BETA YOURSELF PODCASTING
Got time on your soapy hands and something to say? In this feature of two halves, Craig Grannell details how to create a podcast… and also how to make the most of other people’s
Craig Grannell
MAKE YOUR OWN
■ Do some research
Find out what’s already out there. If you’re keen on a particular subject, check out what people are already doing in that space. A great way to build a following is to cover something interesting and different; failing that, you’ll at least need a unique angle. Me-too podcasts tend to vanish without a trace.
■ Build a structure
You’re doing this for fun, so you don’t want to be hemmed in. We get it. But recorded chaos isn’t nearly as entertaining to listen to as it might be to make - so figure out a basic structure for your podcast. It needn’t be too rigid, nor fully scripted, but you should define key beats to hit, and invent a few sections that you can repeat across multiple episodes.