Podcasting 101

Podcasting 101 introduces students to the resources, equipment, and workflow needed to launch a podcast. All are welcome, whether you are a curious podcast fan or a podcaster who wants to improve an existing project. The workshop provides an overview of the process of putting together a podcast, from ideation to recording and publishing. You’ll also get acquainted with the equipment in LitArts RI’s Podcast Studio and our field kits.

All participants will receive a free hour in our sound-treated Studio, regularly priced at $40/hour.

About the Instructor

Alex Birch is a digital strategist, storyteller, and community-builder with many years of experience in audio and podcasting. At PRX, she led the PRX Podcast Garage — a community space to welcome, coach, and convene new voices in audio. Previously, she interned at Rhode Island Public Radio and designed a program at Brown University for storytelling and social change. She has also independently produced audio and community storytelling projects. She currently works on ParentData by Emily Oster, a data-driven newsletter and podcast for pregnant people and parents.