Podcast FAQ

30 for 30 podcast theme music

by Ernesto Paucek V Published 1 year ago Updated 1 year ago
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Who is the host of 30 for 30 podcast?

From 30 for 30 Podcasts and The Undefeated. Hosted by Justin Tinsley, Senior Reporter for The Undefeated. Original music for the series by 1500 or Nothin'.

What's the best way to make a podcast theme music?

Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Keep it short – too many podcasts have music that plays for 30 seconds at the beginning of every show. Keep it to five seconds. Match the volume to the rest of your show – you don't want your theme music to be too much louder than the rest of your show.

What kind of Music should I use for my podcast intro?

In fact, I prefer my intro music to be on the quiet side. Be sure to fade it down even more if you're overlaying narration. Idea: don't use a song, use a signature sound – you might not even need a whole theme song. Some podcasts will have a 1-2 second clip. It could be a banjo strum, an alien ship taking off, or bells.

How to make a good podcast intro and transition?

For podcast intros find a catchy music piece with 7-18 seconds length. It can be not only the beginning of the track but his most attractive part. You can use fade out effect to make it sounds more natural with a transition from intro music to a script part. For podcast transitions...

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How do I get free intro music for my podcast?

You can download one of our royalty-free tracks (MP3 and WAV) for podcasters here:

Tips for using podcast intro music

Keep it short – too many podcasts have music that plays for 30 seconds at the beginning of every show. Keep it to five seconds.

Can I use music from my favorite band on my podcast?

Unfortunately, no. Any commercial music is under copyright, and can't be used in your podcast. Spotify, in particular, has been scanning all podcast episodes and is removing podcasts that contain fingerprints of popular songs.

Other sites for free podcast music

Music for Makers – when you sign up for their mailing list you'll get a new free track every week. There's a lot of variety in the songs that Logan produces. I ended up upgrading to the paid service because it's so good. (The song we use on the Build your SaaS podcast is from here!)

Sites for purchasing podcast intro music

Themesong.studio – buy the complete rights to high-quality theme songs and intros

How long is a podcast intro?

Podcast intros are typically 15 to 30 seconds long, so you’ll always want to make sure the song you choose has it’s best hook in that time frame. 2. Background music. At certain points in the show, there will be moments when you want to highlight a particular piece of dialogue.

How to use a song in a podcast?

If you want to use a song in your podcast, you need to get legal permission to do so. That means obtaining a license, which is a legal agreement between the rights holders and you. Licensing fees are one of the main ways artists, labels, songwriters, et al get paid. So it’s a fundamental part of the music business.

What is the most noteworthy upgrade in podcasting?

Music is the most noteworthy upgrade. As podcasting steps in to the limelight, podcast music is there, adding depth and nuance to the scene. It’s no coincidence that the most famous podcasts in recent memory also have the most compelling music — music that’s often created by recognizable recording artists.

Why do podcasters need Soundstripe?

Here’s the good news: The entire reason Soundstripe exists is to give you easy and affordable access to quality music for your projects.

What does music do in podcasts?

Music does three basic jobs in podcasts: it helps with the intro, lives in the background of certain segments, and closes the show. This section provides some context for each type of podcast music and provides some guidance for choosing the right tunes. 1.

Why is the music on Serial so good?

The music is so good because the producers enlisted professional help. The entire score for Serial was composed by Nick Thorburn of indie stalwarts Islands. Serial isn’t the only show that’s turning to established musicians to compose music to support the content.

Do you have to license music for podcasts?

Unless you find music that’s completely free, you’re going to have to license some songs. Sure, free music exists, but it’s almost always subpar and overused. The entire point of using music in your podcast is to increase the production value, and free music works against that goal. That leaves music licensing.

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