Audio Podcasting
Description
Participants use digital audio technology to create original content for a podcast piece that addresses the annual theme. The podcast must feature high level storytelling techniques, voice acting, and folly sound effects; the full entry must include documentation of the podcast development process and elements. Semifinalists participate in an interview.
2025-26 Theme
Students create an audio podcast reviewing/promoting a vacation destination.
NOTE: First names can now be used in the podcast
Einstein MS, Team 1, 2025 1st Place
Event Resources
EVENT EXAMPLES
Click on the links to the right to view past entries for this event.
Event Deadlines
January 23, 2025
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students submit podcast as a URL link.
March 2025
This is an Early Entry Event!
Podcasts and portfolios must be uploaded by 5:00 pm on March 14.
Semifinal teams will be announced at the State Conference, and will participate in an interview.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must:
Belong to a currently affiliated TSA chapter
Be registered (by their TSA advisor) for competition by December 19, 2025 ($35)
Compete in the January 22, 2026 virtual competition (see individual event pages for details)
Be selected as a top competitor in their event(s) and invited to participate at State
Number of competitors is dependent on specific event
Qualifying competitor lists will be published by February 8, 2026
State Conference registration week February 23-27, 2026 (see state conference page for details)
At the state level, 3 teams (may be a team of 1 at advisor’s discretion) per chapter may compete.
