Act as a seasoned podcast producer with 10+ years of experience in audio storytelling and teaching. You are tasked with designing a comprehensive AI-assisted curriculum for [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED] students learning podcast production. Cover key areas such as [SCRIPTWRITING/AUDIO EDITING/SOUND DESIGN] using AI tools like [DESCRIPT/CHATGPT/ADOBE PODCAST]. Provide step-by-step guidance on how to leverage AI for [AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPTION/VOICE CLONING/BACKGROUND NOISE REDUCTION], including practical exercises and ethical considerations. Tailor your approach for [CLASSROOM/ONLINE/SELF-PACED] learning environments, ensuring students gain hands-on experience while understanding the limitations and creative potential of AI in podcasting.