Podcasters U

Podcast review by Robert Yaniz Jr., Common Sense Media
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Common Sense says

age 7+

Aspiring podcasters should listen before starting their show

Educational Jeremy Liew 2022
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What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know Podcasters U is designed to be the one-stop resource for kids who are interested in starting their own podcast. The show encourages kids to pursue their own creativity, but they'll also need the assistance of adults to complete some aspects of their podcast production. While providing valuable insight into podcast development and production, Podcasters U also serves as a blatant self-promotional tool for other shows streaming on Pinna.

What’s It About?

PODCASTERS U is the podcast for young people who want to start their own podcast. Hosted by Jeremy Liew, the show covers everything from basic questions like "what is a podcast?" to technical aspects such as sound design, scripting, and microphone selection. With Pinna's internal staff often serving as featured guests, Podcasters U aims to build a knowledge base from the ground up. The show covers everything from the basics of scripting, recording, and editing to more in-depth advice on what tools to use and which resources can give your new show the best chance of success.

Is It Any Good?

Podcasters U is the perfect entry point for young listeners who are interested in podcasting but have little to no knowledge of how to get started. As the podcasting marketplace has evolved, it's become both easier to launch a podcast and more difficult to stand out. And Podcasters U does a thorough job of educating listeners about everything that goes into making a podcast, from inception to posting. The show itself, of course, has impeccable production – like other Pinna shows – and it makes a focused effort to include as many different kinds of podcasts in its coverage as possible, from interview shows to game shows.

Moreover, Podcasters U uses the ample resources at Pinna to illustrate its points. Experts from the company – including those working in technical fields, such as sound design – frequently pop up as guests. Host Jeremey Liew too is also engaging to listen to and always enthusiastic to explore more about the world of podcasting. Podcasters U guides aspiring podcasters with knowledge about how to get started efficiently with a new show and what pitfalls to avoid, including the dangers of using material without permission. Newcomers to podcasting should catch up with Podcasters U.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how the art of podcasting makes it easy for almost anyone to develop and launch a new show. Is this accessibility a good thing? What is the potential downside to having so many podcasts in the marketplace?

  • Podcasters U helps educate listeners about the many different kinds of podcasts someone can start. If each member of your family were to start their own podcast, what would it be about?

  • Podcasting is a great creative outlet for some people. But it also involves the development of a lot of technical skills. If podcasting seems daunting, what less detail-oriented form of creative expression might be a better first step for your family?

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