Podcast Direction for Beginners
A course by David Mulé RebecchiJournalist and Podcast Producer
A course by David Mulé Rebecchi, Journalist and Podcast Producer
Discover how to direct and produce a podcast series from start to finish and put together a pilot episode
If you like the flow of a story developed throughout a series and the intimacy of direct storytelling, then this online course on podcasts has everything you're looking for! According to journalist and podcast producer David Mulé, directing a podcast from scratch is the closest you'll get to being a parent in the creative industry. Are you up for the challenge?
Your teacher's first piece of advice is to choose topics you're passionate about and to practice patience. Throughout the course, learn to manage podcast projects and get to know why it's important to always be on hand, the different professions involved in the process, and all the necessary steps to watch your story come to life. If you want to learn more, check out David's previous course Podcast Creation for Beginners.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 18 downloads
What is a podcast?
6 minutes, 31 seconds
The idea of the podcast
8 minutes, 40 seconds
Podcast Preparation
13 minutes, 59 seconds
Creating the pilot
18 minutes, 58 seconds
Writing the script
14 minutes, 23 seconds
The recording
15 minutes, 49 seconds
What's included in this course?
Begin by getting to know your teacher, David Mulé. He talks a little bit about himself, how he got started in podcast production, and what his current references are within the sector, as well as how they influence his work.
Then delve into the ins and outs of a podcast and its different functions. Your teacher gives you tips on getting inspired before it's time to map out some ideas for your pilot episode and note down everything you need to get started.
Now get to work on the various elements that help keep your project organized as well as give it character: write the script, record and arrange the segments, and revise all your content to fine-tune the details.
Once your first episode is done, learn to serialize the remaining episodes using a template and add a touch of creativity. To finish up, learn which platforms to publish on to share your work with the world!
What is this course's project?
Create a pilot episode of your proposed podcast.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in understanding and learning to master the process of producing a podcast.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous knowledge to take this course, just an editing program such as Adobe Audition. You can also use a more basic software like Audacity, which is free of charge.
Reviews
- 3 months ago
Me gustó el curso. Creo que se asumen unos conceptos y sería más fácil que provean formularios para relleanar con información.
- 6 months ago
No entiendo porque para los recursos descargables debo registrar mis datos en otra plataforma, no tiene sentido.
- 8 months ago
Información clara, buenos consejos y excelente trabajo de realización!
- 1 year ago
Muy bueno y completo. Te lleva de la mano con casos prácticos y sobre todo, reales. Sí lo recomiendo.
- 1 year ago
Ya había tomado el cuerpo anterior por lo que me pareció un buen seguimiento a mi aprendizaje, la información es clara y de gran utilidad. Me gustaría que David pudiera subir muchos mas con temas mas específicos y técnicos , creo que seria de gran utilidad para todos aquello que estamos adentrándonos en esto de los podcasts
He is also president of the Madrid podcasting association MadPod and worked on Podcast Days, produced in collaboration with a team of professionals, businesses, and entities including Spotify and Fundación Telefónica.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
The birth of your podcast
- What is a podcast?
- The idea of the podcast
- Podcast Preparation
- Creating the pilot
- U3
The creation of the podcast
- Writing the script
- The recording
- Assemble the puzzle
- Content Review
- U4
The podcast launch
- Turn the pilot into a series
- Podcast post
- FP
Final project
- Podcast Direction for Beginners
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create, produce, and direct podcasts from scratch, covering scripting, recording, editing, narrative structure, serialization, and publishing on platforms like Audible, along with promotion and monetization strategies.
This is an intermediate-level course, so having basic audio knowledge or previous experience in radio, journalism, or sound production is recommended to get the most out of it.
You’ll need a computer, headphones, a basic microphone (preferably a lavalier or condenser mic), access to audio editing software, and an internet connection to access materials and recommended platforms.
You’ll learn how to choose a theme, develop an original structure, and apply storytelling and scripting techniques unique to podcasts, creating on-demand content that stands apart from traditional radio.
Yes, the course covers the steps to publish your podcast on platforms like Audible, including technical requirements, hosting selection, and promotion strategies across various digital channels.
The course teaches how to develop strong scripts, create effective outlines, use the inverted pyramid technique, and organize information to optimize the narrative flow and pacing of each episode.
Yes, you’ll learn studio and field recording techniques, equipment selection and use, professional audio editing, sound design, and efficient file management for producing high-quality podcasts.