# ¶ Podcast Creation

A podcast is an episodic series of audio files that can be downloaded or streamed online. There are multiple styles of podcasts, such as interview-based, conversational, and solo styles. The style that you choose for your project will impact the structure. When choosing a style, it is best to keep your audience in mind. Who are you trying to reach? What are you trying to tell them? Your podcast can stick to one style or be a hybrid. Observe some of the podcasts that you enjoy, and think about their style and structure for guidance.

The most relevant resources in this guide include:

* [Audio Recording & Editing with Audacity](/multimedia/audio/audacity.md) - Learn how to use for recording and editing
* [Garageband tutorials](/multimedia/tutorials/garageband.md) - Learn how to use for recording and editing
* [Sound Clips & Music](broken://pages/-MVvP5I7zQ17c5ZCaWq8) - Find clips and music that can be used in projects
* [Storytelling & Structure](/multimedia/audio/podcast/storytelling-and-structure.md) - Videos on storytelling and how to structure podcasts
* [Introduction to Audio Recording & Editing](/multimedia/audio/sound-recording-editing.md) - Learn sound concepts and conduct a recording and editing practicum.  

These outside resources are also helpful:

{% embed url="<https://www.npr.org/2018/11/15/662070097/starting-your-podcast-a-guide-for-students>" %}

{% embed url="<https://training.npr.org/2017/12/06/the-journey-from-print-to-radio-storytelling-a-guide-for-navigating-a-new-landscape/>" %}

{% embed url="<https://edspace.american.edu/toolsforpodcasting>" %}


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