Which gear and tools does Scott Kivowitz recommend for recording high-quality podcasts?

I focus on two main areas: gear and software/platforms.

For gear, I always start with:

• A good microphone (USB or XLR, depending on budget)
• Closed‑back headphones to monitor your sound
• A pop filter and shock mount
• Some basic sound‑dampening in your space (foam, curtains, rugs)

For software and tools, I often recommend:

• Audacity – free recording/editing
• GarageBand – great for Apple users
• Adobe Audition – pro‑level editing
• Hindenburg – built for podcasters and storytellers
• Descript – edit audio by editing text, great for removing ums/uhs
• Riverside.fm and SquadCast – studio‑quality remote recording
• Transistor.fm – podcast hosting
• Castmagic – post‑production help (show notes, clips, etc.)

What’s your current budget and are you recording solo or doing interviews?