Equipment
Shure SM7B or Rode PodMic ($200–400). Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 interface ($170). Adobe Audition or Audacity for editing.
Hosting
Buzzsprout, Transistor, or Megaphone for distribution. Apple Podcasts and Spotify do the listener-facing work.
Format
Two-host conversation, interview format, narrative documentary, or solo. Pick one and stay consistent for 50 episodes before pivoting.
Monetization
Premium subscriptions via Patreon or Apple Podcasts. Ad sales through podcast networks. Brand partnerships once you have 5,000+ downloads per episode.