I'm starting my own podcast. What do I need?

A question I get asked a lot is, "I'm starting my own podcast. What do I need?"

First and foremost, more important than any tools or equipment, you just need to get started. So don't stress about having the perfect microphone. Just start recording and getting your content out there. You can improve the polish over time.

If and when you're ready, here's what I use in my "Podcast Tech Stack":