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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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

Diverse Styles

Historic Hook

Begin with a historical fact or an intriguing event from the past that ties into the crime story

First Person

Introduce the podcast as if you're personally involved or affected by the crime 

Statistic Start

Open with a startling or eye-opening statistic related to your crime topic 

Contrasting Image

Start with a description of an idyllic scene, then contrast it with the crime's reality 

Expert Opinion

Lead with a quote or an insight from an expert related to your crime topic 

Atmospheric Open

Use vivid, sensory details to set the scene, creating an atmosphere that draws listeners into the world of your story 

Puzzling Paradox

Begin with a paradoxical statement or situation related to the crime that piques curiosity

Foreboding Foreshadowing

Start with a hint or a glimpse of something ominous or significant that will unfold in the podcast 

Cold Open

Start with a scene or a moment right from the heart of the story,

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Diverse Styles

Historic Hook

Begin with a historical fact or an intriguing event from the past that ties into the crime story

First Person

Introduce the podcast as if you're personally involved or affected by the crime 

Statistic Start

Open with a startling or eye-opening statistic related to your crime topic 

Contrasting Image

Start with a description of an idyllic scene, then contrast it with the crime's reality 

Expert Opinion

Lead with a quote or an insight from an expert related to your crime topic 

Atmospheric Open

Use vivid, sensory details to set the scene, creating an atmosphere that draws listeners into the world of your story 

Puzzling Paradox

Begin with a paradoxical statement or situation related to the crime that piques curiosity

Foreboding Foreshadowing

Start with a hint or a glimpse of something ominous or significant that will unfold in the podcast 

Cold Open

Start with a scene or a moment right from the heart of the story,

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