Features of a Podcast

How many speakers can a podcast have?

• Only one speaker

• At LEAST one speaker

• No speakers

• Only two speakers

Are podcasts audio or video?

• Audio

• Video

• Can be both

What is a podcast?

• A series of episodes

• A single episode

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What can podcasts be about?

• Conspiracy theories

• Social issues

• TV shows

• Anything! (i.e. all of the above)

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As a host, how important is it to know your subject matter? You can pick more than one option.

• A) Not that important - the conversation can be guided by guest speakers.

• B) Extremely important - we need to know what we are talking about to make an interesting podcast!

• C) Depends - sometimes the main point of discussion is about the unknown.

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As a host, what are some ways to engage your audience?

• A) Projecting your voice

• B) Expressing tone and emotion in your voice

• C) Offering too much information

• D) Directly addressing the audience

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What happens if your guest speaker disagrees with you on the topic? You can pick more than one option.

• Yell at them and tell them to leave

• Ask them to explain why they feel that way in a respectful manner

• Guide the conversation into a healthy debate as opposed to a fight

• Be passive aggressive to the guest speaker and mock their perspectives

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Which of these are examples of a podcast episode?

• The Good Place: The Podcast

  Ch. 10: William Jackson Harper, Actor | Demi Adejuyigbe, Writer

• The Sporkful Podcast

• Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard | EP118 Bill Hader

• Myths and Legends

• But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Jane hosts a podcast on hot topics involving science. This week's episode involves the theory of evolution. Jane's guest speaker starts to argue heatedly with her and states that the theory of evolution is not real. What should Jane do? You can select more than one option.

• Jane should laugh uncomfortably at this interaction and avoid discussing the topic further.

• Jane should keep a respectful tone and ask her guest speaker to elaborate on their point.

• Jane should ask the guest speaker to leave as they are being rude.

• Jane should take a few deep breaths and attempt to compose herself before responding to these remarks.

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Which of these is the target audience for podcasts?

• Teenagers

• Adults

• Scholars

• Children

• All of these options

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