What Was That Like - True Stories. Real People. TQ27: What's your biggest pet peeve about listening to podcasts?
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Dec 24, 2024 Listeners' pet peeves about podcasts take center stage, highlighting frustrations like theatrical hosting and intrusive reminders. The conversation shifts to the importance of respectful storytelling in true crime, as the hosts critique sensationalism. They ponder common irritations such as annoying mouth noises and political rants, introducing the concept of 'optiphonia' for auditory distractions. The balance between engaging banter and structured content is discussed, bringing insight into the art of crafting captivating episodes.
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Radio Host Impersonations
- Meredith's biggest podcast pet peeve is when hosts act like radio hosts.
- She dislikes the artificial persona, lack of research, and unnecessary room resetting common in radio.
Irrelevant Banter
- Scott's pet peeve is co-host banter about irrelevant topics before getting to the main point.
- He instantly unsubscribes from podcasts that start with casual weekend recaps.
Respect for Victims
- Avoid making light of tragic crimes in true crime podcasts.
- Focus on facts, evidence, and victim voices; respect the victims and their families.