Snohomish Podcast Playground

You’ve recorded. You’ve cleaned up the audio. Now comes the part that makes your podcast feel like a show: sound design.

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent breaks down how to add music and sound effects in a way that supports your story (not distracts from it). You’ll learn a simple workflow for layering audio, how pacing and silence can make moments hit harder, and the licensing basics you need to u...

You’ve recorded your episode. You’ve set your levels and picked your editing software. Now comes the part that turns raw audio into something people actually want to listen to: the edit.

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent breaks down a beginner-friendly editing workflow—how to clean up breaths and filler words, shape the message, and keep your pacing natural (not choppy). You’ll also learn the difference...

Don’t Start Cutting Yet: The Setup Step That Saves Hours in Editing

You recorded your episode… now it’s time to edit. But before you start cutting, trimming, and adding music, there’s a step most new podcasters skip—and it can cost you hours.

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent walks through the “editing prep” workflow: tracking your recording levels, choosing editing software, importing your files correct...

You’ve planned the show. You’ve got the gear. You’ve set up your space. Now it’s time for the part most people picture when they think “podcasting”: recording.

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent walks through what to do before and during your recording session so you don’t end up rushed, stressed, or stuck with hours of painful edits.

What we cover

• Why you should block more time than you think (eve...

You bought the gear… now what?

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent walks you through how to set up your podcast equipment step-by-step—starting with the most overlooked part: where you record. Because the wrong room can make even great microphones sound like you’re talking in a cave.

What we cover in this episode

• Pick the right recording space (and which spaces to avoid)
• Simple ways to reduce echo us...

Ready to hit record? This episode breaks down exactly what gear you need to launch your podcast—without wasting money or getting lost in technical jargon.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why gear matters (and when it doesn’t): The right mic helps, but a good story and solid prep matter more.
• Microphones explained: USB vs. XLR, and why your mic is the most important piece of equipment.
• Headphones, cables, and interfaces: What you nee...

You know WHY you're starting a podcast. Now what?

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent bridges the gap between big ideas and actual execution. This is where your podcast stops being a concept and starts becoming real—with three actionable steps that will shape everything from your episode calendar to your show's identity.

The 3-Step Action Plan:

1. Brainstorm Your Topics (Start Here, Even If Nothing Else...

You know what a podcast is. But should YOU actually start one?

In this episode of Snohomish Podcast Playground, Trent tackles the three critical questions every aspiring podcaster needs to answer BEFORE hitting record—questions that will save you time, frustration, and help you build something people actually want to listen to.

The Three Questions That Define Your Podcast:

1. What’s your goal? What do you want to get out ...

What happens when a local historian decides to try something completely different? You get a spine-chilling true crime story from 1874 Snohomish—complete with dramatic narration, sound effects, and a murder that shocked the territory.

In this special episode, Trent sits down with Taylor Russell of Snohomish Walks to discuss the making of her first-ever true crime podcast episode. Then, you'll hear the full dramatic producti...

“We should totally do a podcast!” Sound familiar? We’ve all had that conversation—but how many of those ideas actually become real shows?

In this no-BS episode, Trent climbs the ladder on the podcast playground to answer the questions every aspiring podcaster needs to hear: What actually counts as a podcast? What format is right for you? And most importantly—should YOU really start one?

Key Moments: 

• [00:42] The 5 podcast...

Ever wonder how podcasts actually started? Spoiler alert: it wasn’t in 2004!

Join Trent on a time-traveling journey through over 40 years of podcasting history that will completely change how you think about this medium. Discover the surprising 1980s origins of “audio blogging” when Radio Computing Services was already delivering digital content to radio stations—two decades before anyone said the word “podcast.”

In this epi...