They also provide a simple way to maintain the same distance between your mouth and the microphone at all times so that you will record at a steady volume.
Not only will this make you feel cool, it’ll make your podcasts sound better. Pop filters, exactly as their name states, filter out the pops. When you say words that begin with letters like P’s and T’s, large bursts of air are created and create harsh ‘pop’ sounds. You can soften this with a pop filter. They also provide a simple way to maintain the same distance between your mouth and the microphone at all times so that you will record at a steady volume. No need to purchase anything crazy expensive here. I use this $15 pop filter and it works great.