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Booked and Bothered

“Booked and Bothered: A podcast about books, authors, and their drama” AI generated using the prompt “Album art for a podcast about literature, books, and literary figures’ lives but make it a girl gossiping to make it more fun for listeners” by ChatGPT February 2026

“Booked and Bothered: A podcast about books, authors, and their drama” by Hannah Hargraves is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Booked and Bothered is a cozy, conversational podcast where I talk about books, authors, and their drama. Each episode explores the love lies, scandals, and secrets of literary figures and the stories they inspired, because the classics were never truly boring. This podcast is classic literature meets modern gossip, to make the subjects that may be daunting to some, more accessible and fun. Booked and Bothered explores the lives and scandals of famous writers, uncovering the love, lies, and drama hidden behind classic literature in a way that’s fun, cozy, and totally judgment free. While also breaking down classics, and talking about juicy themes and tidbits that readers may have not caught the first read, or that may intrigue new readers, no homework required.

I chose to open my podcast with a piano to evoke a feeling of another era, such as the Regency era. I tied that in with a cafe ambience to set a cozy mood, inviting the listener to join me for a cup of tea or coffee and a good gossip session. I added the sound of a page turning before I began to speak to give the feel that we were opening a book as we entered into the literary world of the past. Once I began to talk about Emily Dickinson, I added the sound of a pen or, in her case, a quill scribbling on paper, which she often did bent over a page, creating a new poem. At the end, I close with the sound of tea being poured into a mug to emphasize what I was saying, spilling the tea.

Audio Credits:

Bach,_JS_-_Italian_Concerto_Mvt-2_(Piano_Performance_by_eldüendesüarez).wav  by Bach, JS. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International 

Boiling_water_being_poured_into_a_mug_for_tea.ogg  by cori. CC0 1.0 Universal

Cafe_ambiance.ogg by Marble Toast. CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.

Turning_a_page.ogg by planish. CC0 1.0 Universal

Writing_with_feltpen.ogg by stephan. CC0 1.0 Universal

Podcast Project:

“Booked and Bothered: A podcast about books, authors, and their drama” by Hannah Hargraves is licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Original Work:

Narration by Hannah Hargraves licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

1Auto edited with Audacity. Image created by ChatGPT.

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 2

Maple Street Murder

“Maple Street Murder” by Melody Murray, licensed CC by 4.0, derivative of original design template by @lutberbel via Canva.com

Maple Street Murder combines my love of mystery, horror, and dramatic true crime media all in one! I knew I wanted to create something spooky for this assignment, so I utilized ChatGPT (for the very first time! In order to save brain space for the meatier aspects of this assignment) to generate a short “Unsolved Murders” reminiscent script, and Maple Street Murder was born. The overall vision for this podcast would be to follow this particular (fictional) case alluded to in the narration.

Since I recruited my boyfriend for the audio narration, both of our names are on the title card with the idea that we would be hosting together. We used my closet as our sound booth to record the audio narration portion. I found the PERFECT “The X-Files” vibe music to accompany the narration (I gasped at how well they went together!) I was also able to find a spooky/ethereal forest ambience audio that complemented the other two audios well. I then added a couple fades, as well as a podcast filter for his voice. I am overall very happy with how this turned out!

The podcast “Maple Street Murder” by Melody Murray is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

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  • “Maple Street Murder” by Melody Murray, licensed CC BY 4.0, derivative of original design template by @lutberbel via Canva.com.

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February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 4

History After Dark – The Russian Revolution

“History After Dark – Episode 4” by Jaclyne Jones and licensed CC BY 4.0 is a derivative of “A General Map of the World” by Samuel Dunn, Artist Thomas Kitchin (1794), a work in the Public Domain. The original photo was downloaded 02/15/26 and edited using Canva.

My podcast is entitled History After Dark, essentially composed of weekly recaps of History’s most infamous events around the world. I chose the world map as an implication of interconnectedness, that which occurs on one side of the world is often reverberated or connected to other parts of the world. The beginning of this episode begins with a catchy, melodramatic interlude, as to draw in the listener. I then include a cymbal that comes into play as I announce the podcast name, to enunciate that this podcast brings history to light, even in the darkness. The background singers that come into focus as I narrate is made up of a Russian choir, appropriate for the context of this episode that focuses on the Russian Revolution. I raise the volume on the singers as I conclude my introduction so as to culminate the episode with a type of tension that would emphasize the episode’s focus and dramatic details.

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Podcast Project

Original Work

  • Narration; Author-Jaclyne Jones Licensed CC-BY 4.0

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 4

Marginalia Podcast

Marginalia – Opening Episode. The derivative is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Podcast Description

Marginalia is a literary podcast exploring memory, attention, and everyday experience. Inspired by Marcel Proust’s reflections on involuntary memory, this opening episode considers how quiet moments — a passing thought, the turn of a page — can subtly rearrange the present.

In this first episode, I reflect on the figure of the flâneuse (the feminine form of the French term flâneur), a woman who wanders city streets, observing urban life with an attentive yet independent perspective.

Sound Elements

Incorporates three sound categories:

  • Voice (Narration): Recorded by author.
  • Music: Introduction and Tarantelle (Op. 43) layered beneath narration.
  • Sound Effect (Original Recording): A live page-turn sound performed and recorded by the author while the music was playing, used as a transition immediately before the narration begins.

The page-turn signals entry into the reflective space of the episode.

Narration and Page Turn

Marginalia – Opening Narration and Page Turn
Author: Viviana Mendiola. License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Music

Introduction and Tarantelle (Op. 43)
Written by Pablo de Sarasate (1844–1908)
Performed by Mischa Violin and Josef Adler
Recording date: Orange, N.J., 1921
Track URL: https://www.openmusicarchive.org/audio/Intro_And_Tarantelle.mp3
License: Public Domain

Podcast Cover Image – Marginalia
Image generated using ChatGPT (OpenAI image generation tool).
Prompt and final composition directed by author. Prompt used for image generation: “Vintage literary podcast cover titled ‘Marginalia’ featuring antique books, journal, warm amber lighting, Parisian atmosphere, nostalgic tone.”
Tool: ChatGPT . February 2026.

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 3

Booked Podcast

“Booked, Episode 17: Annotating Poster” by Jazmin Jimenez is a derivative of “Open Books on a Bed” By Book Hut, originally in the public domain per the Pexels Photo License. The derivative is licensed under the Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). The image was downloaded 2/14/26 and edited using Canva.


“Booked, Episode 17: Annotating” by Jazmin Jimenez is licensed under Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).

Booked is a weekly podcast for readers who want to be involved in all types of conversations centered on books and the book community. Tune in to stay in touch with the latest hot topics for readers everywhere. With frequent special guests and heated topics, we are diving headfirst into all conversations, debates, suggestions, and reflections!

The cover is meant to convey the podcast’s lightheartedness. I liked that the photo included earbuds, since a large portion of the book community is online and many topics are hot on BookTok, Bookstagram, Booktube, and so on. The background for the title is meant to bring in more of the podcast’s fun vibes, with a wavy feel and fun fonts to accompany it.

The podcast uses voice-overs, sound effects, and music. The podcast uses fun, bouncy music to match the fun topics and help offset the conversations that can be very polarizing. The music begins as soon as the podcast starts, but is kept low, with the voiceover as the main focus. This is done intentionally to keep the entire intro bubbly and fun. When the special guest is announced, a clapping sound effect is added and fades in to create excitement about who is joining the podcast. The voiceover is meant to be lighthearted and intriguing for anyone looking to tune in to what the book community is discussing. Our first narrator, the host, introduces the episode, and our second narrator, the special guest, adds a fun, personality-filled sneak peek toward the end.

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February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 3

Sleepy Time Stories

Sleepy Time Stories Episode 3 Poster by Ana Vega, derived from Henri-Edmond Cross Landscape with Stars (1905-1908), courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Public domain (CC0).

Sleepy Time Stories is a podcast designed to offer fun, whimsical bedtime tales that help listeners gently drift off to sleep. While the podcast can be soothing for listeners of all ages, it is especially geared toward children, given the playful tone. The featured “episode” includes a children’s bedtime story I originally created for an undergraduate writing course, narrated in my own voice. Whimsical, cartoon-like sound effects are thoughtfully incorporated to highlight key moments in the narrative, adding an extra layer of charm and engagement for young listeners.

For the poster, I cropped and slightly adjusted the coloring of Henri-Edmond Cross’s Landscape with Stars (1905-1908). I chose this artwork because its surreal depiction of the night sky beautifully complements the dreamy atmosphere of the podcast. Since the podcast is primarily geared toward younger children, I selected a whimsical, playful font for the title to reflect the imaginative and childlike tone of the stories.

Audio Credits:
Magic Sound Effect by AnnaBaX01Q CC0 1.0
magic_ding by MLaudio CC0 1.0
Good answer harp glissando.wav by oggraphics CC0 1.0
Nighttime In Suburbs by The_25_Times CC0 1.0
Cat Toy by aunrea CC0 1.0
Meow (isolated) by zxin CC0 1.0
17-Corriendo.wav by citeyo1 CC0 1.0
cartoon-sound-single-boing by sdroliasnick CC0 1.0

Audio edited with Movavi Eideo Editor 2023, Image edited with PaintToolSai2

February 17, 2026 by Student Posts 4

The Ravenclaw Common Room

“Ravenclaw Common Room Podcast Art” by Amal Albaladejo is licensed under Canva’s Pro Content License.

The Ravenclaw Common Room is an imagined, fantastical podcast set within the world of Harry Potter. Broadcast from the Ravenclaw Common Room, as the series name suggests, it’s dedicated to the students of Hogwarts filled with curiosity, intelligence, and the pursuit of knowledge. Each episode explores magical theory, ancient runes, forgotten spells, and the deeper questions behind the wizarding world.

The combined sound elements present a tone of calmness, thoughtfulness, and slight mystery. The episode opens with soft and instrumental fantasy styled music, with an ambient wind effect playing underneath, to set the scene of being in a magical tower high above Hogwarts. The music quietly continues under my spoken narration, recorded by myself. Sound effects include a page turning and a quill writing to create the atmosphere of scholarly investigation. The music subtly swells towards the end of the intro to build excitement towards announcing this week’s topic before officially diving deep into it.

“The Ravenclaw Common Room Podcast” by Amal Albaladejo is licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Audio:

“Ethereal Magical Reverie” byViraMiller is licensed under CC BY 4.0

“Wind at door howling 4.wav” byBosk1 is licensed under CC BY 4.0

“Page Turn – 24” bySpaceJoe is licensed under CC0 1.0

“psaní brkem 02.aif” by6polnic is licensed under CC BY 4.0

“Ravenclaw Common Room Narration” by Amal Albaladejo is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Visual:

“High Gloss Sparkles” by Trendify is licensed under Canva’s Free Content License

“Open books flying in the bright blue sky” by LuisPortugal from Getty Images Signature is licensed under Canva’s Pro Content License

“Wizard Holding Magic Wand On Black Background, Closeup” by Africa images is licensed under Canva’s Pro Content License

“Whole Body Aura Energy” by sparklestroke is licensed under Canva’s Free Content License


February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 4

Reel Relics

Reel Relics Podcast Season 2 Episode 11 by Kenneth Jones is licensed under CC BY 4.0

For this post, the idea came from my love of independent and obscure films. The podcast concept is to explore older and lesser-known independent movies and talk about them in a way that reviews not only their entertainment value, but also their story ideas and the different types of nostalgia that surface when we revisit them. The podcast also reflects on the current state of the film industry and how these older works intertwine with contemporary cinema.

For the sound design, I decided to start with a classic movie-style intro and build from there. I wanted an opening that could be used universally for every episode, followed by a more specific background soundscape tailored to the film being discussed. I uploaded the track to SoundCloud because my original file was too large. When I tried using a compression website, an audible humming sound was now on the compressed version, so I just stuck with the original. I used Audacity to layer the audio tracks and a condenser mic to record the vocal narration.

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February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 3

Stillness

Stillness: Main Poster by Emma Preston uses the image Morning at the Beach by Emma Preston (attributed under CC0), edited with Canva. This image is attributed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

This is Stillness, a podcast about slowing down and enjoying what truly matters. This podcast will discuss strategies for decluttering, digital minimalism, and finding rest in a non-stop world. In this audio, the sound of waves on the beach allow the listener to escape to a place of enjoying, while quiet music plays in the background, stimulating a feeling of peace and relaxation.

Stillness: Choosing Less So Life Can Feel Like More by Emma Preston is an audio podcast attributed under CC BY-NC 4.0.

Audio Credits:

wave.mp3 by sanyimol (CC0)

Acoustic Meditation by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com (CC BY 4.0)

February 17, 2026 by Spring 2026 Student Posts 2

Infected by Fate

“Infected by Fate-Episode 6 Poster” by Lisa MacKay-Ring is a derivative of Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull (1756-1843) a work in the Public Domain. The derivative is licensed as CC BY-NC 4.0

I don’t really listen to podcasts much as I don’t have the time or bandwidth to discover them. However, the instruction to select something I am passionate about steered me in the direction of the impacts of disease is history; this topic is related to my all-consuming obsession, I mean, dissertation. Infected by Fate examines the ways in which the outcomes of historical events have been affected by the presence of disease.

The bell tolling is a reminder that throughout history, prior to the 20th century, infectious disease was a leading cause of mortality. The music is a funeral dirge. Together these evoke a sense of mourning and somber reflection. The mosquito is a shoutout to my monograph about yellow fever, although Cornwallis was motivated to surrender in part because his troops were afflicted with malaria, so it works for the photo as well. As a general comment, I was disappointed with how inferior the quality became in order to reduce the clip to a size that Word Press would accept. I think that it worth mentioning as a caution to consider in any projects going forward.

Audio Credits:

Sound Effect: [Re-Creation] Hells Bells, Tolling, 12 o clock, Processed by Noah Bangs is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Music: Coronach by MadGravityStudio is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Ambient: Mosquito 2 Edit.wav by IanFSA is licensed under CC by 0

Narration: Infected by Fate Introduction Narrative by Lisa MacKay-Ring is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0

Photo Credits:

Surrender of Lord Cornwallis by John Trumbull (1756-1843) a work in the Public Domain.

February 17, 2026 by Student Posts 3