Intro from Jay Allison: Cathy FitzGerald understands that sound is entrancing, and that it is capable of more than stories; our work can contain magic. Cathy’s manifesto is a lovely reminder that we should sometimes just STOP explaining, telling, expounding–and remember to weave a bit of wonder. If you’re stuck in the usual narrative modes of public radio and podcasting, take a moment and listen to what she has to say. It may change the way your next piece sounds. I hope so.
Seems like there’s a lot of story-telling in audio; we’re always explaining. This is how it works. Here’s what’s going on. Did you notice that. . .? It’s there in the historic BBC voice — the patrician expert offering context — and in the new-tradition of the US podcast host, the clever friend enlightening with a gag. There’s nothing wrong with this. I’m a fan of thinking — and I’m often very happy to think along with whoever I’m listening to. . .to let them make the headway,…
