Podcasts II

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I recently had the opportunity to use a podcast studio at my university with peers to learn how to record a podcast, so in this post, I'll go over the process of planning and recording a podcast in order to describe how it went.

There are a few considerations to make before starting your own podcast. You must first acquire some essential tools, such as a microphone and recording software. Also, you must choose a format and a theme for your podcast. Will there be other guests or will it just be you? Will it be an improvised performance or a scripted one? After you've worked out the logistics, you can start recording it. 


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Plan The Topic

What will you talk about first? This is the most important part. Your £500 microphone and your professional recorder are worthless if you pick the wrong episode topic. Do the research and identify your ideal audience and, in particular, what matters to them. 

On the podcast I took part in, we discussed topics such as UCU strikes and moving to a different country to study because it was the topic that resonated with most of the people involved and the audience aimed at was university students. 


Do a Podcast Outline

You can write down a few bullet points, a complete script, or anything in between for the episode outline. 

Making an episode outline can help to effectively communicate, overcome the propensity to ramble, and maintain listeners' interest. 

This single step, which shouldn't take longer than 15 minutes, can significantly improve the calibre of your episode. (If applicable: Ensure that you and your co-host are on the same page, you can share the outline with them.)


When you have this prepared then you can start recording the podcast. 

Depending on your show's setup, your budget, and if the listeners will be in the same room as you, there are a few methods you can record a podcast. 

Your choices consist of:
  • Direct recording into audio editing programmes 
  • Recording using a programme for video conferences, such as Zoom or Skype 
  • Using a podcast audio recording technology that allows remote recording 
  • Using a handheld recording device to record

Which software should be used to record your podcast?

At the end of the day, it comes to personal choice but the one we learned how to use and record on was Audacity which is a free program and easy to be downloaded online.

This quick tutorial by Insider Tech shows how to record on Audacity.




How to upload?

When it comes to putting your podcast online and making it accessible to everyone, there are three key steps:
  1. Use a podcast hosting service to upload the podcast file. 
  2. Publish the complete show once to iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. 
  3. Upload episode players to your own website from your host.
If you want further details on the process of uploading your podcast, see the tutorial below by Riversidefm where they explain step-by-step how to upload your work on different platforms. 





The future of podcasts appears promising. The number of individuals who listen to podcasts has increased significantly in recent years, and this trend is only expected to grow. We may anticipate an increase in the number of podcasts available and a diversification of material as more people learn about the advantages of podcasting. It's also easier than ever to listen to podcasts on the road with the rise of smart speakers and other voice-activated devices.



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