I explained to him that its like a radio show but on the computer, Pavlidis says.
Podcasting was still relatively in its infancy then.
He said, Oh.
Can I have one?
And thats how theFive Minutes With Dadpodcast was born.
It is really cool to listen back at some of our really fun conversations.
And getting started creating a podcast with kids can be as simple as thatstarting.
The only real requirements are a computer and a USB microphone.
Youll also need audio-editing softwareand there are free options for that, likeAudacity.
When working with kids, Pavlidis also recommends keeping things short.
Dont worry too much about perfection.
You learn a lot about them.
It took a good hour of recording to get five minutes of useful audio when we first started.
Dont worry too much about perfection.
Get started, go live, and over time, youll improve significantly.
Those topics are big in nature, and thats by design.
Pavlidis says the theme of the podcast is personal growth and leadership for kids.
Within that framework, the ideas and topics originate from Pavlos and Angela.
I let my kids run with most of the creative control of the show, Pavlidis says.
They drive the topics.
Pavlidis says recording episodes has also helped them all remember to simply slow down and talk.
The business side
Pavlidis uses the show to teach other valuable lessons though, too.
I use the podcast as a parenting tool to teach other lessons that are important.
Platforms vary, and some have limitations on file sizes or numbers of downloads theyll allow.
Just dive in and get started.
Its so worth it, even if no one [else] listens, Pavlidis says.
