Build and launch your own podcast - November & December

Build and Launch Your Own Podcast Have you been thinking about starting a podcast but don’t know where to begin? Over six Thursday evenings, the Rubber Chicken Podcast Training Course will take you from your initial idea through to 3 professionally produced and published podcast episodes. This practical, hands-on course covers every stage of podcast creation, including concept development, branding, pre-production, recording, editing and distribution. You’ll also create the supporting assets needed to give your podcast a professional launch. Course dates: • Wednesday 4 November 2026 • Wednesday 11 November 2026 • Wednesday 18 November 2026 • Wednesday 2 December 2026 • Wednesday 9 December 2026 • Wednesday 16 December 2026 What you’ll learn Week 1: Ideation Choose your podcast’s concept, audience and purpose. Explore sustainable formats including solo, co-hosted, expert interview, full-episode guest and contrasting-personality podcasts. Week 2: Branding and Positioning Choose a title, register a domain and secure your social media handles. Develop your artwork, logo and branding, receive a professional headshot and create an opening jingle or bumper. Week 3: Pre-production Present your branding and music, book guests and prepare run sheets, interview questions and introductions. You’ll also develop guest briefs, release forms and production checklists. Week 4: Production Learn microphone technique, reduce filler words and sound more confident. You’ll learn how to set up the studio and operate the RØDECaster Pro II before booking three sessions to record your episodes. Week 5: Post-production Learn to edit using Audacity and Adobe Premiere. Remove mistakes, add music bumpers and cold opens, then export your finished episodes for distribution. Week 6: Distribution Present your completed episodes and website, publish your podcast through Acast and YouTube, embed your episodes on your website and begin sharing your show with the world. What’s included: • Three professionally produced and published podcast episodes • Three studio recording sessions • A unique website for your podcast • Professionally photographed host headshots • Podcast artwork, branding and opening music • Social media accounts with unique handles • Three launch posts for social media • Access to The Rubber Chicken Podcast Studio for future episodes Location: The Rubber Chicken Podcast Studio 439A City Road South Melbourne, Victoria 3205 Course prices • Full price: $1,900 including GST • Early bird: $1,600 including GST • Concession: $1,400 including GST • Hard Knock Knocks alumni: $900 including GST Turn your podcast idea into a real show that people can watch, hear and follow.