
Podcasting in a Day
The session will cover:
- What is a podcast and why should you start one?
- Audience research - finding your niche
- Planning your production process and baking in engagement, and promotion
- What makes engaging content?
- The basics of recording and interview techniques
- Producing an effective introduction for your podcast
- The basics of editing
- Getting set to launch
What can I expect?
There will be presentations, listening exercises, demonstrations, and other practical exercises. There will be digital resources to take away.
Joining via Zoom
This course or event will be held via Zoom. You need a computer/laptop or mobile phone to access the Zoom website, and a reliable internet connection. For further information on how to join a Zoom meeting, you can watch the joining video here.
You will need a computer or other device to connect with Zoom and a notebook/paper and pen/pencil, or digital equivalent.
Brilliant course! Really well run, great structure and amazing resources.
Need to Know
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- Time
- 10:00 - 13:00
- Price
- £30/£22 concessions
- Day
- Saturday
- Venue
- Online
- Tutor
- Euan McAleece
- Max Students
- 10
- Course Code
- CA23313
You will learn
- An overview of podcasting and it's place in the media landscape.
- Listener research strategy
- A basic understanding of how to record and edit audio for podcast.
- Basic interview skills
- Planning the production process
- What is a podcast host - RSS and how to get your podcast on Apple, Spotify, etc
Meet the Tutor

Euan McAleece
Euan McAleece is a creative audio freelancer, producer, craft editor and consultant with training expertise. He is an advocate of digital media, podcasting and social networking, with a keen interest in new audio techniques, media theory, emerging technologies and platforms. Euan specialises in developing new formats for podcasting and show start-up for individuals and brands. He has worked on a number of high profile podcasts, and has experience with the BBC, commercial and community radio production.
Dates and Times
Podcasting in a Day
This course will take place online.