The BBC Academy Podcast

BBC Radio

4.2 (6)
EDUCATION
UPDATED MONTHLY

Essential listening for the broadcast production, journalism and technology communities. Your guide to everything from editorial and craft skills to taking your next step in the industry. Practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio, journalism.

26/07/2024

Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode five: Audio

Everything from mics and cables to acoustics and technique, BBC Academy Trainer, Marc Settle, shares advice on how to get that perfect recording every time. Dur: 18’40” Presented by Marc Settle. Produced by Sam Upton.

19 min
26/07/2024

Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode four: Video part 2

Lighting, stability and zooming are the focus for BBC Academy trainer, Marc Settle. There’s more to filming great video than just pointing and shooting. Dur: 14’19” Presented by Marc Settle. Produced by Sam Upton.

15 min
26/07/2024

Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode three: Video part 1

From frame rate, file size and aspect ratio to audio and accessories, before you start the camera rolling, make sure you’re properly prepared. BBC Academy trainer, Marc Settle, considers the set-up you need. Dur: 19’33” Presented by Marc Settle. Produced by Sam Upton.

21 min
26/07/2024

Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode two: Photos

Covering focus, exposure, composition and much more, BBC Academy expert Marc Settle shares his tips and tricks for the perfect picture. Dur: 22’12” Presented by Marc Settle. Produced by Sam Upton.

23 min
26/07/2024

Minipods – Smartphone journalism episode one: Settings

From battery, storage and connectivity to accessories and apps, be sure to get the most out of your smartphone by setting it up properly. BBC Academy trainer, Marc Settle shows you how. Dur 17’37” Presented by Marc Settle. Produced by Sam Upton.

18 min
30/01/2024

Podcastology episode fifteen: Is video the new audio?

As large percentages of younger audiences come to podcasts via YouTube, we ask, is video the new audio? The line between video and podcasts has become blurry in recent years. It's getting harder to say that a podcast is an ‘audio only’ thing. People have been uploading video recordings of their podcasts for years. But what is a ‘video podcast’ - and how do you make a great one? And what about the purists who say, if you don’t have an RSS feed - it’s not a podcast? To help us answer this puzzle, we speak to Alison Lomax, Managing Director, YouTube UK & Ireland and the BBC’s Head of Visualisation, Joe Harland. You can view the visualisation edition of this episode at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUexDfHP2DI

33 min
30/01/2024

Podcastology episode sixteen: New formats, new voices

In this episode of Podcastology, we’ll discover some of the ground-breaking new formats pushing the boundaries of what podcasts can do. Often, these innovations come from voices and communities who don’t always get heard. We find out who they are, and how they are taking podcasts in exciting new directions. We’re joined by Nicky Birch, who is the Editorial Executive for new formats in BBC Sounds, and Jesse Lawson, a multi award-winning freelance audio producer, sound designer and community facilitator who makes very innovative podcasts with a vast array of young people and previously unheard voices.

32 min
30/01/2024

Podcastology episode fourteen: How to win an award

What are the magic ingredients judges are looking for - and do they even exist?? Well, yes, according to awards judges. But how do you quantify them? And what do you need to think about if you are setting out to make an outstanding podcast? We’re joined by people who know the answers to some of these questions: Tomi Dixon, who won ‘best new podcast’ at the Arias, for Colouring In Britain, and Talia Randall, who won silver at The British Podcast Awards in the Environment category, and the Sustainability Award at the 2023 Audio Production Awards, for Blossom Trees and Burnt out Cars. We’re also joined by Hannah Hufford - who is a podcast development producer at BBC Audio and was a judge at The British Podcast Awards.

35 min

See All (328)

4.2

out of 5

6 Ratings

Doug Hodson, Perth, Australia

19/06/2017

Doug Hodson, Perth

Great way to catch up on bios of many people we have an interest in. Keeps me busy and occupied for hours !

Essential listening for the broadcast production, journalism and technology communities. Your guide to everything from editorial and craft skills to taking your next step in the industry. Practical advice on all aspects of TV, radio, journalism.