Podcasting is an excellent platform for creating an intimate relationship with your audience, more so than any other medium. While most interviews are 1-on-1 between a few individuals at most, live podcasting is a way to spread the love with new and existing audiences.

Below are the 10-steps you need to plan for and pull off an amazing live experience for your podcast audience, as well as a gear list to ensure that you have all the right equipment for any scenario at any venue:

10-Step Live Podcasting Checklist:

1. Find a Compelling Guest
2. Select the Right Location
3. Seek Out Sponsorships
4. Promote, Promote, Promote!
5. Know Your Gear
6. Bring Your Own Cables
7. Bring a Team
8. Arrive Early for a Practice Run
9. Hit “Record”
10. Create an Experience

Basic Live Podcasting Equipment:

• Zoom H6 Mobile Recorder
• (2) Audio-Technica ATR2100x Dynamic Microphones
• (1) 10’ Stereo Breakout Cable

Advanced Live Podcasting Equipment:

• RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio
• (2) Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphones
• (2) 25’ ¼” Patch Cables

Cables & Adaptors:

• RCA to 3.5mm Cable
• ¼” to 3.5mm Cable
• RCA to 3.5mm Adaptor
• ¼” to 3.5mm Stereo Adaptor
• (2) 25’ ¼” to XLR Cables