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What is a podcast?
A podcast is another method to entertain, humor and educate. They are all sound, with no distraction coming from how people look or dress like you might get from watching a TV show or film. Most podcasts come in the form of series, just like a television show, and then are broken down into episodes.
Requirements:
Your podcast must include a 10-15 page script. If you choose to record it, the podcast should be 10-15 minutes long. (See directions for WeVideo at the bottom, if recording)
Write a script for a one episode of your podcast that takes a position that identify an environmental problem and propose solutions to remedy or lessen the impact.
The script should cover whether Lincoln is the Great Emancipator.
The speaker you chose can either be the one hosting the podcast or could be a guest on the podcast.
Your podcast should reflect/target the audience you chose.
Basic Podcast Script Elements
OPENING (Added to all podcasts)
May include sound effects, a tag line, a bumper, sound, short song or jingle. Be creative but don’t be too silly, especially if you are discussing a serious subject.
INTRODUCTION
Welcome listeners to this podcast. Introduce speakers and any guests. Introduce topic/central question. May also give overview of how the podcast will be sequenced and may also include sounds, etc... but again...don’t overdo it. You will lose credibility and the respect of you audience.
MAIN CONTENT (Suggested Structure)
Overview of the central issue/question/controversy and why it is important.
You may use a source or two to articulate the issue
Varying (other) perspectives and/or position on the issue make sure to properly cite your source
(“According to)
Your point/s of view and/or position on the issue. You support for your point of view, etc.
ENDING
Traditional conclusion strategies: call to action, prediction, etc.
Thank listeners for listening. Give resource information.
Closing music, sounds etc.
Here’s a sample of a podcast script template. If the podcast includes a guest interview podcast, replace each topic with a question for your guest. (Find more podcast tips, here.)
Sponsor message
Introduction
Musical jingle/sound effects
Longer explanation of what’s coming up
Topic 1
Main point
Supporting point
Supporting data
Supporting quote
Segue
Topic 2
Main point
Supporting point
Supporting data
Supporting quote
Sponsor message
Topic 3
Main point
Supporting point
Supporting data
Supporting quote
Segue
Outro
Call to action
Sponsor message
Musical jingle/sound effects
Your podcast script doesn’t have to mirror this outline. Customize it to fit the needs of your show and your preferences.
Record your podcast. Bloomington has a subscription to WeVideo, so you need to "Log in with Google" using your Bloomington log in.
Record your podcast. Bloomington has a subscription to WeVideo, so you need to "Log in with Google" using your Bloomington log in.
WeVideo Podcast Resources: video tutorial
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