Step 1: Establish Criteria

What is the goal of your podcast? What are the expectations? Use this rubric as a guide for what you will need to include in a successful podcast. 

Step 2: Select/Explore Tools

Spotify for Podcasters is an excellent beginner-level podcasting tool. See the video below for a short guide on how to create your podcast:

Step 3: Plan your episode

Before you start recording, outline what you will talk about on your podcast. Think about who your audience is, what the purpose of your podcast is, and how the tone will sound. Use this planning sheet to help you. 

Step 4: Record and design your podcast

Record your podcast using your selected tool. Don't forget - you can use headphones or a USB microphone to increase the quality of your recordings. Find a quiet space and keep the microphone close to both speakers. Use Canva to create some eye-catching cover artwork to attract listeners to your podcast.