Fan Podcasts

Starting from the observation of the ubiquity of fan podcasts engaging in media commentary, this book explores three fan podcast genres in which commentary manifests as a structuring form: rewatch and reread podcasts, recap podcasts, and review podcasts. The author conducts a formalist genre analysis of these podcasts, close reading nine case studies to describe how the three genres function and how different fan labour manifests in podcasting. Each case study teases out the themes, style, and formal constellations of the three podcast genres, shows how different fans activate the affordances of podcasting and commentary, and reveals the distinct generic functions of the three podcast genres. This book will be of significant interest to scholars and students in podcast studies, fan studies, cultural studies and literary studies who are interested in fan podcasts, podcast genre analysis, and ways of close reading podcasts as texts.

Fan CULTure explores how present-day fans interact with the films, television shows, books, and pop culture artifacts they love. From creating original works of fanfiction to influencing the content of major primetime series through social media, fans are no longer passive consumers. They have evolved into active participants in creating and shaping these works. The all-new essays in this collection provide in-depth analyses of how fans interact with such popular franchises as Harry Potter, Lost, Supernatural, Lord of the Rings and Joss Whedon's Serenity, and examines as well topics not based on media-like fans of LEGO building blocks, Disneyland, and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.

SEINPEDIA: A FAN GUIDE ABOUT NOTHING: EXPLORING THE LEGACY, THEMES AND CHARACTERS OF THE BELOVED SITCOM: SEINFELD Looking for a comprehensive guide to one of the most iconic sitcoms of all time? Look no further than "Seinpedia: A Fan Guide About Nothing: Exploring The Legacy, Themes And Characters Of The Beloved Sitcom: Seinfeld." "Seinpedia: A Fan Guide About Nothing" is an essential resource for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the show. With its engaging writing style, fascinating insights, and comprehensive coverage, this book is a must-have for fans of Seinfeld and anyone who loves great television. CONTENT (38 CHAPTERS) A Companion Guide For The Sitcom The Making Of Seinfeld: Behind The Scenes Of The Iconic Show Jerry Seinfeld And Larry David: The Creative Minds Behind The Series The Characters Of Seinfeld: A Comprehensive Overview Of The Cast Jerry, George, Elaine, And Kramer: Analyzing The Protagonists Of Seinfeld The Secondary Characters Of Seinfeld: Newman, Uncle Leo, And More The Women Of Seinfeld: Elaine, Susan, And More The Humor Of Seinfeld: Exploring The Show's Unique Comedy Style The Episodes Of Seinfeld: A Look At The Best Of The Series Seinfeld And Pop Culture: References And Influences In Media Seinfeld And Society: How The Show Reflected The 90s And Beyond Seinfeld And New York City: The Show's Love-Hate Relationship With The City Seinfeld And Language: The Show's Unique Expressions And Vocabulary Seinfeld And Romance: The Characters' Love Lives And Relationships The Legacy Of Seinfeld: How The Show Changed Television And Comedy The Fans Of Seinfeld: From Cult Hit To Mainstream Phenomenon The Seinfeld Universe: Spinoffs, Merchandise, And More Seinfeld And Philosophy: Ethics, Morality, And The Human Condition The Seinfeld Experience: Visiting The Show's Real-Life New York City Locations The End Of Seinfeld: A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Series Finale And Its Aftermath Seinfeld And Fashion: The Iconic Looks Of The Characters The Music Of Seinfeld: The Role Of Soundtrack In The Show Seinfeld And Sports: The Characters' Athletic Pursuits And Obsessions The Seinfeld Script: A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The Writing Process Seinfeld And Food: The Characters' Culinary Adventures And Mishaps The Seinfeld Reunion: The Cast's Return And Its Significance Seinfeld And Mental Health: Analyzing The Characters' Psychological States Seinfeld's Cultural Impact: How The Show Influenced Society And Pop Culture Seinfeld's Guest Stars: A Look At The Famous Faces Who Appeared On The Show Seinfeld's Bloopers: The Funniest Mistakes And Outtakes From The Series Seinfeld's Social Commentary: The Show's Reflection On Social Issues Seinfeld And Business: The Characters' Work Lives And Entrepreneurial Endeavors Seinfeld And Technology: The Show's Take On The Digital Age The Seinfeld Method: Applying The Show's Philosophy To Daily Life Seinfeld's Catchphrases And Quotes: The Most Memorable Lines From The Series The Seinfeld Effect: How The Show Changed The Landscape Of Television Seinfeld And Art: The Show's References To And Influence On Artistic Culture Seinfeld And Family: The Characters' Relationships With Their Relatives The Seinfeld Podcasts: A Look At The Best Podcasts About The Show Seinfeld Around The World: The Show's International Success And Adaptations

This book is the first to explore handicrafting practiced by media fans, their online fan communities and the multiple meanings they create. Based on in-depth ethnographic research into fans on the online social network for knitters, crocheters and crafters, Ravelry, Brigid Cherry explores textile craft by fans as both an artistic practice and transformative fan work. Including case studies of projects inspired by Doctor Who, True Blood, Firefly, Harry Potter, Sherlock and steampunk, the book engages with many forms of fan production, including fan art, fan fiction and cosplay. Fans of popular films and TV shows are increasingly engaging with textile crafts as a way of reworking, reimagining and engaging with cult media texts. Proving a global phenomenon amongst fan cultures in the digital media sphere, traditional film and TV audiences are forging their fan identities and participating in wider fan communities in innovative ways through online craft forums and blogs that showcase their knitting, crochet, spinning and dyeing projects. Exploring key debates from textile and media theory, surrounding gender, domesticity, the culture industries, audiences and fan culture, this book is essential reading for students of textiles, media studies, fashion, cultural and gender studies.

The ultimate guide to building your fan podcast. You've captured the essence of how to do a great fan podcast. - DEREK O'NEILL, TV Podcast Industries This guide is filling a much-needed hole in instructional manuals for podcasting, by providing positive and productive results from those with valuable and extensive experience. - REBECCA JOHNSON, Supergirl Radio Do you consider yourself an expert on your favorite TV show, movie, or book? Do you have the knowledge, equipment, charm, and passion, but aren't sure how to create a podcast your listeners will love just as much, if not more, than the media you talk about every week? I never thought I'd get emotional reading a how-to book. - BOBBY HAWKE, Greetings From Storybrooke Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide teaches you how to build an engaging podcast and killer community while geeking out about your favorite content. This book isn't about which podcast microphone to buy, or how to set up a podcast feed. This motivational how-to guide teaches you how to create a podcast so awesome, your listeners will stick around even if they stop watching the show you review. Creating fun, engaging, consistent content is Podcasting 101. In Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide, you'll discover: The three questions you need to ask yourself to deliver a fair and positive review every week, even when you aren't feeling it How to create a show with a Café POV, the seven things you need to build into your show to create a deep connection with your listeners Resources for planning your podcast, including how to create your show's structure · How to use your own creative voice to build unique "specials" into your podcast to surprise and delight your listeners How to give your listeners a voice on your show How to recruit actors, showrunners, and creators as guests How to convert trolls into your biggest fans What to do when you fall out of love with your show After hosting and producing fancasts for seven years, Bill Meeks shares the valuable lessons he learned. His strategies helped grow the audience of the Universe Box podcast network to over 40,000 downloads a week in under two years. You'll also read alternate techniques and fresh perspectives from twenty popular fancasters from shows like Supergirl Radio, Defenders TV Podcast, Jaig Eyes And Jedi, The Signal, Potentialcast: A Buffy The Vampire Slayer Podcast, The Sire and podcast networks like Tuning Into Sci-Fi, DCTV Podcasts, TV Podcast Industries, and Golden Spiral Media. Fan Podcasting: The Complete Guide gives you everything you need to start a podcast-- besides the technical stuff.

The growth of scholarly podcasting engenders radical possibilities for how we conceive of knowledge creation and peer review. By investigating the historical development of the norms of scholarly communication, the unique affordances of sound-based scholarship and the transformative potential of new modes of creating and reviewing expert knowledge, Podcast or Perish is the call to action academia needs, by asking how podcasting might change the very ways we think about scholarly work.

With the sky-high price of advertising and direct marketing, only Fortune 500 companies can afford to promote their products and services through traditional channels. Add to this problem the greening, graying, and huge youth markets that have learned to turn off Madison Avenue-style promotions, and the vast majority of small to mid-sized companies, entrepreneurs, and overworked marketing staffs are challenged to expand their customer base in other ways. That's why "guerrilla," aka "unconventional marketing," was born. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Guerrilla Marketing, written by marketing experts Susan Drake and Colleen Wells, presents a detailed blueprint of the dozens of new and exciting methods available-methods that save money and get new customers.

Penetrates the human computer interaction (HCI) field with breadth and depth of comprehensive research.