So You Want to Start a Podcast?

Podcasting 101

With Elise Michaelswww.elisemichaelsmedia.com

What is a Podcast?

A podcast is a series of digital media files (either audio or video) that are released episodically and downloaded through web syndication.

Tell Me More!

• Podcasting was developed in 2004 by former MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dave Winer. Curry wrote a program, called iPodder, that enabled him to automatically download Internet radio broadcasts to his iPod. Several developers improved upon his idea, and podcasting was officially born.

• Some say the word comes from “Programming on Demand” + “Broadcasting”.

Podcasts Rock - Free Speech Rules

• Podcasting is free from government regulation. • Podcasters don't need to buy a license to broadcast their programming, as radio stations do• They don't need to conform to the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) broadcast decency regulations. • That means anything goes – from four-letter words to sexually explicit content.

•Copyright law does apply to podcasting. Podcasters can copyright or license their work.•Cannot use copyrighted music, however.

Why Podcast?

• You become THE trusted resource on your subject.• It’s easy to gain listeners– Gives them 24-hour access to you, download in their

timeframe, how and where they want.– They can take your podcasts whenever and however they

want:• Daily run• Long commutes

• You can use podcasts in many different applications: informational, educational purposes -- self-guided walking tours, talk shows and training.

How Do I Do It?

First, you’ll need equipment:

• Microphone• Headphones• Audio recording

software• Computer• Podcast Account

Creating Your Podcast

• Download the software– Audacity is easy to use

and edit– It’s free

audacity.sourceforge.net

1- Record Your Podcast

• Put your script in front of you (you do have a script, right??)

• Hit the record button• Start talking!

2 – Edit Your Podcast

• Hit Stop• Playback• Edit out errors, the phone

ringing, cat clawing at the door, neighbor dogs barking…

• Add music (PodSafeAudio.com)

• Save it as an .mp3

3 – Upload Your Podcast• Go to your Podcast

account:– iTunes– Mevio– Odeo– BuzzSprout– Podcast Alley– Etc…

• Fill in all relevant info. (Be sure to give props to podsafeaudio.com)

Let’s Listen!

Shall We Try One?

Any Questions?

Thank you!

With Elise Michaelswww.elisemichaelsmedia.com