Intro to podcast unit

What is a podcast?

• A broadcast that is always live

• A series of audio or video episodes released on the internet.

• A streaming platform

• No idea

Podcasts can be factual or entertaining

• False

• True

Podcasts are the same as radio

• True

• False

One of the key differences between podcasts and radio are...

• Radio is typically live, podcasts are typically recorded

• The presenters are more well known on radio

• More people listen to podcasts than radio

• Radio is for niche audiences

One of the biggest challenges for any media producers is

• Knowing what to produce

• Planning or pre production paperwork

• Finding and keeping an audience

• Getting feedback

According to Spotify, which is currently the most popular podcast in the UK ( sept 24)

• Soccer A-Z

• The Joe Rogan Experience

• The Rest is Politics

• The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

What does the term 'Genre' mean?

• It is a streaming service

• It is a type of recording device

• It is a type of podcast/movie/tv show etc.. based on style

• No idea!

Which of these is an audio streaming platform

• SoundCloud

• Deezer

• All of them

• SiriusXM

What do you need to be able to produce podcasts?

• A fully soundproofed studio

• A large audience base

• Expensive mics, sound desk, software and headphones

• Basic mic, computer, software and headphones

According to latest figures (Sept 24) - what percentage of 18-24 year olds listen to podcasts in the UK

• 60%

• 65%

• 70%

• 75%