How did switching genres from academic paper to podcast allow you to think in a different way about the subject of your paper? How did it allow you to use language differently?

Starting with an academic paper, I really focused on the evidence and the analysis. I wanted to know the facts that would help me emphasize my overall idea of the paper. After completing my paper I had to turn it into a podcast which then really made me think about my life. Creating a podcast allowed me to relate what I was writing in my paper to personal experiences. I really enjoyed the challenge of changing an academic paper into a podcast because it showed me a new skill of changing langue to sound more casual which isn’t required as much in college. I now prefer podcasts because it makes the topic I am writing about even more interesting because I can talk about it in relation to my life.

For my empathy interview, I plan on talking to my Mother because I am interested in what she has to say about this topic. I want to try to alternate quotes of my paper and questions so that my podcast flows better. I hope that this will create a more natural conversation. If I cannot create this format then I will start with my paper then transition to the questions. A few questions I have for my interviewee are:

If everyone had empathy how would the world be different or the same?

When was the last time you were empathetic?

How did you try to teach your children the notation or compassion and understanding? Is there anything you would change?

If you could be in anyone else’s shoes for a day, who would they be? why? I would add this to create a fun environment for this podcast and lighten the mood if it gets really deep.