I'm a huge fan of the McElroys, so I definitely wanted to read their thoughts, advice, and process regarding podcasting. It's informational while still having the brothers' personalities and humor.

a fun guide to how to make a podcast from the Mcelroy family! Perfect for fans of their family of podcasts, podcast fans in general, and people who aren't really sure what a podcast is.

A great read for McElroy fans and anyone looking for a crash course in podcasting. While the book isn't necessarily directed at those familiar with the McElroy family, I do wonder how someone not familiar with them would get on with the book.

As a fan of the McElroy brother's podcast, My Brother, My Brother, and Me, I can't say that I expected this book. The podcast is well-know for its classic "goofs" and the brothers regularly spend episodes roasting fast-food chains, mocking the denizens of the Yahoo answers service, and offering (ocasionally genuine) advice to their listeners. This book takes its inspiration almost entirely from the latter category. Filled with honest, practical advice, this book includes everything you need to get your own podcast off the ground. The authors investigate their own successes and failures and offer a real, but never dry, guide to the aspiring podcaster.

A comprehensive guide to the very confusing, and often over-saturated world of podcasts. I follow the Mcelroy Brothers' career and listen to their podcasts, so I think they're a pretty good source of wisdom in this area. They broke it down to steps that were easy and realistic

I’m a little bias because I have loved these podcasting brother for many years. This was one of the few non-fiction books I blew through pretty fast. I don’t know if I’ll ever make a podcast, but I’ve always been interested in the process. This book was incredibly informative to a complete beginner. It wasn’t full of jargon and it was humorous along the ways which made it all the better. Definitely recommend if you are fan of the McElroy’s, want to start a podcast, or are interested in the backend of podcasting.

As humorous and entertaining as it is, this book falls short in providing the essential information needed by someone new to podcasting. A fun read, but not the go to book for someone about to dive into the world of podcasting.

The premise of Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) is fairly straightforward. As the McElroys have a pretty solid expertise in the world of podcasting, this book is intended to advise fledgling podcasters, be they aspiring professionals or hobbyists. While I was skeptical going in, as I do not have a podcast of my own, this book was delightful and amusing. If you are familiar with the particular McElroy flavor of humor, it really shines through in the book. The illustrations are adorable, and the design overall is gorgeous, making the reading experience a true pleasure.
My main worry going into this book was my utter disinterest in technical matters. Because the subject matter is podcasting, there have to be chapters on equipment and sound editing, and that’s just not my area of interest. Fortunately, I found even the chapters I thought would least engage me to be charming and entertaining. I think that any reader interested in McElroy content will be happy reading this book, and it also does provide actual, attainable steps and practical advice for your podcasting pursuits. I think that those interested in creative pursuits outside of podcasting will also find inspiration between these pages.

I think one of the biggest issues a lot of how-to guides face is bogging themselves down in logistics. This excludes the voice of the instructor, and can make these rather dry books. In this case, I found that I learned a lot while enjoying myself, and I definitely think this book is worth a read. I would also be interested in an audiobook version, as audiobooks are like reaaally long podcasts and it would be interesting to see how that would pan out given the collaborative nature of the book. One of the biggest tests of a book written by well-known people is whether or not the book can find an audience outside of die-hard fans. Given the content and quality of this book, I would not be surprised if enterprising podcasters pick it up as a textbook, though admittedly, a very funny one.

As a fan of The Adventure Zone and someone interested in getting into MBMBAM, I was really excited to read this book, and it was great! I don't think I will be starting a podcast, but it's a great and humorous resource.

"I’m not actually sure who this book is for.

Everybody Has a Podcast has a tone problem. Part of this comes from the style of the McElroy’s writing, which places an emphasis on their own particular brand of conversational and self-deprecation. If you’re familiar with them from any of their previous work, the words here flow in a lot of the same way as the spoken form. But this style is a bit at odds with the actual content of the work here, which sometimes gets to be quite technical. There’s something sort of twee about the writing but then it’s immediately and jarringly juxtaposed with discussions of things that would be far past the tone."

I only listen to three podcasts religiously (all in the McElroy family of media), and I have no interest in starting my own podcast. That being said, Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You) was an absolute blast. Full of that good good irreverent McElboy humor and genuinely good advice, this book actually made me interested in podcasting as a creative outlet! What I enjoyed most was the interstitial commentary sprinkled throughout the book which allowed each brother to rib on the others.

I would recommend this book to fans of the McElroy brothers or anyone interested in learning more about the behind-the-scenes of podcast-making.

What a fun and fascinating read! I'm not a podcaster myself, just a fan of the McElroys. But I still found their discussion of how to podcast thorough and helpful for beginners. And for those who enjoy the McElroys' podcast, this offers some behind-the-scenes info on how they make their shows so entertaining that's enjoyable to read.

The McElroy's have created a good introductory guide to beginning podcasting with actionable advice and information on the nuts and bolts of pre-production, recording, and post-production with their signature sense of humor.

The chapters progress logically. They aren't deep dives, but they provide a good starting point for further research. The sections on developing your idea and soliciting good feedback were particularly useful. Some of the asides were a little distracting, but most fit the flow of the chapters. Most importantly, the book makes podcasting seem doable by an amateur enthusiast. By the end, you may find yourself genuinely inspired to get a start on that podcast idea you've been sitting on for a while.

Recommended for the prospective hobbyist and the aspiring indie podcaster as a good, broad, and entertaining introduction to the nuts and bolts of podcasting. One caveat is that there is a lot of humor peppered into this guide, so if you find you don't vibe with the McElroy's goofs, you may want to approach with caution.

If there is anyone I'd trust to write a book about starting a podcast, it's the McElroy Brothers. This is a great starter guide for anyone looking to start their own podcast. It's detailed enough without being totally overwhelming. The brothers never make you feel like starting your own podcast is completely out of reach and offer tips on how to grow your show over time. Despite being told for years that their advice should never be followed, there's no better folks to take podcasting advice from.

First off, there is much humor in this book, which is very appreciated!
Did I learn how to podcast? Probably. It's not simple - the McElroy's try their best to "dumb" it down for non techie people like me.
Recommended to everyone thinking about starting a podcast - they give you every step you need to take and do so in personable way.

The McElroy brothers are, for many folks, truly the first family of podcasting. Justin, Travis, and Griffin have built careers out of doing something that many of us do for fun or for free or just plain frivolously.

Quite simply, "Everybody Has a Podcast (Except You)" is an almost step-by-step introduction into how to do a podcast right. While it's certainly no guarantee of financial success or a full-on career, the McElroys have proven time and again that they know how to come up with great ideas, structure those ideas, produce a podcast, market it, and make it all somehow work.

Creators of the hit podcasts "My Brother, My Brother and Me" and "The Adventure Zone," the McElroys are #1 New York Times bestsellers and they have the unique ability to be both well-informed and funny throughout their podcasts and throughout this book.

With eleven currently available podcasts, the McElroys serve up everything from philosophical tips to technical recommendations in "Everybody Has a Podcast." They start off with the basics, of course, like coming up with an idea then move through such important topics as choosing a name, determining a structure, handling research, addressing music, obtaining the necessary equipment, hosting, marketing, and a variety of other topics. The information is presented in a way that is simple to understand, though there's also that occasional sense of overwhelm as it's clear they fully understand the information that most beginners no doubt find a bit intimidating.

There's a humility throughout that is refreshing, their success obvious yet their mistakes along the way openly discussed and shared. They possess an enthusiasm for podcasting that's contagious and a belief that nearly anyone can do it and actually do it well if actually committed to it.

"Everybody Has a Podcast" is a relatively quick read, a beautifully designed book with easy to read font and a breezy presentation that keeps you engaged and makes the book a difficult one to put down from beginning to end. They incorporate occasional responses to one another throughout the book, occasionally engaging others, and this interactive approach is unique and delightful.

Did I really learn how to put together a podcast? Maybe. Maybe not. This how-to guide is comprehensive and informative, though at times it's so comprehensive that the idea of even starting a podcast seems intimidating despite regular reports otherwise. My most appreciated parts, I suppose, are the actual technical recommendations in terms of equipment along with little tips on how to make it all work cohesively. Other sections, such as performance tips and general encouragement, occasionally fall a little flat but the McElroys are great at bouncing back with humorous dialogue and easy to relate to subject matter.

"Everybody Has a Podcast" gave me quite a few ideas, a few jitters, and a really engaging read all in one and it's practically a must-read for anyone starting down the podcasting journey. If you're familiar with the McElroys then you'll definitely appreciate this book. If you're just wanting to learn about podcasting, this is a fantastic place to start with concrete tips and a wealth of valuable advice.