Let's Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right

by Amanda Cupido, Erika Casupanan (foreword)

In Let’s Talk Podcasting, seasoned podcast producer Amanda Cupido gives you the inside scoop on this burgeoning industry’s biggest players and—more importantly—how you can join them.

Leading with a solid foundation of podcasting’s history and significance in our increasingly content-hungry world, she provides an invaluable insider’s perspective on what makes top-rated podcasts so successful, where the medium is headed in the future, and everything you need to start your own podcast today. With sharp wit and plenty of illuminating anecdotes from her own foray into podcasting professionally, Cupido has written a book that will have you ready to hit record in no time.

- NEW EDITION UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AND TRENDS: Get ready for fresh takes on where the industry is headed, six new chapters and a foreword by Erika Casupanan, winner of the reality competition Survivor and host of the podcast, Happy to See Me

- A ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR CURRENT AND ASPIRING PODCASTERS: From covering its history, to laying out the current scene, to predicting what’s next, Cupido tells readers everything they need to know to become podcasting experts themselves. Her practical and thoughtful advice on the technical aspects of podcasting make it accessible to aspiring podcasters at any level.

- LEARN ABOUT MONETIZATION: Cupido’s new book not only ensures that readers will be able to start their own podcasts with ease, but also emphasizes that podcasting can be a career. She covers how podcasts are monetized and gives helpful tips on how to create/sell ads for your own.

- GET AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE: Cupido paints a picture of the current podcasting landscape with an insightful, witty insider’s perspective. Whether she’s sharing her knowledge of podcast heavyweights or recounting the steps she took to produce her own award-winning podcasts, Cupido does it with the kind of strong, authentic voice you would expect from a seasoned audio storyteller.

“Amanda has been there and done that — with a trail of #1 shows, she knows what’s what.”
—James Cridland, Editor, Podnews

“If you want to make something successful, I couldn't think of a better guide to walk you through each step than Amanda Cupido.”
—Arif Noorani, Director, CBC Podcasts

“Amanda breaks down complex concepts into clear, actionable steps, making it accessible whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft.”
—Dallas Taylor, Host, Twenty Thousand Hertz

238 pages, Paperback

Published November 14, 2024

About the author

Amanda Cupido is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Lead Podcasting, an award-winning podcast production company. She also works as a professor in the School of Media at Seneca Polytechnic. She is the author of the Amazon bestseller, Let’s Talk Podcasting: The Essential Guide to Doing it Right.

Reviews

[Ic · Rating 5 out of 5]

As an aspiring producer, I learnt so much about the podcast world from this book. When I say this book is all you need to start I mean it. From demographics to equipment options, this book covers everything. Amanda's expertise shines through on every page, making it clear that she knows her craft inside and out. If you're serious about podcasting, this book isn't just helpful—it’s essential.

[Marco Timpano · Rating 5 out of 5]

This 2nd edition is excellent. If you are a podcaster — get this book. If you are wanting to podcast — get this book. If you want to understand podcasting — get this book. Well written, informative and generous.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really helpful guide to the business of podcasting.