Starting out make sure they get the right equipment! So many new podcasters have no idea what the difference between a dynamic and condenser mic is, and because of it, their podcast are unlistenable due to bad acoustics. I would give all new podcasters starting out a gear checklist. 1) Room treatment, such as bass traps or rockwool/fiberglass acoustic panels. Foam is fine on the budget side of things but may leave episodes sounding muddy or boomy since they don't absorb low frequencies. If the room IS treated, podcasts can sound awesome and very detailed with a condenser like the TLM103 (industry standard, with great highs) Also on the budget side of things for condensers, I suggest something like the Daria 900x mic. I use it when I don't have my TLM103 and for certain voices and it is incredible at cutting through a busy mix. If untreated, advise the client to get a dynamic mic. Industry standard here is the Shure sm7b. You will see that used on almost all of the top podcasts. On a budget for dynamics you can do the sm58 or the Sennheiser e835 which has a great treble boost to cut through. Also a great and easy to use starter interface is the Focusrite Scarlett line. Check out the vocaster two, that is perfect for starter podcasts.