This is an introductory lecture to help patrons learn about how to create their own podcast. The course also includes a hands-on session.

1. Introduction to
Podcasting
Instructor: Max LaMura

2. What is Podcasting?
 Discussion
 Monologue
 Entertainment
 News
 Audio blog

3. History
 Began as audio blogging.
 Podcasting became popular in 2004.
 Moniker ties to the iPod’s release.
 Podcasting added to iTunes in 2005.

4. Popular Podcast Apps
 Spotify (iOS, Android, Computer)
 Apple Podcasts (iOS only)
 Google Podcasts (Android, Computer)
 SoundCloud (Android, iOS, Computer)
 Pocket Casts (Android, iOS)
 Stitcher (Android only)

5. Scripting your podcast
 What is your format?
 Is every word scripted?
 Do I only need an outline?
 How long is the episode?
 Scripting tips

6. What do I need ?
 Computer
 Phone
 Audio recording device
 Audio recording software
 Internet connection
 Hosting platform (Place to store files)
 rss feed (How to generate an rss feed)

7. Free Hosting Platforms
 www.archive.org
 www.ourmedia.org
 www.soundcloud.com
 www.podbean.com (30mb file cap, built in RSS )
 www.libsyn.com/
 www.anchor.fm

8.  Anchor –Podcasting software for mobile and web.
 Garageband- Audio recording software (Mac only)
 Logic Pro- Audio recording software. (Mac only)
 Audacity- Audio recording software (PC/Mac)
 Any voice recording software will do.
Popular
recording
software

9. Resources
 www.anchor.fm
 Google Podcasting Upload
 iTunes Podcasting Upload
 www.Lynda.com
 www.soundcloud.com
 www.spotify.com