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A government and public bodies podcast, produced well.

Public bodies need to be understood by everyone, in the language they use daily. Audio is a low-barrier way to explain services and decisions.

Why public sector start a podcast

Notices and web pages are often skimmed. A spoken explanation helps people who prefer listening, read slowly or are on the move.

What the show can cover

Formats that work for this sector:

  • How to use a service, from application to result.
  • Interviews with the officials who run a programme.
  • Explaining a change before it takes effect.
  • Community stories about how a service is used.

What to settle before you record

Accuracy and neutrality come first, and accessibility is not optional. Plan transcripts and clear speech from the start, and agree how corrections are published.

  • A process for approving and correcting episodes.
  • Transcripts for accessibility.
  • A neutral tone that avoids campaigning.

How radio.app produces it

You record; we make the podcast. For government and public bodies that means cleaning and levelling every voice, building the intro and sound identity, editing to a script or notes, and delivering finished episodes to one loudness standard. The production process shows each step, and the plans show the starting points.

Questions

Questions, answered.

How do public bodies keep a podcast accessible?

Provide transcripts, speak clearly and avoid jargon. We produce clean, consistent audio, which also helps people with hearing difficulties.

What do we need to send?

The original recordings, one file per person if possible, and short notes on names, terms and anything to cut. The [recording checklist](/podcast-production/how-to-record-a-podcast-remotely) explains how to capture clean audio.

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.