LIB/ARCH2205 Learning Places Toggle navigation

This podcast was very interesting. There was an intro that gave names, a brand and idea of what the podcast is about by playing different but related sound clips. In my opinion, this podcast is directed towards people who are confused about living in a city and trying to decide if to stay there or move. The podcast is a conversation between the host and co-host of the podcast that seems to have regular shows. Even though it was a conversation between two, the sound clips made it sound like a table conversation with many guests which felt very engaging. The clips were inserted based on the context of the conversation and seemed to have a rhythm. The sound effects, I think were well placed to set a mood based on what they were talking about.

Based on this podcast, I think researched data and its source should be highlighted at that point where data is given. At some point, they mentioned scrap-booking with the lady and I thought that this podcast is kind of like a scrapbook where sound clips were mixed based on the topic. Same with scrap-booking, scraps are inserted based on a category. One strategy for inserting sound clips is developing a topic, a conversation, find sound clips related to the topic and mix them in based on the context of the conversation. Sound effects should be inserted also based on the context of the conversation and the sound clip to set a mood like in horror movies. I think setting moods make the listener more engaged.

This podcast by Radiolab called”cities” used sounds, research and a format of the discussion in a way that seemed rather bizarre to me at first. Maybe this is because I haven’t listened to many podcasts in my life but its still sounded a little strange to me, but in a good way. Firstly the hosts included background noise in certain situation to give me listener a mental image of what they were discussing. For example, when they were discussing nature they put sounds that are commonly related to nature. I find this technique fascinating because it paints a mental image for the listener. Also they used research as a part of their sounds by including prerecorded conversation and interviews by the physicists and doctors to make it seem as if these “guests” were actually in the room with them and having an in person conversation with the hosts. Each of the sounds and prerecorded voices were strategically placed to match the context of the conversation they were having or the point they were trying to get across. The discussion between the host and co-host was formatted in such a way that made it seem as if it was an interview, but through cleaver editing, they were they only ones talking in the studio and the “guests” were just past interview that these people did. Using all these techniques they were able to make a very enjoyable podcast that you want to listen to.

In relation to our class podcasts we could similarly use background noise to keep the listener engaged. Although the use of the “guests” voices was brilliant in Radiolab’s podcast and was part of their research we could use people statements differently by quoting them and giving them credit.

This podcast was about cities. Speakers were talking bout different cities from all over the world that how each city has its own unique style. They were using different sounds to make podcast more interesting to their listeners like if they are talking about fog, wind or rain they uses different music and sounds for it, so their listener can feel that things without even seeing it. They discuss many things that make up any city. Which include people who live there and their culture. It was good listening to podcast, when they talk to people from different cities around the world you feel like you are actually in that city. People who never been to cities for them listening to this podcast will give them clear image of any city they want to visit, and they will get a idea how is any city look like without even going there. Because they tell so much details and use different sounds to make people feel they are in the city.

This podcast presents a very vast and interesting use of different types of sounds. Everyday sounds that give a strong visualization of the scenery as well as music that describe the current mood or reaction. The use of research breaks down to experience, experiments, articles, interviews. There’s two hosts that present a topic being discussed. Giving insights and asking questions on it while the experts and guests elaborate and explain each topic/subtopic. Experts are either live with them or an audio recording is presented that give a detail scope on a certain subject. The hosts would give a narrative point of view whenever they present a recording of an audio or an audio recording of a video.

• This reply was modified 7 years, 7 months ago by Richard Lok.

I listened to the radioLab “cities” podcast. In the podcast, there was different type of sounds, such as music, busy streets, etc. I think this podcast was just to give people who never been to different cities a view of what to expect. And the sounds play an important role in the podcast, because by using different sounds allow the listeners to have a better picture about the cities. also, the sounds make the podcast more interesting every time they discuss a different point. It gives me an idea how to capture the listeners attention for our class podcasts.

The use of sound effects throughout the podcast really added a sort of ambiance to the overall discussion. I could hear the sound of the big city and the common noises you would normally hear while walking down the streets of a city of Manhattan. The incorporation of funny noises like the sound of the cow mooing added some levity and humor to their discussion. When the relaxing music began it made me feel quite comfortable and also allowed me to keep on paying attention. It was the same as when our professor put on music in order to keep us focused on our research. Using sound effects and music in our group projects may actually keep us relaxed and help us speak calmly and allow us to collectively gather our thoughts. It also helps to have sounds that add to the actual podcast. Overall it was pretty listening to the various sound effects in the podcast.

The podcast was about cities and the sounds found in them along with commentary. It’s interesting to me because I’ve never really heard this type of podcast and I’ve heard many over the course of my life. They talked about how cities are mediums and how they are in constant growth. They also spoke about other various topics like underground tunnels and water.