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The Podcast Garage
Bring a clip, a show description, or a production problem. Get focused feedback to help your next episode sound and feel better.
Independent voices. Motor City energy.
YOUR VOICE.
YOUR COMMUNITY.
A Detroit-area community for the people behind the microphone. Come together at our conference, connect through meetups, and develop your craft in hands-on workshops.
LOCATION Detroit area, MichiganDATE To be announcedSTATUS In development · First edition
CREATE ✦ CONNECT ✦ COLLABORATE ✦ KEEP GOING
Welcome to PodDetroit
BIG IDEAS.
REAL CONVERSATIONS.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.
You don't need a massive audience to have something worth saying. PodDetroit is being developed for independent podcasters who want to make better work—and meet the people who can help them do it.
Whether you're shaping your first idea, publishing every week, or bringing your podcast to video, there are three ways to take part: the conference for a full day of ideas, meetups for community, and workshops for focused learning.
The PodDetroit Conference
ONE DAY.
FRESH MOMENTUM.
Our proposed one-day conference brings independent podcasters together for practical sessions, collaboration, and a plan for what comes next. Date and venue to be announced.
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The Collaboration Exchange
Meet your next guest, creative partner, or trusted sounding board through introductions with a purpose.
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Under the Hood
See how an episode actually gets made—from the first interview question to the final edit, upload, and promotional clip.
PodDetroit Meetups
GOOD CONVERSATIONS.
LASTING CONNECTIONS.
Smaller, informal gatherings to keep the community connected between conferences. First meetup details are coming soon.
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Meet your people
Trade stories with local hosts, editors, producers, and people getting ready to launch. All experience levels are welcome.
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Bring a question
Talk through a creative roadblock, compare recording setups, or share something that worked for your latest episode.
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Find a collaboration
Discover potential guests and partners through show introductions and relaxed conversations about what you're building.
Meetup dates, locations, format, and any admission costs will be announced before booking opens.
PodDetroit Workshops
LESS GUESSWORK.
MORE MAKING.
Focused, hands-on learning for a specific part of your podcast. These proposed topics will help shape our first workshop offerings.
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Launch your podcast
Define your audience, sharpen your show concept, outline your first episodes, and build a realistic launch plan.
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Record & edit with confidence
Explore microphone technique, recording levels, room setup, and editing fundamentals with practical demonstrations.
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Bring your show to video
Plan a simple camera and lighting setup, develop an efficient workflow, and turn episodes into useful short clips.
Workshop instructors, dates, locations, equipment requirements, and pricing are to be announced. Workshops may be offered separately from conference admission.
One day. Plenty to take home.
A DAY BUILT
FOR YOUR SHOW.
A preview of the program we're shaping. Sessions, times, and speakers will be confirmed before registration opens.
Start the day
Coffee, introductions & a fresh perspective
Meet fellow creators and set a goal for your day.
Community
Morning
Build a show you can sustain
Show concepts, recording fundamentals, and a realistic production rhythm.
Craft + production
Midday
Make room for a good conversation
A lunch break with topic tables and opportunities to connect.
Connections
Afternoon
Better interviews. Stronger stories. More possibilities.
Explore audience development, video, and content repurposing.
Story + growth
Before you go
Turn inspiration into your next 30 days
Leave with practical priorities and people to stay connected with.
Action planning
Help shape the first edition
THERE'S A PLACE
FOR YOUR VOICE.
Share what you've learned.
Have a practical lesson, a production workflow, or a story that could help another creator? We're shaping opportunities for speakers, workshop leaders, and experienced hosts.
Explore speaking ↗Support independent voices.
Help make a useful, welcoming gathering possible. Proposed opportunities include event sponsorship, workshop support, and relevant exhibitor tables.
Explore sponsorship ↗Speakers, sponsors, and exhibitor opportunities have not yet been announced.
Be part of the first edition
DETROIT HAS STORIES.
LET'S HELP THEM
BE HEARD.
Conference announcements, meetup dates, and workshop opportunities will appear here as plans are confirmed.
Preview the planned program ↗Email updates and event registration are not open yet. Check back here for announcements.
A few things to know
BEFORE THE
MIC GOES LIVE.
When and where will PodDetroit happen?
We are developing a one-day event in the Detroit, Michigan area. The date and venue are to be announced.
Do I need to have a podcast already?
No. The planned program welcomes people developing their first show as well as established independent hosts.
How do the conference, meetups, and workshops differ?
The conference is a proposed one-day gathering with a broad program. Meetups focus on informal connections and shared conversations. Workshops focus on developing a specific skill through practical learning.
Are tickets available?
Not yet. Ticket pricing, inclusions, and registration details will be published once the event arrangements are confirmed.
Will sessions include video podcasting?
Video production and repurposing are part of the proposed program alongside audio, interviewing, storytelling, and audience development.
Who is organizing the event?
PodDetroit is an event concept being developed by John Muntz, with Superior Edge Media as the proposed presenting brand. Final event details will be announced here.