The Charlotte Podcast Festival is designed to to inform, enrich and inspire the region's audio storytellers and podcasters. Virtual and panel discussions and workshops will cover content and production, audience engagement, monetization and more.

The festival is a partnership WFAE, Blumenthal Performing Arts, Queen City Podcast Network and Eclecs Creative Agency.

Charlotte Podcast Festival sessions include:

• “Life on the Mic:” How to be the best interviewer/host with Tommy Tomlinson (WFAE’s SouthBound), Sheri Lynch (Oddcast), Bernadette Joy (Dear Bernadebt Joy) and Mark Peres (On Life & Meaning)

• “From Script to Screen:” Writing and recording with Morgan Givens (Flyest Fables) and Kevin Patterson (Detective Samwel Sift’s Loved One Discovery or Recovery Services)

• “Audio Editing 101:” Tips for recording and editing audio with Konata Edwards (Charlotte Newsmakers, Locked on Hornets) and Andy Goh (The Goh Show)

• “Hey, Is This Thing On?:” Comedy podcasting with Rod and Karen Morrow (The Black Guy Who Tips) and Cale Evans (The Podcast from Hell)

Visit CharottePodcastFestival.com for more information.