On each episode of “Queer Pages,” we will explore a different queer novel, from groundbreaking classics to contemporary gems, uncovering the rich tapestry of queer narratives that have shaped our understanding of identity, love, and resilience. (I wrote this as part of the script, but ran out of time.)
In this podcast introduction, I used music, voice, ambient sounds, and sound effects, in that order. I used music as the podcast theme song, to hook the listener and set the mood. I let the music run through most of this 30 seconds to indicate that this section is the introduction, but I faded out, back in, and out again throughout the recording. I then spoke about the purpose of the podcast, informing listeners on what they are about to hear. I included ambient sounds, which includes a glass clinking, a chair squeaking, and a pencil writing, to give the audience a feel for the environment. Finally, I used two sound effects: setting a book on a table and flipping through pages. These let the audience know that the podcast is about to begin, and that I will start speaking about a particular book. With more time, I would have then introduced the book I would be discussing.
Audio Credits:
- “Hopeful Song” by Seth_Makes_Sounds (CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication)
- “Writing with Pencil.wav” by Donovango (CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication)
- “book taking” by pauliperez1999 (Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0))
- “Paging through book” by Aurelon (CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) Public Domain Dedication)
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