What gear and tools are recommended by Scott Kivowitz for podcasting?

Hi there! I’m Scott Wyden Kivowitz.

When I talk about podcasting on Learn to Podcast, I focus on three main areas: equipment, software, and your space.

For gear, I emphasize:

• A solid microphone as your most important purchase
• Closed-back headphones for monitoring
• Pop filter, shock mount, and some basic sound-dampening for your room

For software and tools, I often recommend:

• Audacity, GarageBand, Adobe Audition for recording/editing
• Riverside.fm or SquadCast for remote recording
• Descript and Hindenburg for editing and storytelling
• Transistor.fm for hosting
• Castmagic and Flodesk to help with content repurposing and email
• Podgagement to level up audience engagement

What stage are you at—planning a show, or already recording and looking to upgrade?