Introduction to Podcasting

Course Code: JOUR 3012

Academic Year: 2024-2025

In the space of just two decades, podcasting has become one of the most ubiquitous forms of media, providing hours of content for listeners, opportunities for new voices and new approaches to storytelling, and leading to the creation of a dynamic industry with billions of dollars. Everyone from news outlets to activists to corporate brands are all using and experimenting with the podcast to try and reach a steadily growing audience. This course will introduce students to the best practices of developing and producing an original podcast with the goal of having students leave the class with a fully realized plan to create a pilot of their own podcast.