In a self-evaluation of my first podcast, I made the following observations:
- It seems like managing fewer simultaneous tracks is better. For example. I began by creating the intro music, saving it as an mp3, then importing the mp3 into my podcast. It seems like a tidier process that way, and it’s all set if I were to use it for future podcasts. Plus, my laptop struggles when too many tracks are played in GarageBand.
- I have yet to decide which is better: constantly editing during the recording, or blabbing on and allowing for 5-second pauses after mistakes, then editing everything afterwards. Vaun mentioned that he edited in the middle of recording, and I edited during my first podcast, but I wonder if this constant editing disrupts my focus and the flow of conversation.
- In my “how to” style podcast, I think I started out with enthusiasm but fell into a dull, monotone voice shortly after. It’s important to keep a lively tone or listeners will lose interest.
- It’s hard hearing your own voice. I cringe whenever I hear myself talk. Need to get over this!
- I started the podcast with music running in the background, but it jumped in volume when I’d stop talking. I ditched the music for the first podcast, but I need to play around to fix this issue.
