Elements of Podcasts

While listening to  each of these three podcasts excerpts (between one and three minutes complete the note-taking worksheet to take notes on both the episode's topic and production elements.  

EPISODE'S TOPIC =  What is being said or discussed.

PRODUCTION ELEMENTS =  Various aspects of the podcast that create the listening experience (interviews, conversations, music, sound effects, etc.).

• Modern Love "R We D8ting?|With Krysten Ritter" (Segment 1:00 - 3:16)
• The Daily "The Right to Bear Arms" (Segment 0:00 - 2:36)
• Still Processing  "Take a Knee if You Agree"  (Segment 0:00 - 1:27)

With a partner answer the following questions and be prepared to share your answers with the class:

1. What did you notice about the subject matter?
2. What did you notice about the formatting and techniques used within the podcast?
3. How were the three podcast excerpts similar?  How were they different?