Building a World-Class Podcast Studio from Scratch With Garry Kelly

Smarter Podcasting: Making Podcasts Better

Seasoned podcaster Garry Kelly, Managing Director of GK Media, shares invaluable insights on creating a successful podcast, detailing how he built his professional studio in Galway and offering tips for new podcasters.
Key Takeaways:
- Start with just a good microphone - quality comes first. Acoustics matter more than equipment.
- Editing makes a big difference in polishing episodes. Be willing to trim and refine raw recordings.
- Add video elements to expand reach on social media. Clips on TikTok and YouTube can draw new listeners.
- Seek to constantly improve audio, visuals, equipment. Successful creators build skills over time.
- Focus on providing value for your audience above all else.
"If you’ve lost interest, your audience have also lost interest."
Entities Mentioned:
- GK Media, Galway Races, Jerry Girls, Tommy Tiernan, Gary Talks, Zoom, Taskam, Road microphones, Sennheiser microphones, Shure microphones, Blackmagic cameras, Adobe Audition

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Kapitel

1. Garry Kelly (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:35)

3. Introducing the Guest (00:01:43)

4. Podcast Studio and Equipment (00:03:57)

5. Podcasting Journey Begins (00:04:28)

6. Marker - insert "Podcast logo of : Organics Music" (00:05:12)

7. Marker - fade podcast logo (00:05:54)

8. Challenges and Successes in Podcasting (00:06:16)

9. Marker -fade out (00:06:42)

10. Building a Podcast Studio (00:08:48)

11. Benefits of Video Assets in Podcasting (00:10:19)

12. The Power of Editing in Podcasting (00:16:41)

13. The Impact of Social Media Clips (00:18:27)

14. The Importance of Editing in Podcasting (00:19:45)

15. The Art of Podcast Editing (00:25:14)

16. Investing in a Podcast Studio (00:25:49)

17. The Power of High-Quality Cameras (00:26:33)

18. The Evolution of Podcast Equipment (00:27:46)

19. The Journey from Mancave to Professional Studio (00:28:09)

20. The Great Blue Yeti Debate (00:29:08)

21. The Importance of Sound Quality (00:31:53)

22. The Transition to Video Podcasting (00:33:38)

23. The Constant Pursuit of Improvement (00:36:59)

24. Advice for New Podcasters (00:38:06)