Stop. Just for a moment, stop. And think. Think about where you live. What’s cool about it? What are three neat things about your community outsiders don’t know? Now, stop and think about this. What you just did is the first step in making a local podcast. Step two? Listen … [Read more...] about How to make a local podcast (Podcast Local: Behind the Scenes – Part 1)
Podcast Local: Tell the stories of your community
Listen to local podcasters--just like you--tell the stories of their own adventures in local podcasting. And discover tips and techniques that will make your local podcast even better.
Ethical editing is a key factor in Ethical Podcasting – Part 2 (PL015)
Digital editing is powerful Editing can make you sound amazing. Editing can enhance your message. Editing can change the meaning of your message. Editing can distort the truth. Editing really is powerful. So edit responsibly. How do you do that? Start by listening to this episode, … [Read more...] about Ethical editing is a key factor in Ethical Podcasting – Part 2 (PL015)
Should we create a code of ethics to ensure Ethical Podcasting – Part 1 (PL014)
Should podcasters adhere to ethical standards? Let's explore this idea. Even if we're not doing local journalism, we are dealing with information and telling real stories of our community. If we're not careful, the way we tell those stories could cross into unethical territory. This is the … [Read more...] about Should we create a code of ethics to ensure Ethical Podcasting – Part 1 (PL014)
Band together to make a local podcast network. Explore the idea with Jason Burton from the Evansville Podcast (PL013)
Are there other local podcasters in your area? You could consider them competition. Or you could make a network, ask them to join you, and cover many more stories in your community. That's what Jason Burton did with his local podcast for Evansville, Indiana. Find out what a local podcast … [Read more...] about Band together to make a local podcast network. Explore the idea with Jason Burton from the Evansville Podcast (PL013)
Principles of journalism for local podcasters (PL012)
Not every local podcaster wants to be a reporter, but all local podcasters are storytellers. Journalism can help you tell local stories better. When I met Butler Cain, he was running the newsroom at Alabama Public Radio. Today he is an associate professor at the University of North Alabama and is … [Read more...] about Principles of journalism for local podcasters (PL012)
Lessons learned about local podcasting (PL011)
Local podcasting is an interesting way to tell the stories of your community. Your community is filled with fascinating people, interesting places, and curious things. All of those things are stories. And all of those stories are waiting for someone to tell them. Is there a local podcast … [Read more...] about Lessons learned about local podcasting (PL011)