sign-up requirements.
“We want podcasters to have full visibility into not only the performance of their own shows, but shows like theirs and those they admire and aspire to be like,” said Mike Wiston, CEO and Founder of mowPod. “This launch is an incredible first step toward that goal, and we’ve built this platform exactly the way we would use a chart tracking tool for our own podcasts. I can’t wait to hear the feedback from the industry.”
To see where your podcast stacks up or to explore the platform’s full functionality, read more.

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