Podcast training workshops

… February 3, April 7, TBD spring 2025 …

What’s a narrative podcast? Our definition is 1) telling a story, 2) working from a script, and 3) creating an immersive soundscape. Our one-day workshop series will give you this three-part foundation for a powerful scripted podcast.

Each two-hour interactive session will feature live exercises and feedback, insider insights from the award-winning shows we have created and coached, tutorials, examples, and Q & A. You’ll finish each workshop with real practice, increased confidence, additional resources, and inspiration from committed peers. Attendees also receive our slides and the recordings afterward.

Workshop 1: scriptwriting & the architecture of storytelling (4/7/25)

This workshop covers the key elements of writing and editing — both universal, and specific to podcasting. We’ll cover techniques and forms for getting started, different story diagrams and structures, creating a story from an interview, tools for getting unblocked, moving from first to final draft, and key script editing principles. More details

Workshop 2: finding your voice(over) and tracking narration like a pro (2/3/25)

This workshop will equip you for the second major narrative podcasting building block: recording, narration, and finding your voice as a host. We’ll work on writing for the ear, effective preparation and reading, finding your vocal sweet spot, maximizing sound quality wherever you’re recording, and more. More details

Workshop 3: sound design for storytellers (Date TBD, spring 2025)

This workshop covers the third building block, creating a great soundscape (think story, not engineering.) This two-hour interactive session will include live exercises, feedback, and breakout rooms. We’ll cover tips for building sound-rich stories, exercises to help you work and learn fast, and avoiding cheesy sound design. More details