Blueprint for a Standout Podcast with Julie Shapiro

Julie Shapiro

Get a Comprehensive Introduction to the World of Podcasting

Blueprint for a Standout Podcast
  • 11 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 19 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Ready to take your initial leap into the world of podcasting? Then this is the class for you. A lot of people think that all you need to produce a podcast is a great idea, a laptop, and a microphone. But if you really want your podcast to be heard, you need to first get the lay of the land.

Julie Shapiro, executive producer of Radiotopia and Ear Hustle, will give you valuable insight into the world of podcasting and outline the key elements of building a successful show. She’ll talk about the important players in the field, where to get helpful resources, and what it takes find your audience.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Develop your initial idea and bring focus to your topic.
  • Discover resources and communities to support your efforts.
  • Find and develop your unique voice.
  • Establish a manageable workflow.
  • Secure revenue and maintain a publishing schedule.
  • Stand out from the pack and build your audience.
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Course Instructor

Julie Shapiro

Julie Shapiro

Julie Shapiro (@jatomic) is the executive producer of Radiotopia from PRX—a curated network of extraordinary, story-driven podcasts. She is also the executive producer of Ear Hustle.

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Blueprint for a Standout Podcast with Julie Shapiro is rated 5.0 stars by 12 students

  • Janeen S. Jul 7, 2021

    Very engaging speaker with terrific insight that still feels relevant today. Excellent high-level overview with great, practical tips throughout.

  • M. May 14, 2020

    Thank you for the class. I am grateful to have received vital information pertaining to the layout of podcasting (ideas, intentions, technological aspects, industry, etc.). As a beginner, the talking points created ease and clarity for the next steps, while inspiring me to continue to push out content. Ms. Shapiro is thorough and seems honest, I most certainly learned a lot and will use the information as resources for future planning and application. Take care

  • karen C. Feb 17, 2020

    Great class that covered all the bases of starting up a podcast, but not going too deep to overwhelm. It was perfect for someone just starting a podcast or thinking of starting a podcast.

  • Krista M. Sep 17, 2019

    Great flow! Ms Shapiro has a wonderful voice which makes the content desirable and easy to listen to. I especially liked the end when she listed off several sources for further expansion of my podcast project. Thank you so much!

  • Dre B. Jul 30, 2019

    Very blunt, very technical, Very honest.

  • Terri M. Jul 5, 2019

    Fantastic! Clear, succinct, with humor, warmth and actionable information. Well done!

  • Angel A. Apr 26, 2019

    Great class! The best thing is that Julie uses real examples of podcasts to teach how to do your own podcast.

  • Martin B. Feb 10, 2019

    This class gives a great overview. Thank you Creativelive for Podcast Week. Spot on and perfect timing since this is future in broadcasting. Love it!

  • Anjani M. Oct 1, 2018

    Fabulous, interesting, informative class by a very knowledgeable and highly experienced professional. I loved it. A must-listen for anyone interested in starting a podcast.

  • Rhonda M. Sep 10, 2018

    Excellent class! Julie is extremely knowledgeable and gives practical tips and advice laced with wonderful examples of sucessful podcasts of what we need to think about when we create a podcast from idea to launch.

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