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- | On the fourth Thursday of every month, a radio show produced by the MEDLab airs on KGNU Radio. //Looks Like New// features conversations asking old questions about new technologies with scholars, community members, activists, experts, and more. Behind the scenes and screens, there are many processes that must occur before the finished production. This portion of the handbook explains and offers useful tips for navigating it all. | + | On the fourth Thursday of every month, a 59-minute long radio show produced by the MEDLab airs on KGNU Radio. //Looks Like New// features conversations asking old questions about new technologies with scholars, community members, activists, experts, and more. Behind the scenes and screens, there are many processes that must occur before the finished production. This portion of the handbook explains and offers useful tips for navigating it all. |
Try to complete these first few steps at least 5 weeks before the episode should air. | Try to complete these first few steps at least 5 weeks before the episode should air. | ||
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===== Step 3: Script Prep ===== | ===== Step 3: Script Prep ===== | ||
- | With the question/ | + | With the question/ |
* Be sure to include a bio for the guest speaker. This is often the easiest portion to write! | * Be sure to include a bio for the guest speaker. This is often the easiest portion to write! | ||
- | * Write some questions. It is important to avoid asking closed questions or leading questions. | + | * Write some questions. It is important to avoid asking closed questions or leading questions. |
* Think of the episode as a traditional narrative progression, | * Think of the episode as a traditional narrative progression, | ||
* Write an opening. The opening should include a personal connection to the theme beyond the classroom/ | * Write an opening. The opening should include a personal connection to the theme beyond the classroom/ | ||
* Consider what transition phrases you will include. While interviewing it can be difficult to come up with transitions in the moment. Do yourself a favor and write some out in advance. | * Consider what transition phrases you will include. While interviewing it can be difficult to come up with transitions in the moment. Do yourself a favor and write some out in advance. | ||
- | * ALWAYS, always think of the audience. Use language and ask questions that are not entrenched in heavy jargon, be sure to define words and phrases if needed. | + | * ALWAYS, always think of the audience. Use language and ask questions that are not entrenched in heavy jargon, be sure to define words and phrases if needed. |
- | * Go through rounds of edits and review with your supervisor. | + | * Go through rounds of edits and review with your supervisor |
- | ===== Step 4: Send Script, Recording Link ===== | + | ===== Step 4: Social Media ===== |
- | At least 48 hours before the interview, be sure to follow-up with your guest. In the email, attach the script and offer the chance for their edits and review. | + | Looks Like New uses two social media platforms: Instagram & X |
- | For recordings, you can use Zencastr [[https:// | + | Send the producer |
- | ===== Step 5: Record the Conversation | + | - Image of guest (face or medium-shot). It should be a professional photo, we want the guest to look nice. |
+ | - A 1-2 sentence caption about the guest (who they are, what they' | ||
+ | - 3-5 hashtags that are relevant to your episode. | ||
+ | ===== Step 5: Send Script, Recording Link ===== | ||
- | The script is ready, testing of the equipment and links are done. You are ready! When the guest arrives for the interview, begin by explaining the process. | + | At least 48 hours before the interview, be sure to confirm the interview with your guest. This is a good time to see if the guest has any projects, upcoming events, or social media that they would like to advertise on the program. |
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+ | In the email, attach the guest' | ||
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+ | Sending questions in advance can help guests prepare for the conversation but it also runs the risk of the answers sounding rehearsed. Use your best judgment for how much preparation your guest will need. | ||
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+ | For recordings, you can use [[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Step 6: Record the Conversation ===== | ||
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+ | The script is ready, testing of the equipment and links are done. You are ready! When the guest arrives for the interview, begin by explaining the process. | ||
- | * To begin the conversation, | + | * To begin the conversation, |
- | * Remember to record breaks every 15-20 minutes. Read the segment dividers, pausing 7 seconds in between. | + | * Don’t feel obligated to closely stick to the script. |
- | * Don’t feel obligated to closely stick to the script. Listen actively and adjust questions or the conversation as necessary. | + | |
* This is a conversation! Don’t feel shy about engaging and sharing your own perspectives on what has been said. | * This is a conversation! Don’t feel shy about engaging and sharing your own perspectives on what has been said. | ||
* Pause on items that might need more defining. Reflect on what has been said and see how you can build on it. | * Pause on items that might need more defining. Reflect on what has been said and see how you can build on it. | ||
- | * Aim for 55-58 minutes of a conversation. | + | * Aim for 50-55 minutes of a conversation. |
+ | * Also note the length of intro, outro, and breaks. The total length | ||
+ | * Introductions, | ||
It is helpful to have a microphone to connect to your computer while interviewing and recording. CMCI loans equipment to students and there are lots of inexpensive microphones available at other retailers. Use of proper equipment is recommended to maintain good sound quality. | It is helpful to have a microphone to connect to your computer while interviewing and recording. CMCI loans equipment to students and there are lots of inexpensive microphones available at other retailers. Use of proper equipment is recommended to maintain good sound quality. | ||
- | ===== Step 6: Record the Intro & Outro ===== | + | ===== Step 7: Record the Intro & Outro ===== |
- | Using software like Audacity | + | Using software like [[https:// |
- | ===== Step 7: Editing ===== | + | You can also record an audio file as a "voice memo" on your phone or record on Zoom. |
+ | Audio files should be in the .WAV or .MP3 format if possible. | ||
- | It is recommended | + | === Intro script: === |
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+ | " | ||
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+ | Proceed with a 1-3 minute introduction for the show, which should do the following: | ||
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+ | * Reflect on the significance of the topic for you or for the world | ||
+ | * Explore some possible ways of thinking about it, perhaps drawing on your academic knowledge, but in the plainest and clearest possible terms | ||
+ | * Introduce your guest and explain why they are the perfect person | ||
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+ | === Outro script: === | ||
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+ | "You have been listening to Looks Like New, a show that asks old questions about new technology. Looks Like New comes to you from the Media Economies Design Lab at the University of Colorado Boulder and is produced by Olga White and Tara Coughlin. You can find us on the airwaves across Colorado' | ||
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+ | === Breaks: === | ||
+ | Per KGNU we no longer have to include breaks into episodes. However, despite our best efforts, some episodes run short on time. You may include a break mid-way through | ||
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+ | == Toss to break: == | ||
+ | " | ||
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+ | == Toss from break: == | ||
+ | " | ||
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+ | ===== Step 8: Write the Blurb ===== | ||
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+ | Each episode has a summary paragraph that accompanies the episode submission. | ||
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+ | __**Title: | ||
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+ | __**Summary: | ||
+ | * Who is the guest? What are their credentials? | ||
+ | * What is the topic of the conversation? | ||
+ | * What is a major takeaway listeners should get from listening? | ||
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+ | ===== Step 9: Editing ===== | ||
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+ | **Hosts:** Send your production packet to the producers at this time. | ||
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+ | == The Production Packet should include: == | ||
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+ | * Interview audio file | ||
+ | * Image, title & Episode Summary for [[www.lookslikenew.net|the website]] | ||
+ | * Image (if different from the website), caption, and hashtags for social media | ||
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+ | To submit the production packet go to the Looks Like New folder in MEDLab Commons. Click on " | ||
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+ | Please upload clearly labeled files to this episode folder. Written documents should be in .doc/.docx format **NOT .PDF**. | ||
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+ | **Producers: | ||
* The important things to reduce in Audacity include the pauses, extra breaths, any excessive fillers like “um” and “uh,” and any parts that perhaps didn’t go smoothly. This is a real advantage of pre-recorded submissions! | * The important things to reduce in Audacity include the pauses, extra breaths, any excessive fillers like “um” and “uh,” and any parts that perhaps didn’t go smoothly. This is a real advantage of pre-recorded submissions! | ||
* Import the Intro and Outro to the file. | * Import the Intro and Outro to the file. | ||
- | * Add music and longer breaks throughout the episode to keep it engaging. | + | * Add music and longer breaks throughout the episode to keep it engaging. |
- | * Once you have the edits completed, export the MP3 file from Audacity, making sure the episode is between 58:30-59:30 minutes cumulatively. | + | * Once you have the edits completed, export the MP3 file from Audacity, making sure the episode is between |
- | * Upload the MP3 file to the Radio folder | + | * Upload the MP3 file and Audacity format |
- | * Wait for their edits, and then make adjustments accordingly. | + | |
- | ===== Step 8: Write the Blurb ===== | ||
+ | ====== All of the following steps are for showrunners/ | ||
- | Each episode | + | Once the host has passed off all audio/video assets producers will edit and submit |
- | ===== Step 9: Upload the MP3 for KGNU ===== | ||
+ | ===== Step 10: Upload the MP3 for KGNU ===== | ||
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+ | Once you have final approval on the episode, complete the [[https:// | ||
- | Once you have final approval on the episode, complete the KGNU episode submission form [[https:// | ||
- | Be sure to note the following: | ||
* Select " | * Select " | ||
* It is important to try to submit the MP3 file and blurb to KGNU the Monday before the episode should air to allow enough time for them to prepare the file to air. | * It is important to try to submit the MP3 file and blurb to KGNU the Monday before the episode should air to allow enough time for them to prepare the file to air. | ||
+ | * **Breaks are optional.** If you are including a break mid-way through the episode, you need to tell KGNU the exact time in the episode where to include the break. //Make sure that you've added tosses and music going into and coming out of the break.// | ||
+ | ===== Step 11: Add to the podcast ==== | ||
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+ | First, add the file to Internet Archive: | ||
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+ | * Log into the MEDLab Internet Archive account; [[https:// | ||
+ | * Go to the [[https:// | ||
+ | * Choose the file you want to upload; use a standard filename: lookslikenew-YYYMMDD.mp3 [with the date added there] | ||
+ | * Use the show blurb in the description, | ||
+ | * Add a few relevant tags for the topic | ||
+ | * Creator: "Looks Like New by MEDLab" | ||
+ | * Collection: " | ||
+ | * Language: English | ||
+ | * License: " | ||
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+ | Next, create the episode on the website: | ||
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+ | * Log into [[https:// | ||
+ | * In the left sidebar, choose Podcasting > Add New Episode | ||
+ | * At the top, enter the episode title and the blub (and transcript if you have it) below | ||
+ | * Only force capitalization of the first letter of the first word | ||
+ | * Then add metadata below the post content, leaving all as default except: | ||
+ | * Episode file: At Internet Archive, get the URL of the file (not the page); it should end in " | ||
+ | * Episode image: Upload a square image to go with the episode; make sure we have rights/ | ||
+ | * Duration and file size will populate automatically; | ||
+ | * In the right sidebar, under Episode: | ||
+ | * Publish: Set for 6 p.m. on the day the episode airs on KGNU | ||
+ | * Author: MEDLab | ||
+ | * Tags: Add some tags on the content; try to use already existing ones, and add new ones only if necessary | ||
+ | * Featured image: The same as the episode image | ||
+ | * Use the Preview function at the top right (left of Publish) to review the page before posting. | ||
+ | * Publish when ready | ||
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+ | When you publish, the episode should be automatically distributed to the podcast services and to our social media accounts. | ||
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+ | ===== Step 12: Publish Social Media Posts ===== | ||
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+ | **Instagram** posts should be made Monday before the episode airs and a story should be posted the morning of the episode. | ||
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+ | **X/ | ||
- | ===== Step 10: Listen & Share ===== | + | Posts should include: |
+ | * Image of interviewee/ | ||
+ | * 2-sentence caption about the episode | ||
+ | * 3-5 relevant hashtags + #LLNpod #LLNpodcast #MEDLab | ||
+ | * Date and time of episode | ||
- | Congratulations! Tune in to the radio when it airs or listen online as a podcast if you still want to hear your own voice again! It is important to promote the recording on social media as well. Feel free to tag the MEDLab, retweet if others post about it, tag the guest’s accounts, etc. Finally, email the guest with links to KGNU’s website | + | Stories should include: |
+ | * Name of guest | ||
+ | * Date and time of episode | ||
+ | * Link to [[https:// | ||
+ | ===== Final Step: Listen & Share ===== | ||
+ | Congratulations! Tune in to the radio when it airs or listen online as a podcast if you still want to hear your own voice again! It is important to promote the recording on social media as well. Feel free to tag the MEDLab, retweet if others post about it, tag the guest’s accounts, etc. Finally, email the guest with links to our website and streaming platforms. |