Elements+of+a+Podcast

There are no set rules when creating a podcast. However, there are some elements that will make a podcast sound better. =Intro= Most well done podcasts start with: =Body= =Outro= > =General Guidelines= >
 * a greeting
 * the date
 * identification of the general podcast
 * short music introduction
 * Explanation of the contents of the current episode
 * Each segment in the body of the podcast is separated by short pieces of music
 * Can include highlights of the next episode
 * attribution for music or photos if necessary
 * Short music piece
 * Statement of Creative Commons license
 * Keep it short. Podcasts, in general, should not be longer than between 10 - 15 minutes.
 * Focus on the content. Storyboard, script, and rehearse before the actual recording.
 * Use an external microphone, if possible. The higher the quality of the audio recording, the better the experience for the listener.
 * Include links in the "show notes" to anything referenced in the podcast. (Show notes are the accompanying text that is included on the web page/blog where the podcast is hosted.