Introduction to Interviews and Podcasts

Turn your ideas into engaging interviews and podcasts with practical, hands-on media skills.

Offered through the Glendon Digital Media Lab, this hands-on course takes you from an initial idea to a finished interview or podcast project. You’ll learn how to identify your audience, develop engaging content, prepare and conduct effective interviews, and bring your stories to life using media equipment and editing software. As you develop your own project, you’ll build practical skills in interviewing, recording, storytelling, and editing that you can apply to future creative, professional, or community work.

Highlights

Small-group learning
Real-world media skills
Interview planning and techniques
Audio recording and editing
Access to media equipment
Your own podcast project
Digital badge upon completion

Why Take Introduction to Interviews and Podcasts at Glendon?

At Glendon, learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll learn in a welcoming, collaborative environment that encourages experimentation, creativity, and the exchange of ideas. With a small class of up to 12 participants, you’ll have opportunities to connect with other learners, receive personalized guidance, and build confidence as you put new skills into practice.

Whether you want to explore podcasting as a creative outlet, add new skills to your professional toolkit, or find new ways to share stories and ideas, this course gives you the space and support to get started.

Behind-the-scenes view of a photography studio, with a person standing in front of a white backdrop surrounded by professional studio lights and equipment.

Computer monitor displaying a podcast recording with two people wearing headphones and speaking into handheld microphones.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring podcasters and content creators
Communications and media professionals
Educators and community professionals
Professionals looking to expand their digital media skills
Curious learners interested in audio storytelling and media production

Upcoming Session

Fall 2026

SCHEDULE
Every Saturday
September 26 to October 24
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
No class October 10

LANGUAGE
Offered in English

FORMAT
In-person at
Glendon Campus

FEE
$175 + HST
($197.75 total)

Limited to 12 participants
Small class size for a hands-on learning experience.

About the Course

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Identify your audience and develop compelling topics
Prepare effective interview questions
Guide natural and engaging conversations
Use audio recorders, microphones, and video cameras
Record audio for interviews and podcasts
Use editing software to improve sound quality and organize recordings
Apply interviewing, storytelling, recording, and editing techniques to your own project

A creative space to explore, experiment, and bring your ideas to life.

The Glendon Digital Media Lab (GDML) is a dedicated space for digital media creation and hands-on exploration. Located in York Hall 144, the lab gives learners access to professional equipment and technology, including cameras, microphones, audio recorders, Adobe Creative Suite, 3D printers, and virtual reality headsets. Whether you're working on an academic, professional, or personal project, the GDML provides the tools, space, and media support to help you create and experiment.

Want to learn more or visit the space? Email glmedialab@glendon.yorku.ca, visit the GDML in York Hall 144. Explore the Glendon Digital Media Lab.

Important Notes

Please note that our courses are non-credit, meaning they do not provide academic credit toward a degree-granting program. These courses are designed for skill enhancement, whether for personal interest or professional development.

To ensure the best learning experience, our courses require a minimum number of participants to run. If a course does not meet this requirement, we will contact you to offer alternative options or a full refund.

Glendon Continuing Education reserves the right to change or cancel course offerings in the event of mitigating circumstances. If we are no longer able to offer a course, or if you are unable to participate due to changes in the offerings, a full refund will be issued.

Participants who choose to withdraw after the course has started may be eligible for a partial refund, at the discretion of Glendon Continuing Education.