The School of Podcasting is dedicated to the education of the art and craft of podcasting. Our goal is to make learning podcasting clear, practical, and approachable—whether you’re just getting started or improving an existing show.
Founded in 2005 by Dave Jackson, one of the most experienced podcast educators in the industry, the School of Podcasting has helped shape how podcasters learn the medium. Dave has been teaching podcasting since the earliest days of the format, bringing an educator-first mindset that continues to guide how the school approaches curriculum, structure, and community.
Podcasting involves much more than hitting “record.” It blends creativity, technology, storytelling, consistency, and audience understanding. The School of Podcasting exists to help creators navigate that process with straightforward education designed to reduce confusion and replace guesswork with clarity.
Learning Designed to Be Easy to Apply
Our curriculum is built around simplicity and focus. Instead of long, general courses that try to cover everything at once, we create short, clearly defined courses around specific, critical topics in podcasting.
Most courses are designed to be completed in under an hour. Each lesson has a narrow scope and a clear outcome, so you can learn exactly what you need without wading through unnecessary content. This structure makes it easy to learn in small sessions and immediately apply what you’ve learned.
Focused Education, Real Progress
The School of Podcasting emphasizes practical skills you can put to use right away. Topics span planning, recording, editing, publishing, growth, and monetization, with each course addressing a distinct part of the podcasting process.
For podcasters who want a more structured, long-term learning experience, we also offer cohort-based education. These programs combine guided curriculum, live instruction, and peer interaction to help you stay accountable and make steady progress over time.
A School Built Around Community
Learning improves when it’s shared. The School of Podcasting includes a supportive community where podcasters can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from others at different stages of the journey.
Alongside courses, members have access to ongoing resources, documentation, and events that reinforce learning and encourage connection.
Designed for Podcasters at Every Stage
Whether you’re launching your first podcast or refining an established one, the School of Podcasting is designed to meet you where you are. Our approach prioritizes clarity over complexity and practical education that fits into real life.
Podcasting is a long-term craft. The School of Podcasting exists to help you learn it thoughtfully, confidently, and sustainably.