# Event Details - **Event Name**: Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Four sessions, every other week, to jumpstart and complete your first podcast episode.About this EventThis four-session course offers a structured journey through the full podcasting process — from concept development and recording technique to editing, publishing, and audience building. Led by Jeff VanDreason, participants will develop a working podcast episode by the final session, equipped with the skills to continue podcasting independently.DATES - October 1, 15, 29 and November 12Cost: $120 CCTV Members | $150 Non MembersRegister: Curriculum:Develop a clear podcast concept, format, and target audienceRecord high-quality audio using CCTV's equipment or other podcast studio resourcesEdit and produce a polished podcast episode using industry-standard softwarePublish a podcast episode to a hosting platform and understand distribution channelsApply basic promotion strategies to build and sustain an audienceUnderstand ethical and legal considerations for podcasting, including music licensing and interview consentAbout the InstructorJeff Van Dreason is an award winning writer, sound designer, and podcaster, best known as the co-creator of the hit, full-cast indie audio drama Greater Boston and the mastermind behind The Perfect Sentence, a deeply personal audio fiction concept album. A passionate advocate for the medium, he served as the co-director of the PodTales audio fiction festival and has lent his writing, editing and sound design skills to prominent shows like Forgive Me and Fan Wars. Bringing his deep love for auditory storytelling to the page, Jeff also shapes the sonic landscape as an editor for EAR•WAX Magazine, a dedicated podcast publication championing independent music curation, immersive audio fiction reviews, funky sounds, soothing tones, and absolutely all things ears.Agenda🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSession 1 — October 1: Concept & VoiceInfo: What makes a great podcast: formats, tone, and audience Defining your show: concept, purpose, and episode structure Voice and mic technique: recording your first test segment Assignment: Draft your podcast concept one-pager🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSession 2 — October 15: Recording & InterviewingInfo: Best practices for recording: room setup, mic placement, noise management Conducting and recording effective interviews Review and feedback on concept one-pagers Hands-on recording session: record a full segment or interview Assignment: Complete a raw recorded segment for editing next session🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSession 3 — October 29: Editing & ProductionInfo: Introduction to audio editing: cuts, levels, noise reduction, and pacing Adding music, sound design, and transitions Editing the raw segment recorded in Session 2 Peer listening and feedback Assignment: Produce a complete edited episode draft🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PMSession 4 — November 12: Publishing & PromotionInfo: Episode setup, show notes, and cover art Distribution: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Pinecast (if through CCTV) and RSS feeds Audience building: social media, cross-promotion, and consistency Legal basics: music licensing, consent, and copyright Final episode share and cohort celebration - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/event-from-idea-to-episode-four-session-podcast-workshop/100001995468764792 - **Event Categories**: art, workshops, performances, festivals, theatre, literary-art, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cambridge Community Television (CCTV) - **lat**: 42.3634545 - **long**: -71.100871 - **full address**: Cambridge Community Television (CCTV), 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/65375b635609f47b38721138fc5a9e133e8641457d5357f4d93dd63df3db4861-rimg-w1200-h676-dc181818-gmir.jpg?v=1787690883 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop being held? - **A:** Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cambridge Community Television (CCTV), 438 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop? - **A:** Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop is organized by CCTV Cambridge Community TV - Education. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Event: From Idea to Episode: Four Session Podcast Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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