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Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)

A How-To Guide from the First Family of Podcasting

Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy

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Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)
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Format & Consistency+
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Equipment & Studio+
Hosting & Performance+
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Question 1 of 9
According to the authors, what is the most important factor when choosing a topic for your podcast?
  • A. Selecting a subject that currently has no other podcasts about it.
  • B. Picking a mainstream topic that guarantees a large audience.
  • C. Focusing on something you are genuinely obsessed with and enthusiastic about.
  • D. Choosing a topic that appeals to high-paying advertisers.
Question 2 of 9
Why do the authors stress the importance of maintaining a consistent format and release schedule?
  • A. It helps the podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts' search algorithm.
  • B. Podcast listening is a habitual behavior, and consistency meets listener expectations.
  • C. It makes the editing process much faster and cheaper.
  • D. Advertisers will only sponsor podcasts that release weekly.
Question 3 of 9
How did Justin and Sydnee McElroy approach their medical history podcast, Sawbones?
  • A. They prioritized providing a comprehensive, academic historical overview of medicine.
  • B. They focused on telling fascinating stories to entertain listeners rather than just assembling facts.
  • C. They invited a different celebrity guest each week to read medical textbooks.
  • D. They kept the episodes strictly under 15 minutes to maximize daily downloads.
Question 4 of 9
What do the authors recommend for a beginner's recording space?
  • A. Renting a professional sound studio for the first few episodes to establish quality.
  • B. Recording outdoors to capture natural, ambient background noise.
  • C. Using a closet full of clothes, as the soft furnishings absorb sound well.
  • D. Recording in an empty, uncarpeted room to create a natural echo effect.
Question 5 of 9
How should a podcast host approach their on-air persona?
  • A. They should act completely different from their real selves to create an interesting character.
  • B. They should remain highly serious and academic, regardless of the topic.
  • C. They should read directly from a script to avoid making any conversational mistakes.
  • D. They should be their most enthusiastic, engaged version of themselves, like telling a story at a party.
Question 6 of 9
What technique do the authors recommend to make the editing phase of a podcast easier?
  • A. Make all your cuts immediately as you listen through the first time to save time.
  • B. Use a dog clicker or leave long pauses during recording to easily identify bad chunks to cut later.
  • C. Never cut out awkward silences, as they make the podcast feel more authentic.
  • D. Edit the podcast on your smartphone to ensure it sounds good on mobile devices.
Question 7 of 9
Why is it important to carefully choose a podcast hosting service?
  • A. Because changing hosts later is an enormous hassle.
  • B. Because only a few hosts are allowed to distribute to Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
  • C. Because the hosting service dictates the specific topics you are allowed to discuss.
  • D. Because all hosting services charge a high upfront fee that cannot be refunded.
Question 8 of 9
According to the text, what is a primary downside of using crowdfunding platforms like Patreon or Kickstarter to fund a podcast?
  • A. They take 50% of all the money you raise.
  • B. They require a lot of time and energy to manage.
  • C. They prevent you from ever running dynamic advertising on your show.
  • D. They are generally only available to podcasters with over a million listeners.
Question 9 of 9
What do the authors consider to be the 'golden rule' for any podcaster?
  • A. Always invest in top-tier XLR microphones before launching.
  • B. Never launch a podcast without at least three cohosts.
  • C. Respect your audience's time by making every minute of your podcast count.
  • D. Release a new episode every single day to stay relevant.

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Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) Summary & Overview

Everybody Has a Podcast (2021) is an inspiring, hands-on guide to making your own podcast. From choosing a topic to building an audience, podcasting doesn’t have to be intimidating. Even if you’re short on cash and not particularly tech-savvy, you can create something great with a bit of tenacity and persistence.

Who Should Listen to Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)?

  • Anyone who harbors a secret desire to make their own podcast
  • Die-hard fans of the McElroy family
  • Would-be podcast hosts who are short on skills and money

About the Author: Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy

Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy are the hosts of chart-topping podcasts like My Brother, My Brother and Me; Sawbones; Schmanners; and The Adventure Zone, among others. Their podcasts have also inspired a spinoff TV show, and a New York Times best-selling book and graphic novels.

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