Intro to Podcast Production: Tell Stories That Inspire

A course by Gilly Smith , Journalist and Writer

Journalist and Writer. England, United Kingdom.
Joined April 2022

Convey important ideas that connect deeply with your target audience by learning to plan, produce, and edit your own podcast from scratch

89% positive reviews (27)
2,400 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Convey important ideas that connect deeply with your target audience by learning to plan, produce, and edit your own podcast from scratch

What do you stand for? What conversations do you want to spark? Answer these questions and you’ve uncovered the heart of your new podcast. Through years of experience in media, award-winning food journalist and author Gilly Smith has seen firsthand how a podcast can ignite discussions that unveil world-changing stories. Her career in journalism led her to podcasting, where she found a platform allowing her to spread her ideas and shine a light on others’ through numerous shows like Cooking the Books and the delicious. podcast.

In this online course, Gilly walks you through the entire process involved in growing a podcast, from planning to production and editing. Learn to connect with your passion to unearth the message and structure of your show. Interview guest speakers to dig up inspiring stories that the world needs to hear and become a thought leader in your community by sharing the voice you never knew you had.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 18 downloads

Introduction to Podcasting
2 minutes, 56 seconds
Technical Basics and Setup
5 minutes, 0 seconds
Gathering Research
5 minutes, 13 seconds
Really Saying Something
5 minutes, 24 seconds
Booking the Guests
7 minutes, 30 seconds
Preparing the Interview
4 minutes, 22 seconds
  • 89% positive reviews (27)
  • 2,400 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 54m)
  • 18 additional resources (2 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create your own podcast starter pack, complete with a title, a summary, three episode outlines, a list of potential guests, and a format framework.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone with a message to share with the world and a desire to stir up meaningful conversations in their community.

Requirements and materials

No prior experience in podcasting is necessary, but familiarity with the free editing software Audacity is recommended.

As for materials, all you need is your phone’s voice-recording feature.


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2,400 Students
27 Reviews
89% Positive ratings
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Gilly Smith

A course by Gilly Smith

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Journalist and Writer

Gilly Smith is an award-winning food journalist, author, and podcaster who got her start as a TV researcher. In the field of journalism, she discovered the accessibility of radio, which naturally led her to the world of podcasting. After being commissioned to produce and host the delicious. podcast, she realized she had found a platform where she could interview her role models and share her ideas. She eventually created her own podcast, Cooking the Books, which won The Guild of Food Writers' Food Broadcast or Podcast Award in 2022.

Gilly has also produced popular shows such as Leon’s How to Eat to Save the Planet, Philip Lymbery’s The Big Table, and Borough Market’s podcast. As a prolific author, she has written over a dozen books, including Taste and the TV Chef, How to Start and Grow a Successful Podcast, and the biographies of Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver. In addition, she hosts training sessions and retreats on podcasting to help others find and share their voice.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    How to Grow a Pod

    • Introduction to Podcasting
    • Podcast Formats
    • Technical Basics and Setup
    • Finding Your Voice and Storytelling
    • Gathering Research
    • Really Saying Something
  • U3

    Making the Show

    • What's Your Sip Pitch?
    • Structuring the Podcast
    • Booking the Guests
    • Preparing the Interview
  • U4

    Post-production

    • Production and Editing 1
    • Production and Editing 2
    • Distributing and Monetizing
  • FP

    Final project

    • Intro to Podcast Production: Tell Stories That Inspire

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Intro to Podcast Production: Tell Stories That Inspire. Music, and Audio course by Gilly Smith

Intro to Podcast Production: Tell Stories That Inspire

A course by Gilly Smith
Journalist and Writer. England, United Kingdom.
Joined April 2022
  • 89% positive reviews (27)
  • 2,400 students