Power of Podcasting - Telling Stories Through Sound

Siobhán McHugh dissects what makes a good podcast and outlines how you can create one yourself. She blends practical insights into and critical analysis of the art of audio storytelling. Packed with case studies, history, tips, and techniques, this book introduces readers to the possibilities of the world of sound.

List of contents

Prologue: The Seductive Power of Sound
1. Podcasting: Why, Who, What
2. Appreciating Audio Storytelling: The Backstory
3. Radio, Podcasting and Intimacy
4. The Aerobic Art of Interviewing
5. Milestones in the Podsphere: From Serial to The Daily
6. Podcasting as Literary Journalism: S-Town
7. Creating a Hit Narrative Podcast, Part 1: Finding the Story
8. Creating a Hit Narrative Podcast, Part 2: Under the Hood of The Last Voyage of the Pong Su
9. Inclusion, Diversity and Equality: Pushing the Boundaries of Podcasting
10. Podcasting: What Next?
Appendix: Podcast Recommendations and Reviews
Notes
Acknowledgments
Index

About the author

Siobhán McHugh

Summary

Siobhán McHugh dissects what makes a good podcast and outlines how you can create one yourself. She blends practical insights into and critical analysis of the art of audio storytelling. Packed with case studies, history, tips, and techniques, this book introduces readers to the possibilities of the world of sound.

Product details

• Authors: Siobhan Mchugh, Siobhàn McHugh
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2022
• EAN: 9780231208772
• ISBN: 978-0-231-20877-2
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, Film, TV & radio, Radio / Podcasts, COMPUTERS / Internet / Podcasting & Webcasting, computers; performing arts