Top Tips for Your 48 Hour Podcast Challenge
Work as a Team!
Speak Like a Pro
- Be Bold & Engaging
- Use Powerful Language
- Think Before You Speak
Think Before You Speak
- Plan Your Content: What’s your message? What do you want listeners to learn or feel? Are you looking at all sides of the issue
- Structure Matters: Have a clear beginning, middle and end.
- Ask & Summarise: Ask questions, explain ideas, and wrap up key
Use Powerful Language
- Choose Your Words: Use vocabularythat fits your topic and audience, but do not use language that may offend or discriminate.
- Be Creative: Try to use metaphors and humour to make your podcast memorable.
- Stay on Point: Keep your message clear.
Work as a Team
- Share the Mic: Take turns and support each other’s ideas.
- Listen Up: Payattention and respond thoughtfully.
- Manage Your Time: Stay focused and meet your deadline!
Be Bold & Engaging
- Show Confidence:Believe in what you’re saying.
- Add Flair: Use energy and expression to bring your podcast to life.
- Know Your Audience: Think about what they already know and what will interest them.
Most of all have fun!
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Podcasters to check out
You’re Dead To Me UK
The Comedy Podcast That Takes History Seriously
Greg Jenner unites the finest talents in comedy to explore historical topics with a humorous twist.
Bust or Trust UK
A weekly show investigating strange stories and hoaxes from around the world with funny hosts Athena Kugblenu (a savvy “myth buster”) and Tiernan Douieb (a “myth truster”–he comes accompanied by a Close Encounters-style musical jingle).
Tai Asks Why-Canada
Tai Poole won’t rest until he’s uncovered the mysteries of the universe, one probing question at a time.
The News Agents UK
Emily Maitlis,Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall – three of the UK’s top journalists – host an award-winningdaily news podcast: The News Agents.
The Fun Kids Science Weekly UK
Hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux.
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