The Production Show

Episode Summary: The full 5-step, start-to-finish workflow used to produce one episode of this podcast — planning, scripting, production, show notes, and newsletter — with real time estimates for each. What You'll Learn The full 5-step production workflow for producing one episode, start to finish A real pre-record checklist for cleaner audio Roughly how long each production step actually takes The tools used at each stage, from scripting to newsletter The 5-Step Workflow Planning & pre-production Scripting (writing) Production (recording, editing, tagging, exporting as MP3, uploading to the media server) Web & social media (show notes, blog post, artwork, Buffer scheduling) Newsletter & corresponding with listeners Step 1: Planning & Pre-Production (2 hours) Internet research, "serving hours" (answering and asking questions on social media), listening and learning, and figuring out what people actually need help with. Resources: Pocket for web clippings, Evernote, and Transpose. Step 2: Scripting (4 hours) Benefits of scripting: keeps delivery on point with fewer "umms," speeds up recording, self-educates and sharpens teaching ability, speeds up show notes writing, and grows a content library that pays off later. Resource: Scrivener, the writing app used and recommended for every script. Step 3: Production (1.5 hours) Steps: recording & editing, exporting the final mix as MP3, ID3 tagging, uploading to Libsyn (the media server used at the time). Pre-record checklist: Record at the quietest times possible — no outside noise Turn off the A/C and other appliances Add blankets or pillows to dampen an echo-heavy room Clean the desk — get in a clutter-free mindset Have water on the desk Green apples help the voice Set up a GoPro or camera if behind-the-scenes footage is wanted Put on headphones, turn down external speakers Open the script in Scrivener and Adobe Audition Recording & editing (1.5 hours): Adobe Audition CC is the tool of choice, though GarageBand or Audacity work well too. Tagging (5 minutes): ID3 Editor. Upload (10 minutes): export as MP3 and upload to Libsyn. Step 4: Show Notes & Blog (1.5 hours) Covers show notes, the blog post, artwork, and Buffer social media scheduling. Show notes. A summary of the episode, including links and referen… Read the complete show notes and resources on mikemurphy.ai. Support the show Subscribe To Weekly Newsletter: AI Unplugged Connect With Me 🌐 Website 📧 Newsletter 🎥 YouTube 🐦 X 💼 LinkedIn Comments, Questions & Feedback: [email protected]