Making a PODCAST - Description:
This is simply a process of reading a short article on the actual nature of human identity being mixed, confusing, overlapping, and infinitely more complex than historical narrative of R&E, working with a classmate to design a formula for writing and combining YOUR TWO narratives, each individual writing (and then speaking) their narrative and, using any audio editing platform: combine and edit into a single podcast episode.

Steps: 1) First: Read your Module Reading AND Alsultany's "Recasting Our Moving Selves" -- use this as your narrative authority and source material;

2) consider the experiences and "ways" by which your identity is multi-racial, cultural, gender, or other --- and write your a .5 to .75 page narrative, once completed;

3) Work with your PARTNER to combine your narrative in 2-3 sub-themes or pieces -- and write an Introduction and transition to each of your pieces (passing one narrative to the other); 4) write an effective ending that summarizes your podcast, edit -- NOW: 5) edit and POST

Need Examples: See Files > B-NPR-Radio Program Models

Recordings

AND Other

Format: A successful singular episode will A) Introduce the subject describing yours and your families history (briefly) using the readings and videos as external source materials; B) break each individuals narrative into 2-3 sections (based on the identity topic)-- then: C) conclude with a powerful -- reminder: that identity is fluid and moving based on our lives and making sure: it has a powerful closing message that will inspire others.

Audio Record and edit sections, place in garage band or any audio editing program; If you wish, add music in the beginning, the ending -- and possibly in the transitions (but make sure the music is instrumental -- and set below the voice). If you need help -- email me or set up an office hour.

Length Recommendations
• Episode will usually be between 8-10 minutes long (Min. 6 /Max: 15 minutes)
Form
• Conversational narrative -- try to talk it -- like this is the first time you've thought "it" (i.e. informal/ conversation) Genre: Nonfictional/supportive storytelling converted to Podcast. Audience: you audience is the world -- NOT the class, NOT just students at UofM or in Michigan, but anybody. Remember, anything that you say that relates solely to the class, UofM, Michigan, is limiting to others.
• Submit: Audio only - BUT: each individual should submit an original (self-made) or public domain (creative commons) image with the title of their Podcast to place over the audio.

Recording
You can record online on Zoom for free, on your phones (memo), or with any screen capture and convert to an mp3 audio file-- with any audio editing program (this can also be done on phone apps fyi). If there is another recording site or platform you wish to use, that’s fine too.
Format:
Act 1: Introduction

Now: Introduce or summarize Alsutany's article.. then introduce the two individuals subject (YOU).

Act 2: Break your narrative into two to three pieces - this is FIRST piece

Host Transition to section TWO

Act 3: Next Section of narrative - this is SECOND piece

Optional: Host Transition to section THREE or Closing

Act 4: Next Section of narrative - this is the THIRD (optional) piece

Host Transition to Closing

Closing - actionable thoughts: Summarize return to "intro ideas" summarize Subjects story... and END with: powerful closing... empowering change and action.

Credits: audio bibliographies simply "Thank all Alsutany, and anyone else involved.

Music: Consider using musical tracks at the beginning and end -- or for transitions... but no lyrics and volume low

Remember: if your PODCAST is good -- we will post it on CSP Media YouTube channel... but it must have A) one or more images to convert to Video file; and B) a signed form by each participant.

POST: your SCRIPT (collection of what you wrote), your Mp3 (audio file), and an image, plus the signed permission form.