Could My Podcast Be Any Better: Editing, Preparing for Release, and Reflecting on Podcast Goals
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Introduction:
Hello everybody, and welcome to another blog post with the one and only Nick Asrari. For those of you wondering—that’s how I envision my morning motivation in front of the mirror. I guess you could say that’s where my slightly horrifying, possibly admirable podcasting persona began, but I like to think I’ve found my voice through experience. I don’t remember if I’ve mentioned this in previous posts, but sometimes hearing my voice when I playback the audio recording can get a little frustrating. I always think to myself, is that how I really sound?
Editing:
Over the past week, I’ve been editing more episodes. The editing process has become more efficient with each one I review. However, some recordings are tougher to work with than others. I’ve found that the slower I or my guest speaks, the easier it is to pinpoint specific edits. When the conversation moves quickly, it’s harder for me to make smooth edits, so I usually end up leaving those parts alone. I guess you could say those parts made the cut… get it?
Promotion:
The video I planned to record to promote my podcast has been postponed to later this week. Once I finalize my episode release schedule, I’ll start planning how and when to promote the podcast.
Research and Reflection:
While researching how to promote my podcast, I came across some eye-opening data and statistics about career exploration for high school students. I read several articles highlighting how little exposure most high schoolers get to potential careers. A survey conducted by American Student Assistance (ASA) in 2021 revealed that 68% of high schoolers believe that “high schools should encourage students to develop a plan for their education.”
Additionally, I found some compelling insights on Education Week. According to a 2024 Gallup survey of 8,500 middle and high school students in New Hampshire, “58 percent of the New Hampshire students reported learning about jobs or careers through classroom activities this year. Just 17 percent reported going on a job shadow, 13 percent reported having an internship, and 11 percent reported participating in a registered apprenticeship.”
What caught me off guard was that only 13% of students reported having an internship. In college, internships are one of the main ways students land jobs after graduation. Even though this study was conducted in just one state, I think that percentage should be much higher.
Reading these articles helped me realize the potential my podcast has to support high school students. With social media becoming one of the biggest influences on their decision-making, I hope my podcast can help uncover the unknowns surrounding different careers—so students can start building their future paths earlier in life. I also recommend reading the articles I referenced above. They are quite interesting. Well, to me anyway.
Gratitude:
A few students and adults have already come up to me and said they’re excited to hear the podcast once it’s released. While I had considered its potential impact before starting this senior project, I want to dedicate a part of this blog to everyone who has supported me along the way. I truly appreciate everyone who’s taken the time to read my posts. The support I’ve received has been incredibly motivating and more than I ever could have expected—it’s pushing me to get this podcast ready for release as soon as possible.
To close things out, let’s hear from one of my hypothetical best friends, Phineas Flynn from the show Phineas and Fern:
“The only thing impossible is impossibility.” – Phineas Flynn
Till next time, everyone.
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