PodSummit

Podcast Conference in Calgary

Western Canada's First
Podcast Conference

Slides & Resources Videos PodSummit 2018

Thank you to everyone who made it to PodSummit!

There were 110 of us, from all over Western Canada and United States. We gave away microphones by Shure, hosting by Spreaker, and a copy of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Here is a short highlight video by our friends at Centre For Newcomers.

PodSummit Sessions & Workshops

Art Of Storytelling

If you are a fan of Serial, Hardcore History, Planet Money or any of the other top rated podcasts - you are familiar with the grip of a great long-form audio program.

This session will show you how to craft, script, and deliver shows to rival the best podcasts out there. Learn about story structure, content, and engagement hooks. Presented by Meg Wilcox.

Engage. Grow. Monetize

Engage. Grow. Monetize - Most of us would like to reach a larger audience, and build a community around our ideas and shows.

This session will walk you through how to find and connect with your listeners so that you can develop better show ideas, grow your subscriber numbers, and eventually consider monetizing. Presented by Scott St. Pierre.

Editing With Style

How to create a signature sound, and elevate the quality of your podcast - so people can recognize it anywhere, anytime.

We’ll learn about different kinds of cuts, music punctuation, and other editing techniques from a seasoned audio production professional. Presented by Brock “Skywalker” Armstrong.

Quick Cuts

Featuring some of the most prominent podcasters in the world, QuickCuts will focus on short to-the-point tips, stories, and techniques they have learned from years of broadcasting.

You’ll hear about their backstairs, what they wish they knew when they started, and what advice they would give podcasters now.

Interview: Deconstructed

How to conduct engaging, in-depth interviews that will delight your interviewees and your audience.

As part of this session, we will do a live demonstration where the speaker will walk us through how to plan your interview, structure questions, and navigate the conversation as it’s happening. Presented by Adam Rozenhart.

Campfire Chats

Rather than a panel discussion, we decided on a series of on-on-one interviews with prominent podcasters from Western Canada.

Our MC will interview the guests with your help through an open Q&A. You’ll hear from Zain Velji (one of The Strategists), and Karen Unland (founder of Seen & Heard In Edmonton).

PodSummit would not have happened without the support of these organizations:








PodSummit is a grassroots effort. We want to thank each and every one of our sponsors for helping us make it a reality.

PodSummit 2017 Speakers

We worked hard to bring you an amazing selection of speakers to share their knowledge on podcasting, audio production, show development, and audience growth.

Meg Wilcox

CBC and CKUA alum, Meg travelled the country making radio stories as a host, reporter, and producer.

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Adam Rozenhart

Marketing strategist, journalist, and CBC columnist, Adam is a seasoned podcaster who reaches a worldwide audience with his interview-based show.

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Brock “Skywalker” Armstrong

Veteran audio producer, Brock now focuses on Bulletproof radio with Dave Asprey, after editing and producing hundreds of podcasts.

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Scott St. Pierre

Producer behind multi-award winning Rob Has A Podcast and a Podcast Movement alumni speaker.

Meet Scott

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