A podcast workshop for beginners or podcasters looking to expand their knowledge.

If you've been thinking of starting your own podcast, or are ready to make changes to an existing podcast, but don't know how to get started, this workshop is for you. It'll be a fun, relaxed, and creative time spent amongst other people who are taking their first steps into the world of podcasting or want to improve their existing podcasting skills. This workshop will be a safe and welcoming place to make mistakes, ask questions, and learn.

Veteran podcast producer and editor Johnny Flores, founder of Flores Podcast Consulting, will lead this podcast workshop. His clients include Visit Sacramento, PRX, Comstock's Magazine, Ear Hustle, Visit Vacaville, the Souther Poverty Law Center, and many others. He got his start with the popular podcast Serious Talk. Seriously.

Topics:
-Best practices for creating and running your own podcast
-How to use a microphone (XLR and USB)
-The difference between XLR microphones and USB microphones
-How to pick a podcast hosting service
-When to use a WAV file vs a MP3 file (and what they are)
-How to develop and refine your show
-Strategies for audience growth