How to Make a Podcast

How to Make a Podcast

Pod Bible's step-by-step guide

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Overview
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2 h 39 min
himalaya
11 Episodes

Become a part of the global podcasting phenomenon with the Pod Bible, one of the UK’s most successful podcasts with over 17 million downloads. Learn how to pick a genre, what equipment you’ll need, interview techniques, monetization strategies, and what the future of podcasting holds!


What You'll learn

  • Ways to select the podcast topics that’s just right for you 
  • Tips for conducting great interviews and capturing high-quality audio 
  • How to host, launch, edit, share, market, and monetize your podcast 
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Instructor
  • Scroobius Pip
    Scroobius Pip
    Co-founder of Pod Bible; produced by: A. Richardson, J. Rizzieri, S. Whiffen, B. Peace
Episodes
11 Episodes

Trailer

1min

1. Introduction

15min

Learn about the history of podcasting, get acquainted with Pod Bible, the UK’s first-ever podcasting magazine, and get a sense of what’s to come in this informative course.Presented by Scroobius PipFeaturingFeaturing Stuart Whiffen, Adam Richardson & Jordan Rizzieri from Pod Bible, Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish, Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time and Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime.

2. Why Start a Podcast

21min

Familiarize yourself with the first steps to starting a podcast—from formulating goals, dispelling common myths, and securing funding, to promoting your business, sharing important messages, and most importantly: having fun.Presented by Scroobius PipFeaturing Sangeeta Pillai from Masala Podcast, Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else, Cass Denton from UnEdited, Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio, Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish, Leanne Alie - Commissioning Producer for the BBC and Luke Moore from Stakhanov & the Football Ramble.

3. Choosing a Concept

19min

Explore the process of conceptualizing your podcast, from selecting your genre and style, to fleshing out ideas and recording your pilot episode.Presented by Scroobius PipFeaturing Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time, Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish, Cass Denton from UnEdited, Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else, Luke Moore from Stakhanov & the Football Ramble and Leanne Alie - Commissioning Producer for the BBC.

4. Equipment & Software

10min

Become a master of the technology behind podcasting, as we explore the world of portable sound equipment, recording at home and over the internet, and how to set up a podcast on a budget. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Sangeeta Pillai from Masala Podcast, Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio, Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Cass Denton from UnEdited, Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time and podcast producer Buddy Peace.

5. The Art of the Interview

14min

Become a better podcast host by studying the interview process—from booking guests andprepping for conversations to asking the right kinds of questions and recording intimate, face-to-face discussions. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Sangeeta Pillai from Masala Podcast, Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time and Cass Denton from UnEdited.

6. Beyond The Interview

12min

Delve even further into the world of running a successful podcast, as you hear about recordingmulti-guest interviews, documentary-style field recording, and navigating the complicated world ofcopyrights. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish, Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Luke Moore from Stakhanov & the Football Ramble, podcast producer Buddy Peace and Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio.

7. Post-Production

15min

Learn how to put the finishing touches on your podcast as we explore editing techniques and the incorporation of music and sound elements into your show. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio, podcast producer Buddy Peace, Cass Denton from UnEdited and Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time.

8. Releasing Your Podcast

12min

From creating artwork and trailers, to choosing a host and setting up your feed in advance, learn the ins and outs of the podcast launch. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else, Amanda Redman - Producer of Drunk Women Solving Crime, Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio, Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish and Luke Moore from Stakhanov & the Football Ramble.

9. Marketing & Monetizing

17min

Make your mark on the podcasting industry as you secure success through marketing and monetization techniques, including social media strategy, merchandising, and more.Presented by Scroobius PipFeaturing Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else, Cass Denton from UnEdited, Kate Thornton from BBC Radio 2 & White Wine Question Time,

10. The Future of Podcasting

17min

Keep your finger on the pulse as we explore industry trends and focus our attention to the future of podcasting, predicting an increase in remote production and diversity. Presented by Scroobius Pip Featuring Steve Ackerman from Somethin' Else, Adam Richardson from Pod Bible, podcast producer Buddy Peace and Sarah Myles from Rise & Shine Audio, Sangeeta Pillai from Masala Podcast, Leanne Alie - Commissioning Producer for the BBC and Dan Schreiber from No Such Thing As A Fish.

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