Team Collaboration · Level 3 · Project 2
Creating A Podcast
How to plan, record, and produce audio content that engages an audience
Speech Timing
Target time for this project: 5–7 minutes
5 min
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Start of range
6 min
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Midpoint warning
7 min
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Maximum time
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Choose a topic or theme for your podcast episode
2
Write a script or detailed outline (intro, main content, outro)
3
Record your episode using a phone or basic microphone
4
Edit for clarity — remove long pauses and major mistakes
5
Share your episode with your club and reflect on the experience
5 Tips for Success
- ✓Audio quality matters — record in a quiet room close to the mic
- ✓Your intro should hook listeners in the first 30 seconds
- ✓Speak conversationally — podcast listeners expect a natural, warm tone
- ✓Aim for 8–12 minutes for your first episode
- ✓Free tools like Audacity or GarageBand are sufficient to start