How to Start a Podcast From Scratch in 2025
A Beginner’s Guide to Equipment, Platforms, and Planning
Podcasting isn’t just a trend—it’s a powerful way to build a brand, share your voice, and connect deeply with an audience. And in 2025, launching your show is more accessible than ever—if you start with the right tools, the right mindset, and the right team behind you.
At 360POD Studios, we’ve helped beginners go from idea to iTunes—and this is the step-by-step we recommend:
Step 1: Get Clear on Your Concept
Before you hit record, get crystal clear on your “why.”
Ask yourself:
What’s your podcast about?
Who is it for?
What makes it different?
Pro Tip: Think of your podcast as a conversation with your ideal listener. Clarity here will guide everything else.
Step 2: Choose the Right Equipment
You don’t need a $5,000 setup—but you do need clean, professional audio. Here’s your starter kit:
Microphone: Start with a dynamic mic like the Shure MV7 or RØDE PodMic
Headphones: Closed-back headphones like Audio-Technica ATH-M50x
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 or Rodecaster Pro
Recording Software: Audacity (free), GarageBand (Mac), or Riverside.fm (for video + remote)
Or—record in a professional studio like 360POD and skip the tech headaches altogether.
Step 3: Plan Your First 5 Episodes
Don’t wing it. Structure builds confidence.
Write simple outlines for your first 5 episodes
Plan a hook (opening), value (main topic), and CTA (what you want listeners to do)
Batch record to stay consistent
Pro Insight: Most podcasts fail after Episode 7. Planning ahead helps you avoid burnout and keep momentum.
Step 4: Pick Your Hosting & Distribution Platforms
To get on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc., you need a podcast host.
Top beginner-friendly platforms:
Buzzsprout
Podbean
Anchor (Spotify for Podcasters)
Libsyn
Your host will generate an RSS feed that sends your episodes to all major directories.
Step 5: Launch with Strategy
Drop 3 episodes on launch day to give listeners a taste
Create simple audiograms or video clips for social media
Ask friends, family, and your community to rate + review
Post consistently—your first 30 days matter most
Need a launch checklist? We’ve got one at 360POD Studios for every new podcaster.
Want Help From Day 1?
At 360POD Studios, we don’t just rent mics or a studio—we help podcasters grow brands and build legacies.
From pro-level recording to strategy sessions, editing, branding, and distribution—we’re your one-stop studio.
🎙️ Book a session
📈 Get coaching
🎥 Walk out with a ready-to-publish, studio-grade episode
Let’s make your podcast not just good—but unforgettable.
Book a virtual tour now or call us!
