In this very special episode, we\u2019re going behind the scenes on how to make an audio drama podcast!\nHave you ever wondered what goes into creating your favorite audio drama series like\xa0Liberty: Critical Research,\xa0Night Vale,\xa0Tanis,\xa0or even our RPG series Dark Dice? Maybe you\u2019ve even wondered what it would take to make your own? Join Fool and Scholar Productions\xa0as we take you through the creative process!\nIn this special episode we cover everything from idea to upload including: recording, acting, creating sound effects and promoting your creation.\n\xa0\nTimestamps:\n\n1:52 \u2013 Why Audio Drama?\n\n5:32 \u2013 Who are we?\n\n6:40 \u2013 Writing to Your Strengths\n\n10:05 \u2013 Writing an Audio Drama\n\n15:30 \u2013 Casting Voices and More About Writing\n\n26:45 \u2013 Gear That\u2019s Helpful\n\n30:47 \u2013 Recording Your Actors\n\n37:27 \u2013 Voice Acting Interview with Paul Mella (Dr. Kovski)\n\n49:24 \u2013 Sound Effects and Ambience\n\n55:36 \u2013 Editing\n\n56:50 \u2013 Mixing/Mastering Interview with Brandon Strader (Sound Engineer)\n\n1:08:32 \u2013 Uploading & Consistency\n\n01:11:24 \u2013 Promotion\n\n01:16:02 \u2013 Most Importantly\u2026\n\n01:17:38 \u2013 Q/A\n\n01:23:13 \u2013 Podcast Recommendations\n\n\xa0\nResources:\n\n\nFreesound.org\xa0\u2013 (Free Sound Effects)\n\n\nSonniss\xa0(Sound Effects that Cost Money)\n\n\nKevin Macleod\xa0(Free Music)\n\n\nAudio Drama HUB Group\xa0(formerly the Audio Drama Production Podcast)(Advice, Friendship)\n\n\nPodtrac\xa0(Track Your Growth)\n\n\xa0\nPodcasts to check out:\n\n\nLimetown\xa0(Season 1) (horror)\n\n\nThe Black Tapes\xa0(horror)\n\n\nSmall Town Horror\xa0(horror)\n\n\nPsuedopod\xa0(horror)\n\n\nThe NoSleep Podcast\xa0(horror)\n\n\nEdict Zero\xa0(sci-fi)\n\n\nSAYER\xa0(sci-fi)\n\n\nWooden Overcoats\xa0(comedy)\n\n\nThe Orphans\xa0(sci-fi)\n\n\nGear we use:\n\n\nFocusright Scarlette 2i2\xa0(interface from the microphone to your USB)\n\n\nAcoustica Mixcraft\xa0(DAW)\n\nR\xf8de Microphone Kit\n\n\nSony H4N Zoom\xa0(handheld)\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices