In the early days of my art podcast, when it was solely an audio-based show, I relied on a combination of tools and equipment to record and produce each episode. Here's an expanded breakdown of the setup I used when I first got started: Recording Setup: 1. Facebook Messenger Video Chat: I actually use Facebook Messenger's video chat feature to talk with people on the podcast to this day. Although I didn't record the video footage when I first started, having the ability to see the person I was conversing with during our discussions was a valuable aspect for me. I'll share more about how I use it for the video podcasts I do in the future. ( Related post: Evolution of My Podcast Video Lighting Setup: From Webcam to RGB lighting ) 2. Microphone: For capturing audio, I used a Shure SM58 microphone. However, it's important to note that any microphone compatible with your computer can be suitable for recording. As a musician, I had several Shure SM58 microphones read...