The Real Truth About Starting a Podcast in 2026
Starting your podcast can feel overwhelming when every choice seems expensive or technical. permanent. But don’t worry, we’ve got you! Today, we focus on the questions new podcasters are asking at the beginning. We start with real questions from co-host Sid Meadows about recording platforms like Riverside, working with editors, and choosing the right mic stand. Later, the conversation opens up into questions nearly every new podcaster wrestles with, including whether podcasting has to be expensive and what actually matters when you are just getting started. We offer grounded perspectives on tools, gear, video, audio, and budget without pushing one 'right' answer.
Episode Highlights:
[02:34] Upcoming podcast evaluation episode details
[05:36] Discussion on recording platforms
[19:42] Choosing the right microphone stand
[26:48] Announcement of the Empowered Podcasting Conference video library
[29:18] Discussing financial investments in podcasting
[31:18] True or false segment on financial investment in podcasting
[43:08] True or false segment on YouTube’s role in podcasting
Links & Resources:
Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:
www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting
Riverside:
https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676da
Rodecaster Pro 2:
Desk Stands for Microphones:
Empowered Podcasting Conference Video Recordings:
https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/
Home Studio Mastery Gear Guide:
https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide
To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U
Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w
Shared Delights (Naked Eureka):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p
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