Source: Riverside
Riverside: a 10-step guide to starting a podcast (2026 edition)
A free guide from the Riverside platform and creator Stephen Robles that explains in ten steps how to launch a podcast, from the idea to measuring results.
Riverside, one of the most popular podcast-creation tools, has published “How to Start a Podcast in 2026: The Complete 10-Step Guide”. It is written by podcaster Stephen Robles and is aimed at anyone who wants to launch their own show.
The ten steps: 1) define your podcast concept; 2) set the format and structure; 3) create the branding elements; 4) get your equipment ready; 5) choose recording and editing software; 6) record; 7) edit the recording; 8) publish; 9) promote it; and 10) measure and improve.
A good map to organise the process, whether you are starting from scratch or already have an idea and are not sure where to go next.