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Pre-production

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Planning & Research

• [ ] Collect background information
• [ ] Validate idea / demand for topic
• [ ] Find statistics and data points
• [ ] Identify key talking points
• [ ] Reference links / articles
• [ ] Find similar content and identify how to differentiate

Episode Brief

• [ ] Define main goals
• [ ] Outline episode structure
• [ ] List keywords/subtopics
• [ ] Write potential questions (if applicable)
• [ ] Intro/hook concepts
• [ ] Conclusion/main takeaway concepts

Script / Outline

• [ ] Outline or script episode
• [ ] Write episode intro
• [ ] Draft segment transitions
• [ ] Prepare interview questions
• [ ] Script sponsor messages/ad reads
• [ ] Write outro and CTA
• [ ] Schedule time to record

Guest Preparation (if applicable)

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Equipment

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Equipment Checklist

• [ ] Headphones
• [ ] Microphone (Dynamic)
• [ ] Mic Stand
• [ ] Pop filter or windscreen
• [ ] Audio Interface/Mixer
• [ ] Computer or Recording Device
• [ ] Cables & Connectors
• [ ] Hard drive, SD Cards, etc.
• [ ] Batteries (if applicable)

Remote Setup (if applicable)

• [ ] Recording Recording Software
• [ ] Internet Connection

Video Equipment (if applicable)

• [ ] Camera
• [ ] Tripod
• [ ] Lighting: Room well lit
• [ ] Monitors/Displays
• [ ] Clean background
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Recording

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Pre-Recording (Equipment)

• [ ] Restart router (if recording remote)
• [ ] Turn off notifications and close open apps/tabs
• [ ] Adjust microphone arm/stand positions
• [ ] Verify correct input / output
• [ ] Check microphone levels
• [ ] Check video framing, focus, resolution (if applicable)

Pre-Recording (Environment)

• [ ] Notes/Outline (Digital or Physical)
• [ ] Room w/ natural sound absorbing materials (carpet)
• [ ] Turn off loud appliances (HVAC, Fan, Washer, etc.)
• [ ] Alert others that "Recording’s in Progress"
• [ ] Use bathroom and get drinks/snacks

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