Tips for Converting Chapters into Podcast Episodes

Transforming PhD chapters into multimedia content like YouTube videos and podcasts is a fantastic way to make your research more accessible, engaging, and impactful. Here are some tips to help with that transformation:

Structure Your Content

Break each chapter into digestible segments:

• Intro: What’s the big question or problem?

• Context: Why does it matter?

• Methodology: How did you approach it?

• Findings: What did you discover?

• Implications: Why should people care?

Episode Planning

Each chapter can be:

• A standalone episode

• A mini-series within your podcast

This can be a great way to explore themes or case studies in your research. Pick out engaging topics in each chapter and build from there. This approach can be effective in expanding on your research, incorporating personal anecdotes, and sharing more about your findings.

Format Ideas

• Solo Commentary: You explain your research.

• Guest Interviews: Chat with experts or peers.

• Narrative Style: Storytelling with sound design.

Our team are on hand to support the formatting of your ideas and explore the best way to discuss your research. Things to consider can be your availability and the time you want to spend preparing and recording each episode.

Enhance Engagement

• Use storytelling: Frame your research as a journey.

• Share on social platforms and/or your Republish page. Podcasts can form part of your subscriber-exclusive content, with short clips used as promotion.

• Podcast SEO: Write compelling show notes and titles. Make your content appealing. Consider the digestible segments you have outlined and the key question you are seeking to answer.