Launching a Podcast

Launch your podcast: from idea to Episode One Ready to turn your podcast idea into reality? In this hands-on class, you'll walk you through every step of creating and launching a successful podcast—whether you’re a solo creator or representing a brand. We’ll cover the equipment needed, strategic planning, production essentials, distribution platforms, and promotion tactics that actually work. Bring your idea and leave with a clear roadmap to bring your show to life. Perfect for beginners and anyone ready to stop dreaming and start recording. About the instructor: Nate Tower is a senior podcast producer and strategist based in Portland, Maine. He helps brands and creators build shows that connect with real audiences—not just algorithms. Nate helps hosts develop their voices, refine their ideas, and craft authentic, engaging formats. Whether a narrative series or an interview, his approach is always to make something genuinely worth listening to. His work includes We the Children, an award-winning climate podcast, as well as podcasts for Moneywise, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Giant Spoon, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Pegasus, ICR, and IDEA GENERATION.