Can I Podcast By Phone Alone?

A question from a blog reader: 

Jocelyn asks: “How can you make a podcast without a computer? Can I do it over the phone?”

Thanks for the question! 

Setting up a podcast requires some computer time – but this work can be outsourced easily enough. For example, at Mom’s Radio Network we provide full services to clients that include building a website, setting up and managing the RSS feed, putting the show together and publishing it to the web.  We do have clients who only record segments by phone and leave the rest to us and know that they really enjoy this. 

There are also Virtual Assistants who have chosen to specialize in podcasting who can provide the computer and online services you need to support your show as well. 

There are some interesting ‘live’ internet radio and podcast solutions that record 100% by telephone, but the admin side of things are still managed by the internet so some connection is required – or again, this could be outsourced.  (I’m talking about Blog Talk Radio and Talk Shoe.)

I hope this answers your question.  If you want to podcast and prefer not to spend time on the tech side of things, choose a skilled and reliable support person and just focus on the part you love: sharing your message.

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