Podcasting 101: Idea to Pilot to Prime Time - November 5th - 6:30pm-8pm
Podcasting has become one of the most exciting ways to share stories, ideas, and conversations with the world—but getting started can feel overwhelming. This interactive, beginner-friendly workshop will walk you through every step of the process, from shaping your concept to getting your first episodes online.
We’ll start with the big picture: defining your idea, finding your audience, and deciding what makes your show stand out. You’ll explore how to structure an episode, the pros and cons of different show lengths, and the “Nesmith Hat” theory of why personality matters.
Next, you’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of recording. Learn what gear you actually need (hint: it’s not as much as you think), how to use your microphone properly, and the basics of recording and editing for clarity and professionalism. You’ll even hear a live demonstration of interview technique.
From there, we’ll cover hosting skills, pre-production prep, and strategies for keeping your interviews engaging. You’ll also get tips on music, publishing platforms, and how to promote your podcast once it’s live.
Throughout the workshop, you’ll hear real podcast snippets, ask questions, and take home a packet of resources—including gear checklists, a sample production sheet, and a cheat sheet of podcasting pointers.
The workshop is led by Lou Carlozo, a career journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist who brings decades of media experience to the mic. Lou is the creator and host of Bankadelic, a financial services podcast with more than 45,000 listens and three sponsors. His mix of professional insight and real-world podcasting know-how will give you the foundation you need to launch your own podcast with confidence.
Also appearing will be Mark Caro, creator-host of the popular Caropop podcast. A relentlessly curious journalist and on-stage interviewer, Mark loves digging into the creative process with artists and drawing out surprising stories that illuminate the work that has become part of our lives.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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| Instructor: | Lou Carlozo |
| Instructor Bio: | A career journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Lou Carlozo is the creator and host of Bankadelic, a financial services podcast with more than a 45,000 listens and three sponsors. It was recently named the number 3 show for coverage of AI and finance by Million Podcasts. Lou has engineered pilots and created music beds for a half dozen other podcasts in the US and UK. Lou started his current show after creating and hosting BAI Banking Strategies, which garnered 125,000 listens during his tenure. An expert audio engineer and interviewer, Lou has also edited two full-length audio books and produced dozens of bands in genres from country pop to thrash punk. His 2009 album of original songs, “Stick Figure Soul,” was named a Top 10 Local Release of the Year by the Illinois Entertainer; his most recent disc, “By Me and William Shakespeare,” features two Grammy finalists and puts The Bard’s words to modern music. The author of a journalism textbook, his completed memoir “The Lost Coin” is slated for a 2026 release. Thanks in large part to his work as a podcaster in 2023, Lou’s income as a studio engineer and producer matched his journalist/writer pay for the first time in his career. |
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