Unlock Your Podcasting Potential with Boomer Podcasters

Welcome to the first episode of Boomer Podcasters, where host Gray Haired Dave is dedicated to helping you start your own podcast. Whether you’re a baby boomer or belong to any other generation, Dave is here to guide you through the process, sharing his expertise gained from over five years in podcasting. He emphasizes that podcasting can be an exciting way to share your knowledge and passions, whether that's about hobbies like golf or your unique life experiences. Throughout the series, Dave will cover essential topics like choosing a genre, recording techniques, microphone usage, and even basic audio editing. So, if you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, stay tuned and get ready to embark on this creative journey!
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Gray Hair Productions
Launching Boomer Podcasters, Gray Haired Dave invites listeners on an exciting journey into the vibrant world of podcasting, specifically aimed at older generations looking to share their insights and experiences. This trailer episode is packed with Dave's personal anecdotes and professional wisdom, as he lays out the essential elements required to kickstart a podcast. His approach is welcoming and inclusive, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds—whether baby boomers, Gen X, or even Gen Z—to consider what they could contribute through this dynamic medium.
Dave stresses the importance of storytelling, urging listeners to think about their unique experiences that could resonate with others. He highlights the versatility of podcasting, addressing how it can serve as an outlet for hobbies, interests, and life lessons. With an understanding that many may feel intimidated by technology, he reassures them that starting a podcast can be as simple as using a smartphone, thus eliminating barriers to entry. The episode presents a balanced perspective on the technical and creative aspects of podcasting, from selecting the right equipment to mastering the art of recording and editing audio.
Moreover, Dave candidly discusses the realities of podcasting, dispelling the myth that it’s a guaranteed path to riches. He emphasizes that the most rewarding aspect of podcasting is the joy of creation and connection rather than mere monetization. By the conclusion of this trailer, listeners are not only inspired to think about their podcasting aspirations but are also given practical steps to make those aspirations a reality, creating a strong foundation for what promises to be an enriching series for aspiring podcasters.
Takeaways:
- Starting a podcast can be a fulfilling way to share your knowledge and passions with others.
- Regardless of your age or background, anyone can learn to start a podcast easily.
- Podcasting isn't primarily about monetization; it's about sharing your voice and stories.
- You can begin podcasting with just your phone; modern devices have great capabilities.
- Choosing a podcast genre that excites you is crucial for maintaining motivation and interest.
- Effective communication and proper microphone usage are vital skills for successful podcasting.
Companies mentioned in this episode:
- Gray Hair Productions
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00:00 - None
00:01 - Welcome to Boomer Podcasters
00:29 - Meet Gray Haired Dave
01:16 - Why Start a Podcast?
03:48 - Choosing Your Podcast Genre
04:08 - Getting Started with Recording
04:45 - The Basics of Podcasting Equipment
05:11 - Editing and Hosting Your Podcast
07:53 - Your Podcasting Journey Begins
08:21 - Get in Touch with Gray Haired Dave
08:51 - Closing Thoughts
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to the first episode of Boomer podcasters.
Dave
This is the podcast where I am going to show you and tell you at the same time, usually how to start a podcast.
Dave
If you're a baby boomer, a Gen X, a Gen Y, a Gen Z, and anybody, I don't care who you are, if you want to start a podcast, I want to be here to help you do that.
Dave
Now, my name is gray haired Dave.
Dave
I have a company called Gray Hair Productions.
Dave
I have another podcast out there called five minutes with gray hair Dave, which is just me rambling about whatever I feel like rambling about today.
Dave
But hey, I've got a bunch of them out there.
Dave
I've also done a couple other podcasts, and I have been doing this for over five years now.
Dave
I'm not going to come on here and tell you, hey, I am the best guru you're ever going to find.
Dave
That's not my, that's not what I'm here to do for you folks.
Dave
What I'm here to do for you is help you get ready and get started.
Dave
I want you to think about, especially if you're a baby boomer, what are you going to do when you retire?
Dave
What are you going to do before you, before you retire?
Dave
Are you going to just sit around a house or play cards or pickleball or what?
Dave
I live in Florida, folks.
Dave
Pickleball is kind of big down here.
Dave
But why not start a podcast and let the knowledge you have, the knowledge you have gained through all your years, and if you're not an older person, you're not a baby boomer.
Dave
And maybe you're somebody new who wants to start a podcast.
Dave
Why not show them how it goes right from the very beginning, right?
Dave
Or whatever you're passionate about.
Dave
I know folks out there that are very passionate about golf.
Dave
You could start a podcast about golf.
Dave
You know, all you've got to do is think, is this something I want to try?
Dave
Is this something I think I should do or could do?
Dave
And the answer is, yes, you can.
Dave
I am here to tell you, as a professional editor for video and audio, and I consider myself a podcaster.
Dave
You can do this.
Dave
Now, I'm not going to say just because I do it, you can do it even though you can.
Dave
And again, there's all kinds of gurus out there going to tell you this, that and how they're.
Dave
How to monetize, how to.
Dave
I'm here to tell you right off the bat, folks, if you're here just to monetize this, you might be in the wrong place, you might be in the right place, but that's further on down the road.
Dave
So many people think, hey, I'm going to get into podcasting and make money.
Dave
I thought that I learned really, really fast how, how you don't.
Dave
Now, podcasting is not that expensive.
Dave
I want to tell you and show you, because there will be videos going along with this.
Dave
At the same time, I want to show you what equipment you're going to need to get started and how easy it can be.
Dave
You can start with your phone if you want to.
Dave
Today's phones, you know, your cell phone have more computing capacity than we had 20 years ago.
Dave
How to choose, what kind of a genre that you want to go into?
Dave
Do you want to go into true crime?
Dave
Do you want to go into reality?
Dave
Do you just want to talk?
Dave
Do you want it to be about sports?
Dave
Do you want it to be.
Dave
There are so many to choose from.
Dave
Once you do that, I'm going to teach you how to record and how to record well.
Dave
How to talk well, not just good, but well.
Dave
It's very, very important that you speak right and have proper mic, our microphone awareness and usage, you know, to be here.
Dave
Then I'll talk, turn your head and talk the other way or up and down.
Dave
Gotta be attention, you know, I'm gonna walk you through those things.
Dave
What kind of microphones you need?
Dave
What kind of microphones you don't need, what kind of microphones you don't want.
Dave
I'm going to teach you.
Dave
How about hosting?
Dave
How to get it out there onto the Internet, how to get it onto the podcast apps.
Dave
I'm going to teach you all those things.
Dave
I even teach you how to do basic audio editing.
Dave
And if you want to do video, which is what I'm going to be doing on this podcast, you help you with that, too.
Dave
That's why I'm here.
Dave
So this is just a short trailer to let you know that it's coming.
Dave
Here I am again.
Dave
My name is gray hair Dave.
Dave
I've been podcasting for over five years.
Dave
I love it.
Dave
Now, that doesn't mean everybody's going to love it, but if you're listening to this, I'll bet you thought of it, haven't you?
Dave
If you are listening to any podcasts, I bet you've thought about it and said, I bet I could do that.
Dave
I got a lot to say.
Dave
I have knowledge and you do.
Dave
A gentleman that I grew up with worked for the railroad for years.
Dave
I think he retired from the railroad and I would bet he has so many great stories about working on the railroad.
Dave
And I bet that he could tell you stories that would just blow your mind and he could do this for a long, long time and really enjoy himself.
Dave
I don't know.
Dave
What about you?
Dave
Have you got something like that again?
Dave
My name is gray haired Dave.
Dave
This is Boomer podcasters.
Dave
This is here for you.
Dave
I named it this because I'm a boomer and I want to teach people how to podcast.
Dave
I want to show you how to be a podcaster.
Dave
So here we are.
Dave
I mean, that's where the name came from.
Dave
If you have any questions or concerns, please wait.
Dave
The shows are coming.
Dave
They really are.
Dave
We're starting this week to.
Dave
I'm starting to produce them, I should say.
Dave
I don't know why I keep saying we.
Dave
It's just me, but, and I'm going to show you what it's all about.
Dave
Okay?
Dave
Talk to you.
Dave
We're going to have fun with this.
Dave
And I'm going to be honest, eventually, I have a course I'm building for people who really want to get deeper into it.
Dave
But with the YouTube stuff, I'm going to be putting out and just regular podcasts, you know, you're going to learn a lot.
Dave
You're going to learn everything you really need to get going.
Dave
It's the more intense stuff that I'm going to train.
Dave
So sit back, relax, and I want you to go away from this with a little bit of a homework.
Dave
If I want you to think about this, if you could start a podcast with my help, what would you want to talk about?
Dave
Or what would you want it to be?
Dave
It could be an interview.
Dave
It could be five guys sitting around in a basement drinking beer, just chatting about football or whatever.
Dave
I'll help you with that.
Dave
So keep listening, folks.
Dave
More to come soon.
Dave
Miss Gray here, Dave, you can reach me@boomerpodcasters.com.
Dave
if you go to my website, there's going to be a little microphone in the bottom right hand corner.
Dave
It's going to say, it says, you know, leave a message.
Dave
Leave me a message there@boomerpodcasters.com.
Dave
so until such time that happens, folks, we will see you later.
Dave
I hope you think about this, and I hope that this is something you want to do.
Dave
Have a great day.
Dave
Bye.