Starting a Podcast Journey
A Comforting Guide for Beginners
Audio storytelling varies across cultures, from linear narratives in Discover how to successfully launch and navigate your podcasting journey, from understanding your audience and content development to technical setup and monetization strategies.
Becoming a Pro
Navigating a Career in the Audio Industry
Becoming a Pro in the audio industry involves mastering a blend of storytelling, technical expertise, and market awareness across various domains like radio, podcasting, voiceovers, and audiobook production, all while adapting to the evolving audio landscape.
The Ethics of Audio Editing
with great power comes great responsibility
Audio editing holds significant power in shaping narratives, necessitating ethical considerations to preserve authenticity, avoid misrepresentation, and maintain transparency
Storytelling Across Cultures
How different cultures approach audio storytelling
Audio storytelling varies across cultures, from linear narratives in the West to cyclical tales in Asia, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting global narrative traditions.
Exploring Narrative Types
Story Structures in Audio Storytelling
A deep dive into the diverse narrative structures in audio storytelling, from the chronological flow of linear tales to the intricate layers of nested narratives
The Hero’s Journey
A Deeper Dive
Joseph Campbell's study of myths and stories worldwide, presents a universal narrative structure reflecting human growth and transformation, profoundly influencing modern storytelling from "Star Wars" to contemporary audio dramas.
Field Recording
Capturing a World of Sound
Field recording, tracing its roots from bulky reel-to-reel setups to today's pocket-sized digital devices, empowers storytellers to capture and share the world's diverse sounds, evolving with technology to offer increasingly immersive audio experiences.
A NEW DAWN IN SOUND
The Story of EBU's PLOUD Group
EBU's PLOUD group embarked on a global quest to harmonize sound, yet faced unexpected twists along the journey.
At the end they came up with - Loudness.
The Art of Montage Radio
Creating Landscapes with Sound
Montage radio, an avant-garde art form originating from Denmark, utilizes layered and juxtaposed sounds to craft immersive stories, influencing modern radio and podcasting with its innovative approach to auditory storytelling
The Challenge of Sound
the Art and Science of Audio Mastery
Delving into the evolution of audio mastery, from the intricacies of analog tools to the power of digital advancements, this article highlights the blend of art and science in sound processing, emphasizing the democratization of professional sound through intuitive tools like Hindenburg.
Talk Radio
The Conversational Revolution
Talk radio, evolving from its pioneering roots in the 1920s to the modern podcasting era, embodies the enduring power of conversation, capturing diverse voices and fostering human connection across generations.
The Art of Interviewing
Techniques, Best Practices and Famous Interviewers
The art of interviewing melds strategic dialogue with preparation, active listening, skillful questioning, and rapport-building, enriched by lessons from iconic interviewers and modern tools, transforming conversations into compelling narratives..
The Evolution of Radio Genres
From Fireside Chats to True Crime
The rich tapestry of radio has evolved from family-focused dramas of the 1920s to the niche genres of today's podcasts, constantly adapting to captivate listeners across generations.