Simple Steps to Turn Your Livestream into a Podcast

Livestreams are popular these days because they are full of engagement. It helps connect with viewers and take their responses live. But, you can make it even further engaging by repurposing the entire Livestream content into another format which means; you can transform the same content into another type of content for more promising engagement.

You can create a podcast, blog, article, voice, or any other form of content from the Livestream. And that's what is called repurposing! So let's find out how simple you can create a podcast from Livestream. 

This guide will take you through Simple Steps to Turn Your Livestream into a Podcast!

Step 1: Record your Livestream and then download!

Before going live, ensure you have set up to record your live content. You can do so through multiple online available (free and paid) tools. Some streaming platforms also provide auto-recording features along with the download, while some offer it in manual mode.

Once the live content is over, ensure to download the content in your desired format and save it for further editing.

Step 2: Prepare audio tracks for every guest!

If any guest or speaker accompanies you, you might need their audio file separately. It will give you more control over gain and volume levels while you edit the content for the podcast.

So, before you start your live content, request your speakers to record at their end. And, later, you can collect those files. If this is not possible, use split-track recording while you Livestream the content. It will help you generate those files at your end.

Step 3: Edit audio to fit the podcast quality

Once you have achieved the above steps, edit the (audio) files for the podcast. Livestream is different from a podcast; hence, you'd like to add or remove some content before you repost it as a podcast. Try the following steps to make it professional;

a) Cut the unnecessary interaction with the audience, or you can place them all at the end of the podcast. The good questions from the audience must be narrated by you so that listeners can hear them proper

b) Unplanned sounds such as long pauses, mishaps, or disturbance should be removed!

c) Try to record or create a new intro for a better welcome and understanding

Step 4: Upload to podcast hosting platforms

Once the podcast is ready- it is time to upload them. There are many podcast platforms available, with paid and free subscriptions. Some examples are Buzzsprout, RSS.com, Podbean, Transistor, etc. These podcast hosting companies stores your MP3 files and create a podcast feed for you!

Before going with any podcast hosting company, check the storage space they offer and their user-friendliness for easy upload and manage your podcast now and later. Some of the features you must look for are:

a) Affiliate Marketing Integration

b) Embedded player to embed the podcast

c) Transcription along with Batch Uploading

Step 5: Promote your podcast

Wait! You can't relax now. Once you have completed the above four steps- it is time to promote your podcast. Leverage the full potential of your digital presence through social media and share the details about the podcast. 

Make some content clips (of the podcast) and share them as premier to further create some excitement.

Ask for suggestions (and feedback) from your listeners, friends & family and take their help in promotion. This step will help you undoubtedly. The more viewers or listeners you'd gather- the higher the chances you can collaborate with some brands to generate revenue.

The Final Words:

If the Livestream content can be repurposed- it should be in the best possible way. Since people love to watch and listen to podcasts, this is one of the most popular formats to repurpose and take your content, business, and ideas to the next level.

So, RadioBash tried to bring some of the Simple Steps to Turn Your Livestream into a Podcast. And if you need any professional help, you can connect with us here. We are experts in this domain and would be happy to assist you.