Salt: How To Finally Start Your Podcast | OSA 075-W27

Salt: How To Finally Start Your Podcast | OSA 075-W27

$395.00
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Salt: How To Finally Start Your Podcast | OSA 075-W27

Salt: How To Finally Start Your Podcast | OSA 075-W27

$395.00

Thurs | January 21 - February 11 (4 sessions) | 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST

This course is designed for creators who want to take a compelling idea and shape it into a proof-of-concept podcast that can attract audiences and partners. Across four sessions, participants will be guided through a practical creative development approach, focusing on structure, format, and audience development. The goal is to workshop an idea in order to create a sustainable template that demonstrates originality and viability.

Learning Objectives:

  • Develop and refine a podcast concept
  • Create a format that attracts audiences

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate the editorial vision for their show, and what will set it apart for listeners
  • Develop a structured format that supports sustained storytelling
  • Produce a proof-of-concept episode and evaluate early audience signals

Who This Is For

This course serves early to mid-stage audio storytellers who believe they have a compelling idea with potential to attract partnerships, funding, and/or creative collaboration.

Course Details

Day Scheduled
Thurs
Date Range
January 21 - February 11 (4 sessions)
Time Scheduled
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
Room
Online
CEUs
n/a
Faculty Name
Michael Osborne Headshot
Michael Osborne
Faculty Bio

Michael Osborne is a podcast producer, host, and creative consultant whose independent shows have secured partnerships with leading media companies. In 2011 launched Generation Anthropocene during his PhD studies at Stanford, a collaboration that later included Smithsonian Magazine. He went on to develop Raw Data, a narrative podcast with PRX/PRI. In 2024 his show Famous & Gravy signed a deal with Wondery. Michael's production work has earned Webby and Signal Awards for shows including Famous & Gravy, Black Women of Amherst College, and Stanford's From Our Neurons to Yours. Through 14th Street Studios, he collaborates with independent creators, mission-driven organizations, and brands to develop original concepts across a wide range of formats and categories.

You can follow him by visiting his website.

Listen here.

Supply List
  • Smartphone or Computer: Used for basic audio/video recording and prototyping episodes between classes
  • Built-in Microphone: No external microphones or specialized audio gear required
  • Free Audio Editing Software: Audacity (Mac/PC) or GarageBand (Mac/iOS) for basic cutting and arranging
  • Suggested listening: Famous & Gravy Podcast

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