Intros..also known as Introduction Files…are multi purpose recordings. Typically an Intro is a short, 10-20 second, recording created to be inserted into all podcast episodes. It can also be used as a trailer or promotion to the show.

The purpose of asking questions on a podcast is to gain clarity and engagement. Whether the moderator is asking questions to the audience or to an invited guest, there are a few best practices that will allow for a more thoughtful conversation.

What factors should be considered when examining podcast success? How do you know if each episode will hit its mark? There are a few key questions you may want to ask as you evaluate your content.

Mid-roll and Post-roll follow processes very similar to that of the intro, but are not required components of a quality podcast. Each is created, saved, and uploaded the same way, but serve unique purposes.

Show notes are where listeners and viewers get a glimpse into a shows content and resources. Think about the back cover of a book. This is where quotes, summaries, and brief endorsements are listed to encourage readers to open the cover. Show notes for a podcast serve the same purpose, but can also serve to provide links and access to anything mentioned in the show.

Creating content is one thing. Getting people to consume it is something else. So how do you draw attention to your podcast?

Whether conducting interviews, collecting voices from the field, providing expert advice, or providing value in any other way, there are a few key considerations that are helpful and provide a solid foundation for creating any podcast script.

The reality is very few K-20 podcasts last for too long and that’s simply because the vast majority are produced by educators who have other jobs! That said, these have been around for a while and have been able to attract a loyal audience.

Your artwork is often the first interaction your audience has with your podcast. Here's how to get it right the first time.

Whether it’s Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or other social spaces, creating teaser content will help others to learn about your podcast and hopefully become listeners.

The term podcast itself is super broad and for most simply means audio that you find online. But as you search and explore podcasts you’ll see there are some fairly basic styles such as interview, long form narrative and monologue.

The interview style podcast is currently a very common format, particularly in education. While each theme and guest are unique, here are a few go to questions that can be used in almost every context.

Motivation, Story Telling, and Skill Building- All are great reasons to have a podcast, but how do you get people to put your words to action?

In 2022, there were more than 2 million podcasts in circulation, with more than 25 million episodes available for download. Knowing this, you should also recognize that podcasting, for the vast majority of people, costs more than it earns. That being said, there are ways to monetize your show if you choose to go down that path.

In order to find your audience, it is important to make sure your episode title is detailed and specific. It is equally as important to make sure you have identified the relevant categories for your podcast.

Effective moderation is an art form allowing for creativity and authenticity of the individual, however, the following advice is strongly encouraged for any individual(s) accepting this role. Here are a few tips for being an effective one.

Every podcast can benefit from some basic audio editing. Probably our favorite editing app is Audacity

Having a short bit of music to be the theme of your podcast is an important part of branding or making your podcast recognizable and consistent. Tips for choosing music that helps set the tone for your show.

Every podcast and podcast episode is designed to fill a gap, to speak to a target audience. Who is yours?

It goes without saying that clear audio is a critical component of a good podcast. Check our mic recommendation.