How to podcast

Many scientists who are passionate about science communication have jumped on to the podcast bandwagon. ‘Podcasting can be very powerful because it turns dead time to live time,’ says Chris Smith, the brain behind the Naked Scientists portfolio of podcasts. For example, one of Smith’s Australian listeners enjoys The Naked Scientists podcast while dissecting fruit flies; it has turned a boring, repetitive activity into something entertaining.

If this inspires you start your own podcast, the pros in science and the media have a few suggestions for how to make it a success.