Guide · Formats

A panel podcast, kept in order.

Panels bring several voices into one conversation. They give variety, and they test a producer's ability to keep the sound clean.

What the format is

A host and three or more guests discuss a topic. The balance of voices and a clear moderator keep it listenable.

How an episode is shaped

A structure that tends to work:

  • Choose speakers who disagree usefully.
  • Brief each person on the topic and their role.
  • Use a moderator who manages turns.
  • Record each person on a separate track.

What production involves

More speakers mean more overlaps, more background noise and more levelling. Separate tracks are essential.

  • One track per speaker.
  • Remove cross-talk where meaning is lost.
  • Identify speakers clearly in notes.

How radio.app produces it

You record; we make the podcast. We clean and level the voices, build the intro and sound, edit the panel format to your structure and deliver finished episodes to one loudness standard. See the production process and the plans.

Questions

Questions, answered.

How many speakers are too many?

Four voices is workable. Beyond that, it is hard for listeners to follow who is speaking.

Can you produce this format for us?

Yes, we produce finished episodes from your recordings. Tell us the format, length and how often you plan to publish, and we will propose scope and timing.

Tell us about your podcast.

Share what you want to record, who it’s for and how often. We’ll reply with a proposed scope and timing.