This is the right time and space to share your opinions and voice with the world.
A One-of-its-kind Podcast Lab that takes people with an idea to podcast and makes it a reality! Anchor by Spotify, in partnership with India Film Project is hustling to create a space where every voice gets its spotlight!
Top podcasters of the country will mentor you as you plan, create and produce Season 1 of your own podcast. The podcasting lab will occur over a period of 25 weeks, and will make a Podcaster out of everyone, be it professionals, amateurs or beginners. Come with just an idea, and go back with Season 1 of your podcast.
We will select upto 200 applicants to embark this podcasting journey. The participants of the Podcast LabÂ
will be guided through every step of the way across a period of 4 weeks, i.e, pre-production, ideation, creation, post-production - by industry experts and top podcasters’ mentorship. For each conceivable problem following the 4 weeks, there will also be end-to-end guidance for any problems the podcasters may face until you complete the 20 episodes of your podcast's first season.
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No limitation on language. No fees. Just you and a mic to amplify your views and unique ideas.
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Podcast is one of the hottest mediums of communication in current times.
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The Podcast Lab has been designed in a way that:
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✓ You can make a plan for your podcast
✓ You can develop a roadmap for at least one season
✓ You will be trained by some of the leading podcasting maestrosÂ
✓ You'll be receiving mentorship
✓ You'll participate in mentor and peer driven feedback sessions
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✓ You'll be able to complete and publish the first season of your podcast.
Jul 21 | Applications Open
Aug 25 | Applications Close
Sep 2 | Announcement of 200 selected applicants
Sep 6 | Lab begins + Session Zero
Introduction to Podcast Lab
Sep 9 | Session One
Podcasting 101 with Chhavi Sachdev
Sep 12 | Session Two
Episode Planning with Kedar Nimkar
Sep 16 | Session Three
How to Structure a Podcast
Sep 19 | Session Four
Recording and Editing your Podcast with Joshua Thomas
Sep 23 | Session Five
The Art of Conversation without an Audience with Mantra
Sep 26 | Session Six
Promotion and Publishing your Podcast with Varun Duggirala
Sep 30 | Session Seven
Mastering the Art of Conversation and Interview
Oct 3 | Session Eight
Wrapping up and Next Steps
Next 20 Weeks
Weekly engagement with mentor and one-on-one feedback on episodes.
Lab completes only when your Season One with 20 episode ends
Anchor is an all-in-one platform owned by Spotify where you can create, and distribute your podcast from any device, for free.
What exactly is a podcast lab?
This is a one-of-a-kind Podcast lab where podcast professionals will mentor you through the whole podcasting process and counsel you through the whole production and publishing of the first season of your podcast.
What are the basic requirements to apply?
You just need an idea for a podcast to apply. We’ll counsel you through the rest.
Are there any registration fees for this?
Registrations to the Podcast Lab are completely free of cost.
Does the language of the podcast have to be in English or Hindi?
The podcast that you will be creating can be in any language.
What is the timeline for this?
This is a 4-week lab starting from 6th September 2021 till 3rd October 2021 and in the lab’s extended version we’ll be there to counsel you till the completion of your first season.Â
Who will own the rights to the podcast?
You would be the sole owner of the podcast and we would have no stake in it.Â
Can I apply if I already have a podcast?
Yes you can, however, you’ll be creating a new podcast as a part of the Lab
What equipments would I need for the classes and for recording the podcasts?
None !!! You just need your sharp wits, attention to detail, a cup of hot beverage, and a good internet connection
Would IFP or Spotify provide any equipment?
No. You won’t need them anyways!! Everything you need to create and publish your podcast would be on your phone.
Can there be 2 people working together on the same podcast?
Yes, you can have a co-host on your podcast.Â
Can I leave the Podcast Lab in between?Â
We are looking for people like Phineas and Ferb, dedicated through and through.
We don’t want you to leave, but when circumstances dictate otherwise, we’ll understand.Â
Would this be offline or virtual?
The Podcast Lab is completely virtual. Join in with a cup of hot beverage from the comfort of your home.
Would I get to interact with the Maestros?
Yes, at the end of every session we will have a 30 min Q/A where you can interact and clear your doubts directly from the masters themselves.
Is there any age limit?
Yes, you have to be 18 or older to apply to this Lab
What is the last date to register?
Applications close on 25th August 2021. Be the early bird and apply now!