The most-recommended beginner podcast mic on Reddit, period. USB and XLR dual connectivity means it works out of the box and scales with your setup as you grow.
If you're starting a podcast and don't want to overthink it, buy the Q2U. It comes up in nearly every Reddit thread on the topic and costs under $60 — there's no better entry point.
“I will second the Samson Q2U. It has usb connection options if you just want to keep things simple. It's ready to go out of the box.”
