Building a World-Class Podcast Studio from Scratch With Garry Kelly

Seasoned podcaster Garry Kelly, Managing Director of GK Media, shares invaluable insights on creating a successful podcast, detailing how he built his professional studio in Galway and offering tips for new podcasters.
Key Takeaways:
- Start with just a good microphone - quality comes first. Acoustics matter more than equipment.
- Editing makes a big difference in polishing episodes. Be willing to trim and refine raw recordings.
- Add video elements to expand reach on social media. Clips on TikTok and CZcams can draw new listeners.
- Seek to constantly improve audio, visuals, equipment. Successful creators build skills over time.
- Focus on providing value for your audience above all else.
"If you’ve lost interest, your audience have also lost interest."
03:26 Podcast Studio and Equipment
05:45 Challenges and Successes in Podcasting
08:17 Building a Podcast Studio
09:48 Benefits of Video Assets in Podcasting
14:22 The Power of Editing in Podcasting
16:08 The Impact of Social Media Clips
17:26 The Importance of Editing in Podcasting
22:55 The Art of Podcast Editing
23:30 Investing in a Podcast Studio
24:14 The Power of High-Quality Cameras
25:27 The Evolution of Podcast Equipment
25:50 The Journey from Mancave to Professional Studio
26:49 The Great Blue Yeti Debate
29:34 The Importance of Sound Quality
31:19 The Transition to Video Podcasting
34:40 The Constant Pursuit of Improvement
35:47 Advice for New Podcasters
Entities Mentioned:
- GK Media, Galway Races, Jerry Girls, Tommy Tiernan, Gary Talks, Zoom, Taskam, Road microphones, Sennheiser microphones, Shure microphones, Blackmagic cameras, Adobe Audition