Podcast Preview 

1. What is a Podcast?

Simply put, a podcast is an audio programme, just like Talk Radio, but you subscribe to it on your smartphone and listen to it whenever you like.

2. What are some of the advantages of Podcast has over traditional radio?

You can listen to a podcast whenever and wherever you want. 

3. Where do most people listen to a podcast, according to the website?

Most people listen to podcasts through their headphones, speakers, or in the car. 

4. What are a couple of differences between a professional Podcast versus a homemade version?

A professional podcasts are great to listen to but take a lot more time and money to produce. The amateur shows, on the other hand, might have a few rough edges, but it means they can get it out, every single week, and grow a loyal following.

5. What is the difference between a Podcast and a Podcast Episode?

A podcast is a series of episodes, and refers to the programme as a whole. Then, a podcast episode is just one recording from that entire Podcast.

6. What are the four most common types of Podcasts?

• Conversational

•  Narrative nonfiction

• Scripted fiction

• Repurposed content. 

7. In a sentence or two, please describe each of the four common types of Podcasts. Make sure to give a specific example for each that someone could listen to.

A conversational podcast is where there are discussions between hosts and guests about the guests personal history or knowledge on a topic and an example is The NPR Politics Podcast. A narrative fiction podcast is where there is storytelling about true events or topics and an example is S-Town. A scripted fiction podcast is where they story tell about sci-fi fantasies and historical fiction comedies and an example is Edith. A repurposed content is where content creators, from brands to bloggers to TV shows, repackage their content and an example is TED Talks Daily.  

8. List the top-10 Podcasts for 2022

1. The Joe Rogan Experience

2. Crime Junkie

3. The Daily  

4. This American Life

5. The Ben Shapiro Show  

6. Stuff You Should Know

7. My Favorite Murder

8. Morbid: A True Crime Podcast

9. Dateline NBC

10. Office Ladies

9. Where can you access Podcasts? List 2-3 places where you can find them.

• Apple Podcasts

• Google Podcasts

• Spotify

• Stitcher

• Overcast

• Podcast Addict

• 10. List the 10 steps the website suggests you follow to create a Podcast.

• Develop a podcast concept

• Choose your podcast format

• Setup podcast equipment

• Choose your podcast software

• Record your first episode

• Edit your audio

• Create podcast artwork

• Set up podcast hosting

• Get listed in podcast directories

• Launch and grow your show

• 11. Refer back to the FOUR common types of Podcasts. Which one do you think would be best for you to use for a short 2-3 minute Podcast that you will create with 2 other people? Tell me which one you would use.

I would do a conversational podcast because then you could invite guests to interview and you would be allowed to have other hosts working alongside you. 

• 11. Think of FIVE topics/themes you think would be interesting to use for a Podcast that you will suggest to your team. Be sure to be specific and zero in on something that you could talk about with other people for 2-3 minutes.

• Popular clothing styles, wether or not certain curriculums in high school are worth your time, worst vs. best tv shows, overrated music artists, and top foods. 

• 12. Think of THREE names for your Podcast based on a few of your potential topics.

The fashionistas, food experts, and high school values. 

• 13. What types of equipment do you think you will need to make a Podcast?

Microphone, chairs, speakers, and screens.