Surbhi Bagga recorded the first episode of The Overthink Tank on a mattress; the next 15, on a couch and the third season in a studio. This steady progression, she illustrates to us over a phone call, was a result of attracting 15 lakh listeners over two years. The podcasting industry is witnessing burgeoning growth in the midst of the pandemic. This month, Apple Podcasts announced that they had surpassed one million shows and data from My Podcast Reviews showed that March saw a sharp increase with an addition of over 63,000 new shows. So, if you have been itching to start one yourself, there's no better time than now and drawing from her experience, Bagga has some tips to share.

Draw up a basic plan
Talk about what you really like and what you would enjoy learning more about. Ask your friends about what they'd be interested in learning. Realise that it's important to maintain a listener's interest throughout. You will need a flow at some point, so jot down your thoughts. I require a day of research before each episode and draw up questions for the guests.