How to Start a Podcast in 2026 - Step-by-Step Guide

You've watched the tutorials. Maybe you even bought a mic. But every time you get close to hitting record, doubt creeps in.In this episode, Hiwote walks you through exactly how to launch your podcast in 2026 - from finding your idea to hitting publish - without a expensive setup or quitting your day job.What you'll learn:How to find the angle that only you can makeThe 3 P's of episode structure: Problem, Path, PayoffThe beginner tech stack for 2026 (and what you can skip)How to edit like a listener, not a creatorThe simplest way to publish and distribute your show📥 Download the free 10-step launch guide🎙️ Apply to the Emerging Voices AcceleratorTools mentioned in this episode:Mics: Blue Yeti Nano, Shure MV7+Recording & editing: DescriptPublishing: Substack (free)Cover art: Canva, ClaudeMusic: Epidemic Sound, Descript library