Download all the resources you need to learn how to become a podcaster now!

Podcasting is a powerful and exciting social media tool that is constantly evolving and being utilized in innovative ways. Podcasts are easy to use, easy to create, and are capable of reaching a potentially boundless global audience. Podcasting is rapidly becoming an invaluable means for international development and social justice organizations to raise awareness, provide capacity-building opportunities, develop new collaborations, and facilitate substantive engagement.

On June 27th and 28th, ACGC hosted full-day workshops on how international development organizations can become successful podcasters.

If you weren’t able to make it, find out what you missed below! 

For a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a free and basic podcast, and how to record and edit audio, download the following documents:

The Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting

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How to add Widgets to Your Podcast

For the slideshow from the ACGC Workshop, download the document below:

Alberta Council for Global Cooperation Podcasting Workshop Slideshow (Powerpoint)

For advice on how to integrate music into your podcast effectively and legally, download the following resources:

Integrating Music into Your Podcast 

Free Music Tracks licensed under Creative Commons

1. "I’m Ready For You" by Persson
2. "Lagrimas De Cristal" by Javier Anibarro Z.
3. "Dance Explosions" by Stefano Mocini 

Free Stingers for Your Podcast

1. "Accelerator Sting"
   
2. "Happy Go Lucky Sting"
3. "Night Metropolis Sting"
4. "Follow the Sun Sting"

For resources to improve your familiarity with podcasting jargon and related definitions, download the following documents:

Detailed Podcasting Definitions and Jargon Reference

Podcasting Jargon "Cheat Sheet" (Quick Jargon Reference that can be edited)

For advice on creating a Video Podcast, download the document below:

Video Podcasting

For help choosing a microphone for recording your podcast audio, download the document below:

Microphones and Podcasting

If you are looking for more resources or further guidance on how your organization can benefit from podcasting, email Richie at richie@acgc.ca