Want to start a gaming podcast, but don't know where to begin? Fortunately, the market for video game podcasts is growing all the time and there are plenty of people out there waiting to listen to the right content. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the best ways to get your gaming podcast off the ground.
Talk About What You Know
First, try to focus on topics you know and the games you're passionate about. If you're a huge Elden Ring fan, talk about the game's lore and optimal builds. If your main game is Palworld, why not cover news about the game's latest updates, the best secure Palworld server hosting options or the ideal areas to catch specific Pals? If you primarily play World of Warcraft, there's an audience that will gladly listen to interesting discussions about it.
Perhaps you could focus on a specific genre you love, like first-person shooters, MMOs or RPGs.
In general, audiences want to listen to knowledgeable and passionate podcast hosts talking about the games they love. There are already plenty of great gaming podcasts covering broad topics and wider industry news, so this is a much harder field to break into. More niche areas of interest, however, are often starved of podcast content.
Make it Easy for Listeners
Next, you need to make it as easy as possible for listeners to find your podcast and listen to it.
According to statistics compiled by Buzzsprout, the two most popular podcast platforms are Apple Podcasts and Spotify, but you should also cater to listeners using Google Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music.
Invest in high-quality recording equipment. There's very little that will turn listeners away quite like poor sound quality on a podcast. A good microphone and some quality editing software are essential purchases. Try to record your podcast in a location with good acoustics, where listeners won't hear echoes or annoying background noise.
Carve Out Your Own Place
It's usually a good idea to explore a list of existing video game podcasts, so you can carve out your own space in what's quickly becoming a crowded field. See if there are similar podcasts to what you're planning and give them a listen. What do they discuss on the podcast? More importantly, what do they fail to talk about?
To achieve success with a podcast, you want to stand out from the offerings already out there. Try to add a new and unique voice to the list of podcasts available. Share interesting perspectives, discuss topics that are rarely talked about and avoid talking about things your audience will already have listened to from other podcasters.
Conclusion
Video game podcasts are growing in popularity all the time. To stand out from the pack, try to talk about topics you're passionate about and take the time to research the existing landscape, so you can carve out your own place. Additionally, you need to make it easy for people to find and actually listen to your podcast.