Podcasting 101 Quiz

What is a podcast?

• A collection of physical books

• A collection of paintings

• A collection of recipes

• A collection of digital audio or video files made available for audiences

Why should someone start a podcast?

• To become a famous actor

• To connect with their audience in a deeper, more authentic way

• To become a professional athlete

• To learn how to cook

What is one of the foundational elements needed to start a podcast?

• A time machine

• A spaceship

• A magic wand

• An idea and a voice to bring it to life

What is an important step in reaching potential podcast listeners?

• Only focusing on reaching a large audience

• Defining your ideal audience and how to reach them

• Ignoring social media as a means of promotion

• Creating a podcast with no specific audience in mind

What is a key element of podcast branding?

• The color of your car

• Your favorite food

• Your podcast cover art and description

• The type of music you listen to

What is an important consideration when recording a podcast episode?

• Recording in a noisy environment

• Ensuring good sound quality

• Having a weak Wi-Fi connection

• Not preparing a script or outline

What is a crucial step in podcast post-production?

• Adding irrelevant sound effects

• Ignoring episode-specific artwork

• Putting the finishing touches on branding

• Not thinking about the essence of the episode

What is a way to elevate podcast storytelling?

• Not using any music or sound effects

• Having a monotone voice throughout the episode

• Creating a Music + Talk show with songs from Spotify

• Adding random noises throughout the episode

What is an important aspect of podcast editing?

• Improving sound quality

• Not putting the finishing touches on branding

• Adding irrelevant elements to the episode

• Not being familiar with podcast editing software

What is a key element of a podcast intro and outro?

• Reinforcing your identity and encouraging audience engagement

• Not having a standout podcast intro

• Not having a memorable outro

• Not having a podcast trailer