Make a micro-podcast (audio only) on a green success story. You will base your podcast on a contemporary story with an optimistic green message, although you will not avoid the tough realities/context of the situation. There are links to a couple of green success suggestions below, but it would be great if you research your own story.
Remember to pay attention to audio quality – easier to avoid clicks as you record than to edit them out later. BUT the focus is on the creativity of the podcast, excellent writing, energized performance, clear, concise, tight and interesting ideas.
Green Success Stories
- Old Mattresses and a Little Chemistry
- 10 inspiring conservation stories
- UK will ban gas and diesel vehicles in 2035
- US Climate Alliance – US states committed to upholding 2015 Paris Accord on climate change
- Red Sea Corals resistance to climate change
Tech tools and tips
- podcast Hosting e.g. Anchor.fm or Buzz Sprout
- your phone or laptop + mic (+ duvet cover)
- sound editor e.g. Audacity
- FX/Music e.g. freesound
- How-to tutorials (e.g.)
Podcast details
- AUDIO ONLY – Sound should be your original recording DON’T plagiarize – you CAN use FX/music
- Length 1-3 minutes – see examples of short podcasts – 60-Second Science
- Structure: include
- intro – sound FX or music + series title (probably 5-10 secs)
- body of the piece – beginning, middle, end
- can be single person commentary, interview or more abstract sound design
- outro
Podcast process
- Brainstorm and Research Ideas
- Write Script
- Source FX/music
- Record Script
- Edit Podcast – listen with headphones – re-edit
- Upload to podcast host
Other Podcasts of Interest – think about structure
- No Country for Young Women (listen for first 2 mins of 32.41)
- Radio Lab