Course Overview
The podcast industry is continuing to evolve far past the expectations of anyone that is in the media today. Less than 20 years ago, the creation of a podcast was foreign to any radio listener, let alone a broadcaster. Now, there are literally millions of podcasts out there. Anyone now with podcast experience has opportunities in the job market that companies are specifically looking for.
This course consists of learning how to make a podcast that will engage listeners. From figuring out how to be unique in a crowded space to gaining experience in speaking into a microphone. Hear from guest speakers who have had success in producing and hosting podcasts. During the two weeks, students will conceive, evolve, host, edit, and publish their own podcasts, which will be available on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast platforms. They will learn how to handle being a co-host on a show, and how to book and interview a potential guest, all while covering the topics you enjoy!
All students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to request a Syracuse University noncredit transcript.
Learning Objectives
To gain understanding of the podcast industry and where its short and long-term futures lie.
- How to decide on and book guest interviews for podcasts
- How to record using various technologies, ranging from cell phones to studio use
- A full understanding of how to edit audio.
- To understand marketing of podcasts, and the role social media has in promoting podcasts.
- To understand the difference between a YouTube show and a podcast, and how the two platforms can help each other and also compete.
- To understand how podcasts can make money, and what audience requirements exist…
Course Information
Course Prefix and Number: SCN 195
Format: On Campus (at Syracuse University)
Eligibility: Students must be of rising high school sophomore, junior or senior status – or a 2026 high school graduate.
Credit: Noncredit
Grading: Pass/Fail
- Residential: $2,795
- Commuter: $2,309
Program rates are subject to change and will be approved by the board of trustees. Discounts and scholarships are also available.
Program Information
Summer College – On Campus: Experience what college is really like: take a college-level course, live in a residence hall, have meals with friends in a dining hall, and participate in activities and events on campus.
Course Dates and Details
| Program | Course Dates | Class Time (Eastern Time) | Credit/Noncredit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer College – On Campus | 1-Week Session II: Sunday, July 19 – Friday, July 24, 2026 | MTWThF; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Noncredit |
To see if this course is ‘open,’ refer to the full course catalog.
Course Requirements
Required Supplies/Knowledge
Students need to bring a laptop to participate in this course.
Typical Day
Tentative Schedule
Instruction will run from 9 a.m. to Noon. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., students will have studio time where they can work on projects/assignments.
When class is over, and on weekends, students can look forward to various Summer College – On Campus activities to meet and connect with other students! Check out our On Campus Experience page for more information!
Faculty Bio
Seth Everett
Seth Everett returns to Newhouse after graduating in 1996. He joined the faculty in 2019 to teach an elective podcasting course. Seth currently broadcasts nationally for iHeartMedia and is the host/owner of two successful podcasts.
Seth has broadcast in Denver, Seattle, New York, and nationally. He covered numerous sports teams, including the Denver Broncos, Seattle Mariners, the Philadelphia Phillies, and the New York Mets. He was at ESPN, where he hosted Baseball Tonight and a New York-based radio show. He worked for Major League Baseball for 8 years and for FOX Sports Radio for nearly 10 years.
His podcasts include Sports with Friends, a weekly show featuring athletes, broadcasters, reporters, and others from his quarter-century-long career. Hall of Justice takes an adult look at the booming superhero genre, with actors, writers, and directors joining. He also worked with the rock star Prince for a year in 2013.