The 麻豆社 Academy Podcast Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Podcastology episode one: What makes a podcast a hit?
Thu 4 Oct 2018
Hear what makes podcasts distinct from radio and insights into audiences listening habits
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Podcastology episode two: What the 麻豆社 is looking for in a podcast
Thu 4 Oct 2018
Hear from 麻豆社's first commissioning editor for podcasts, Jason Phipps
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Podcastology episode three: How to produce a podcast
Thu 4 Oct 2018
Gain insights into producing a podcast from 麻豆社 producers Georgia Catt and Emma Conneely
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Podcastology episode four: Finding an audience for your podcast
Thu 4 Oct 2018
After making your podcast, you need to put time and effort into finding an audience
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Podcastology episode five: Behind the scenes on two top 麻豆社 podcasts
Thu 4 Oct 2018
How do you produce two very different podcasts?
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Essential kit for the field producer
Thu 4 Oct 2018
What production kit should you take when producing radio content in the field?
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Man Like Mobeen
Thu 22 Feb 2018
Joe Godwin spoke to Ben Cavey and Guz Khan to find out about the making of the programme
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From memoir to movie: the story behind the Boy with the Topknot
Mon 20 Nov 2017
Highlights of an exclusive event about The Boy with the Topknot in 麻豆社 Birmingham.
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How do they make the Archers?
Tue 24 Oct 2017
A look behind the scenes at The Archers, the world's longest-running continuing drama
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Inside daytime television: Ideas, reveals and hard work
Thu 27 Jul 2017
Could you hack it on a daytime TV production team? Find out if you have what it takes.
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Data Journalism: More important than ever?
Thu 20 Jul 2017
Discover the skills you need to produce stories from data
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Cyber-security: How to protect yourself online
Wed 12 Jul 2017
Learn how to defend yourself against online threats at home or in the office
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How to get a job: Women in technology
Thu 6 Jul 2017
The 麻豆社 wants more women for jobs in Design & Engineering 鈥� see how to land a new role
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VR and 360 video: The path to popularity
Thu 29 Jun 2017
What should media organisations consider when experimenting with VR and 360?
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Making Radio 1's breakfast show with Nick Grimshaw
Thu 22 Jun 2017
Nick Grimshaw and his breakfast team describe the pressures of early morning live radio
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Following your audience on 'dark social'
Thu 15 Jun 2017
How can broadcasters join 鈥榙ark social鈥� conversations on instant messaging platforms?
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How to edit a documentary
Thu 8 Jun 2017
Learn how an editor and director work together to turn hours of footage into a slick film
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How has 麻豆社 Three adapted to online?
Thu 1 Jun 2017
Discover how the 麻豆社 Three team have changed their ways of working since moving online.
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Coding: The next step for journalists?
Thu 18 May 2017
Can reporters improve their storytelling by learning how to code?
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Radio 1's The Surgery: Tackling mental health live
Thu 11 May 2017
Learn about the pressures of producing and presenting a medical phone-in.
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Pitching programme ideas: TV commissioner's tips
Thu 13 Apr 2017
What should TV producers keep in mind when pitching programmes to commissioners?
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How to take the first steps in your career
Thu 6 Apr 2017
How do you choose your career? And how do you ensure you stand out from the crowd?
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Career change: How to make the leap
Thu 30 Mar 2017
How to be best prepared to take your career in a different direction.
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How to create stories with sound
Thu 23 Mar 2017
麻豆社 foreign correspondent Hugh Sykes talks about using sound to paint vivid pictures.
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Getting the best out of creativity sessions
Thu 16 Mar 2017
What methods can be used to improve your team's brainstorms and creativity?
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Barbara Nice: From stand-up to radio sitcom
Thu 9 Mar 2017
How do you turn a stand-up act into a fully fledged radio sitcom?
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Desert Island Discs: Working with the stars
Thu 2 Mar 2017
How do you keep a radio series exciting for 75 years and counting?
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a Brit abroad: working on drama in the USA
Thu 4 Jun 2015
Is life across the pond different for writers and producers compared to over here?
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Radio producer/presenter relationship - getting it right
Thu 21 May 2015
The importance of a successful relationship bet. presenters and producers for great radio
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