Mr. Godfrey's Page: Biology - Interview With an Organelle - podcast project page

How to create and share your podcast episode

There are tons of different ways to record your podcast and make the file available for listeners. These are just suggestions. If you already know of a better way to do this yourself, go ahead.

Just be sure that you are able to record your podcast and edit the pieces together. When it is ready, upload it to your Google Drive account, and then click the share link to share it to mrgodfreygaribaldi@gmail.com . If you have any trouble please ask for help!

Apple users:

Opinion Podcast is available for free download on the App Store. It is very good and easy to use. It allows for free recordings (up to 10 minutes long), as well as editing. It creates an mp4 file that can be directly uploaded to the internet (your Google Drive account, then shared with me).

Android users:

Audio Mp3 Editor is available for free download from the Google Play store. Mr. Godfrey has used this app to record and edit audio in the past. It allows free unlimited length recordings and can be used for editing.

Recording tips:

• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Use short pauses for effect.
• Vary the tone of your voice when speaking.
• Instead of trying to record the whole podcast in one take, break it up into chunks that can later be edited together. This is super easy and means that if you make a mistake you don't need to start from the beginning. 
• Record in a quiet room with no distractions. Turn off all phone notifications or enable your phone’s “Do not disturb” mode.
• When recording place the phone down on a hard surface close to your mouth. The sound quality will not be as good if you are holding the phone.
• Use a good quality microphone, if you have one.
• Record while reading from a script that you have practiced with. This will avoid “ums”, “ers” etc.
• Do multiple trial runs (“takes”). Listen to them and make adjustments.
• Ask questions. I am happy to help!