The Pod Lab

By: Podcast Movement with Doug Fraser
  • Summary

  • I’m Doug Fraser, producer and host of the NPR podcast What We Do. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about making a podcast, it’s that when things go right...damn it feels good. The Pod Lab is all about giving you the tools to create those moments. We'll deconstruct the anatomy of narrative scenes, peer under the layers of sound design, break down popular trends, and offer actionable advice to help you refine, polish, and make your podcast one-of-a-kind. We'll also feature questions directly from the Podcast Movement community that are answered by industry experts. If you love podcasting, meet us in The Pod Lab. (A Podcast Movement original series.)
    Copyright 2021 Podcast Movement
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Episodes
  • Composing Music for Hit Podcasts with Matt McGinley (This American Life, Serial)
    Sep 14 2021

    What’s the secret sauce for composing music for narrative podcasts? Matt McGinley pulls back the curtain on creating music for hit shows like This American Life, Serial and Nice White Parents. Plus, we dig into tips for getting a well-known guest on your podcast...even if your podcast isn't well-known.

    The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.

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    12 mins
  • Rules for Removing "Ums" and Breaths with Robyn Edgar (Pacific Content)
    Sep 7 2021

    Robyn Edgar of Pacific Content swings by to answer a frequently asked Podcast Movement community question: How much of the “ums” and breaths should you cut from your podcast? Plus, we'll dish out three tips for overcoming creative roadblocks.

    The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.

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    13 mins
  • Pushing the Storytelling Envelope with Shannon Cason (Homemade Stories, The Trouble)
    Aug 31 2021

    Want to tell better stories? You've come to the right place. Renowned storyteller Shannon Cason stops by to answer a Podcast Movement community question: How can I dig deeper and be more authentic with the personal stories I share on my show? Plus, we'll talk about the importance of podcast production organization.

    The Pod Lab is a Podcast Movement original series.

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    12 mins

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