Podcast Episode

Episode suits its audience, context, and purpose appropriately

Episode leverages the podcast format through effective use of audio (speech, music, interviews, sound effects, etc.)

Episode engages listeners by being interesting, organized, knowledgeable, conversational yet rehearsed, and by avoiding "dead air," awkward pauses, and filler words

Episode is organized into a clear beginning, middle, and end that includes appropriate orientation for the listener and effective transitions

Episode conforms to the assignment's parameters and demonstrates technical proficiency through balanced sound levels, clean edits, clear audio, etc.