This is a special Shed Session episode, normally published exclusively for Mountain & Prairie Patreon supporters. In it, I answer the most common question I receive, which is some variation of "How do I start a podcast?" - In this episode I answer that question in excruciating detail, laying out everything I know about it, based on my own bumbling, meandering, eight-year journey through Podcastlandia. - I hope this episode will provide a little bit of actionable guidance that will allow you to put your own unique ideas into the world. - To listen to all past, present, and future Patreon-exclusive episodes, you can sign up at www.mountainandprairie.com/patreon. Memberships start at as little as $2 per month. - Back to the regular episodes next week!!   – TOPICS DISCUSSED: [2:15] - Intro [6:55] - Disclaimers [10:00] - How and why I started Mountain & Prairie [22:13] - Intentions [28:12] - Getting started + endurance [39:25] - Finding your voice, authenticity, enthusiasm [52:55] - Finding an audience [1:03:09] - Interview techniques [1:08:48] - Finding guests [1:11:40] - Dealing with negative feedback [1:15:14] - Equipment and editing [1:21:38] - Money (least important!) [1:25:54] - Further reading – RESOURCES: All Patreon-Exclusive Podcast Episodes Ed's 2024 Freeflow Course on the Rogue River Seth Godin Books: Purple Cow, Tribes, This is Marketing, The Practice Steven Pressfield Books: The War of Art, Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh!t Originals by Adam Grant 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly Conan interviewing Jack White Spreadsheet with all my podcast equipment