Journal•ISSN: 1476-4504
The Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media
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About: The Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media is an academic journal published by Intellect. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Public broadcasting & Public service. It has an ISSN identifier of 1476-4504. Over the lifetime, 203 publications have been published receiving 1591 citations.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors suggest that by considering podcasts on their terms we might begin to uncover new truths about a medium in change, and they suggest that when one considers the manner in which podcasts are created and consumed then there is an increasing sense in which podcasting can present itself as a distinct medium.
Abstract: When evaluating any new medium or technology we often turn to the familiar as a point of reference. Podcasting was no different, drawing obvious comparisons with radio. While there are traits within all podcasts that are radiogenic, one must also consider whether such distinctions are beneficial to the medium. Indeed, one might argue that when one considers the manner in which podcasts are created and consumed then there is an increasing sense in which podcasting can present itself as a distinct medium. While it is true to suggest that as an adaptable medium radio has simply evolved and podcasting is its latest iteration. In doing so, we might fail to appreciate the unique values that exist. In this article, I suggest that by considering podcasts on their terms we might begin to uncover new truths about a medium in change.
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TL;DR: McGregor et al. as mentioned in this paper explored the impact of the post-2014 podcast resurgence on non-fictional audio storytelling formats and found that podcast is fomenting a new, more informal, genre of audio narrative feature centred on a strong relationship between host and listener, with content that is "talkier" and less crafted.
Abstract: This article explores the impact of the post-2014 podcast resurgence on nonfictional audio storytelling formats. The empirical study comprises themed commentary by five significant US, European and Australian editors who commission and produce audio documentaries and features for broadcast and/or podcast. The article provides insights into the changing role played by public broadcasters, the growth of independent podcast networks and the perceived differences between radio and podcasting as a mode of delivering and receiving audio content. Of particular significance is the belief of senior commissioning editors that podcasting is fomenting a new, more informal, genre of audio narrative feature centred on a strong relationship between host and listener, with content that is 'talkier' and less crafted. The US audio storytelling podcast sector is growing fast, and much of it has links to a public media ethos, but how to resource it without compromising its editorial independence remains unresolved. Disciplines Arts and Humanities | Law Publication Details McHugh, S., How podcasting is changing the audio storytelling genre. The Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media, 14(1), 2016, 65-82. This journal article is available at Research Online: http://ro.uow.edu.au/lhapapers/2358
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an historical framework to the introduction of digital sound and related social practices, distinguishing four main phases: the birth of the popular use of digital music; Web radio; Music for free; the iPod and Podcasting.
Abstract: Is podcasting the future of radio? Is podcasting that missing link connecting radio and the Net that Internet radio stations were not able to establish? Is podcasting a revolutionary or a transitory cultural trend? Furthermore, is podcasting a way towards a more democratic audio media system or is it rather a new tool in the hands of the multinational recording industry? This article will explore these questions, providing an historical framework to the introduction of digital sound (from 1991 to 2007) and related social practices, distinguishing four main phases: the birth of the popular use of digital music; Web radio; Music for free; the iPod and Podcasting.
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TL;DR: In this paper, Lacey argued against the idea of radio studies on the grounds that there is no such thing as radio, and that setting up a new intellectual enclave would continue to isolate, distort and marginalise our work pragmatically, intellectually and philosophically.
Abstract: It is ten years since this journal published ‘Ten Years of Radio Studies: The Very Idea!’, a reflection on a decade of work since the launch of the Radio Studies Network (Lacey, 2008). To caricature the main thesis, I argued against the idea of ‘radio studies’ on the grounds that there is no such thing as radio, and that setting up a new intellectual enclave would continue to isolate, distort and marginalise our work pragmatically, intellectually and philosophically. This essay is a response to the editors’ invitation – and challenge - to revisit that argument another ten years on.
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