Creating Podcasts

This guide will give you an overview of creating a podcast. From planning, to recording, to sharing. This guide is aimed towards McMaster students who are completing podcast assignments. If you have any questions about the material covered in this guide, please reach out to media@mcmaster.ca 

Topics include:

Before you record

• Creating an outline
• Define your Topic 
• Researching and gathering information
• Finding a recording space 
• Creating your own recording space

Recording your podcast

• Video podcasts vs. audio podcasts
• Using the equipment in Lyons New Media Centre
• Recording Tips 
• Recording software

Editing your podcast 

• Software Available in Lyons New Media Centre
• What do you remove? What do you keep?
• Closed captions and transcripts
• Adding music and sound effects
• Saving/exporting your file

Sharing your podcast

• MacPod: On campus hosting service
• Additional hosting services

Want to learn more about podcasting? 

• LinkedIn Learning Courses 
• Peer evaluation resources