<p>​​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 &#39;right&#39; answer. </p><p><strong>Episode Highlights:</strong></p><p>[02:34] Upcoming podcast evaluation episode details</p><p>[05:36] Discussion on recording platforms </p><p>[19:42] Choosing the right microphone stand</p><p>[26:48] Announcement of the Empowered Podcasting Conference video library</p><p>[29:18] Discussing financial investments in podcasting</p><p>[31:18] True or false segment on financial investment in podcasting</p><p>[43:08] True or false segment on YouTube’s role in podcasting</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources: </strong></p><p>Join The Empowered Podcasting Facebook Group:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredpodcasting⁠</a></p><p>Riverside: </p><p><a href="https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676da" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.riverside.fm/?via=0676da</a></p><p>Rodecaster Pro 2: </p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/41h9yuN" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/41h9yuN</a></p><p>Desk Stands for Microphones: </p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/47URBoh" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://amzn.to/47URBoh</a></p><p>Empowered Podcasting Conference Video Recordings: </p><p><a href="https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://ironickmedia.com/courses/epc2025/</a></p><p>Home Studio Mastery Gear Guide: </p><p><a href="https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://homestudiomastery.com/gear-guide</a></p><p>To Have Your Podcast Considered For Evaluation, Please Complete This Form: </p><p><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U57S-XgoA/viewform" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8-Xv6O6lrNPcPJwj3N0Z5Osdl-5kHGz_PiAU45U</a></p><p>Our upcoming podcast evaluation, Shared Delights (Wedding Crasher): <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pfvQbyTC2J4j7f07RlgTb?si=DAciGVe4TRqSeyq5Glnb3w</a></p><p>Shared Delights (Naked Eureka): </p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2gIMkfSyZDCZb07Jzzlx5p</a></p><p>Remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us grow and bring valuable content to the podcasting community.</p><p>Join us LIVE every weekday morning at 7 am ET (US) on ⁠Clubhouse⁠: ⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://www.clubhouse.com/house/empowered-podcasting-e6nlrk0w⁠⁠</a></p><p>Or Join us on Chatter:<a href="https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://preview.chattersocial.io/group/98a69881-f328-4eae-bf3c-9b0bb741481d</a></p><p>Live on YouTube: <a href="https://youtube.com/@marcronick%E2%81%A0" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://youtube.com/@marcronick⁠</a></p><p>Brought to you by<a href="http://ironickmedia.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ ⁠iRonickMedia.com⁠</a>⁠ </p><p>Please note that some links may be affiliate links, which support the hosts of the PMC. Thank you!</p><p>--- Send in your mailbag question at:<a href="https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠ https://www.podpage.com/pmc/contact/⁠</a> or ⁠[email protected]⁠</p><p>Want to be a guest on The Podcasting Morning Chat? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: </p><p><a href="https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1729879899384520035bad21b⁠</a></p><p><br></p>