Intro To Sonic Wheel

I’ve been brainstorming a new media project for a while. My first thoughts were to start a podcast focusing on Ohio environmental issues. I know that once you start a podcast like that it’s going to take a lot of time and dedication to do it right. I’m pretty obsessive about doing it right.

I’m starting an audio blog to test out the concept. I’m calling it Sonic Wheel. The title is just a little descriptive but also just vague enough to be flexible. That vagueness allows me to present traditional journalism, personal storytelling or just some experimental audio art.

I’m choosing audio specifically instead of video because I still believe in the power of audio to take you on a journey. When you hear the words, you make up the pictures in your mind. I think using audio and sound is a much better way to tell a story. I’m inspired by shows like “This American Life” and “Radiolab”.

Sure, everyone has a short attention span these days and video is captivating but I’m not going to worry about that. Given my background in radio production it’s what I want to do.

I hope to publish one audio story a week. I might throw it up on Apple podcasts. I’m developing the workflow and finding efficiencies where I can. If I can keep up with that for a while, then maybe an environmental podcast is possible. I do have a lot of old radio work in my archives that I’ll re-surface for fun. Maybe I can learn to be less obsessive. Loosen up and have some fun.

I hope to be interesting. Maybe I’ll be boring but I’ll always produce original material.

So here’s to a new venture. Welcome to Sonic Wheel. Thanks for listening.

CREDITS

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Intro/Outro Music by Radio Direct