True Crime

to the Keenan Center

Welcome Westhill's

Podcasting Course

Keenan Center 

for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity

Today's Schedule

  • 9:30am - 10:00am Tour of Keenan Center
  • 9:45am - 10:15am Podcast Crash Course
  • 10:15am- 11:25 am Recording Sessions
  • 11:30 am Departure

Goal

A 30-minute class podcast featuring a series of 1-minute introductions by each student.

Purpose

To showcase diverse true crime stories researched and developed by each student.

Your Challenge:

Create a compelling 1-2 minute introduction to your True Crime Podcast that hooks listeners.

Class Challenge:

Create a 1-2 minute introduction and closing script for Ms. Starowicz to record to start and end the class podcast 

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Why are we talking podcasting at an entrepreneurship center?

Wait a second...

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Pitching!

Great Entrepreneurs are master storytellers.

 

Pitching your ideas in a way that resonates with your audience is key.

Hook

Start with something that grabs attention instantly.

1.

Overview

Briefly outline what your podcast will cover.

2.

Invitation

End with an invitation to listen further, building anticipation.

3.

Parts of a Pitch

The Budmen's 3D Scanning the Scarab Vase

2. Practice your pitch with your teammates

1. Draft the pitch for your crime podcast 

3. Test and iterate your pitch with one of the Keenan Team

4. Finalize your script and get it approved

5. Record your segment in the Podcasting Lab

Quick Tips:

  • Keep your language clear and vivid.
  • Think about pacing – not too fast, not too slow.
  • Practice makes perfect. Rehearse your intro to refine it.

True Crime

Thank you for visiting!

Westhill

Podcasting Course