Getting started
Get Inspired
Types of Podcasts:
- One-on-one interviews (Examples: The Ezra Klein Show, Fresh Air)
- Solo Commentary (Examples: The Gist, Lore)
- Panel, or Multi-Guest Interviews (Examples: 2 Dope Queens, Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me)
- Nonfiction Storytelling (Examples: This American Life, Serial)
- Fictional Storytelling (Examples: Welcome to Night Vale)
- Mixed and Repurposed Content (Examples: The Moth Radio Hour, Live from Here)
Plan Ahead
Before you do anything else, you’ll need to do some careful thinking about your audience(s) and the kind of story you want to tell them. Spending a few hours on brainstorming and framing your narrative will save you dozens of hours during production and post-production. Map out a script and brainstorm ideas; use a planning worksheet to consider your purpose, content, and audience.
Copyright
Copyright
Find the resources you need to consult on principles of fair use, copyright, and the public domain to determine when and how media assets can be used for public and educational projects.
Blogs, Guides, and Podcasts' Communities
- The Audacity to PodcastA popular podcast that provides guidance and support to folks looking to launch or improve their own podcast.
- MultitudeMultitude is a podcast production company that has a variety of resources for podcasters of all skill levels on their site. People who identify as part of an underrepresented group can also request a free consultation with Multitude staff.
- TransomTransom is a long-established and well-respected pioneer in the field of audio storytelling, and their website is full of great instructional guides, examples of great audio narratives, and links to other helpful resources.