Podcasting

Harvard Extension School

JOUR E-161

Section 1

CRN 17467

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As the media landscape continues to shift, podcasting has evolved to become one of the most popular, accessible, and engaging ways to reach audiences. With their low barrier to entry, podcasts provide everything from news to drama to comedy and beyond for listeners around the world. Podcasting is a competitive space, but this course provides everyone from newcomers to experienced producers with the skills, knowledge, and experience they need to create podcasts that stand out. We examine shows like This American Life, The Daily, Louder Than a Riot, and The Mel Robbins Podcast and identify what makes them tick. Weekly assignments prepare students to create the pilot episode of a podcast series on a topic of their choice; they also create a plan for developing and pitching the series.

Credits: 4

Term

Fall Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference with Required On-Campus Weekend

Credit Status

Graduate, Undergraduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

Alex Smith, BA

Journalist, Writer, and Podcast Producer, Faces of Medicine

Meeting Info

SaSu 9:00am - 5:00pm (11/14 - 11/15)
M 12:30pm - 2:30pm (8/31 - 12/19)

Participation Option: On Campus or Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register:

Prerequisites

Basic journalism course or the equivalent.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements. Along with the web-conference meetings, this course also includes an intensive—and mandatory—on-campus residency. Students must be present for the entire on-campus session to earn credit for the course. The course begins via web conference during the first week of the term and continues to meet throughout the term. Please see the syllabus for the specific course meeting dates. Tuition does not include hotel accommodations, transportation, or meals for the on-campus session. International students see important visa information.

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All Sections of this Course

CRN	Section #	Participation Option(s)	Instructor	Section Status	Meets	Term Dates
17352	1	On Campus, Online Synchronous	Iris Adler	Field not found in response.	SaSu 9:00am - 5:00pm W 2:00pm - 4:00pm	Sep 1 to Dec 19
17467	1	On Campus, Online Synchronous	Alexander Smith	Open	SaSu 9:00am - 5:00pm M 12:30pm - 2:30pm	Aug 30 to Dec 18