Want to start a podcast? Here's all the training and gear you'll need.

From popular mainstream shows like "Serial," "The Joe Rogan Experience," and "Stuff You Should Know," to incredibly specific niche shows like "Analyze Phish," and "The X-Files Files," podcasts have truly changed the way we consume information. Seriously, everyone and their mom has listened to at least one podcast (literally over half the people in the U.S.) and nearly one out of three people listen to at least one podcast per month. Crazy, right?

If you have a podcast idea of your own, but no idea where to start, you're in luck. For one thing, there's never been a better time to break into the industry. And for another, it's easier than you think. You just need the proper training and equipment, and we've rounded up everything you need to get started. Read more...