PIE FORMapps: Podcast

A podcast is a program made available in digital format for download over the Internet.

A podcast series usually features one or more recurring hosts engaged in a discussion about a particular topic or current event. 

1. Structural Components of a Podcast Episode
   1. Podcast Intro
   2. Podcast Episode Content
   3. Episode Outro
2. Selecting your music
3. Podcast example: WSJ Tech News Report
4. Using Spreaker to record a podcast
5. Using Midjourney to create our Podcast LOGO
   1. 1: Join the Discord
   2. 2: Find a Newbies Channel
   3. 3: Use the /imagine Command
   4. 4: Processes the Job
   5. 5: Upscale or Create Variations
   6. 6: Save Your Image

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Structural Components of a Podcast Episode

Podcast Intro

This intro is a consistent intro across every episode:

• Introduce the Podcast: Welcome to (…)

• Describe Your Primary Topics/Tagline: where we discuss (…)

• Introduce Yourself: I’m your host, (…)

• Call-to-Action: You can see full show notes at (…). Now let’s dive into today’s episode. 

Podcast Episode Content

This is the body of your podcast and where most of the action takes place. This is where you deliver the bulk of your message.

Episode Outro

• Thank Your Listeners: Thanks so much for listening to (…) You can find full show notes from today’s episode at 

• Invite Them to Connect: Let’s connect on (Instagram) at (…)

• Call-to-Action: If you’re loving the podcast, I’d be so honored if you’d go ahead and hit that subscribe button and leave me a review!
• Say Goodbye: Until next time, (…)

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Selecting your music

You need to select the music you’d like to use in your intro.

Make sure you use a song that fits with your podcast’s brand and the mood of the topic. 

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Podcast example: WSJ Tech News Report

Let’s analyze one of the top tech Podcasts in YouTube, WSJ Tech News Briefing.

You can show the transcription of the video:

And also toggle the timestamps:

Here’s a sample structure for a Wall Street Journal Tech News Briefing video, along with the main dialogues:

I. Introduction (0-15 seconds)

• Anchor: Welcome to the Wall Street Journal Tech News Briefing. I’m [Anchor Name], your host.

II. Top Stories (15-45 seconds)

• Anchor: Today, we’re talking about the latest tech news and updates. Our first story is [Story 1].
• Anchor: Next up, [Story 2].
• Anchor: And finally, [Story 3].

III. In-depth Coverage (45 seconds – 2 minutes)

• Anchor: Now, let’s take a closer look at [Story 1].
• Anchor: Joining us is [Expert Name], a technology analyst at [Company Name]. [Expert Name], thanks for being here.
• Expert: It’s my pleasure, [Anchor Name].
• Anchor: Can you give us a brief overview of [Story 1] and its significance in the tech industry?
• Expert: Sure, [Story 1] is a major development in the [field]. It has the potential to [impact] and could be a game-changer for [industry/market].

IV. Closing (2-3 minutes)

• Anchor: [Expert Name], thank you for your insights.
• Expert: Thank you for having me, [Anchor Name].
• Anchor: And that’s all for today’s Wall Street Journal Tech News Briefing. Join us next time for more updates and analysis.

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Using Spreaker to record a podcast

Wee are are going to learn how to use Spreaker to record our podcast.

Podcast Studio by Spreaker is a software platform designed for creating, recording, and distributing podcasts.

1. Download the Podcast Studio by Spreaker app from the App Store on your iPad.
2. Open the app and sign up for a Spreaker account, or log in if you already have one.
3. To start a new recording, tap the «Create Episode» button in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Set up your recording environment by connecting your iPad to a microphone, and make sure you’re in a quiet room with good acoustics.
5. Once you’re ready to record, tap the «Record» button in the bottom center of the screen. You’ll see a timer counting up, indicating the length of your recording.
6. Speak into the microphone and share your thoughts, insights, and ideas for your podcast episode. You can pause the recording at any time by tapping the «Pause» button, and resume it by tapping the «Record» button again.
7. When you’re finished recording, tap the «Stop» button in the bottom center of the screen. You’ll then be able to review your recording and edit it if necessary.
8. To add music or sound effects, tap the «Add Track» button in the bottom left corner of the screen and select the audio file you want to add. You can also adjust the volume levels of each track in the mixer.
9. When you’re satisfied with your recording, tap the «Publish» button in the top right corner of the screen. Give your episode a title, add a description, and choose the cover art if you wish. Then tap the «Publish» button again to upload your episode to the Spreaker platform.

Here you have a simple tutorial:

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Using Midjourney to create our Podcast LOGO

1: Join the Discord

1. Create a Discord account. Learn how to create one here.
2. Go to Midjourney, and accept the invitation.

2: Find a Newbies Channel

Select any newbies-# channel visible in the left sidebar.

3: Use the /imagine Command

4: Processes the Job

Generating an image activates the free Midjourney trial. Trial users can make roughly 25 Jobs before needing to subscribe.

5: Upscale or Create Variations

• U buttons upscale an image generating a larger version of the selected image and adding more details.
• V buttons create slight variations of the selected grid image. Creating a variation generates a new image grid similar to the chosen image’s overall style and composition.
• The 🔄 (re-roll) reruns a Job. In this case it would rerun the original prompt producing a new grid of images.

6: Save Your Image

Click on the image to open it to full size, and then right-click and choose Save image. On mobile, long tap the image and then tap the download icon in the top right corner.