By Gillian Barkhurst, Addison Fulton and Viola Murphy
The UNM class, CJ-370, was originally billed as “audio journalism,” but lately Professor Mike Marcotte has been loosening the reins, to encourage students to explore the wider world of audio, radio and podcasting.
The course is now referred to as “audio storytelling,” and while it still features plenty of journalism, some students took their final projects into some playful spaces.
Podcast Pilot: Station Solo
By Gillian Barkhurst / CJ370
Hello? Is anyone out there?
A radio intern abandoned in the now nuclear wasteland of Albuquerque, New Mexico, carries on her boss’ radio show while wondering, ‘is there anyone left to hear it?’
Tune in to “Station Solo,” the last radio show on Earth.
Podcast Trailer: The Open Matchbook
By Addison Fulton / CJ 370
Welcome to the future where fire departments are no longer a public service. Now a serial arsonist is on the loose and even the privately-hired fire firefighters are feeling the heat. One podcast investigator discovers a deep web of conspiracy and greed.
An Audio Experience: Lizard Skin Boots and Floating Cows
By Viola Murphy / CJ370
Torrance, a troubled scientist with a deep past, is studying an artifact previously unknown to our world. Things are going great until…
Written, produced, and narrated by Viola Murphy
Cover illustration by Viola Murphy
Torrance voice acted by Devin Benson
Mel and Buck voice acted by Dylan Thomas
