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The Cast Studio blog
Practical articles from The Cast Studio in Fort Lauderdale: what podcast studio time costs, how to plan and prepare a recording, what to wear on camera, how to choose between video and audio, and how our six sets are used. Every price and fact is dated and sourced.
Pricing
Pricing
How much does it cost to rent a podcast studio in Fort Lauderdale?
What a podcast studio costs in Fort Lauderdale: self-serve rooms, crewed studios and editing packages, with dated prices from studio sites.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Planning
Planning
Podcast ideas: 60 topics for businesses, experts and creators
60 podcast ideas and episode topics for business owners, real estate agents, coaches, creators and local businesses, plus how to test an idea first.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Planning
How to choose a podcast studio in Fort Lauderdale
What to compare before you book a podcast studio in Fort Lauderdale: crew, camera angles, sets, files, editing, booking rules and travel time.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Planning
How to start a podcast: a step-by-step guide for beginners
How to start a podcast step by step: choosing a topic and format, planning episodes, equipment or a studio, recording, editing, hosting and launch.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Planning
Podcast script template: outlines, intros and show notes
Copy-ready podcast script templates: interview, solo and co-host outlines with timings, intro and outro examples, a trailer script and show notes.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Planning
Podcast setup: the equipment list, explained
A podcast equipment list explained: microphones, preamps, mixers, cameras, lights and the room, with home setups for audio, one camera and multicam.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Recording day
Recording day
Podcast interview questions: 100 questions to ask your guests
100 podcast interview questions grouped by part of the conversation, plus how to research a guest, order your questions and ask better follow-ups.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 8 min read
Recording day
Your first podcast recording: a checklist for before, during and after
A first podcast recording checklist for hosts and guests: what to prepare the week before, what to bring on the day, and what to do after the session.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Recording day
How to get on podcasts and be a great guest
How to get booked on podcasts and be a guest hosts invite back: choosing shows, pitching, preparing stories, recording-day etiquette and sharing.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Recording day
What to wear on a video podcast
What to wear on a video podcast: colors and fabrics that work on camera, what to avoid near the microphone, and outfit advice for six real studio sets.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Video podcasting
Video podcasting
How to start a YouTube podcast, step by step
How to start a YouTube podcast step by step: concept, camera and audio setup, recording, editing for YouTube, thumbnails, titles, chapters and clips.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Video podcasting
Podcast camera setup: how many cameras and which angles
How to set up cameras for a video podcast: one, two or three angles, where to place them, framing and eyelines, and how a studio handles it.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Video podcasting
How to turn one podcast episode into weeks of clips
How to cut podcast clips people actually watch: what makes a good clip, which formats to post, and a four-week plan built from one recorded episode.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Video podcasting
Podcast lighting setup: how to light a video podcast
How to light a video podcast: three-point lighting, background lights, color temperature and glare, with setups for one, two and several people.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
Video podcasting
Video podcast vs audio podcast: which format should you choose?
Video or audio podcast? How people actually listen and watch in 2026, what video adds in cost and effort, and why many shows publish both.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Studio sets
Studio sets
Podcast background ideas that look good on camera
Podcast background and set design ideas that work on video, from LED light walls to bold color walls, shown on real studio sets, with tips for home.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 6 min read
For businesses
For businesses
How to start a podcast for your business
How to start a podcast for your business: what it can do for trust and sales, formats that work, how to produce it and how to measure it beyond downloads.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
For businesses
How to start a real estate podcast
How real estate agents plan a podcast or video series: formats that work, guests to invite, and how to record a month of content in one studio session.
Updated October 3, 2026 · 5 min read
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