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# How do I make a podcast?

1.  Get a [USB microphone](https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast#bestmic) (the ATR2100 or the Samson Q2U are both good).
    
2.  Connect your microphone to your computer, iPhone, Android, or tablet.
    
3.  [Record your audio](https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast#bestsoftware). You can use free software like Garage Band (Mac) or Audacity (PC).
    
4.  Export your recorded audio to MP3. For audio quality, choose 44100 Hz and 128 kb/s in your export settings.
    
5.  Log in to your [Transistor hosting](https://dashboard.transistor.fm) account.
    
6.  Upload the MP3 file you recorded, and then publish your episode.
    
7.  Transistor will generate an [RSS feed](https://transistor.fm/podcast-hosting) for your podcast.
    
8.  [Submit your podcast's RSS feed](https://help.transistor.fm/section/3-submitting-to-itunes-spotify-and-other-directories) to Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
    
9.  Now, every time you publish a new episode, listeners will automatically get it in their podcast player!    

For more information, read our guide: [How to start a podcast](https://transistor.fm/how-to-start-a-podcast/).