Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We answer a few handfuls of questions about starting and running a podcast.
Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.
Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.
Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!
Show notes and links: theinforium.com/how-to-start-a-podcast
Follow Thomas:
Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly
Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly
Follow Martin:
Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew
Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew
Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:
Apple Podcasts ➔ buff.ly/2m3fu9G
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Timestamps!
0:00:00 – Intro
0:08:32 – Is it too late to start a podcast
0:23:18 – Going at it solo or having a co-host
0:26:11 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
0:28:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:29:51 – How to be a good interviewer
0:37:51 – Recording in different locations
0:46:25 – Writing a script or free-styling it
0:50:15 – Do I need clout before reaching out to other creators
1:02:29 – Choosing a theme for your podcast
1:06:04 – Recording test episodes before launching
1:08:31 – Postponing episodes
1:10:57 – Editing the podcast
1:15:23 – Being more articulate and not liking your voice
1:17:35 – Hosting your podcast
1:21:03 – Editing programs
1:26:23 – Turning the podcast into your job
1:31:59 – Conclusion
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Find all episodes of the podcast here:
theinforium.com
My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!
collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades
Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
We answer a few handfuls of questions about starting and running a podcast.
Skillshare: with thousands of courses in a wide range of different skills, Skillshare can help you take things to the next level. The first 1,000 people to use this link can also get started with a free trial with unlimited learning (including Thomas' new Habit-Building class!) at skillshare.com/inforium.
Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science with Brilliant. Start learning for free at brilliant.org/inforium — and if you're one of the first 200 people to use this link, you’ll also get 20% off your subscription.
Big thanks to Skillshare and Brilliant for sponsoring this week's episode!
Show notes and links: theinforium.com/how-to-start-a-podcast
Follow Thomas:
Twitter ➔ twitter.com/tomfrankly
Instagram ➔ instagram.com/tomfrankly
Follow Martin:
Twitter ➔ twitter.com/yomartholomew
Instagram ➔ instagram.com/yomartholomew
Want to listen to the podcast from anywhere? Subscribe to the audio-only feed:
Apple Podcasts ➔ buff.ly/2m3fu9G
Spotify ➔ buff.ly/2CZ6Ltx
Google Play ➔ buff.ly/2m3fnuG
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Timestamps!
0:00:00 – Intro
0:08:32 – Is it too late to start a podcast
0:23:18 – Going at it solo or having a co-host
0:26:11 – Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
0:28:17 – Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:29:51 – How to be a good interviewer
0:37:51 – Recording in different locations
0:46:25 – Writing a script or free-styling it
0:50:15 – Do I need clout before reaching out to other creators
1:02:29 – Choosing a theme for your podcast
1:06:04 – Recording test episodes before launching
1:08:31 – Postponing episodes
1:10:57 – Editing the podcast
1:15:23 – Being more articulate and not liking your voice
1:17:35 – Hosting your podcast
1:21:03 – Editing programs
1:26:23 – Turning the podcast into your job
1:31:59 – Conclusion
---------
Find all episodes of the podcast here:
theinforium.com
My book "10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades" is completely free, so check it out if you're interested in improving your grades!
collegeinfogeek.com/get-better-grades
Subscribe to my main channel: youtube.com/thomasfrank
