By Katie Servas – Editor-in-Chief

Broadcast Journalism and Journalism two and three students are ‘amped’ up about the new podcast studio.

Jonathan Law has introduced a new professional-level podcast studio for Broadcast Journalism and Journalism classes to produce podcasts.

The podcast studio includes multiple headsets and microphones connected to a soundboard with audio controls and sound effects. The room also features a television screen to display logos and other visuals for each episode. 

“We are always trying to add new elements to Broadcast to give students real-world experiences, and we thought an upgrade to a professional-level podcast studio would be an exciting addition to the Newsroom,” said Broadcast Journalism teacher Mr. Kulenych. “Students have already produced some amazing podcasts and I can’t wait to see their creativity continue to come out.

Many Broadcast Journalism and Journalism students have had the opportunity to create in the space and have used it as a creative outlet to discuss topics about the school community as well as other interests.

“Having a podcast studio has been such an amazing opportunity,” said sophomore Sports Editor Ella Franzman. “The ability to create content for the school through different media has piqued an interest for me.”

The soundproof room has allowed students to express themselves and expand their knowledge by learning audio and visual editing and the behind-the-scenes of video production. 

“I think it’s great that we are able to use the podcast studio now because it really expands the range of content we can make in both broadcast and regular journalism,” said senior Broadcast Journalism student and Editor-in-Chief Maya Rosado. “It’s something I’ve already been interested in because I love to speak my mind and the podcast studio has given me that ability.”

In addition to the studio, many students have been incorporating their peers and teachers into their podcasts, interviewing and conversing with them about upcoming school events and their individual accomplishments. 

“I enjoy using the studio,” said junior Sports Editor Zack Sulkis. “I listen to lots of podcasts in my free time from guys like Joe Rogan and Theo Von so getting the chance to talk about sports is the highlight of eighth period.”

There’s a process to podcast preparation that requires writing scripts and reaching out to guests. This opportunity teaches students what it’s like to create and advertise content from a realistic perspective.

“I’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to make a podcast and I loved it!,” said junior Editor-in-Cheif and Editorial Editor Gemard Guery. “I enjoyed the planning aspect a lot as well.”

Starting within the next few weeks the National Art Honor Society will be painting the podcast studio walls. The idea is to include a podcast-themed mural on one of the walls with the incorporation of a few older podcasts that have been created and passed to younger students as they’ve graduated.