The PodLab
FREE TO VETERANS. An eight-week immersive program that meets once a week offering hands-on podcasting experience. Veterans will gain the skills to create and publish their own podcasts, supporting post-traumatic growth through enhanced purpose, belonging, and connection.
During this course, you'll be offered an opportunity to join the Vetsconnection Podcast with instructor and host Scott McLean.
Veterans who complete the PodLab course receive a FREE podcast starter kit thanks to the generosity of the MONAT Gratitude Foundation (phone not included).
8 Weeks • Once Weekly • 100% Free
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PodLab Certified
When you complete all 8 weeks of the PodLab program, you earn the PodLab Certified badge — a mark of distinction that represents your courage, discipline, and commitment to amplifying veteran voices through podcasting.
The badge is displayed on your veteran profile, alumni showcase card, and published stories — a permanent testament to your achievement. Click the badge to see what it stands for.
8-Week Curriculum
A comprehensive, hands-on program designed to take you from beginner to podcast producer, meeting once a week to build skills and community.
- What is a podcast? (RSS Feed basics)
- Series & regular episode releases
- Sharing your voice & connecting with an audience
- Four Pillars: launch date, tagline, art & description
- Define your concept: topic, format & target audience
- Naming your podcast
- Content plan & release schedule
- Equipment: microphone, headphones & audio interface
- Software: Audacity & GarageBand
- Setting up your space: quiet environment & acoustic treatment
- Recording tips: script, practice & pacing
- Editing software: Audacity, GarageBand, Adobe Audition & Resound
- Basic steps: trim, normalize & add music/effects
- Exporting your podcast to MP3
- Hosting platforms (Restream provided)
- Submitting to Apple Podcasts, Spotify & Amazon Music
- Creating show notes with relevant links
- Social media: Twitter, Instagram & Facebook
- Networking with podcasters & communities
- Listener engagement: reviews & feedback
- Join the Vetsconnection Podcast
- Interview & co-hosting techniques
- Recording with host Scott McLean
- Final projects & launch strategy
- Receive your podcast starter kit
- PodLab Certified graduation
What You'll Learn
Master professional-grade audio recording techniques
Edit and produce polished podcast episodes
Set up and manage podcast distribution across platforms
Develop your unique podcast brand and voice
Build an engaged audience through strategic marketing
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