Podcast Launch Lab
The Podcast Launch Lab is a hands-on, studio-based workshop designed to guide participants through the complete process of envisioning, planning, and producing their first podcast. Participants will develop practical skills in podcast research, story development, scripting, recording, and multitrack audio editing while working toward a finished episode.
Throughout the lab, participants will explore both the creative and technical aspects of podcasting by working directly in a professional studio environment, learning how to research, record, script, and edit interviews and multitrack stories. You will also learn how to create compelling artwork, write effective show notes, and market your episodes.
Participants will be guided through the podcast production lifecycle: development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
Program at a Glance
- Begins: Cohort A – July 6, 2026 & Cohort B – July 20, 2026
- Registration Deadline: Cohort A – June 22, 2026 & Cohort B – July 6, 2026
- Delivery Method: In-Person
- Contact Hours: 35
- Full Program Fee: $1950 +HST
- Location: 1125 Colonel By Drive, Richcraft Hall, Ottawa, ON
- Funding available
Topics and Dates
| Module | Topic | Cohort A (8:30am – 4:30pm) | Cohort B (8:30am – 4:30pm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The ABC of Podcasting | July 6, 2026 | July 20, 2026 |
| 2 | Planning Your First Podcast | July 7, 2026 | July 21, 2026 |
| 3 | Interviewing and Recording Techniques | July 8, 2026 | July 22, 2026 |
| 4 | Editing Your First Episode | July 9, 2026 | July 23, 2026 |
| 5 | Publishing and Promoting Your Podcast | July 10, 2026 | July 24, 2026 |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the Podcast Launch Lab, participants will be able to:
- Plan and manage a podcasting project from initial concept through publication and distribution
- Operate professional audio recording and editing equipment to produce clean, high-quality audio content
- Produce complete podcast episodes that incorporate narration, jingles, interviews, and audio transitions
- Publish podcast episodes to major streaming platforms, supported by artwork and written show notes
- Implement ethical considerations and best practices during the various stages of a podcasting project
Reasons to Enrol
Launch a podcast from idea to distribution
Gain hands-on experience with professional equipment
Develop storytelling and interviewing skills
Learn from a podcasting and media professional
Build a portfolio-ready podcast asset
Learn how to share and grow your audience
Who Should Attend
- Emerging professionals interested in media, journalism, communications, or digital storytelling
- Educators and storytellers looking to share ideas, research, or lived experiences through podcasting
- Content creators looking to expand their creative practice into podcasting and develop professional-quality audio content
- Community organizers and nonprofit staff seeking new ways to engage audiences and amplify voices
- Marketing and communications teams looking to add podcasting to their content strategy as a tool for brand storytelling and audience engagement
- Business leaders and executives interested in building thought leadership, sharing their expertise, and extending their professional voice through podcasting
Instructor and Program Director
Allan Thompson
- Program Director
Jean-Sébastien Marier
- Instructor, Professor, and Journalist