Radio Kempenjoeng makes podcasts with young people: “First guests were Junior Rangers who work in Kalmthoutse Heide”

Jan receives help from his colleague Elisa Kint in setting up Radio Kempenjoeng. “But we also just want to offer young people a fun activity,” laughs Elisa. “We think this is something that is very easy for schools and youth movements to plan. With the help of professional podcast makers, young people set up a mobile recording studio in two hours and receive guidance in creating their own podcast.”

“The best thing is when a group is a little prepared,” says supervisor Ilse. “That makes the podcast stronger and gives the young people more satisfaction. This preparation does not take much time. The young people (or their leadership or teacher) are given some discussion topics in advance for inspiration. They look for a studio guest to interview and think about possible questions. It is not much more. With a minimum of preparation you have a fascinating activity or lesson that allows you to tick off a lot of learning goals in one go.”

Volunteers

Radio Kempenjoeng receives financial support from LEADER MarkAante Kempen +. “This means that this year we can offer workshops for free in the Voorkempen. We are also looking for volunteers who can eventually replace our professional radio makers Ilse and Jeroen. Making podcasts is not ‘rocket science’. The most important thing is that you like to stand in front of a group and get along well with young people. You can quickly learn the rest by shadowing the professionals,” say Jan Pandelaers and Elisa Kint of Erfgoed Voorkempen.