Podcasting is about communications.
It’s about hearing and seeing shows you like, when you like, and for podcasters it’s about getting your voice heard and your own story out there.
The attraction of podcasting is that you can create content which people can receive easily and automatically. Whether you want to enjoy or make podcasts, the more you know about podcasting the more you’ll get out of it.
Check out our upcoming workshop dates
Thinking of starting an audio podcast? Contact us for bespoke training and support info @ athenamedia dot ie

Athena Media is an award winning digital audio agency and it’s the force behind Podcasting Ireland. We’ve been making podcasts since 2006 and have run sponsored audio podcast channels in both music and speech.
Here at Podcasting Ireland, we can provide a full range of podcast training. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have experience in podcasting already, we have something for you.

Our beginner courses are aimed at those fresh to podcasting and designed for people who want to learn the basics of online content, audio and video podcasting, and become familiar with the terms, technology and potential power of podcasts.
Our intermediate and advanced courses are ideal for people who have some skills but want to learn more about editing, packaging, online support and profile and to extend their audio podcasting skills to video. Broken down into both creative and technical elements, these courses will give you practical skills and tools which can be put to use immediately.
We run workshops regularly and can organise bespoke workshops for corporate teams or groups seeking to improve their communication skills. Our own award-winning output spans a wide spectrum of audio-led content, and we’re passionate about sharing our experience and technical expertise. At the Celtic Media Festival 2018 – our Pantisocracy Christmas Special was awarded a prestigious TORC award for Excellence in the ‘Best Radio Magazine Show’ category
> First Steps in Audio Podcasting – Virtual Workshop covers:
1 What’s a podcast and why should you make one? Why is podcasting growing?
2 What are the elements that make a successful podcast? Let’s explore some success stories we can learn from and how they are made.
3 Where should I begin? First five steps to start podcasting. ‘Start Where You Are’, ‘ Get Outside of Your Comfort Zone’ “Start Small & Grow’ ‘ What’s Your Story and who is Your Audience? ‘ ‘Collaborate’
4 How can I make podcasts remotely? (we’ll explore using ZOOM.us itself and using your smart phone as well as hand held audio recorders like the Zoom Hn4 and 5. We’ll also introduce to methods and techniques to get better sound and record locally). We talk sound and how to achieve sound quality remotely. ‘Every person and every place has a sound’.
5 Key tools, techniques and resources to get you up and going from microphone equipment, podcast platforms and basic editing resources. We aim to get you started immediately. We introduce you to all stages; including a brief over-view of audio editing, and provide detailed resources, including a ‘how to’ manual, to guide you after the workshop.) These workshops are small and interactive.
6 Next stages : mapping your podcast strategy and creating a pilot to kick start your podcast idea. We offer you templates, guidance, and show you examples of what others have done who have worked with us and who are successfully podcasting and telling their story.

> What our clients say:
Ciara Heffernan, Commuications Officer (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2020)
Peter Boyd – Arthritis Ireland, Services Support Officer (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2020)
Catherine Murray (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Stephanie Moe, Bord Bia (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)

Jonny Harvey – I’m Coming Out- The Podcast (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Eamon McLoughlin (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Suzi Button, CEO, Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation www.foundation.lornabyrne.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, May 2019)
Maggie, Marketing Manager (Podcasting 101 Workshop, May 2019)
Caroline Swords (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Joy Redmond, joyredmond.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Marie O’Sullivan (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Fionnuala Broughan, Communications Manager, Léargas (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Dr Anthea Lacchia, TCD (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Jacinta Murray, jacintachristy.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Esther Curiel (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018)
Liz Gleeson (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018) podcast: Shapes of Grief
Carissa Casey, Print Journalist (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018)
Naomi Sturdy-Elements Yoga (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018) podcast: Heart of the Matter
Michelle Shannon (Podcasting 101 Workshop, Maynooth Library, October 2018)
Maebh O Regan (Podcasting 101 Workshop, Maynooth Library,October 2018)
Paul Hamill, Learning Specialist, Irish League of Credit Unions. (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2018)
Ronan Kavanagh (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2018)
Interested in setting up a podcast? Can’t recommend @athenamediaie 1 day course enough. Accessible, practical and thoroughly engaging. Thanks to @cianmcdermott for the recommendation.
— Ronan Kavanagh (@RonanTKavanagh) September 30, 2018
Orla Sheils, Communications Manager, Inland Fisheries Ireland (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2018)
Roisin Boyd (Podcasting 101 Workshop, June 2018)
Alan Fox (Podcasting 101 Workshop, June 2018)
Mary McFadden – Music Teacher (Podcasting 101 Workshop, June 2018)
I’ve no excuse.
Aw crap. I miss having excuses.”
Doireann Markham (Podcasting 101 Workshop, June 2018)
This is the definitive guide to podcasting for beginners https://t.co/Kz49vtTZlx
— Anne O’ Neill. (@ANNIEON) April 22, 2018
‘I felt that the fusion of Helen’s knowledge of podcasting acquired from being a pioneer of the medium , her ability to convey some of the more nebulous aspects with clarity and enthusiasm married with John’s technological nous was a winning combo, looking forward to close reading the notes this weekend and getting my first podcast into the ether.’
Anne O Neill (Podcasting 101 Workshop)
Really inspiration training today from @athenamediaie on how to make a successful podcast. Hands down the most engaging workshop I’ve ever been to! Can’t wait to think about designing my podcast post-PhD. #podcasting
— Amy Greer Murphy (@amygmurphy) April 8, 2018
Dr. Tony Bates, Psychologist (Podcasting 101 Workshop)
Super podcasting tips from @PodcastingIre today! pic.twitter.com/dQuwyXqIzE
— Cian McDermott (@cianmcdermott) May 6, 2018
Stephanie Ford, IRC Postgraduate Scholar, Dept. of Music, Maynooth University (Podcasting 101 Workshop November 2017)