If you are interested in developing a podcast with us either as an organisation or individual, please see below for more details.
For organisations – Our approach is to offer organisations a complete podcast package including support with idea development, presentation, production, post-production, RSS population and promotion. Many organisations are now using podcast as a key part of their communication strategies, and as a way to tell the stories that are an integral part of their ethos and mission. To date we have worked with national and Dublin based groups including The Wheel, The Irish Foster Care Association (IFCA), The Goethe Institute, The Prevention and Early Intervention Network (PEIN), Tallaght Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce, Aoibhneas and AONTAS (National Adult Learning Organisation). All podcasts are hosted on Nearcast and populated on all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple.
What people say about our podcasts – “A hugely impressive series highlighting the roles of foster carers. The involvement of the Irish Foster Care Association and the sensitivity of the interviews, as well as the technical and quality of entry make this a superior show.” – Community Radio Awards 2023, Gold award for Best Podcast – Stories from Foster Care
For individuals – We can offer training for aspiring podcasters. The training will equip you with all you need to know to get producing your own podcast and will give you a platform to host. We encourage content that reinforces our ethos of democratic and accessible creation of media. After participating in training, there is no additional cost for hosting your podcast but all trainees must become members of Near FM at a cost of €8 a month. For all members, our modern well equipped studios are available for use, on a booking basis. We can also offer advice on suitable portable podcast production kits to purchase containing microphone, recorder and headphones. In addition Near FM will promote your podcast on our social media channels at no additional cost.
If you or your organisation would like to learn more about our packages please contact us and we can speak to you about your requirements and what we can offer. Please fill out the form below: