What is it that makes narrative podcasting special compared to other art forms like writing, singing, or photography? Intimacy. But how do we create that sense of intimacy as podcasters? In today's episode, we suggest an answer to that question, reflecting on a distracted, noisy world, and how we can create the emotional connections we're all seeking.

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Show notes:

• Sherry Turkle's TED talk on technology and distraction
• 99% Invisible episode on background noise and environments
• The Podcast Host's post on home podcast studio options
• Our home recording setups for Storyscaping and Shelter in Place

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What's a narrative podcast? Our definition is 1) telling a story, 2) working from a script, and 3) creating an immersive soundscape. This episode on recording, sound quality, and emotional connections dovetails with the second workshop in our three-part Narrative Foundations series, where we distill the key skills for creating great scripted podcasts into three two-hour interactive sessions. Learn more and sign up at narrativepodcasts.com.