Christy Harst serves as the founding host and official voice of iCLE.

When travelers arrive in Cleveland, they are greeted by Christy’s voice as they enter Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. She is also the organizer and host behind the Building Doors VO Campaign, a community-driven initiative focused on opportunity, access, and connection.

Building Doors is the inaugural podcast at iCLE and represents the spirit of the station: local leadership, trusted voices, and stories that move Cleveland forward.

Christy is the first of many Cleveland-based hosts who will bring their shows, audiences, and missions together under the iCLE banner.

What Is a Community Podcast Station?

iCLE operates as a shared podcast station, meaning:

• Multiple independent shows live under one Cleveland-focused brand

• Hosts keep ownership of their shows and voices

• PodTechs provides the production, systems, and technical backbone

• The station grows stronger as more hosts and audiences participate

Think of iCLE as a modern, digital public square built on podcasts.

What iCLE Offers Hosts

Professional Production Infrastructure

• Audio and video podcast production workflows

• Consistent episode formatting and asset creation

• Post-production editing and quality control

Multi-Platform Distribution

• YouTube (long-form and clips)

• Audio platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more)

• Short-form vertical video for social platforms

Shared Growth and Visibility

• Inclusion on the iCLE station website

• Cross-promotion between Cleveland-based shows

• Community-driven discovery for new listeners

PodTechs Podcast Operating System

• Structured workflows from planning through promotion

• Review and approval systems

• Scalable processes designed for consistency

Who iCLE Is For

iCLE is built for:

• Community leaders and organizers

• Entrepreneurs and business owners

• Educators and nonprofit organizations

• Creatives, storytellers, and advocates

• Cleveland-based professionals with a message to share

If your work impacts Cleveland, iCLE is designed to support your voice.

The Role of PodTechs

PodTechs is the technology and production partner behind iCLE.

As a podcast technology and media licensing company, PodTechs provides:

• The systems that power the station

• Production standards and workflows

• Ongoing technical and operational support

PodTechs enables hosts to focus on conversations and community while we handle the infrastructure.

Growing the iCLE Network

iCLE launches with Building Doors and Christy Harst, but this is only the beginning.

Over time, iCLE will welcome:

• Additional Cleveland-based podcast hosts

• Community series and limited-run shows

• Partnerships with local organizations and institutions

Each new show strengthens the station and expands Cleveland’s collective voice.

Get Involved

Interested in bringing your podcast to iCLE or launching a new Cleveland-based show?

We are actively welcoming:

• Podcast hosts looking for production support

• Organizations seeking a consistent media channel

• Community leaders ready to tell their story

Contact PodTechs to learn how iCLE can support your voice in Cleveland.

iCLE is a PodTechs Community Podcast Station.