Gaby Santiago, a technology podcast and comic book enthusiast, discusses her love for storytelling in podcasts, her fascination with comic books, and her preference for informal and fun podcasting. She shares her excitement and recommendations with others and explores the future of podcasting. Despite the pandemic, Gaby expresses her desire to create content and contribute to the podcasting community.
Listening to technology podcasts deepened Gaby's interest in the subject and provided a sense of community.
Engaging with hosts and fellow listeners through Discord or Twitter enhances Gaby's sense of community and connection.
Deep dives
Discovering Podcasts Through Tech and Comic Books
Gabby's interest in podcasts was sparked when she needed something to listen to while working. She discovered podcasts through the Apple ecosystem and started listening to shows about technology and comic books. She was drawn to podcasts that told behind-the-scenes stories of creators and found those stories inspiring. Even though she was already a tech fan, listening to podcasts about technology deepened her interest and provided a sense of community. She also explored her passion for comic books through podcasts, discovering new series and creators.
Connecting with Podcast Communities
Gabby appreciates the sense of community that podcasts provide. She enjoys sharing her excitement about shows with her wife and coworkers and getting them interested in listening as well. Gabby mentions that engaging with hosts and fellow listeners through Discord or Twitter adds to the sense of community and connection. It makes her feel seen and valued as a listener. These interactions also deepen her investment in the shows she listens to.
Listening Preferences and Keeping Up with Podcasts
Gabby mentions that she has reduced the number of technology shows she listens to because many of them cover similar topics. While she still enjoys technology-related shows, she gravitates towards podcasts that tell stories or have a more light-hearted and humorous approach. She emphasizes the importance of positivity and relatability in the shows she chooses to listen to. Gabby also highlights the challenge of keeping up with comic books but appreciates how podcast recommendations from hosts and fellow listeners help her navigate new series and stay engaged.
Considering Podcasting and Personal Projects
Gabby expresses her desire to create her own podcast or audio project. During the pandemic, she experimented with microcasts, recording short episodes that allowed her to express her thoughts and share her enthusiasm. She describes this as an itch she needs to scratch and sees it as an opportunity for personal enjoyment rather than seeking a large audience. Gabby is still exploring different formats and ideas for her potential podcast, which she aims to start in the near future.
Gaby loves a good story. In this episode, he dives into his fandom for technology podcasts and all things comic-book-related, and then elaborates on his own experimentation with microcasting.
Gaby is a paid subscriber of Martin’s One Prime Plus membership program for the shared podcast, Hemispheric Views; this did not influence any of the questions that were asked and did not place any expectations on Gaby as a participant of this academic podcasting project.
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