Create a Podcast on Video Games
Plan and record a kid-friendly podcast about video games, write short scripts, practice interviewing friends, add simple sound effects, and share with parental permission.
Step-by-step guide to create a podcast on video games
Step 1
Pick your podcast topic and a fun name for the show.
Step 2
Write a short outline that lists your intro three main points and a closing.
Step 3
Write a short script for your intro and two interview questions.
Step 4
Ask a friend or family member to be your guest and agree on a time to record.
Step 5
Practice asking your interview questions out loud two times.
Step 6
Choose three household items to use for sound effects.
Step 7
Practice making each sound effect and decide when to use it in the show.
Step 8
Find a quiet spot and set up your recording device where there is little background noise.
Step 9
Do a short test recording of your intro and one interview question.
Step 10
Listen to the test and note anything you want to change.
Step 11
Record the full episode following your script and use your sound effects when planned.
Step 12
Listen to the recording and mark any parts to redo or cut.
Step 13
Do a simple edit to trim mistakes and place your sound effects in the right spots.
Step 14
Ask a parent to listen and give permission to share the podcast.
Step 15
With a parent’s help and permission upload and share your finished podcast on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use if I don't have a recording device or can't access DIY.org?
Use a smartphone, tablet, or laptop microphone to record the episode, and if you can't upload to DIY.org save the file (MP3 or M4A) and share it privately via a parent's email or cloud storage.
My test recording has background noise or echoes—what should I try to fix it?
Follow the 'Find a quiet spot' step by recording in a smaller carpeted room or building a pillow/blanket sound booth around your recording device, then do another 'short test recording' to listen for improvement.
How can I adapt the podcast steps for younger or older kids?
Younger kids should simplify the 'outline' to an intro, one main point and a short closing, ask one interview question and practice it twice for a very short recording, while older kids can write full scripts for the intro and both interview questions, plan more complex sound effects, and perform the 'Do a simple edit' step in more detail before uploading to DIY.org.
What are simple ways to enhance or personalize my game podcast?
Create a custom theme using your three household sound-effect items, design cover art that matches your podcast name, add short fades and place sound effects during the 'Do a simple edit' step, and consider adding segments like game reviews or tips for future episodes.
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Facts about podcasting and audio production for kids
🎮 'Pong' helped spark the video game boom in the 1970s and made gaming a household hobby.
🎤 Great interviews are more about listening — many hosts say a smart follow-up question is the secret.
🕒 Kid-friendly episodes often stay short (around 10–20 minutes) so listeners stay focused and smiling.
🔊 Simple sound effects (like a whoosh, ding, or footsteps) can make your podcast scenes feel magical.
🎧 The word podcast is a mash-up of 'iPod' and 'broadcast' and became popular in the early 2000s.
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