Podcast+Nation

= It's a Podcast Nation! = toc

Make Your Own Podcast
In order to experience the process of podcasting, we are going to use your radio show from Rod's class as the subject matter for our podcasts. Rod will be offering extra credit in his class for any podcast of this assignment.

You will work in groups to transform your script into a storyboard. Then, you will record your voices, add some music, and export your work as an MP3 file. We will embed these sound files into this wiki at a future date. Let's do it!

Step 1: Storyboard Step 2: Record Step 3: Edit the narration Step 4: Import background music (Make note of the artist and their link--you will have to document this, as the CC license demands it!) Step 5: Adjust music clips and narration track, balancing sound Step 6: Export as MP3

Check Out Some Sample Podcasts
Do you want to sound professional and polished? Check out these sample podcasts to hear some strong models. What do you like about these podcasts? What would you do differently? How does your subject matter inform the format of your podcast?

Grammar Girl: Grammar girl talks about every day life and relates it to instances of grammar--she has made quite a name for herself, starting out with her own podcast for fun, and now making a living doing it!

[|Lunchtime Leaders Podcast] A group of students produce interviews of different professionals around the world.

[|This I Believe] This is based on the essay project where contributors submit their thoughts on what they believe to be the essence of life and what is most important to them. Entries include thoughts from well-known political leaders, as well as the average person. There is a whole curriculum connected to the site for educators, which could be a really fun essay writing experience.

[|The Moth] Live storytelling broadcasted from New York. Novelist and poet George Dawes Green started The Moth in 1997 in his living room, wanting to recreate the feeling of hanging out on his porch in Georgia, telling stories. This is a non-profit project. The art of storytelling has caught new attention and enthusiam in recent time, and this project reflects the art of storytelling's new momentum.

NPR Podcast Directory: Browse this directory of really interesting podcasts from NPR

The Nature Podcast: If science is your thing, this is the podcast subscription for you

[|EatFeed]: If you love food, cooking, and recipes, this is an interesting podcast. Scroll down and explore which "channel" you want to subscribe to.

[|Reel Reviews]: A podcast all about movies worth watching

WMMR Radio, 93.3 Philadelphia: If you enjoy this radio station, check out their listing of podcasting feeds (scroll down on the page). By the way, most radio stations have their own podcast feed. Google your favorite radio station to find their feed!

Marvel Comics: Marvel offers a news series all about Marvel

[|Teen Podcasts]: Go to this podcast directory to browse (scroll down) the different teen podcasts out there--find one that appeals to you! Also, if there is another podcast topic that you want to search for, go for it. The left navigation lists podcasts by topics, which will then lead you to a whole bunch of interesting feeds.

ESPN Radio: Browse this homepage of all ESPN radio shows--who is your favorite sports news anchor?

Audacity: Sound Recorder [[image:audacity-logo.jpg align="right" caption="Audacity"]]
Audacity is a free sound recording and editing program that allows you to export files as MP3s. This is open source software, and it can be used in a PC and MAC envrionment. This is the program we will be using to create our podcasts.

[|Audacity QuickGuide Manual] From the makers of audacity, this virtual guide will help you record, edit, and fine tune your sound!

[|Tutorial]: Mixing background music with a voice recording--Follow this step-by-step guide to get going!

Creative Commons/Free Music on the Web
Some tips on using the music: Take time to browse and find **background** music **without** lyrics for your podcast. Next, right click on any "down" arrows or download links and save the file. This will allow you to work with the file in your podcast.

[|Jamendo] This is a free and CC licensed music site. You must provide your email address to download the music.

[|Free Music Archive] This site boasts over 11,000 tracks, all freely-licensed for downloading, remixing, and sharing. You do not need to sign up for the site to download the songs. Try searching by GENRE to find the track you desire.

[|CCMixters] A site dedicated to remixing and mashing-up riffs, all under the Creative Commons license. This is a great place to grab some sounds for background music.

[|Sutros] Another CC music sharing site...

[|Free Sound Project]: Looking for some good sound effects for your podcast like a car beeping or the sound of breaking glass? This site is a compilation of free and CC licensed sound effects.

Upload Your MP3 File to Podbean
After you have exported your project file as an MP3, you are ready to work with Podbean. Podbean is a free podcasting hosting service. You will need to sign up for a free account. Be certain to use your gmail account and not use your full name as your user name. Only one person in your group needs to sign up for this project. Once you sign up, upload your MP3, create a playlist, grab the embed code, and place your player on your wiki page.

Here is the link for Podbean: []