Hit Play on Your First Podcast Episode in 60 Minutes
Grab the Pod60 Shortcut to Get Episode #1 Published. You Don’t Need Your Whole Podcast Figured Out First.
without weeks of research, fancy gear, or endless decisions
YOU DON'T NEED MORE PODCAST INFORMATION.
You’ve probably Googled it. Asked ChatGPT. Watched the YouTube videos.
And you still haven’t started.
After 1,000+ episodes, I know what you need for Episode #1 and what can wait.
No figuring out your perfect niche. Buying a microphone. Or planning your whole podcast.
Just the shortcuts you need to get Episode #1 published.
BUT DON'T BUY THIS UNLESS...
You’re willing to give yourself one hour this week to actually do it.
I don’t want the Pod60 Shortcut ending up in your course graveyard while you think, “I’ll get to it later.”
Because later has a funny way of staying later.
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOURSELF.
Look at your schedule, pick one hour, and put it on your calendar:
“This is when I’m starting my podcast.”
I made the shortcut.
You make the appointment.
YEP. I'M ACTUALLY DOING THIS!
IN ABOUT 60 MINUTES, YOU’LL:
- Plug in your temporary podcast name, description + cover
- Follow my Episode #1 outline + hit record with your intro, outro + questions already mapped out
- Simply edit your episode using my step-by-step techniques
- Publish Episode #1 to Spotify + Apple Podcasts
MAYBE IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT FINDING THE TIME.
Over the past decade, I’ve talked to hundreds of women who want to start a podcast.
And I hear “I just don’t have the time” a lot.
But sometimes, there’s something underneath that.
What if I hate the sound of my voice?
What if I look awkward on camera?
What will people think?
What if nobody listens?
Or maybe the scarier one...
What if people actually DO listen?
I get it. Putting yourself out there can feel scary — and sometimes it’s easier to say “I’ll do it when I have more time.”
But after 1,000+ episodes, I can tell you this:
Podcasting has opened doors I never could have predicted when I recorded my first episode.
And it all started with Episode #1.
I’m really glad the past version of me was willing to try before she knew where it would lead.
And if there’s a little fear underneath your what ifs, I get it.
You’ve already spent enough time wondering what it would be like to have a podcast.
Maybe it’s time to find out.
I WANT MY PODCAST
WHAT THE GALS ARE SAYING
Megan
Your Podcast tutorial has helped me so much! Like I feel confident in something I NEVER thought I could do.
Markell
I couldn’t have done it without your guidance because I was lost. Absolutely lost. You showed me how to set everything up, the easy way to do it, and even how to use AI to edit. It’s those little things I never would have known if I hadn’t been learning from someone who’s been podcasting for a long time.
Lyndsey
I've wanted to take action and now the podcast is set up. I have everything I need to schedule guests and to edit episodes even intro outro and the cover art.I just feel like it was a massive leap forward .
WHAT YOU GET:
The shortcuts to get Episode #1 published without figuring out your whole podcast first.
TEMPORARY PODCAST SETUP
Temporary podcast name, ready-to-use description + placeholders for the decisions that can wait. So you can get set up and keep moving. ($100 value)
STEP-BY-STEP RIVERSIDE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow along to record, edit, and publish Episode #1 even if you're using just your phone.
No figuring out the tech on your own.
($75 value)
EPISODE #1 OUTLINE
Your intro, questions to guide your solo episode, and outro are already mapped out. Follow the prompts, add your answers, and hit record. ($50 value)
TEMPORARY PODCAST COVER
Customize the Canva template, add your temporary podcast name, and move on.Because your first cover doesn't have to be your forever cover. ($25 value)
$250 TOTAL VALUE
YOUR EPISODE #1 SHORTCUTS JUST $44.00
FROM “CAN I DO THIS?” TO 20 EPISODES.
She told me she was “the least tech-savvy person.”
She was lost. She didn't know how to set everything up or what to do first.
And there was fear there too.
What will people think? What if nobody listens? Can I actually figure this out?
So instead of trying to figure out her whole podcast, she focused on one episode.
She followed the steps, learned the tech the simple way, and published Episode #1.
And once she had done it once? She kept going.
Another episode. Then another.
Now she has 20 episodes published.
She didn't need to know how to make 20 episodes when she started.
She just needed a clear path to the first one and the courage to try.
I’M READY TO START
HEY, I’M STEPH
Your Pod Savvy Guide and full-on PodNerd
Since 2017, I’ve produced 1,000+ episodes across 25+ podcast series and co-founded the Utah Podcast Coalition.
DONE IS BETTER THAN PERFECT.
I’ve watched countless people spend months choosing a name, planning episodes, or researching microphones.
And months later? They still don’t have a podcast.
Sometimes planning is just procrastination in disguise.
Eventually, you have to hit record and put yourself out there.
And once you do? “Wait... that wasn’t nearly as hard as I thought.”
Then you keep going, get more comfortable, and get better by doing.
PLANNING DOESN’T MAKE YOU A PODCASTER. PODCASTING DOES.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You're not trying to build your forever podcast in 60 minutes.
You'll plug in your temporary podcast info, follow my outline to record Episode #1, simply edit it, and publish.
We're focusing on one goal: getting Episode #1 live on Spotify and Apple.
You’ll use simple tools you already have, your phone + computer
And I’ll show you how to use Riverside.fm Pro to:
- record your episode on your smartphone
- edit it quickly
- and host + publish your podcast
You can get started here:
https://riverside.cello.so/0XAAxzau60S
You’ll get 50% off your first 2 months
or $90 off the yearly plan with this affiliated link.
That’s okay , you don’t need it figured out to start.
This is where most people get stuck and never hit record.
You can choose a simple working name just to get your first episode live… and change it later.
Right now, the goal is to get something out there.
Once your episode is live, everything becomes easier including naming your podcast.
Nope! Pod 60 was made for complete beginners. You don’t need to know how to record, edit, or publish a podcast before you start.
I’ll walk you through it step by step, with templates and simple instructions so you can follow along as you make your first episode.
You’re not expected to know how to podcast yet — that’s what I’m here for.
You can record + edit using Riverside's free plan. To follow Pod 60 exactly and publish and hst your podcast through Riverside, you'll need the Pro plan.
I use Riverside because it keeps recording, editing, hosting + publishing in one place instead of making you learn multiple platforms.
READY TO STOP PLANNING AND START PODCASTING?
You don't need your whole podcast figured out. You need Episode #1. Grab the Pod 60 Shortcut and get your first episode published in about 60 minutes.
