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Riverside is a live podcast app that lets you stream and record your show. Its features make it easy to do a live podcast.

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How to do a live podcast with Riverside

Step 1

Create a studio

Pick your preferred settings, add. your branding and logo, and name your show.

Step 2

Invite participants

Send a link to them. They don't need to create an account nor download anything.

Step 3

Connect live stream

Insert the streaming URL and key to connect to external platforms.

Step 4

Show time

Hit the record button to activate and capture the live podcast.

Why choose Riverside

Why Riverside is the best live podcast software

Live stream to your platform of choice

You can live stream on Riverside and/or simulcast to Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Twitch. Still not enough? Use a custom RTMP to stream to any external platform.

Record your live stream locally for optimal quality

Why choose between a live podcast vs a pre-recorded podcast when you can have both? With Riverside, you can broadcast your podcast live and record it locally at the same time.

Engage your audience with live call ins

Interested in making your live stream podcast more interactive? Audience members can call in live with video to ask questions to the host and guest.

Add funky sounds & jingles

Bring your live podcast to the next level with Riverside's Media Board. Play intros, outros, sounds, jingles, and theme music to engage your live audience.

Automate Post-Production

Record your podcast livestream as separate audio and video tracks then create a stunning podcast with our online video editor. With a few simple clicks, you can fine-tune audio, trim your recording, add captions and create a ready-to-publish podcast.

Streamlined production process

Live podcasts can take forever to prepare, produce, edit, and transcribe. And stuff goes wrong too often to count. With Riverside, you can make your podcast creation process efficient so that you have more time to focus on creating engaging content.

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How to choose software for live podcasts

Make sure the tool you choose meets the following criteria:

Easy channel integration

Choose software that connects seamlessly to your preferred live podcasting platforms with minimal setup.

Multistreaming capability

Opt for software that allows you to broadcast your live podcast on multiple platforms at the same time.

Custom RTMP support

Look for software with custom RTMP capabilities to expand your options for live podcast distribution.

Audience engagement tools

Ensure your software includes features like live calls and sound effects to keep listeners engaged.

HD recordings

Pick software that records your live podcast in high resolution so you can reuse the content later.

Built-in editing tools

Choose software with easy editing features to refine and repurpose your podcast recordings after streaming.

“It took us little-to-no time to integrate our workflows. It’s the central hub for recording and managing our video and audio files. 
Rob Goodman Executive Producer | Wix

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Are podcasts live?

Not necessarily. Traditionally podcasts used to be audio-only recordings, that only became available to listeners after uploading it to a podcast directory. Nowadays, it's becoming more common to add a live element to podcasting. With Riverside, you can combine both: Host a live podcast to build up a loyal audience while recording it in the highest possible quality so that you can later edit it and distribute it via YouTube and podcast libraries.

How to do a live podcast?

There are plenty of ways to make a live podcast, but choosing one isn't easy. First, you have to decide what kind of podcast you want. The simplest is audio-only, where an audio program is broadcasted as an MP3 or WAV file from the website. Or a podcast can be a video that's made available on websites and/or through YouTube. Or a mix, where a video and an audio program are broadcast together, usually from a website.

When you have chosen your podcast format, you just have to start. The sooner you start, the faster you'll learn what resonates with your audience. After sourcing and inviting guests for your live podcast, you're almost ready to go. Pick your podcast equipment setup and make sure you're comfortable with it. The last step is to choose a live podcasting platform. We recommend going for a platform that allows you to live stream and record podcasts. If you need help deciding which platform and equipment to go for, read our article about live podcasting.

How to live stream a podcast?

Riverside is a full-featured live podcasting platform. It was designed from the ground up to help podcasters live stream, record, edit, and transcribe their podcasts. You log into the platform, set up a virtual studio, invite guests and audience members, and click on start. Nothing else you need to do.

How to record a live podcast?

Recording a live podcast can be a hassle. Working with various platforms is not only confusing for you, but also requires a lot of processing power from your computer. That's why you can best use a solution that does live streaming and local recording of podcasts. With a dedicated solution such as Riverside, you only have to hit the Start Record button to go live and record your podcast.

How to start a live podcast?

Follow the same steps as we outline in our how to start a podcast guide. The difference is that you should choose a podcast recording software that allows you to live stream and record.

Record. Stream. Edit. All in one place.

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