Podcasting 101 provides information about creating podcasts. It discusses that podcasts are typically created for mobile devices in MP3 format and can be accessed through subscription services or online. Popular podcast topics include news, interviews and comedy. The document then gives tips for creating podcasts such as deciding on a topic, researching the topic, scripting and recording the podcast using free recording software, editing the podcast, and uploading it to a hosting service. Additional tips include using a catchy title, keeping introductions brief, incorporating stories to engage listeners, and speaking clearly and conversationally while recording.

1. PODCASTING 101

3. • Portmanteau: “iPod broadcasting”
• Created mainly for mobile devices.
• Typically in MP3 format.
• Typically a subscription service (through
iTunes, e.g.), though you can listen to them
on the Web.
• On every conceivable topic.
• Popular podcasts: Radiolab, This American
Life, The Big Podcast with Shaq,
Freakonomics, Serial
About Podcasting

4. Creating Podcasts

5. Decide on audience and purpose.
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6. Decide on a specific topic for your
podcast (series and episode).
2.

7. Research your topic.
3.

8. Decide on a potential format and
script the podcast.
4.

9. Record the podcast. Free recording
software:
• GarageBand (Mac)
• Sound Recorder (Windows)
• Audacity (free)
• Acoustica Basic
5.

10. Edit the podcast.
6.
**(Typically the last step would be to upload it
to a hosting service, but you’ll be submitting it
as an MP3 file for this assignment.)

11. Podcasting Tips

12. • Use a snappy title (ours!: “Business Tips for
the Busiest”).
• Opening no longer than 30 seconds: your
name, podcast title, episode content.
• Incorporate an anecdote or scenario to hold
listener attention.
• Writing should uphold the principles of good
professional communication!
Content

13. Voice
• Don’t fear the sound of your own voice.
• Don’t “swallow” small words.
• Slow down to make an important point.
• Open your mouth wider to speak clearly.
• Speak with conviction.

14. • Visualize your listeners so that you sound
conversational.
• Watch your plosives (if you’re fancy, you can
use a “pop filter.”).
• Don’t drink anything fizzy or dairy before
podcast.
• Use lip balm to reduce lip-smacking noises.
• Say things over if you mess up, and edit out
the problems later.
Other Tips