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Welcome to the Husky Life Podcast!

Hello, fellow dog lovers! I’m thrilled to introduce you to my new podcast, “Husky Life,” where we embark on an exciting journey into the world of Siberian Huskies. As a proud husky owner living by the beautiful beaches of Largo, Florida, I’ve experienced the joys and challenges that come with having this spirited breed.

In our very first episode, I’ll share the heartwarming story of how I welcomed my husky into my life and the journey we’ve been on since. Recently, my furry friend underwent surgery, and I’ll discuss his recovery process, the ups and downs we faced, and the special bond we’ve developed through it all.

To enhance your listening experience, I’ve incorporated soothing beach sound effects that reflect my coastal surroundings, creating a calming atmosphere as we dive into each episode. You’ll also hear a husky’s adorable howl, a sound that perfectly captures his playful spirit and resilience during recovery.

Join me as we explore the adventures of husky ownership and their playful antics to the heartfelt moments that make it all worthwhile. Whether you’re a seasoned husky owner or just a fan of these incredible dogs, there’s something for everyone in “Husky Life.”

Stay tuned for our first episode, and let’s journey together!

“Mindful Moments” by Michelle Taylor is licensed by CC BY NC-4.0.

Podcast Description

Mindful Moments is a podcast dedicated to cultivating inner peace and tranquility. Join me for guided meditations, gentle breathwork exercises, and mindful movement practices designed to help you find calm amidst the chaos of daily life.

Whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just starting your mindfulness journey, these short episodes offer a moment of peace and presence in your day.

Sound Elements

Audio for this project was edited using Adobe Audition. Background music and ambient water sounds were obtained from Freesound. The spoken voice is my own.

Credits:

Background Music: Mild Heaven by Universfield — https://freesound.org/s/723066/ — License: Attribution 4.0.

Ambient water sound: River Flow 01 by EminYILDIRIM — https://freesound.org/s/608137/ — License: Creative Commons 0.

Podcast photo image: Original photo “Meditacion” is licensed CC0 1.0 Universal Deed and obtained from Flickr . Photo image edited in Canva Pro. 

“Whodunnit” by Olivia Samimy is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Credits:

• “Books” by Jeremy Nelson is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 / text added to original
• “Spooky Wood.mp3” by priestjd is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / trimmed from original
• “Scary & Suspense” by tyops is licensed under CC BY 4.0 / trimmed from original

My fictional podcast, “Whodunnit Hour,” is a place you can listen in to hear about all kinds of mystery novels. The podcast provides reviews and discussion around mystery books, both popular books and ones you may never have heard of. For this particular episode, I was referencing the book Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn. I opened the audio with the ambient sound of a spooky forest. This helps set the scene that we’ll be talking about creepy things. I follow that with my spoken introduction to the podcast. I closed the audio with some suspenseful music, as I hear many podcasts play music after the intro. I tried to set the scene that the podcast would be spooky, but also campy and fun. 

“The Virtual Violinist” by Jocelyn Hsu is licensed by CC BY-NC 4.0.

List of credits:

• “orchestra-tuning-Liceu.wav” by xserra is licensed by CC BY 4.0 / Trimmed from original.
• “Bach – Violin Concert No.2 in E Major – Allegro – BWV 1042” by GregorQuendel is licensed by CC BY-NC 4.0 / Trimmed from original.
• “John Singer Sargent, Lady Speyer, 1907” by euthman is marked with Public Domain Mark 1.0. 
• Audio editor used: Logic Pro
• Image editor used: Canva Pro

My podcast series, The Virtual Violinist, is a classical music focused podcast. The host (me) is a musician who talks about news, culture, and pedagogue related to violin playing. In this snippet, I am discussing the recent auction of one of the most famous (and expensive) Stradivarius violins in the world.

The sound elements used in this podcast snippet are as follows:

• Voice: myself speaking (0:03-0:29)
• Sound effect: self-recorded violin plucking, which occurs right after I introduce my podcast name (0:07)
• Ambient sounds: an orchestra tuning before a concert (0:00-0:03)
• Music: a snippet from a classical music piece by Bach, which occurs after the intro when I start discussing the main topic (0:13-0:30)

Description

This isn’t your standard beauty podcast. This is about pushing past the norm and achieving optimal facial aesthetics and overall well-being through strategic self-improvement. As your host, Heather, I will provide the legendary strats to enhance your appearance and boost your confidence through a combination of discipline, reputable skincare, and comprehensive health optimization. Learn how to enhance yourself, understand the science behind effective treatments, and embrace the power of self-improvement. If you’re ready to leave mediocrity behind and unlock your full potential, this is the podcast for you.

Sound Elements

For this podcast’s intro: I lowered the pitch of my voice recording. The background music is the electronic hardstyle track “H O L D M E B A C K” by SO SHA. I also used the voice clip “The face you are looking for no longer exists” and the sound effect “Answering Machine BEEP 1,” both sourced from Freesound. The purpose of incorporating these sounds was to create an exciting and motivational podcast designed to improve the quality of life for listeners.

Image Credits

• “Aesthetics Optimized, Life Enhanced” by Heather Kwak, licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
• “White Flowers in Brown Glass Bottle” by cottonbro studio on Pexels, licensed under CC0

Audio Credits

• “Health & Aesthetics Podcast” by Heather Kwak, licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
• “H O L D M E B A C K” by SO SHA (CC BY-NC 4.0 on ccMixter)
• “The face you are looking for no longer exists.” by dialtonee (CC0 on freesound)
• “Answering Machine BEEP 1” by Beetlemuse (CC0 on freesound)

Description

My favorite genre when it comes to listening to podcasts is mystery and suspense. For this assignment, I chose to go for a podcast that uncovers the mysterious incidents that have been captured by humankind and still remain unsolved. The podcast will go through various conspiracy theories as well as strange events. The conspiracies will cover everything from Aliens, Werewolves, Bigfoot, Yeti, and strange UFO sightings. As the podcast proceeds way deep, it will go through various facts and details that were overlooked during the investigation of those events and the podcast will conclude with the assumptions about what could have happened during those incidents.

When it comes to mystery and creating suspense, usually a music that has a little bit of creepiness with soft audio does the job. I chose this electric guitar and keyboard music because it felt very similar to the music the investigation shows used to have which I used to watch when I was a kid. I added ghost laughter in the audio to give a little bit scary vibe. I ended the podcast intro with my voice merged with the music.

Audio Credits:

• “Electric Guitar Etude in Dm” by “Valentin Sosnitskiy” is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Deed
• “HalloweenGhost.wav” by “sound_system11” is licensed under CC BY 4.0 Deed
• Voiceover by Pritish Pandit

Photo Credits:

• “Untitled” by “Frida” which is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed

I have always been interested in the paranormal and love to listen to spooky podcasts. For this assignment, my imagined podcast, That’s the Spirit!, will feature a different paranormal topic each week covering haunted houses, UFOs, Bigfoot, and even Mothman. During the episodes that are about hauntings and ghosts, I will play EVPs (electronic voice phenomenons) submitted by listeners to determine if it was maybe the wind whistling or perhaps something else…. There will also be ghostly puns, many ghostly puns.

I don’t want this podcast to be super serious; I want it to be lighthearted, fun, and quirky. That’s why I chose this spooky 60s (think B-52’s), surf rock intro music. Scooby-Doo was and still is one of my favorite cartoons of all time, so the music is sort of an homage to the show. At the end of the intro, there is a devious, deep laugh. I chose that sound mainly for comedic effect and thought it would be a good way to close the intro.

Audio Credits:

• “Ghost Surf Rock” by Loyalty Freak Music is licensed under CC0 1.0 DEED
• “Laugh” by tchild is licensed under CC0 1.0 Universal
• Voiceover by Jordan Gore Tracy

Photo Credit:

• “Reconstructing a version of the ouija board 1987” by Dialogcentret billedarkiv is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED

Florida Natural is a weekly podcast about the incredibly diverse ecosystems located in Florida. Each week we will visit a different location, including state and nation parks, wildlife preserves open to the public, or other places that showcase Florida’s natural beauty. We will deep dive into the different animals and plants that can be found and look at how each location fits into the ecosystem of the Sun Shine State.

The podcast opens with with two sound effects, a swamp-scape and running water, with music that plays throughout the intro. The sound effects fade, before my voice recording begins. After I finish speaking, the music fades out.

Credits:

• “Trickling water” by Clagnar CC0 1.0 Deed
• “SummerMorningSwampSoundscapeJune2016” by kvgarlic CC0 1.0 Deed
• “Carpe Diem” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) CC BY 4.0 Deed
• “Everglades National Park” by Matthew Dillon CC BY 2.0 Deed