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: Having read the various readings on Patriarchy (Becker and D. Roberts), select ONE NPR story -- that you feel best connects to your own Identity (what you are or know... or what you don't know); 2) Read: Alsultany's "Recasting Our Moving Selves" -- use this as your narrative authority and source material as a frame for your own 'recasting' (intersectional identity).

Select ONE (or more) NPR race/gender [Gender equity & racism] as a template model.

3) considering your experiences and "ways" by which your identity is multi-racial, cultural, gender, or other influenced --- and write a 1-1.5 page script or narrative, How to write:

4) You will need a host from your group to introduce your story, transition between sections, that then --- you narrate --of your own story. So you will have to write both roles. There are multiple ways this can be done. But all include:

A compelling introduction that cites Alsutany's work (and optional: others), and leads to a central theme of your narratives... transition: with a short introduction to you--accessible to anyone in the world (i.e. don't say Sarah is a freshman in CSP 105 at UofM, but: Sarah is an undergraduate student in a race and ethnicity course at the University of Michigan in the United States).

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

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

Other: A successful singular episode will introduce the subject creating a compelling context, and introducing your history (briefly) using the readings and videos as external source materials; B) break your 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 6-8 minutes long (Min. 5 /Max: 10 minutes)
Form
• Conversational narrative -- try to talk it as if this is the first time you've thought "it" (i.e. informal/ conversation) Genre: Nonfictional/supportive storytelling converted to Podcast.

Audience: your 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. See: Creative Commons Images

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 [Host: This is read/recorded with group member] Introduce or summarize Alsutany's article (may add other references relates).. then introduce the subject as concerns YOU.

Act 2: Break your narrative into two to three pieces - this is FIRST piece: Ex: some part of your past -- that created or formed your core Identity (for better and worse is possible)

Write: Host Transitions to section TWO:

Act 3: Next Section of narrative - this is SECOND piece: Ex: something that happened that made you realize some other part of your Identity... intersectional, core problem/event...

Optional: Host Transition to section THREE or Closing

Act 4: Next Section of narrative - this is the THIRD (optional) piece: EX: what happened, a 'twist' in the story---something that 'wow's us' or makes us feel, emote, think in a different direction

Write: Host Transition to Closing

Closing - actionable thoughts: Based on readings (quotes possible) or in return to "intro ideas" summarize Subjects story... and END with: powerful closing... When possible: empowering change and action.

Credits: audio bibliographies simply "Thank Alsutany, any sources, your "host reader" (and anyone that was a positive influence in your story).

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.