An Introduction to Podcasting

Got a podcast idea? Turn it into reality.

Whether you’re starting with nothing but an idea, or you’ve already launched and need help taking your podcast to the next level, this practical, hands-on 4-hour workshop will guide you through every stage of the podcasting journey.

From shaping your concept and planning your episodes to recording confidently, editing effectively, publishing your show and growing your audience, you’ll leave with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make your podcast happen.

Designed for beginners and emerging creators alike, this session, led by Si Beckwith, combines expert guidance, real-world advice and plenty of practical takeaways.

Previous attendees have described the training as “valuable, well organised with a great flow to the session”, praised Si as “personable and engaging”, and called the workshop “fantastic content brilliantly delivered, with great post-session resources too.”

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to start your podcast — this is it. Bring your ideas, your questions and your creativity, and leave ready to press record.

Si Beckwith is an award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and audio producer from Newcastle upon Tyne and Managing Director at Little Robot CIC — a North East-based not-for-profit comedy and arts production company creating bold live events and supporting creatives through audio, marketing and digital development.

A respected voice in podcasting, Si hosts and produces multiple shows, regularly appears as a guest on others and has created podcasts for organisations including Newcastle Castle, North East Young Dads and Lads, Felt Nowt, Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums and NARC Magazine. He has also been a sketch writer for BBC Newcastle.

His podcast work includes Hope For Proles productions The Greatest Film You’ve Never Seen, Grease 2 Is The Word and Si & Harry’s Mixtape, alongside producing and co-hosting the first series of hit podcast MAFSLessons. He currently co-hosts Mosh Pet with Ellie Kumar, exploring alternative music, punk, goth and culture and One Tattoo Please with tattoo artist Jamie Smith.

As a performer and writer, Si has been described as having a “razor sharp wit” (The Crack Magazine) and being “absurdly charming and funny” (NARC Magazine), bringing that same warmth, creativity and engaging style to his podcast training.