Setup101 for podcasters
Episodes live forever. Show-notes links don't, unless you use one.
Setup101 gives podcasters one link for their recording gear and the products they mention, to put in show notes and episode descriptions. When a product changes, you update the setup and every episode that links to it is up to date.
Last updated October 23, 2026
Ideas
What you could put in a setup.
The recording setup
- Microphones
- Audio interface or mixer
- Headphones
- Boom arms
- Acoustic panels
Remote and video
- Webcam or camera
- Recording software
- Lighting
- Backup recorder
Mentioned on the show
- Books
- Apps
- Products a guest recommends
Example product types, not recommendations.
One link, everywhere
Where to put your setup link.
| Where | What to write | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Show notes | "Gear and links from this episode:" + your setup link | Listeners look there after an episode, sometimes years later. |
| Episode description | The same link, near the top | Podcast apps cut long descriptions short. |
| Website episode page | Your setup link or link-in-bio page | One link to maintain instead of one per episode. |
| Read on air | "Find everything at" + your setup page | A link people can remember and type. |
When something changes, edit the setup — the link stays the same. How permanent links work
How it works
Three steps, about ten minutes.
- 01
List your gear
Add your recording setup and anything you recommend, from any retailer, with your own affiliate links.
- 02
Link it in your show notes
Use the setup link in every episode, so there's one link to keep up to date.
- 03
Update in one place
Upgrade a mic or swap a sold-out product in the setup. Every episode pointing to it shows the change.
Made on Setup101
Real setups in content & creators.
What Setup101 doesn't do
- Setup101 doesn't host podcasts or publish episodes; it's the page your show notes link to.
- It doesn't change show notes already published in podcast apps; use your setup link going forward.
Questions, answered
What podcasters ask first.
Why do podcast show-notes links break?
Products get discontinued or move, and retailers change their links. Old episodes keep getting played, but their show notes are rarely updated.
Can I make a page per episode?
Yes. Make a setup for an episode's products, or keep one setup for your recording gear and use it in every episode.
Does Setup101 take a cut of my commission?
No. Your links point to your own affiliate accounts, so the commission is yours.