How to Start a Podcast: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Starting a podcast is simpler than ever. Follow these steps:

1. Define your show: pick a niche, format (solo/interview/story), and episode length.
2. Plan episodes: outline 5–10 topics first so you launch with momentum.
3. Prepare your script: write bullet points or full text. Lark Podcast can turn text into audio.
4. Choose your voice: use one of Lark’s 10 hosts or upload your 30-second sample.
5. Generate audio: paste your script, click generate, and let the render finish asynchronously.
6. Create visuals: use auto-generated cover art and show notes from Lark, or upload your own.
7. Export & publish: download MP3/WAV, upload to your podcast host, and distribute to Spotify/Apple.
8. Promote: share short clips on YouTube/Shorts, X, LinkedIn, and your newsletter.

Minimum equipment checklist

• Quiet room + foam or blankets for dampening
• USB mic (e.g., ATR2100X) or AI voice via Lark Podcast
• Monitoring headphones
• Pop filter and mic stand
• Recording/generation tool (Lark for text-to-voice)

Publishing workflow

1. Generate audio + cover + show notes in Lark
2. Upload to a host (Buzzsprout, Anchor/Spotify for Podcasters, Captivate, etc.)
3. Enable RSS distribution to Apple, Google, Amazon, Overcast
4. Repurpose: export transcript for blog, create 60s clips for social

With Lark Podcast, you can launch in under an hour—no recording or editing required.