I’ve heard that two things in life are certain: death and taxes. As a podcast producer, I’d add a third: family, friends and barely-there acquaintances messaging out of the blue asking, “Hey, just wondering. How do I start a podcast?”

In the spirit of helping more of you find – and fine tune – your voices, here are the five key steps to figure out whether your idea has legs and, if it does, what to do next.