Resources
The gear, tools & services I use to run my content creation business.
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Products
Podcast Cheatsheet
Keep track of Show Settings, RSS Feed URL, Podcast Directory URLs, Social Media Links and more.
- 8-Page PDF
- Notion Template
- For podcasters and show admin
- One document for podcast details
Ebook
How To Podcast on WordPress.com:
The Step-by-Step Guide by
Mike Murphy
- Why WordPress.com for podcasting?
- Learn how to launch a podcast
- Post-Launch Strategy
- Library of learning resources
T-Shirts
Designed with love by Mike
Podcaster T-Shirts
Buy on Amazon
- Solid Colors Available
- Men & Women
- All Sizes
- Lightweight, Classic T-Shirt
Tools & Services
Podcasting
BuzzSprout: My podcast host. Top-notch support & tutorials.
Auphonic: Great finishing tool to ‘sweeten’ audio + match loudness standards.
Descript: The transcription tool I use for podcasting.
Wordpress
SiteGround (Hosting): My website host. Highly recommend.
Divi by Elegant Themes: The incredible WordPress theme I use.
GoDaddy: Where I buy way too many domains.
Sucuri: Firewall & Malware protection for website
Tutorial Making
Screenflow: The screen-casting tool I use for all of my tutorials.
Reflector 4: Wireless share my iPhone & iPad screens for tutorials.
Bartender 4: Keep your menu bar clean when recording screen.
Livestreaming
Ecamm Live: My new favorite live-streaming and multi-purpose tool.
OBS: Free open-source live-streaming software I use for testing and backup
Music
Epidemic Sound: Where I get music for videos & live-streaming
Adobe Creator Tools
Adobe Creative Cloud: My ‘everything’ creative toolbox
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- After Effects: I use this to make animations and motion graphics.
- Audition: For all things recording and audio editing.
- Character Animator: Fun and powerful character animation tool
- Illustrator: I use to create vector graphics
- InDesign: I use for podcast episode artwork
- Lightroom: My photo editor of choice
- Photoshop: My go-to digitial creativity tool
- Premiere Pro: When I get ‘serious’ about a video.
Writing & Productivity
Apple Notes: My brain dump Inbox.
Bear: Great for markdown and formatted notes
Medium: The internet blog where I write how-to articles
Notion: The all-purpose tool I use to create cheatsheets, checklists, SOPs, etc.
Procreate: The best iPad app for creating digital artwork. Hands down
Things 3: My to-do app of choice and tutorial idea bank
Ulysses: The writing app I use for podcast episodes and long-form content
Business & Security
1Password: The best password manager. Period.
Authy: The awesome tool I use for 2-factor authentication
Backblaze: Peace of mind backup. $7/month unlimited.
Calendly: Scheduling tool that integrates with Google Calendar.
Google Workplace: A must have for all businesses.
Text Expander: Snippet Tool using keyboard shortcuts
Nord VPN (61% off): Safe web browsing traveling and public WiFi.
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Online Education
Skillshare: Great resource for learning new skills.
Teachable: The platform for my online courses.
Accounting
FreshBooks: Beautiful Invoicing & so much more.
Email Newsletters
MailChimp: My preferred email service for newsletters, etc.
Books
Audible.com: I go through a lot of audiobooks.
Libby: Free audiobooks from your local library
Mike’s Picks: View some of my favorites
Travel
Booking.com: If you are traveling in Europe, this is the site to book accommodations and other travel needs.
Gear
Podcasting & Audio Gear
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- RODECaster Pro Audio Interface ($599 on Amazon)
- Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface ($249 on Amazon)
- Zoom H6 Handy Recorder ($349 on Amazon)
- Sony MDR-7506 Headphones ($98 on Amazon)
- Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone for Broadcast ($399 on Amazon)
- Shure SM58 Dynamic Microphone ($99 on Amazon)
- Samson Q2U USB/XLR Dynamic Microphone ($69 on Amazon)
- Cloud Microphones CloudLifter CL-1 Mic Activator ($149 on Amazon)
- RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm ($99 on Amazon)
- Canare L-4E6S Star Quad XLR Cables ($34 on Amazon | $22 on BH Photo)
- MEE audio M6 PRO Musicians’ In-Ear Monitors ($49 on Amazon)
- Shure RK345 Black Replacement Windscreen for SM7 Models ($14.99 on Amazon)
- Mic Clip for SM57/58/86/87-by-SHURE ($7 on Amazon)
- OnStage Microphone Ball-head Accessory ($12.99 on Amazon)
- 12 Pack-12x12x2 Inches of Black Wedge Studio Foam Tiles ($26.99 on Amazon)
- On-Stage 6″ Microphone Gooseneck ($8.95 on Amazon)
- Headphone Hook Holder Hanger Mount ($12.99 on Amazon)
- Pro Cover for RODECaster Pro ($49 on B&H Photo)
- RodeCaster Pro XLR Colored Rings ($10 on B&H Photo)
- Shure A26X 3″ Extension Tube for SM7B Mics ($9 on Amazon)
- RODECaster Pro Audio Interface ($599 on Amazon)
Photo, Video & Lighting
- Canon EOS M50 Mark II + 15-45mm Lens ($699 on Amazon)
- Sigma 16mm f/1.4 Lens ($368 on Amazon)
- Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM ($249 on Amazon)
- Logitech Brio 4K Webcam ($149 on Amazon)
- Aputure 120D II LED Light ($500 on Amazon)
- Aputure Amaran AL-MC LED Lights x2 ($99 on Amazon)
- Lume Cube Edge LED Desk Light ($119 on Amazon)
- Elgato Green Screen ($159 on Amazon)
- Aputure Light Dome II Softbox ($219 on Amazon)
- Aputure Lantern Softbox (2.2′) ($89 on Amazon)
- BenQ Monitor Light ($109 on Amazon)
- Manfrotto LUMIMUSE 8 LED Light ($93 on Amazon)
- Philips Hue Premium Smart Bulbs ($69 on Amazon)
- Neewer Quick Release Plate QR Clamp ($19.95 on Amazon)
- WANBY Articulating Friction Magic Arm ($18 on Amazon)
- Manfrotto 244 Friction Magic Arm x2 ($145/ea. on Amazon)
- Manfrotto 035RL Super Clamp ($35 on Amazon)
- Impact Rolling Light Stand ($149 on B&H Photo)
- SmallRig Mini Ball Head ($30 on Amazon)
- JUSMO Camera Desk Mount ($47 on Amazon)
Tech & Accessories
- Blackmagic Atem Mini Pro ($499 on Amazon)
- Elgato Stream Deck ($130 on Amazon)
- Elgato 4K CamLink ($113 on Amazon)
- CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub ($249 on Amazon)
- LG UltraFine 5K Display ($1295 on Amazon)
- Ergotron VESA Monitor Desk Mount ($189 on Amazon)
- WALI Tray Desk Mount for RodeCaster Pro ($45.99 on Amazon)
- iPhone Stand for MagSafe Charger ($17.99 on Amazon)
- Logitech MX Masters Mouse ($99 on Amazon)
- 14″ M1 Max MacBook Pro ($3499 on Apple)
- 10.9-inch iPad Air Wi-Fi 256GB ($749 on Apple)
- Apple Magic Keyboard + Number Pad ($129 on Amazon)
- SAMSUNG T5 Portable SSD 1TB ($119 on Amazon)
- Under Desk Cable Management Tray ($24.95 on Amazon)
- Godspin Vertical Laptop Stand for Desk ($29.99 on Amazon)
- Microphone Stand Rack Tray for StreamDeck ($14.99 on Amazon)
- Stand for MagSafe Charger ($13.99 on Amazon)
- Rite-On Self-Laminating Labeler ($16.50 on Amazon)
- Non-Slip Large Felt Desk Pad ($19 on Amazon)
- iPhone Metal Tripod Mount ($27.99 on Amazon)
Cables & More
- Dummy Battery for Canon M50 II ($18.99 on Amazon)
- Micro HDMI to HDMI for Canon M50 II ($11 on Amazon)
- Anker USB C to USB 3.0 for Logitech Brio ($15 on Amazon)
- Y-Cable Splitter (3.5mm to 2x 1/4″ Mono) ($16 on Amazon)
- Rode USB-C to USB-C for RodeCaster Pro ($19 on B&H Photo)
- Rode TRRS to TRRS for RodeCaster Pro ($29 on Amazon)
- StarTech.com 6ft (2m) HDMI 2.1 Cable 8K ($29 on Amazon)
- StarTech.com 3ft USB C Cable Data Cable ( ($25 on Amazon)
- Smolink Cat8 Ethernet Cable ($25 on Amazon)
- Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter ($69 on Amazon)
- Apple USB-C to USB Adapter x2 ($19/ea. on Amazon)
- Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Adapter ($8 on Amazon)
- USB C to Ethernet Adapter ($19.99 on Amazon)
- 2-Pack Cable Matters Ultra Thin HDMI Cable ($17.99 on Amazon)
- UGREEN HDMI Cable 4K Braided ($14.99 on Amazon)
- (5v) AC DC Adapter Compatible with Zoom H6 ($13.99 on Amazon)
- Belkin Surge Power Strip Protector ($38.99 on Amazon)
- Furman PST-6 Line Conditioner ($88 on Amazon)
- Alestor Surge Protector with USB Ports ($19 on Amazon)
- Fender Deluxe 10′ Instrument Cable – Tweed ($19.99 on Amazon)