Technology doesn't hate you. It treats everyone the same. You don't have to be "tech savvy" to launch a podcast. Persistence, patience and a little resourcefulness will do the trick. It has never been easier to navigate audio editing software and use a podcast hosting website. Today's digital podcasting infrastructure is built for folks without tech savvy, and it's widely available for free. Podcasting fanatic and author, Casey Callanan, shares his inspiring transition from Luddite to technology super fan while mapping out a blueprint to launch a great podcast in the simplest way possible.
Fully updated for 2026: Includes easy-to-follow instructions for recording podcasts in-person or remotely. Also includes the latest advice for submitting your podcast to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, along with a plain-English look at modern editing tools that have made the process easier than ever.
What you'll learn:
What equipment to buy, all of it under $100Which free and low-cost software actually works for beginnersStep-by-step instructions for publishing to Apple Podcasts and SpotifyHow to record remotely with a guest anywhere in the worldHow today's technology makes editing easier than everA no-jargon guarantee: if you can send an email, you can follow this bookYour experience and your voice are the hard part, and you already have those. This book handles the rest.