The Retired Podcaster

**The Retired Podcaster** is for anyone who has reached retirement — or is getting close — and has wondered whether they could make a podcast of their own. I’m David, I’m 73, retired, and I’ve spent much of my working life around radio, broadcasting and microphones. These days, I still make podcasts simply because I enjoy making audio and telling stories. In the first few episodes, I’ll take you through the basics of getting started: finding something to talk about, becoming comfortable with your own voice, making your first recording, choosing equipment, editing and eventually publishing your first podcast. After that...

Latest episodes

1. So, You’re Thinking About Starting a Podcast?

   03 Oct 2026

   Have you ever thought about starting a podcast, but wondered whether it’s really for you?Perhaps the technology seems complicated. Maybe you think podcasting is something younger p…

   10 min ▶