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 make The 3 P's of episode structure: Problem, Path, Payoff The beginner tech stack for 2026 (and what you can skip) How to edit like a listener, not a creator The simplest way to publish and distribute your show 📥 Download the free 10-step launch guide 🎙️ Apply to the Emerging Voices Accelerator Tools mentioned in this episode: Mics: Blue Yeti Nano, Shure MV7+ Recording & editing: Descript Publishing: Substack (free) Cover art: Canva, Claude Music: Epidemic Sound, Descript library