Duolingo Spanish Podcast Inside "El gran robo argentino"
Jan 13, 2021
Laura Maycumber, the supervising producer at Duolingo, takes us behind the scenes of the gripping true crime mini-series ‘El Gran Robo Argentino’. The discussion includes insights on how pandemic challenges shaped production. Maycumber highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in journalism, while also sharing the intricacies of editing for consistency in pronunciation. The innovative approach to engaging language learners through captivating storytelling, combined with original sound design, makes for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look!
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Heist Sparked a Long-Lasting Idea
- Mariano Pachela was obsessed with the heist since watching it unfold live.
- The 10th anniversary revived his idea to create a podcast series about the robbery.
Interview Lost but Improved
- The first interview with Beto de la Torre was lost due to a phone error and had to be redone.
- The second interview captured more details and was ultimately better than the first.
Embracing Contradictory Voices
- The story included contradictory accounts from thieves and police, which were both presented for accuracy.
- Presenting multiple perspectives allowed listeners to engage with the controversy authentically.