What’s the secret sauce for composing music for narrative podcasts? Matt McGinley pulls back the curtain on creating music for hit shows like This American Life, Serial and Nice White Parents. Plus, we dig into tips for getting a well-known gue

Rules for Removing "Ums" and Breaths with Robyn Edgar (Pacific Content)

Sep 7th, 2021 12m 42s

Robyn Edgar of Pacific Content swings by to answer a frequently asked Podcast Movement community question: How much of the “ums” and breaths should you cut from your podcast? Plus, we'll dish out three tips for overcoming creative roadblocks.Th

Pushing the Storytelling Envelope with Shannon Cason (Homemade Stories, The Trouble)

Aug 31st, 2021 11m 35s

Want to tell better stories? You've come to the right place. Renowned storyteller Shannon Cason stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: How can I dig deeper and be more authentic with the personal stories I share on my show? P

The Subtle Art of Less Awkward Interviews with Alie Ward (Ologies)

Aug 24th, 2021 14m 8s

Help for awkward interviews is on the way. Alie Ward, host of the hit show Ologies, is here to help us de-cringe our conversations with expert advice. Bonus: She blesses us with the tale of her most awkward interview ever. Plus, we'll look at t

Hooking Listeners from the Opening with Aaron Mahnke (Lore, Bridgewater)

Aug 17th, 2021 16m 24s

How do you hook listeners from the opening minutes of a story? What elements should you keep in mind to lure them into your world…and make them never want to leave? Aaron Mahnke, the legend of Lore himself, stops by to answer a Podcast Movement

The Power of Silence + Interview Advice with Josh Miely (NAB)

Aug 10th, 2021 11m 24s

Silence. It's an amazing tool for both interview and narrative podcasts. We'll take a dive into actionable advice for harnessing the power of silence for your show. Plus, Josh Miely (Director, Radio Operations for the National Association of Br

Let's Build a Scene + Podcast Trailer Tips with Matt Shilts

Aug 3rd, 2021 19m 12s

In today's Let's Build a Scene, we talk storytelling, a trouble-making goat, and man’s second-best friend: donkeys. Ah, nothing like an uplifting story to donkey-kick the day into high gear. Plus, Matt Shilts (senior producer at Gimlet Projects

Foley and Other SFX + Creative Longevity with Grammar Girl

Jul 27th, 2021 13m 39s

Today we’re looking at using foley and other types of sound effects to bring your podcast to life. We build a bank robbery scene to dissect sound design layering, scene mapping, and modifying sounds with a high pass filter. Quick, get in the va

Let's Build a Scene + Interview Prep with Natalia Petrzela

Jul 20th, 2021 15m 48s

Our first Let’s Build a Scene episode breaks down a scene from a podcast I've produced. This one is a doozy. It centers around Elie Honig, a former federal and state prosecutor who's prosecuted countless mafia cases. We dive into narrative stru

Making Better Music Choices

Jul 13th, 2021 15m 21s

In our first episode, we're talking about the shortest distance between your podcast and a listener’s emotions: music. We'll dive into choosing better songs for your podcast from two perspectives: intro music and narrative music. Whatcha waitin

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The Pod Lab - Coming July 13 from Podcast Movement

Jun 8th, 2021 50s

I’m Doug Fraser, producer and host of the NPR podcast What We Do. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about making a podcast, it’s that when things go right...damn it feels good. The Pod Lab is all about giving you the tools to create those momen