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#565 | How I Make Podcast Episodes

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Episode #565 | How I Make Podcast Episodes

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Ever wondered how the (podcast) sausage is made?

In this slightly "meta" episode, I reveal the step-by-step process to make an episode of English Learning for Curious Minds.

• Choosing podcast topics: interest, timelessness, and neutrality • Avoiding controversial topics and current affairs • Researching topics through books, articles, and data • Writing full scripts for natural conversation flow • Using a variety of vocabulary for diverse learners • Rewriting scripts after initial recordings • Aiming for 20-minute episodes, 2,500-3,000-word scripts • Incorporating AI tools for brainstorming and editing • Results from our 2025 listener survey • Thank you!

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/how-i-make-podcast-episodes

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