Thinking about starting a podcast with your friend? Whatever name you call it (a chumcast, buddy podcast, comedy podcast, or just shooting the breeze) we've got 10 tips to help get your podcast better set up for success. 

As you get your show underway, feel free to connect with us via email, social media, or just comment on this video with any podcasting questions you may have. We're always happy to help. 

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AFFILIATE LINK

Help our studio and a local candle shop:

Nose Best Candles: https://www.nosebestcandles.com/?ref=myfriendsbasement

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

We built a podcast studio but never have talked you through the basics of how we made it happen. In this episode, we correct that and talk you through some basics of what you should know about our studio and what you need to know if you ever think about building your own.

ALSO, we've begun the next phase of rearranging our studio! If you have opinions on a theme or design ideas for the space, let us know in the comments or connect with us in some other way.

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AFFILIATE LINK

Nose Best Candles: https://www.nosebestcandles.com/?ref=myfriendsbasement

Support My Friend's Basement and a local Brooklyn Business

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

The work that goes into podcasting can seem like a lot (and we've talked A LOT about it), so why SHOULD you podcast? It's about time we explore all the pros of podcasting from being a creative outlet to using them as business and branding tools. 

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AFFILIATE LINK: 

Nose Best Candles: https://www.nosebestcandles.com/?ref=myfriendsbasement

Support My Friend's Basement and a local Brooklyn Business

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

One thing that isn't often considered when starting a podcast is your working relationship with the person on the other mic, especially your cohost. Overtime, particularly as podcasts grows into businesses, dynamics and workloads between cohosts can change.  

At the studio, we've been able to observe partnership dynamics, and we (Maxim and Connor) have been working together since 2019. In this episode, we take those observations and insights and share what helps create a healthy working relationship. 

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AFFILIATE LINK:

Nose Best Candles: https://www.nosebestcandles.com/?ref=myfriendsbasement

Support My Friend's Basement and a local Brooklyn Business 

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

We've been talking a lot about business lately, and it finally seems like we've figured something out. Through the power of spending hours doing our own accounting, we've come up with a business model that not only makes us excited, but it also helps ensure that the podcasters who work with us retain complete ownership of their work.

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

Thanks for following us as we grow into a true media company. These earlier episodes are really laying the foundation for what's to come. The big update is we established an LLC!

After talking a while about lessons learned, we give you the insights into what it took to establish an LLC in NYC. We opted to use  Zenbusiness to help streamline the process (because it is a bear in the state of New York). 

The next steps from the business front is streamlining everything as much as possible. That includes bank account, accounting, scheduling ... EVERYTHING.

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ABOUT THE SHOW: 

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission.

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SOCIALS:

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudioEmail: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

As of recording, MFB has been in operation for five months! We've worked with over 20 podcasters and helped several shows launch. In this episode, we take some time to recap how this business has grown and provide some high-level insights into what we've learned.

(Recorded 11/12/22)

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ABOUT THE SHOW:

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.

We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a  business model that supports our mission. 

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SOCIALS

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/

We went to a few podcasting meet ups in New York City to learn from podcasting experts. Here's what we learned (including 10 tips to grow your podcast audience).

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ABOUT THE SHOW: 

The My Friend's Basement Studio Podcast is a diary-like show about how  two New York City comedians (Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien) are  turning a podcast studio into a business. Welcome to the origin story.  We believe everyone should be able to record audio and video within  their budget, without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re just getting  started or you’re fully established, we’re here to support your podcast  however you need. Follow our journey to see how we help comedians and  creators grow their ideas into successful podcasts as we build a   business model that supports our mission.

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CONNECT WITH US:

Website: https://www.myfriendsbasementstudio.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfriendsbasementstudio/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myfriendsbasementstudio

Email: myfriendsbasementstudio@gmail.com

Connor Kwiecien: https://www.instagram.com/connor_kwiecien/

Maxim Allen: https://www.instagram.com/asparaguts/