Seminar: From Idea to Air: A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting

Michelle Barraclough

Tuesday 21 October 2025, 6:30-8.30pm, online

Full Price: $55
Member: $45
Conc Member: $35

This seminar, From Idea to Air: A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting with Michelle Barraclough, will take place online, via Zoom.

This is a practical, beginner-friendly seminar designed to help you go from “I’ve got a podcast idea” to recording and publishing your very first podcast episode.

In this 2-hour session with podcasting pro Michelle Barraclough, we’ll start with the big picture—why podcasting is such a powerful medium, how to find your niche, and what makes a podcast worth listening to. Then we’ll dive into the essentials: choosing the right format, planning your episodes, and understanding the basic gear and software you’ll need to get started.

You’ll learn simple recording and editing techniques, how to publish your podcast to platforms like Apple and Spotify, and tips for naming, branding, and promoting your show.

Expected Learning Outcomes

In this seminar, participants will:

  1. Define a clear concept for their podcast including target audience, format, and episode structure
  2. Understand the basic tools and techniques needed to record, edit, and publish a podcast, including equipment setup, software options, and platform distribution
  3. Develop a practical plan for launching your first episode, including branding (title, cover art, intro/outro) and promotional ideas.

Participant Requirements

This seminar takes place on Zoom. You will need a secure internet connection and confidence using basic computer software to take part in this seminar.

Is this seminar right for you? Please read our FAQ> for important information before enrolling. 

If you have any questions, please contact us.


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Seminar: From Idea to Air: A Beginner’s Guide to Podcasting

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