The best podcast episodes start with something specific to actually resolve
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Today's Word Bank
Every word below appears on your notes sheet. Watch closely, some get used more than once.
audio engineer
driving question
floor director
guest
interviewer
Not list
video engineer
How today works: we'll look at one blank at a time. Study the example, make your best guess, then we'll reveal the answer together. Fill in your notes as we go, don't skip ahead!
1GUIDED NOTES
What narrows a topic into something answerable?
A ______ ______ is a specific mystery or conflict your episode is trying to explore, narrower than a general topic.
GUIDED NOTES #1
DRIVING QUESTION
"AI and art" is a topic. "Is AI-generated art actually art?" is a driving question.
2GUIDED NOTES
What protects your runtime?
A ______ ______ protects your runtime by deliberately excluding related topics.
GUIDED NOTES #2
NOT LIST
Related topics you decide NOT to cover, to stay focused and on time.
3GUIDED NOTES
Who asks the questions?
The ______ (host) asks questions and guides the conversation. The ______ is the subject matter expert being interviewed.
GUIDED NOTES #3
INTERVIEWER / GUEST
Interviewer drives the conversation; guest brings the expertise.
4GUIDED NOTES
Who manages the set?
The ______ ______ manages the set, provides timing cues, and coordinates the crew.
GUIDED NOTES #4
FLOOR DIRECTOR
Runs the room during recording, timing, crew coordination.
5GUIDED NOTES
Who switches camera angles?
The ______ ______ operates the live switcher to change camera angles and graphics.
GUIDED NOTES #5
VIDEO ENGINEER
Handles the live switcher during a live or live-to-tape recording.
6GUIDED NOTES
Who watches the levels?
The ______ ______ monitors volume levels and triggers music or sound effects.
GUIDED NOTES #6
AUDIO ENGINEER
Watches levels and triggers music/SFX in real time.
NOW DISCUSS
Turn & Talk
Your group's "topic" is still just a broad subject after 10 minutes of discussion. What question could you ask yourselves to force it narrower?
Think → Pair → Share · 2 minutes · Write your answer on the Discuss line on your guided notes