Podcast Guide

Erasmus + 2023-2024

Creating a podcast

Podcasts allow you to share your content with listeners from around the world.

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Effective communication is a foundational part of a podcast's success. Creating a script before you record your podcast is a simple way to prepare for so you can convey your message clearly and concisely.

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“Podcasting is a powerful medium that allows you to share your voice and message with the world in a way that is authentic and personal.”

Seth Godin

Teacher and writer

"Podcasting is a powerful tool for education and personal growth. It allows me to share my knowledge and experiences with others."

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Host of Feel Better, Live More

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Step 1: Decide the style of your podcast.

Interview

Conversational

Monologue

Storytelling

Roundtable

Theatrical

Repurposed

Hybrid

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Preparation

Interesting Content

Structure

Structure plays a big role in the success of your podcast. In general, a podcast episode should have an intro, a section of main content, and then an outro.

If your content is incorrect, lacking, or if you’re not passionate about your topic, it will make it much less interesting and enjoyable.

Prepping for your episode include researching topics, creating an outline, testing your equipment, and so on

Appeal to the audience

A catchy name

Authenticity

If you lack authenticity or passion the topics, your listeners will know. As you narrow down podcast ideas, be sure to choose topics that you are truly excited about.

Appeal to your specific audience by relating to current events, engaging with your listeners, and choosing modern and culturally relevant topics

The more interesting, informative, and intriguing your podcast name is, the more likely it is that someone will listen.

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Step 1

RESEARCH: Inform yourself as muchas possible.You must take into consideration that you are supposed to act like experts on the subject. Get your information from trustworthy sources such as official websites,scientific articles or journals, etc. Verify that the information is correct by checking more than one source and comparing the information given.

01. Preparation

EQUIPMENT: Decide when and where you are going to record the podcast. Try different recording devices and do some tests to evaluate the level of background noise.

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Choosing a name for your podcast

Write a summary

A summary that entices audiences to listen to your podcast is very important. It has to be like an introduction for your podcast.

The name of your podcast is an important element to think about. Here are some things to take into account:

It should be related to the topic

It should be school appropriate

It should be simple and easy to remember

Short and simple

A bit enigmatic

Enticing and compelling

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Basic items

Segue

Outro

Intro

You can use this section to make announcements, play a closing jingle, or share resources to help listeners

A well-placed segue can make your podcast flow between topics. Segues can be a phrase, sound effect, or musical jingle.

Your podcast intro lets you give listeners an overview of the episode up front and helps you capture your audience's attention at the outset.

Call to action

Guest intro

Summary

A good summary recaps the main points of your episode for listeners. Most podcasts cover a lot of information and listeners appreciate it.

A call to action is an announcement that requires action from your audience.

Jotting down some basic facts about your podcast guest helps establish rapport and get off to a strong start.

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With a cohost

Minimalist or freestyle

A script ensures you and your guest don't talk over each other, get confused about what's coming next, forget key points, or confuse listeners.

These scripts don't take much time to make and can provide just enough structure to get an episode off the ground.

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Script models

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Solo Host

Fully scripted

Under each main point, include relevant key points, supporting data, and anecdotes. If you choose this script style, stay conversational, and try not to read your notes.

Try to write in pauses and off-script comments to avoid sounding stilted. This delivery style doesn't allow for many mistakes and can add time to your editing.

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Q&A

Interview Style

Q&A-styled podcasts answer listener questions and are generally fairly straightforward in their format. You can use this guide as a general outline.

A good podcast interview requires preparation. This script can help you keep a free-flowing, conversational tone with your guest.

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Script models

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Roundtable

Tutorial or how-to

Podcast episodes that feature tutorials involve a lot of steps with important details you don't want to forget.

Roundtable podcasts feature three or more cohosts and can easily get off the rails if you don't have an outline.

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Your task

• Write a podcast script about any of the things you learned during the Erasmus+, using any of the models introduced.
• You can create fictional characters if you need to (for stories, interviews...) but the information should be real based on facts.
• Decide your style, the content and who is going to say which part.
• Cite all your sources and add a bibliography.
• Take into account that the podcast has to last at least 10min.

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Repurposed Podcast

Reiterating a story available in other mediums, such as print, video and audio.

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CON

Boost audience engagement while creating breathing room to create new content.

Have to be mindful of not retreading the same content too often.

Storytelling Podcast

One or more hosts use each episode to tell a story or part of one.

PRO

CON

Can be immersive and increadibly informative if done well

Non-fiction podcasts require a lot of research

Hybrid Podcast

Mixing and matching basic podcast formats to create your own style.

PRO

CON

Opens the door for creativity and flexibility of using any format you want.

Mixing too many styles might confuse listeners.

Interview Podcast

Involves one or two hosts with one or more guests each episode.

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CON

A great way to provide a range of opinions and viewpoints.

Can require a bit of intense preparation.

Conversational Podcast

Two podcasts hosts have entertaining conversations about specific themes, similar to a radio show.

PRO

CON

Can be charming and effortless when hosts work well together.

Good chemistry is required to do a good show.

Monologue Podcast

A single host speaks for the entirety of each episode; usually done by a subject matter expert.

PRO

CON

This style of podcast can be applied to nearly every topic.

Host should have enough experience and expertise to fill an episode.

Roundtable Podcast

A group of hosts who provide commentary and conversation around specific topics.

PRO

CON

Take stress off one person by sharing the workload among everyone

Long-running jokes and segments can feel unwelcoming to listeners

Theatrical Podcast

Can be a single host narrating a story or an entire cast of performers.

PRO

CON

Doesn't require as much research and can be engaging and immersive.

Demands a high level of creativity and experience to keep listeners engaged.