Wednesday, 4 December 2013

Podcast Research


Definition
"a multimedia digital file made available on the Internet for downloading to a portable media player, computer, etc."  - Google.com

Existing Work
(All podcasts found on www.apple.com/uk/itunes/)

Science Weekly, The Gaurdian
This podcast starts off with five seconds of sound while a voiceover says 'The Guardian', 
there is then a sponsored advert which lasts for fifteen seconds and then it goes straight into 
the podcast. Alok Jha (the presenter for the podcast) firstly introduces himself and his topic
and then delves straight into the main content. He talks about his topic for 45 minuets and includes
interviews with guests and external voice clips. At the end of the podcast Alok Jha says thanks and
goodbye and outro music plays for 10 seconds, the sponsored advert then plays again. 
I would say this podcast is aimed at adults who are interested in extending their knowledge of science, 
the podcast is very informative and packed full of information.

Listen and Play, BBC
This podcast by the BBC is aimed at children and teaches them literacy skills in a fun and engaging way.
The podcast again starts of with a 10 second intro introducing the podcast and subject and then goes straight 
into a song, this podcast includes sound effects and music all throughout to keep it engaging for children.
At the end of this podcast the presenter sings goodbye and music is played for 20 seconds.

Disclosure Minmix, BBC
This is a music podcast by the BBC, this podcast is very short and compact. The introduction music lasts 
for 5 seconds and then goes straight into the DJ introducing the podcast, this lasts around 5 seconds and
the songs are played for around 5 minuets. At the end of the music the DJ then says thanks for downloading
and outro music is played for 4 seconds.

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