Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/j6nOzXn_UCg
The recording was made on 28th November 2024. I wrote my personal reflection shortly after and gathered audience feedback in early January 2025 from trusted peers.
Episode Summary
The episode explores the history of graphic user interfaces, as a way of discussing semiotics, the notion of ‘style’, and Fisher’s interpretation of hauntology as capitalist critique.
My objectives were:
- Use humour to make the information memorable.
- Role play the teacher-student relationship using the host/co-host dynamic, facilitating observational learning for the audience.
- Use narrative storytelling to introduce ‘weighty’ topics and theories.
Below is a copy of my notes, including bibliography:
Personal Reflection
What went well?
- The nature of conversation meant Lily and I could explore topics tangential to the main narrative.
- Good chemistry between hosts. We had fun, it was funny.
What could be improved?
- The scope of the episode was too broad. This meant the show was too long!
- Technically speaking, not good. We sound like we’re recording inside a bin.
What will I do next?
- Narrow the topic for the second episode.
- Record in a studio to compare the difference in quality, use an editor to improve the professionalism.
Audience Feedback
I gathered a group of trusted and critical peers to listen to the podcast and offer feedback.
“I was more engaged in the second half, there was less laughter and giggling and more discussion that was easier to follow.”
“I enjoyed the cheeky, fun and relaxed moments. I felt entertained while learning.”
“Really interesting topic, and very easy to follow along particularly when Lily described an image and then you asked some questions to make her dissect it further.”
“Main criticism is that it was a bit too long.”
“Lily was very funny and engaging!”
“Visuals were very helpful otherwise I would have been lost.”
“You both seem a bit mad but was entertaining.”
“Host and guest dynamic was engaging, I was asking the same questions that Lily asked. It felt like she was my avatar.”
“Can we have a teaser for the next episode?”
