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Masterclasses

Dive into Audio Lab’s podcast Masterclasses for insights, tips and advice from award winning talent and production experts.

They said what?! How to be a great interviewer

This session will give you some top tips for getting the most out of your interviewee.

Podcasting can be very intimate. It’s an uninterrupted space where you often hear stories for the very first time. But great interviews don’t just happen by themselves so what are best ways to prepare for them?

Speakers: Richie Brave, 1Xtra Talks | Rose Reveur, Two Two’s Podcast | Moya Lothian - McLean, Human Resources Podcast

When Audio Becomes Art: Bringing A Story To Life.

When Audio Becomes Art: Bringing A Story To Life.

Podcasts can lead you into different worlds and powerful audio can take you to an exact moment in time, painting vivid and dramatic pictures for the audience. This session hears from two audio designers who some might say are more than audio designers. Axel & Benbrick demo how they build award winning podcasts by transforming raw audio into an immersive experience.

Speakers: Axel Kacoutie, Sound Designer and Poet | Benbrick, Sound Designer and Composer (Have You Heard George’s Podcast)

Podcasting Beyond The Conversation: Other Ways To Tell A Story

Podcasting Beyond The Conversation: Other Ways To Tell A Story

You have a burning question; an amazing story or an inspirational person you to explore, but how do you start building it into podcast? Audio Lab explores how to develop formats including monologue, documentary, and investigative techniques.

Speakers: Mobeen Azhar, 91热爆town Podcast. | Jacob Roberts-Mensah, Dem Times Podcast | Arlie Adlington, Vent Documentaries

You're On Mute! Tech-ing Your Podcasts Remotely

You're On Mute! Tech-ing Your Podcasts Remotely.

Covid-19 forced podcasters to go back to basics – swapping professional studios for simple home set-ups. This session explores the dos and don’ts of remote recording; equipment and software - whether you have a budget or not.

Speakers: Ali Rezakhani, 91热爆 Promos & Sound Producer | Sylvie Carlos, Freelance Producer

Finding Your Voice, Knowing Your Audience & Breaking Stereotypes

Finding Your Voice, Knowing Your Audience & Breaking Stereotypes

It’s often said a podcast listener is like a friend, in the room and part of the conversation. So, it’s crucial they hear your authentic self – not someone you think they want to hear. In this session we explore that alongside the value of perspectives often overlooked and experiences often overlooked.

Speakers: Roshan Roberts, Dope Black Women | LaYinka Sanni, Honest Tea Talk | Joy Addo, Joy’s World Podcast