1. INNOVATIVE USES FOR A
PODCAST

2. What is a Podcast?
 In essence, a podcast is an audio file on a web
based format. The innovative uses for a
podcast are as far reaching as a person’s
imagination.
 Imagine all its uses!!!

3. Reading a story to your
child
 A parent in the Military
overseas, recording a book for their child.
 With a podcast, you can record, edit, and
upload your child’s favorite book that they can
listen to whenever they want. It is an excellent
way to help the child feel safe and may help
them miss their parent a little less.

4. Explaining the latest trends
of any industry
 Using a podcast, current information can be
recorded and uploaded in a few minutes.
 Your audience will be able to stay abreast of all
of the events of the day.
 Once the information is no longer current, it can
be removed and replaced.

5. Step by step lesson plan on
how to make……
 Written recipes are wonderful, but sometimes
what is written is not easily explained.
 Using a podcast to walk through a recipe the
chef is able to clarify simple steps that they
automatically do when making the recipe.
 Creating a podcast will make the written
recipe more enticing.

6. Class lectures
 Creating a podcast of lectures allow students
to review difficult parts of a lecture.
 Students could create their own series of
lectures to share with students across the
country.

7. Chamber of Commerce Podcasts
 Highlights of the local area or schedule of
events to help visitors have a more
memorable trip to the area.
 Everyone has at least one “best kept secret” restaurant they
love to go to. A podcast explaining what type of food is
served and directions on how to get there.

8. Learn a new language and
culture
a. Podcasts can help people learn important
phrases to survive a country while passing
through.
b. It is important to learn about cultural
differences as well.
c. Museums, good (bad) parts of town
d. Festivals and celebration explanations

9. Spiritual support
 Daily spiritual /motivational
sermons
 Basically, anything that you enjoy listening to
can be made into a podcast; it is up to the
individual listener to decide what they are
inspired by and willing to spend their time
with. The options are limitless.