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messages.content: What's a podcast?
  What are podcasts about?
  Where can you hear podcasts?
  Why would YOU listen to a podcast?
  What makes a podcaster different from a YouTuber?
  How does it change the way you tell a story when you're on the phone? How does it change the way you listen when you can't see someone?
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messages.content: A podcast is a digital audio program that can be streamed or downloaded to a device like a computer, smartphone, or tablet. Podcasts cover a wide range of topics, from news and politics to comedy, education, storytelling, and more. They can be found on various platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.
  
  People listen to podcasts for different reasons. Some enjoy the convenience of being able to listen while doing other activities, like commuting or exercising. Others appreciate the depth and detail that podcasts can offer on a particular topic. Podcasts can also be a great source of entertainment and a way to discover new perspectives.
  
  One key difference between a podcaster and a YouTuber is the medium they use to communicate. While YouTubers primarily use video, podcasters rely on audio. This means that podcasters need to be skilled at using their voice to convey emotion, tell stories, and engage their audience. They also need to be good at writing and structuring their content in a way that keeps listeners engaged without the benefit of visual aids.
  
  When telling a story over the phone or in a podcast, the lack of visual cues can make it more challenging to convey emotion and maintain the listener's attention. However, it also allows for a more intimate and personal connection with the audience. Listeners may feel like they're having a one-on-one conversation with the podcaster, which can make the experience more engaging and immersive.
  
  Similarly, when listening to a podcast, not being able to see the speaker can also change the way we process information. We may pay more attention to the tone of voice, the pace of speech, and other auditory cues to understand the speaker's message. This can make podcasts a unique and powerful medium for storytelling and communication.
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messages.content: in shorter sentence:
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messages.content: A podcast is an audio program on various topics, available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify. People listen for convenience, depth, and entertainment. Podcasters use voice and writing skills, unlike YouTubers who use video. Telling stories over the phone or in a podcast requires conveying emotion and maintaining attention without visual cues, creating a more intimate connection with the audience.
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messages.content: https://www.podcast.co/create/podcast-glossary-terms-phrases-explained
  AAC
  Bed
  Bit rate
  Compression
  DAW
  EQ
  Gain
  Jingle
  Metadata
  Mix down
  Mono
  Narrowcast
  Normalization
  Room tone
  Rss feed
  Sample rate
  Stereo
  Stinger / sting
  timeshifting
  in shorter Sentences
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messages.content: AAC: Audio format for high-quality sound in small file sizes.
  Bed: Background music or sound effect in a podcast.
  Bit rate: Measure of audio quality, higher bit rate means better quality.
  Compression: Reducing file size without losing quality.
  DAW: Digital Audio Workstation, software for recording and editing audio.
  EQ: Equalization, adjusting frequency response of audio.
  Gain: Volume level of audio signal.
  Jingle: Short musical or sound effect used in podcasts.
  Metadata: Information about the podcast, like title and author.
  Mix down: Combining multiple audio tracks into one.
  Mono: Audio with one channel, like a phone call.
  Narrowcast: Targeting a specific audience with a podcast.
  Normalization: Adjusting audio levels to a standard volume.
  Room tone: Background noise in a recording space.
  RSS feed: Delivering podcast episodes to subscribers.
  Sample rate: Number of audio samples per second.
  Stereo: Audio with two channels, like music.
  Stinger / sting: Short musical or sound effect used for transitions.
  Timeshifting: Listening to podcasts at a later time.
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messages.content: What did you notice about the subject matter?
  
  What did you notice about the formatting and techniques used within the podcast?
  
  How were the three podcast excerpts similar?
  
  How were they different?