FAQ
Audio Lab is for anyone who’s already started making podcasts or has some experience in narrative audio content. Additionally, you have a great idea that can’t be found anywhere else. This is your chance to make your big podcast over multiple episodes - with the help of award-winning audio producers and executives. You will start in July 2025 and be engaged full time for 7 months until January 2026.
You will have a range of production skills that might include writing; recording; editing; interviewing; presenting and be highly motivated about developing them further.
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Do I need to have a title for my podcast before I apply?
If you don’t have a title yet, it’s enough to describe your podcast or have a working title.
Is there an upper age limit for Audio Lab?
Anyone 18 years old or over can apply
How much experience do I need?
You will have some audio and content making experience such as writing, interviewing, recording, editing or presenting, and be highly motivated to grow your skills. You might be self-publishing audio or video content in personal or professional spaces or producing/presenting on community or internet radio. You may have some junior level audio production experience or have other content making skills that lend themselves to audio storytelling. You will still be at an early career stage where you will benefit from training and support provided by Audio Lab and its production partners.
Is there room for the podcast to be adapted with the 大象传媒 or does it need to be ready to go?
The purpose of Audio Lab is to develop you and your idea. Successful applicants will have access to practical & online training as well as experts to help you upskill and develop your idea.
What tips can the Year 1 Creators give on how to build a successful application?
Adam Zmith says “Be bold and creative - make it something that only YOU could do. Be clear and concrete in your idea, not vague or abstract”.
Is Audio Lab looking for any specific genres or subjects?
We are open for ideas in most formats, including solo, cohost or panel presentation; interview and conversation based; narrative storytelling; investigative or montage and soundscape. It might be a one-off series of 4-6 episodes or ‘always on’ in feel and style. Due to production constraints, we don’t encourage original drama but we are open to all ideas and genres that feel fresh and are authentic to the subject.
Meet the 2024 Production Partners
Audio Lab has teamed up with some of podcasting’s most exciting producers to help transform Creator ideas into podcasts.
Meet the 2024 Production Partners
Meet the 2024 Production Partners
Pitching your idea
Audio Lab alumni share their thoughts on building a strong application. Meet Talia Randall, Hamza Salmi, Adam Zmith, Tommy Dixon & Anouska Lewis.
What does 鈥楿ntold Stories & Fresh Perspectives鈥� mean to you?
What does 鈥楿ntold Stories & Fresh Perspectives鈥� mean to you?
How challenging was being both the Producer and Presenter of your podcast?
How challenging was being both the Producer and Presenter of your podcast?
What was your biggest learn at 大象传媒 Sounds Audio Lab?
What was your biggest learn at 大象传媒 Sounds Audio Lab?
Tommy Dixon explains how he brought his idea to life for his application
Tommy Dixon explains how he brought his idea to life for his application
Anouska Lewis explains why she became the voice of her podcast 'Hometown Boring?'
Anouska Lewis explains why she became the voice of her podcast 'Hometown Boring?'
Still have a question? Email us at audiolab@bbc.co.uk