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Ever had a conversation with your friend and thought, "Hey. We should start a podcast."

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Of course everyone needs to hear your insightful take on what ~hitting the woah~ means for this generation.
Well, it's not as hard as you might think. Here are the basic tools you'll need to start sharing your thoughts with the world.

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1. A cost-effective microphone if you want to see how your podcast will go before investing big money.

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PRICE: $21.99
2. Or, you can opt for a microphone with all the bells and whistles included if you're planning on podcasting long term.

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PRICE: $211.54
3. A podcast planner so you can get ahead, track your episode ideas, and stick to deadlines.

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PRICE: $8.99
4. Some recording software to edit your track, before taking it live.

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PRICE: $160.79
5. A couple of lapel mic's if you opt to podcast on the go, like Chris Fairbanks and Karen Kilgariff's Do You Need A Ride.

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PRICE: $10.59
6. Or a dual headed lapel mic if there are two of you and you want to get ~fancy~.

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PRICE: $39.95
7. If you don't want to use your phone to record, pick up a digital recorder with a mic input to keep everything in one place.

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PRICE: $137.71
9. Some noise-cancelling headphones to make sure your audio is on point.

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PRICE: $89.99
10. And If you are planning on recording somewhere with a lot of background noise, invest in a sound absorbing recording panel to help keep it to a minimum.

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PRICE: $56.99
11. Or DIY one with a box and some soundproofing insulation foam.

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PRICE: $19.21 for a pack of 12.
And there you have it! I look forward to seeing an influx of podcasts to listen to this weekend.

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Happy podcasting, everyone!