Resources

Learning Materials

Free guides, toolkits, and references to help you produce better audio content. All created by our production team.

Guide

Getting Started with Podcasting

A practical guide covering equipment, software, recording techniques, and distribution. Written for researchers with zero audio experience.

PDF, 24 pages

Toolkit

Audio Storytelling Toolkit

Templates, checklists, and planning documents for structuring narrative audio. Includes our episode planning worksheet, interview prep guide, and post-production checklist.

PDF + Templates

Technical

Captivate Setup Guide

Step-by-step instructions for setting up a Captivate account, configuring RSS feeds, and syncing with WordPress via the Captivate Sync plugin.

PDF, 12 pages

Video

Recording at Home

A 20-minute video walkthrough of how to get the best possible audio from a home setup. Covers room treatment, microphone placement, and noise reduction.

Video, 20 min

Reference

Music & Sound Effects Licensing

A plain-language guide to Creative Commons, royalty-free music, and what you can legally use in a university podcast without getting into trouble.

PDF, 8 pages

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