Welcome to the new School of Podcasting!

Our courses have helped podcasters for 10+ years

For nearly two decades, our courses have helped podcasters launch, grow, and monetize shows with clarity and confidence. Every course is built around how podcasting actually works—no hype, no shortcuts, just proven guidance at every stage.
Learn Podpage!

Learn Podpage!

Learn Podpage! is a complete walkthrough of building, customizing, and growing your podcast website using Podpage. You’ll learn how to set up your site, manage pages and episodes, customize your design, improve SEO, connect with your audience, and use built-in tools for growth and monetization. The course also covers advanced features like custom domains, integrations, analytics, and automation—so you can confidently run your podcast website without needing a developer.

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Lessons

BEFORE YOU WATCH

  • During This Video Issue Period

Overview

  • Why Are There So Many Lessons???
  • Setting Up Your Show
  • Quick Overview of Navigation and Options

Pages

  • Home Page | Home Page Header Area
  • Home Page | Video Player
  • Home Page | Creating and Customizing Featured Episodes
  • Home Page | Page Feed
  • Home Page | Hosts
  • Home Page | Featured Reviews
  • Home Page | Recent Blog Posts
  • Home Page | Adding Custom Content
  • Home Page | Section Order
  • Episodes | Editing the Edit Page
  • Episodes | Episode List
  • Episodes | Categories
  • Episodes | Next Episode
  • Episodes | SEO For Episodes
  • Adding Alt Text For Accessibility and SEO
  • Announcement Bar
  • VIDEOS | Importing YouTube Into Your Podpage Website
  • Embed Anything Into Podpage
  • Contact Page

Design

  • Colors, Fonts, and Buttons
  • Sidebar
  • Navigation Bar
  • Footer
  • Custom Code
  • Website Logo
  • Changing Your Template
  • All Pages... | Global Banner

Grow

  • Search Optimization
  • Promotional Pop Up
  • Using Podpage AI
  • Automated Posts To Social
  • Understanding Zapier

Connect

  • Email Capture and Newsletter Page
  • Voicemail
  • Contact Form
  • Commenting
  • Audience Surveys

Earn

  • Sponsors
  • Donations and Memberships
  • Adding a Product
  • Display Ads (Google Adsense
  • Handling Private Feeds

Settings

  • Custom Domains
  • Podcast Settings
  • RSS Feed
  • Podcast Player Links
  • Website User Access
  • Social Links
  • Track Analytics
  • Shortlinks
  • 301 Redirect
  • Integrations
  • Downloadable Files
  • Affiliates
  • Notifications
  • Advanced Search
  • GDPR Compliant
  • Activity List
  • Mobile Settings
  • Advanced Settings

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Planning Your Podcast

Planning Your Podcast helps you think through the most important decisions before you hit record, so you don’t build a show you’ll regret later. You’ll clarify your purpose, define who your podcast is for, choose the right topic, and create a recording routine that fits your life. The course also breaks down the podcasting ecosystem—websites, media hosts, artwork, costs, and platforms like YouTube—so you understand what you actually need (and what you don’t) to launch sustainably and avoid burnout.

Content is King

Content Is King teaches you how to consistently create podcast content that people actually want to hear—and want to share. You’ll learn how to generate and organize ideas, understand what your audience is asking for, and shape episodes with strong openings and clear storytelling. The course also covers practical research techniques, audience feedback, and responsible use of AI, so you can make smarter content decisions and produce episodes that keep listeners engaged and coming back.

Podcast Equipment

Podcast Equipment shows you how to choose, set up, and use podcast gear the right way so you can sound professional without wasting money. You’ll learn what equipment actually matters, how to plug and position it correctly, and get a complete walkthrough of the Zoom Podtrak P4—from basic setup to recording multiple sources, remote interviews, and managing your audio files. By the end, you’ll know how to confidently record clean, high-quality audio with a simple, reliable setup.

Remote Recording

Remote Recording shows you how to reliably record high-quality podcast audio when your guests aren’t in the same room. You’ll learn how to use tools like SquadCast/Descript and Zoom, understand the tradeoffs between them, set up separate audio tracks, and configure settings for both hosts and guests. The course focuses on reducing technical issues, improving sound quality, and making remote sessions predictable instead of stressful.

All Things Interviews

All Things Interviews teaches you how to run interviews that are easier to manage, better to listen to, and far less exhausting to produce. You’ll learn how to find the right guests, pitch yourself as a guest on other shows, and avoid common interview mistakes that waste time and create extra editing work. The course also covers practical interview techniques—like pacing, pausing, and fixing issues mid-conversation—so your interviews sound natural, focused, and worth sharing.

Podcast Baby Steps

Podcast Baby Steps is a step-by-step guide for launching a podcast without feeling overwhelmed. It walks you through the most common early decisions—your idea, format, hosting setup, equipment, naming, branding, website, and intro music—so you can move forward with clarity and confidence. The course focuses on practical choices and simple explanations, helping you get everything in place to record and launch your show without second-guessing yourself.

Audacity Free Audio Editing Software

Audacity Free Audio Editing Software teaches you how to record, clean up, and export podcast audio using Audacity without getting lost in unnecessary features. You’ll learn how to install and set up Audacity, record properly, make simple but effective EQ adjustments, reduce background noise, and apply a straightforward workflow to improve your sound. The course also covers exporting your final MP3 at the correct settings so your episode is ready to publish with confidence.

Hindenburg Journalist - Powerful Audio Recorder/Editor

Hindenburg Journalist walks you through recording, editing, and exporting podcast audio using a tool built specifically for voice and storytelling. You’ll learn how to record and import audio, work efficiently with multiple tracks, tighten interviews, shape your sound with EQ and compression, and export polished MP3 files ready for publishing. The course focuses on practical workflows that save time and help your episodes sound clean, clear, and intentional—without over-editing.

Understanding Media Hosts

Understanding Media Hosts explains what podcast hosting companies actually do and how to choose one that fits your goals. You’ll learn how media hosts work, the different business models they use, what download stats really mean, and how features like dynamic content and premium feeds function. The course also includes practical overviews of popular hosting platforms so you can make an informed decision without getting distracted by marketing claims.

Publish Your Podcast With Libsyn

Publish Your Podcast With Libsyn walks you through using Libsyn to publish, distribute, and manage your podcast with confidence. You’ll learn how to set up your account, upload and schedule episodes, submit your show to podcast directories, understand key settings and metadata, and interpret Libsyn’s statistics. The course focuses on helping you use Libsyn correctly from day one, so your podcast is published cleanly and reliably without confusion or missed steps.

Publishing Your Podcast With Captivate

Publishing Your Podcast With Captivate shows you how to use Captivate’s feature-rich hosting platform to manage, publish, and analyze your podcast. You’ll learn how to set up shows, create and organize episodes, use chapters and tags, understand analytics and link tracking, and take advantage of dynamic content tools like AMIE. The course focuses on practical workflows so you can use Captivate efficiently without feeling overwhelmed by its many options.

Publishing Your Podcast Using Buzzsprout

Publishing Your Podcast Using Buzzsprout walks you through publishing and managing your podcast on one of the most beginner-friendly hosting platforms available. You’ll learn how to set up your show, create and manage episodes, submit your podcast to directories, understand your stats, customize the player, and explore Buzzsprout’s monetization options. The course focuses on helping you use Buzzsprout efficiently and correctly so you can publish with confidence and avoid common setup mistakes.

Podcast Syndication: Submitting Your Show to Apple, Spotify, Google, and other Directories

Podcast Syndication walks you step by step through submitting your podcast to the major listening platforms so your show is actually discoverable. You’ll learn what to prepare before submitting, how to create effective artwork and descriptions, and how to submit your podcast to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other directories that require manual approval. The course focuses on getting your show approved quickly and correctly, avoiding common submission mistakes that can delay or limit your reach.

Growing Your Podcast

Growing Your Podcast focuses on practical, repeatable strategies for building an audience without chasing shortcuts or gimmicks. You’ll learn how to make your content easier to find, improve your website’s visibility, and apply proven growth tactics like cross-promotion, trailers, newsletters, and social sharing. The course emphasizes long-term growth built on remarkable content and consistent effort, helping you attract the right listeners and give them clear ways to follow and share your show.

Podcast Monetization

Podcast Monetization explores the different ways podcasters can earn revenue beyond traditional advertising. You’ll learn how affiliate marketing works, how to create courses or communities, how to use programs like Amazon Associates, and how to approach sponsorships with integrity. The course focuses on matching monetization strategies to your audience so you can generate income in a sustainable way without compromising trust or content quality.

Capturing Your Genius From Anywhere with Notejoy

Capturing Your Genius From Anywhere with Notejoy shows you how to use Notejoy as a simple, reliable system for capturing and organizing podcast ideas. You’ll learn how to set up notebooks and folders, collect ideas via email, import notes from other tools, and keep everything organized so ideas are easy to find when you need them. The course focuses on reducing friction in your workflow so you never lose a great idea and can turn inspiration into episodes more consistently.

School of Podcasting Affiliate Program

School of Podcasting Affiliate Program explains how to earn recurring income by referring new members to the School of Podcasting. You’ll learn how to get your affiliate link, use provided marketing resources, and share the program in a way that feels natural and trustworthy. The course focuses on simple, ethical promotion so you can earn a 20% lifetime commission without turning your audience into a sales pitch.