Podcast Creation

Podcast Makeover: The Prancing Pony

While radio broadcasters are routinely critiqued and coached by their program directors in aircheck sessions, podcasters usually don't have the…

4 years ago

The Democracy Group: 5 Lessons of Creating a Podcast Network

I’ve found that starting and managing a podcast network has been a lot like building a startup from the ground…

4 years ago

Pro Storytelling Tip: How to Cut the BS

There’s an internal barometer for BS in all of us. Even if we can’t identify exactly what’s setting it off,…

4 years ago

Pro Storytelling Tip: Obey the Theme

When someone asks you what your story’s about, chances are you dive into describing the plot. What if someone asks…

4 years ago

Pro Storytelling Tip: Give Your Story a Pulse with Mini Arcs

An engaging story isn’t a straight line running from its inciting incident to resolution -- it’s an EKG with ups…

4 years ago

Beyond Download Numbers: 3 Ways Your Organization Can Measure Podcast Growth

Note: This article is geared toward brands and organizations that produce original podcasts, but much of the information applies as…

4 years ago

What Documentary Filmmaking Taught Me About Podcasting

Like documentary filmmaking, podcasting is an exercise in creative problem solving. From honing the pitch of your series to boiling…

4 years ago

Extra, Extra: The Power of Supplementary Material for Podcasts

Your podcast listeners are here for the audio, no doubt about that -- but if you’re looking for engaging your…

4 years ago

‘It’s About the Story, Now and Always’: Christopher Goffard on Dirty John and Detective Trapp

Los Angeles Times reporter Christopher Goffard did not have any podcast experience when he started working on Dirty John in…

4 years ago

The Intersection Of Podcasting And Teaching

Podcasts can be effective teaching tools for students of all ages. I have consistently used podcasts as part of my…

5 years ago