MICS:
Sennheiser e835 $250 for 3 pack or 100 each(my favorite podcast mic, and the one I use):
https://amzn.to/3AT2cAl
RECORDERS:
Zoom H6 $350 (what I’ve used for most of my episodes):
https://amzn.to/3rmdwC5
Zoom PodTrak $220 (I haven’t used this, but it’s their new-ish recorder with podcasters specifically in mind, cool bc it gives you 4 inputs for mics plus 4 headphone jacks with separate volume for each, looks like it has really good reviews and might actually be the best option balancing features and price)
https://amzn.to/3IWsdBI
Rodecaster Pro $600 (more options and looks cool, but probably not needed)
https://amzn.to/3gpOknH
XLR Cables if you don’t have them already
Mogami (These are on the obnoxiously expensive side, but the benefit is they’re shielded which some cheap ones on amazon aren’t, so you’ll have more luck avoiding any interference/buzz problems with them, can go cheaper if you want, but these are really nice, pick the length you think you need):
https://amzn.to/3rkWuEe
Depending if you have a table or just seats or if you want guests to just hold a mic, you can grab some mic stands too as needed.