Categories for Rating Podcasts
1. Subject Matter and Significance
Relevancy to the assigned category.
The show has a clear message.
The show is readily available in several formats.
The host(s) have a strong online presence (authority on the content).
Availability of show notes to encourage content exploration.
2. Presentation (Delivery)
The host(s) deliver the subject matter in a competent manner.
Good use of voice inflection and tone variation.
Chemistry (banter) between the talent.
Effective use of bumpers/music/effects.
The talent is relaxed and has a friendly conversational tone.
The show’s running time does not take away from the podcast. As a rule, the time does not need to exceed over an hour.
The talent is able to interview properly, giving the interviewee plenty of chances to talk.
3. Total Quality of Production
The vocals and music produce a solid fidelity and levels that allow the listener to easily understand the language.
Audio levels are normalized; not too high or low.
The shows are well planned concerning content, production, video angles, etc.
The quality of the show is easily absorbed by a listener or viewer.
The show produces new content on a consistent and regular manner.
The higher the quality of vocals (including guest and co-hosts), music, and video clarity the show will receive a higher score.
Every podcast is subjected to various listening environments to determine the production quality.
Each show is monitored on laptop (Macbook Pro) speakers, car stereo, various iPods, and a home theater. Podcasts are listened to at the exact bit rate that are originally published and are never converted to mono or stereo by “That Podcast Show”.
