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All good things… final thoughts

26Apr

http://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/agcj366/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/2024/04/finalPromo-Chivvis.mp3

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What a ride. When we started this revamp of Radio Broadcasting 5 years ago, who thought that we’d have over 100 students create over 250 episodes on countless topics. Here are some of my “final thoughts”.

Final thoughts

Every semester we’d stumble along, learning new things:

  • Audio editing
  • Sound quality engineering
  • Interviewing techniques
  • Our own voice quality
  • How much music and sound can add
  • New genres and new podcasts

Students in the class always to amazed me–their creativity, their passion, their questions and willingness to try something new. We developed solid editing, interviewing, critical listening and storytelling skills. Also, we enjoyed learning from each other,

As I put together these final thoughts, I now recall life lived–the highs, lows and everything in between. Furthermore, I’m honored to see (and hear) from students past and present who’s professional and personal lives were affected from being part of the class.

The times they are a changing…

bald white guy in glasses reflecting on final thoughts for the class he's teaching

BTW, this final “promo” features something that we talked about in the last week of class–the role of technology. However, the role of communicators will change but telling good stories won’t–even with the rise of AI.

So, this promo “thank you”, was all AI-generated, except for the script. I wrote the script, but AI generated everything else.

  • Cover art: Microsoft AI Image creator (prompt: “podcasting class with a bald white guy in glasses teaching.”)
  • Voices: ElevenLabs.io (AI voices – Chris, Patrick, Emily, Matilde and all “read” the same script)
  • Ambient Music: Loudly AI Music Generator (prompt: ambient cinematic)

What’s next?

Look for a new Podcasts for Aggies as this class evolves into a broader digital storytelling course. Podcasts themselves have grown out of just “audio-only”; they now embrace and engage across social media as well as in the video space. So, this new course will take a look at those spaces and works to show how storytelling influences and is influenced by these new media.

And we are live!

27Oct

https://aglifesciences.tamu.edu/agcj366/wp-content/uploads/sites/118/2019/10/studentFocus1.mp3

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AGCJ366: Podcasts for Aggies — by Aggies

Are you looking for new podcasts? Maybe something you can relate to as a student or as an Aggie? Maybe you just want to hear a podcast for Aggies — by Aggies.

Ag Communication and Journalism’s broadcasting class (AGCJ 366) presents their first ever season of podcasts.  Created and produced by Aggie students for Aggie students, these short podcast series focus on a variety of topics such as travel, faith, urban legends, reflection, college athletics, life stories, business, curiosity, and health.

Plus, they are the perfect length for that break between classes, bus rides or chilling at the MSC or elsewhere on campus. Kick back, relax, and listen to your peers and their perspectives. Let their podcast “mini-series” entertain, challenge and inform you.

Soon, each of the podcast mini-series episodes will be posted online. There will also be podcast cover art, student host/series information and blog posts on each of the episodes that will give you even more insight or further information regarding their topics. So enjoy these podcasts for Aggies — by Aggies!

Podcast mini-series

  • “And that’s my story!” – Kick back, relax and lose yourself in the beautiful — and unique — story we call life.
  • “Chicks A-broad” – Travel across the world with college students who have no idea what they’re doing.
  • “What The Health?!: A Podcast” – An investigative yet chatty podcast exploring the latest scandals and mishaps in the health/fitness industry.
  • “All Access Pass” – Get an inside look at the life of a student athlete. 
  • “UHHHH… what?” – Conspiracy theories that make you say, “UHHHH… what?” 
  • “Created Curious” – Created Curious will dive into the biggest questions in all of creation.
  • “Inside the Mind of a College Athlete” – Get the inside scoop on college athletes. Hear about their upbringing, struggles, day-to-day life, and plans for their professional careers.
  • “The Believable and the BS” – A podcast that focuses on the validity of obscure local legends in each state.
  • “Keeping up with the Culture” – A podcast for Catholics to ensure their evangelization is relevant. 
  • “Trend Report” – Fashion-based podcast that gives insight on boutiques and local places to shop. 
  • “Am I Reflecting Yet?” – Discovering and discussing what reflection means and applying it to living.
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