What to Gift Podcasters and Podcast Managers
The holidays are officially upon us! If you're anything like me you love giving gifts but oftentimes have no idea what to give. This can be especially hard when you want to be purposeful and gift something that will be useful or at least bring joy to whoever is receiving the gift. This year we decided to get ahead of the hump and get some gift ideas for those in our lives who have their own podcast and for our fellow podcast managers.
Gift Searching Stressing You Out?
The holidays are often a time of joy but for some, they’re a time of stress and worry as the pressure of buying gifts (let alone ‘good’ gifts) is often very heavy. We get it, you want to give gifts this year and you want to be thoughtful. Same! But you may be on a budget or just don’t have the time to spend looking for that perfect gift. We got you!
We’ve found quite a few great gift ideas for the podcaster in your life and want to share them with you! Below I’ll go over some more practical gifts as well as some gifts to spark joy.
Practical Gifts
So you want to buy a gift that will be used often, if not daily?! Look no further! The below gifts are amazing for any podcaster and most of the below gift ideas are amazing for any podcast manager as well. Do they already have everything? Look into accessories or if you have the means buy them the upgraded version of what they're using. Here are some ideas to help you:
A good microphone: We've mentioned Samson Q2U Handheld Dynamic XLR/USB Microphone in the past.
Headphones: Any pair of headphones are better than none. But if you really want to help a podcaster step their game up look for a high-quality headset such as the Sony MDR-7506
Mic stand: The podcaster/manager in your life already has an amazing mic they love. No worries, grab them a mic stand to make their desk less cramped! We found a good option here.
Maybe they have all of the physical tools but could really step up their editing game. Buy them their dream editing software or a subscription pack. Such as Zencaster or Riverside.
Maybe you want to help them learn new editing skills or they want to expand their knowledge on a specific subject. Look into buying an educational course: you can find courses through Udemy
For those who could use some support from the organization. Maybe a cute planner would be right up their alley!
What to Gift Those Who 'Have It All'
The podcaster or podcast manager in your life has all of the practical essentials and if you want to gift them something to spark joy - look no further. These ideas are great for the hard-working people in your life who need some self-care
Oil diffuser
Comfy slippers to work in
An activity - cooking class, cocktail masterclass, chocolate tasting, etc.
Their favorite treats and/or drinks
Conclusion
All in all, we want to share the love this holiday season. Go as simple or crafty as you'd like. But remember, any gift is just that - A GIFT. So enjoy the time you take gathering your gifts and the joy you bring to those receiving them.
What was your favorite gift to receive as a kid?
Hav
P.S. If you are looking for more tips and tricks as a business owner or podcaster, check out our blog!
This blog post was updated November 28th, 2023
