Welcome to Educational Podcasting Today… The show that not only celebrates educational podcasters but helps you learn how to create one yourself. My name is Jeff Bradbury. . . Welcome to our first episode.

If you are listening to this podcast, you probably have an interest in podcasting or have a podcast of your own. I decided to create this show to share the great educational podcasts and educational podcasters and share my thoughts and tricks to creating both audio and video media.

There are several ways you can reach out and be apart of this new show. My website TeacherCast.net has several great resources in print, audio, and video format designed to help you create a great podcast. Recently, I opened up a new domain at www.EducationalPodcasting.tips where I will be sharing my favorite podcasting tips and tricks. Make sure you check out all of the great resources on Teachercast today.

How Can I Participate Each Week?

If you are a podcaster I’d love to hear from you. Perhaps you have a show that you are looking to create and need help? Or, perhaps you have an established show and wish to discuss some of your favorite podcasting tips. Please contact the show at feedback@teachercast.net. I’d love to feature your podcast here.

5 Reasons to Start Your Own Podcast

In today's show, we are going to look at 5 reasons to start a podcast of your own. I can remember 4 years ago, I was driving from Philadelphia to New York listening to some random podcasts and during one of the episodes the host had mentioned a contest he was running. The prize was a $50 iTunes Gift Card. Even though the show was a few weeks old, I reached out to the host and asked if I could correctly answer the question and luckily …. I was the first in line and I won the gift card.

This chance meeting turned into a very good friendship and soon he asked me to cohost a podcast with him. After a few months, I began asking several questions about podcasting. We talked about equipment, apps, recording and so much more. It was around that time, I decided to create the TeacherCast Podcast and begin a podcasting career of my own.

Everyone has their own goals when they create their podcasts. For some, it is to help provide great content to the world. For others, it is a way to build a brand for themselves or a business. Let's take a look at some of the key reasons why you would want to start your own podcast.

To Share Your Passions

Podcasting is one of the ultimate creation tools. There are so many things that to into creating a successful podcast. The act and art of sitting down in front of a microphone is only a fraction of what really goes into creating a podcast. In addition to learning about recording your podcast, you need to be a web designer, graphic creator, administrative assistant, booker, and most importantly, a great listener. If you are not Podcasting about what you are passionate about, your audience will see right through you. Think about your favorite TV show or Radio program. We are drawn to being entertained by passionate people doing things they are passionate about. Use your show to speak from the heart about what you love and what you are good at.

To Build Your Brand

Brand Building is something that is lacking in many teachers. The ability to create a personal and professional image about yourself or your business is the single best skill you can have. Before TeacherCast, there was no TeacherCast. I had to create it, tweak it, and build it from scratch. By creating the TeacherCast Podcast, the value of the brand has been lifted by the ability to provide searchable content