How To Start A Podcast, According To The Pros At NPR
- Something to podcast about. As you get going, remember that your podcast should be something you care about. ...
- Mic check. The mic should be to one side and a little below the chin. ...
- Interview prep. The people you interview will make or break your podcast. ...
- Picking good tape. ...
- Write like you talk and act natural. ...
- Putting it all together. ...
Full Answer
Is it worth it to start a podcast?
Most will tell you that podcasting takes a lot of work that listeners never hear, but it's worth it. Here's what to remember, and what to read before you get started. NPR Training is full of helpful tips for storytelling and podcasting, made by NPR's Training Team.
How do I make a Roundtable podcast?
If you decide to make a roundtable podcast, NPR's Glen Weldon has some advice for that. The mic should be to one side and a little below the chin. You don't need a fancy microphone to record decent sound, but if you are buying a mic for this project, here's a guide for how to decide which mic to use.
What are some good resources to learn storytelling and podcasting?
NPR Training is full of helpful tips for storytelling and podcasting, made by NPR's Training Team. StoryCorps has a series of lessons on storytelling and interviewing. YR Media's guide for creating a podcast is here. Here's a Kid's Guide To Recording Stories, from Transom.
What makes a good podcast?
Some podcasts, like NPR's Up First, are about news. Up First comes out every morning, and the hosts talk about the news and feature stories from guests reporting on the news. Other podcasts tell stories. Lots are funny. Some feature people having conversations. Many are educational: They teach listeners about a specific topic.
What is the NPR student podcast challenge?
NPR's Student Podcast Challenge is an annual competition for students in 5th grade through high school. If you're a teacher or a student interested, keep an eye on this page in the fall for more information about next year's contest.
What is NPR training?
NPR Training is full of helpful tips for storytelling and podcasting, made by NPR's Training Team. Transom.org is a go-to site for podcasters and audio pros. StoryCorps has a series of lessons on storytelling and interviewing.
What is the key to podcast writing?
The key here is to write a script using words and phrases that you would use in real life. Good podcast writing often includes short sentences, familiar words and lots of verbs.
What does a podcast host sound like?
The very best podcast hosts sound like actual humans — not robots or newscasters or someone reading aloud from a biology textbook. They sound like they could be a friend having a one-on-one conversation with you. The key here is to write a script using words and phrases that you would use in real life.
What to do if playback doesn't begin?
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What is a good podcast?
Good podcast writing often includes short sentences, familiar words and lots of verbs. You also want to make sure you're using your ears to edit the story. And finally, when you're ready to lay down that sweet, sweet narration, here's how to sound natural. YouTube.
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From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting - featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take your pod to the next level.
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From NPR comes the definitive guide to podcasting—featuring step-by-step advice on how to find a unique topic, tell the best stories, and engage the most listeners, as well as the secrets that will take your pod to the next level.
