Podcasting Hacks

Build a Great Music Podcast

Create a music show that exposes your listeners’ minds to new music.

So, you’ve decided that you want to create a music-based podcast. Excellent. Music is the common denominator that joins all of us, and it’s a way of sharing memories or introducing us to new artists, songs, and even styles. In this hack, I’ll take you through the process of developing a great music-based podcast, from determining the type of show you’ll produce, to getting your music together, and finally, to producing your show.

Choose a Show Theme

The first step is to determine what kind of music show you want to produce. Chances are you already have an idea for this, but if you don’t, take a moment to think about whom your audience will be. Adults? Kids? Everybody? Also, think about the theme of your show. My show, Coverville (http://coverville.com/), features the best in musical cover versions. Your show could showcase a specific style of music, such as Latin music or heavy metal. It could be a regional show that features artists from a specific geographic area. Or you could develop a show that focuses on a certain time period, such as the 60s or the 70s.

Tip

The show Radio Clash (http://www.mutantpop.net/radioclash/), out of London, focuses on mash-ups [Hack #66] , which is when DJs extract the vocals from one song and place them over another song that has had its vocals stripped.

Once you’ve determined your show’s theme, you need to come up with an estimated length. One of the benefits ...