#5  Become a Podmaster™ S3E5 How to Elevate Your Podcast Quality

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Become a Podmaster™ – S3E5

How to Elevate Your Podcast Quality

Is content really king if your audio sounds terrible?

In this episode, Hendrik and Ethan tackle one of the most overlooked—but most essential—aspects of podcasting success: audio quality. Whether you're just starting out or have a few seasons under your belt, your podcast's sound plays a massive role in whether listeners stick around or switch off.

You don’t need to break the bank to sound good. With input from experts at Solid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks and members of the South African Podcasters Guild, this episode offers practical tips and budget-friendly advice to help you raise your production quality. From mic technique to room setup, editing tools to post-production strategy, we cover what makes the biggest difference—and how to achieve it without needing pro gear or a studio.

You’ll also hear honest discussions around:

Why listeners will forgive bad video, but not bad sound

How mic placement and simple room treatments can drastically improve clarity

The free tools and platforms (like Audacity and Descript) that can elevate your audio

How post-production can transform amateur recordings into professional ones

Why consistency is just as important as quality

Whether production or content matters more—and why the answer might surprise you

Ideal podcast length and how to know when your listeners drop off

Plus, we dig into the trap of flashy video podcasts that look great but fall flat when you hit play. Great sound isn’t about gear—it’s about intention, knowledge, and care.

If your podcast deserves to be heard, it deserves to sound good.

Presented by Baird Media
In association with the South African Podcasters Guild
Find resources, tools, and more at https://baird.media
Season 3 / Episode 5 3 Jun English South Africa How To · Technology

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