Podcast Terminology

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Podcast

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A series of digital audio or video recordings released episodically.

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Episode

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A single installment in a podcast series.

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Series

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A collection of podcast episodes around a specific theme or topic.

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Host

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The person who presents the podcast.

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Guest

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An invited participant who appears in an episode.

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Script

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A written outline or dialogue to guide the podcast recording.

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Editing

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The process of refining audio by cutting, rearranging, or enhancing recordings.

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Sound effects (SFX)

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Recorded sounds used to create atmosphere or emphasize parts of the audio.

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Intro

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The opening section of a podcast that introduces the topic or hosts.

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Outro

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The closing segment that wraps up the episode.