Tools for Podcasting

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Table of Contents

    • Preface
    • Acknowledgements
    • About The Author
    • Chapter 1: Podcasting Growth, Trends, Landscape (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Podcasts Are The Future Of Storytelling
    • The Podcast Juggernaut
    • Podcasts Born Out Of Adversity
    • When Did Podcasts Start?
    • How Do You Listen To Podcasts?
    • Where Do You Find Podcasts?
    • Diversity in Listening
    • What Age Groups Listen Most?
    • The Gender Gap Narrows
    • Listeners Average Eight Podcasts A Week
    • What Are The Most Popular Genres?
    • True Crime, Investigations
    • What American Cities Listen Most?
    • Are Podcasts Popular Worldwide?
    • What Are The Most Use Audio Platforms?
    • TREND: Podcasting Is No Fluke
    • TREND: Top Podcast Honors
    • The U.S. Supreme Court
    • TREND: Consolidation & Big Media
    • TREND: Race & Gender Barriers Coming Down
    • Kickstarting Women Podcast Hosts
    • Pay Equity Still Lags
    • TREND: Company Brands In Podcasting
    • Internal Podcasts Are Growing
    • Education & Academic Research Podcasts
    • Most Listened To Podcasts In 2020
    • Chapter 2: Title, Description, Music, Cover Art (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • What Do You Need To Podcast?
    • Narrow Your Focus
    • What Type Of Podcast Will You Do?
    • Show Formats & Types
    • Podcast Name
    • SEO Friendly
    • Name Generators
    • Podcast Directories
    • Podcast Descriptions
    • Episode Description
    • How Long Should A Podcast Be?
    • Seasons
    • In-The-Can Episodes
    • Cover Art
    • DIY Artwork For Podcasts
    • Student-Created Artwork For Podcasts
    • Free Photo Art & Illustrations
    • Should Your Face Be Cover Art?
    • Paid Designers
    • Music
    • Chapter 3: Microphones, Recorders, Filters (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Smartphone Apps
    • Mic Pickup Patterns
    • Microphones
    • Stand Microphones
    • Handheld Microphones
    • Lavalier Microphones
    • Pop Filters
    • Shock Mounts
    • Headphones For Recording and Editing
    • Digital Audio Recorders
    • Audio Interfaces And Mixers
    • Mini Production Studio
    • Chapter 4: Best Practices for Recording (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Best Practices For Recording
    • How to Soundproof For Recording
    • Broadcast Professionals Working At Home
    • Creating Your Own Home Recording
    • Good Vs Bad Sound {Audio Example}
    • Using External Microphones
    • Educating Guests On Audio Quality
    • Recording Options
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Smartphones
    • REMOTE RECORDING: The Double-Ender
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Browser-base Apps {Cleanfeed.net Video Tutorial}
    • How Is Audio Quality For Double-Enders?
    • Free Online Voice Recorder {Video Tutorial}
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Videoconferencing
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Zoom {Video Tutorial}
    • Zoom Sound Quality {Audio Example}
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Paid Subscription Apps
    • REMOTE RECORDING: Paid Tape Syncers
    • Best Practices For Sanitizing Gear
    • Chapter 5: The Art of the Interview (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Experience Shows
    • Remote Interviewing Challenges
    • Be Welcoming & Break The Ice
    • Be Curious
    • Coach Your Guest – Tell A Story
    • Listening
    • Open-Ended Questions
    • Think Outside The Box
    • Don’t Be Afraid Of Silence
    • A Conversation Turner
    • Body Language
    • Ending The Interview
    • Do You Need Guest Release Forms For Guest Interviews?
    • Ask Guests To Share Share The Podcast
    • Pitch Yourself To Podcasts
    • Chapter 6: Scripting, Opens, Bumpers, Endings (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Ch. 6 Scripting, Opens, Bumpers, Endings
    • Be a Fan & Listen To Other Podcasts
    • Deconstructing Podcast Elements
    • Are Podcasts Live Or Edited?
    • Scripting Strategies
    • Script In Chunks
    • Show Rundown
    • A Typical Interview-Type Show Format
    • Creative Show Opens
    • Two Show Opens
    • Examples Of Podcast Show Opens
    • Writing Tips
    • Writing Bumpers {Audio Examples}
    • Call-to-Action Endings
    • Examples Of Podcast Show Endings:
    • Scriptwriting For Fiction Podcasts
    • Free Guide To Fiction Podcast Writing
    • Chapter 7: Voicing Tips, Exercises, Script Marking (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Successful Voicing
    • Best Practices For Using Your Voice
    • Vocal Tip: Countdown To Calm Down
    • Vocal Tip: Speak Conversationally With High Energy 
    • Vocal Tip: Avoid Popping P’s and T’s {Audio Examples}
    • Popping Plosives
    • No Plosives
    • Vocal Tip: Pace And Articulation
    • Vocal Tip: Vocal Inflection
    • Vocal Tip: Avoid Poor Speaking Patterns
    • Vocal Tip: Don’t Let Your Voice Trail Off
    • Mark Your Script To Help Vocal Delivery
    • Preparing To Do Voice Work
    • Vocal Warm-Up Exercises {Audio & Video Examples}
    • Chapter 8: Editing Software and Audiograms (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Chapter 8: Editing Software & Audiograms
    • Digital Audio Editing
    • Listen To Interviews Before Editing
    • Audacity {Video tutorial}
    • Syncing Audio Tracks
    • GarageBand {Video tutorial}
    • Adobe Audition {Video tutorial}
    • Hindenburg Journalist
    • Editing Social Media Audiograms {Video Tutorial}
    • Chapter 9: Publishing and Promotion (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Putting It All Together
    • What’s A Podcast Directory?
    • Metadata I.D. Tags {Video tutorial}
    • What’s A Podcast Host Service?
    • Free & Paid Hosting Options
    • Understanding Storage Needs For Podcasts
    • What’s An RSS feed?
    • RSS Feed Validators
    • How To Put RSS Feeds Into Apple
    • Apple Optimization
    • What Time Should Your Publish?
    • Do You Need A Website?
    • Web Accessibility
    • Should You Create Transcripts?
    • 4 Free Ways To Create Transcripts
    • Paid Transcription Services
    • WordPress Website
    • Use Embedded Player
    • What Are Show Notes?
    • Creating Audio Files
    • Setting Up SoundCloud As Host {Video Tutorial}
    • How To Add Audio To SoundCloud
    • Promotion
    • First Steps In Promotion
    • How To Get More Listeners {Video tutorial}
    • Audiograms In Social Marketing
    • Creating Trailers {Audio & video trailers}
    • Video Trailer
    • Ask For Reviews
    • How To Do Podcast Reviews
    • Host A Live Recording
    • Chapter 10: Audience, Income, Jobs (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • How Many Listeners?
    • Podcast Rankers
    • Most Listened To Podcasts In 2020
    • Metrics Are Confusing
    • NPR’s Remote Audio Data (RAD
    • Can You Make Money With Podcasts?
    • What’s The Income For Top Podcasters?
    • Freelance Work Rates
    • Podcast Advertising Sees Growth & Influence
    • Building Revenue
    • Donation Model
    • Podcasting As A Career
    • What Does A Producer Do?
    • What Does An Editor Do?
    • Mentoring & Early Career Opportunities
    • FINDING JOBS: Newsletters
    • FINDING JOBS:Publishers & Independents
    • FINDING JOBS: Media & Professional Organizations
    • Chapter 11: Avoiding Legal Trouble (Chapter Learning Objectives)
    • Podcast Legal Issues
    • Name Protection
    • Copyright Protects Popular Music
    • Myths About “Free” Resources
    • Legal Resources To Use
    • Creative Commons Licenses
    • Understanding How Licensing Works
    • How To Search Creative Commons
    • Free & Paid Music Resources
    • Sound Effects
    • Sound Libraries
    • Buy Directly From The Musician
    • What Is Fair Use?
    • Interview Rights
    • Legal Recordings
    • Get Verbal Or Written Consent
    • Access For Deaf And Hearing-Impaired
    • Do You Own Your Podcast?
  • Appendix A: Newsletters & Training
  • Appendix B: Resources A-Z: Helpful Tips & Articles
  • Appendix C: Podcast Assignments & Examples
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Welcome! If you’re interested in learning about the growing universe of podcasting, how it works and finding tools and inspiration to create your own podcast, this online resource is for you. My focus is on audio podcasting and this practical guide will help you navigate the technology and best practices in an easy-to-understand handbook.

You will also find many audio and video clips that provide examples and video tutorials leading you through editing software, vocal delivery, promotion ideas and more. All videos have closed captioning and there is an extensive section on the importance of transcription of podcasts to enable web accessibility for the deaf, hearing impaired and language learning audiences. There is also an emphasis on diversity and inclusion with resources listing mentorships and employment opportunities. For even more information click on the extensive links throughout this e-book.

In addition, each chapter has learning objectives and there are practice exercises in Appendix C at the end of the e-book along with additional resources about podcasting from newsletters and conferences to how-to-create tools and podcast recommendations.

Podcasting is a dynamic way to use your smarts and creativity to tell stories about compelling subjects. This handbook provides instruction and tools to produce your own podcast — whether you are a professional in journalism, the arts, sciences, business or law, an activist or just someone who has a story to tell. The tools discussed are focused on keeping costs low for entry-level podcasters and designed to help anyone who wants to record, edit and distribute podcasts.

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Interview: “It’s All Journalism”

Listed as resource in “New York Times”

Listed as resource in Podcast Business Journal

Listed as resource in PodNews

Listed as resource in RTDNA.org under Training category

 

Video Resources

Adobe Audition Editing

Audacity Editing

Garageband Editing

Promoting Your Podcast

Setting Up SoundCloud as Your Podcast Service

Transcription Services

Using Apple to Create Metadata

Vocal Exercises

E-book & Contact Info

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Click here to contact the author

Audio Clips

Ch. 4 Good vs bad sound

Ch. 4 Zoom us audio tests

Ch. 6 Open-Ezra Klein

Ch. 6 Open-The Impact

Ch. 6 Open-The Daily

Ch. 6 Bumper-Good Times with Mo

Ch. 6 Stepping Into The Light

Ch. 6 Show End-The Takeaway

Ch. 6 Show End-Hidden Brain

Ch. 7 Popping p’s

Ch. 7 No popping p’s

Ch. 7 Vocal warmups

Ch. 9 Audio trailer-WTOP ’22 Hours, An American Nightmare’

 

 

About the Author

 

Jill Olmsted is a full-time professor of Journalism at the American University School of Communication in Washington, D.C. She has taught communication courses for 30 years, specializing in audio and video storytelling and public affairs reporting. She writes and comments about media issues, does freelance voice-over work and has done media training for law enforcement and government agencies. She has worked as an on-air television and radio news anchor, reporter and editorialist as well as a producer, editor, photographer and news manager. As a former Washington, D.C., correspondent for nationally syndicated programs, she covered federal agencies and the White House. She’s been a member of professional organizations that include the Online News Association (ONA), Radio-Television Digital News Association (RTDNA), National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and The Association of Educators in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC).

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