Stream A: Regular Class Lectures & Discussions ($400 🇨🇦 | ~$280 🇺🇸)

Students attend classes and participate in the lectures and class discussions, but will not receive individualized feedback from Mia on shared work from an existing or nascent project, as well as an hour-long virtual consultation.

Stream B: Classes with Story Development & Workshops ($750 🇨🇦 | ~$525 🇺🇸)

Students who upgrade to this level will attend classes, participate in the lectures and class discussions and receive individualized feedback from Mia on shared work from an existing or nascent project, as well as an hour-long virtual consultation. Podcasters in Stream B must have at least one deliverable prepared for Mia to review and to discuss in detail before May 13. Deliverables could include an outline/one-pager, pitch deck, trailer, pilot episode, or max. 30-minute transcript. (10 spots available)

TAKEAWAYS:

• Gain a general sense of where the podcast industry has been and where it’s going
• Understand the different types of podcasts and what makes them unique
• Come up with a clear podcast concept that you could start pitching now
• Learn what it takes to make that podcast a reality
• Develop your audience profile
• Build your confidence and presentation skills
• Optional (Stream B): Receive one-on-one feedback on your podcast pitch

COURSE SCHEDULE (Stream A & B)

Tuesdays, April 22–May 13, 5pm–6:30pm Mountain (7pm–8:30 pm EST)

• Class 1, April 22 – A Brief History of the Podcast Industry: Where do you fit in?

• Class 2, April 29 – Show Development 101: Make it Happen; Make it Sing

• Class 3, May 6 – Audience Development and Marketing: What’s Your Niche?

• Class 4, May 13 – Pitch Party!: Share your Idea & Sharpen your Delivery

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REGISTRATION

After checkout, you’ll receive a receipt with a link to download your syllabus, which will include Zoom passcodes, pre-class homework, and additional course information. You will also receive an emailed reminder a few days before your first class.

ELIGIBILITY AND PREREQUISITE

This course is suitable for anyone interested in developing a podcast. Stream B students should have at least one deliverable prepared for Mia to review and to discuss in detail before May 13. Deliverables could include an outline/one-pager, pitch deck, trailer, pilot episode, or max. 30-minute transcript. If you’re still unsure whether this course is for you, email info@pandemicuniversity.com.

CLASS RECORDINGS/PARTICIPATION

The course is designed for live participation, however, if you can’t be present for a class, or must leave early, a recording will be provided in the student folder the morning after. Students are expected to be present and intellectually curious during class time. Please be ready to participate with working cameras and audio. If you’re ever stuck or may need accommodation, please reach out to your instructor or TA.

ACCESSIBILITY

Pandemic University is committed to offering a fulfilling and inclusive education. Classes are held via Zoom with Closed Captioning features enabled through auto-transcription technology. A teaching assistant will be present to correct transcription mistakes and assist in other ways. The course includes workshops and class discussions, thus students are required to participate through audio; accommodations can be made for people with speaking or other disabilities if they inform us ahead of schedule. Video is encouraged of all students in order to optimize everyone’s virtual classroom experience.

CAPACITY AND REFUNDS

Capacity for this class is limited to a maximum of 30 podcasters including 10 podcasters in Stream B. Anyone wishing to cancel their registration has until April 15, 2025 to receive a guaranteed refund. If you cancel between April 16 and April 21, 2025 we will only offer a refund if and after the vacated spot is filled. No refunds whatsoever will be offered after the course begins on April 22, 2025. Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in your removal from the course without compensation.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Although PanU is technically a fake university, we’re committed to high standards of artistic integrity, quality education, and maintaining a safe virtual environment for students. Abusive behaviour toward classmates or instructors will not be tolerated at any point during the course, including in private messages, and will result in expulsion without refund.

Other violations that could have you expelled from this course include: refusing to participate in group workshops; plagiarism and misrepresentation of others’ ideas as your own; sharing recordings of classes; sharing classmates’ work without their consent; and racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia either in your notes feedback to classmates or in your written work.

The final say on whether or not you continue in class belongs to the instructor alone. If you have any questions, email info@pandemicuniversity.com.