In the podcast, \u201cHeavyweight,\u201d the host, Jonathan Goldstein, helps resolve and\/or diminish a regret or a moment that the interviewee wishes to resolve. In other words, this podcast hopes to help others take the \u201cheavyweight\u201d off of their shoulders. In this specific episode, \u201cBuzz,\u201d Jonathan Goldstein\u2019s father and uncle are interviewed to rekindle their heavily strained relationship stemming from their childhood onwards. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This podcast mixes the genres of comedy, seriousness, and drama in order to make this podcast more compelling. Through the use of narration, music, and editing, the host is able to create a nonchalant atmosphere throughout the episode, while simultaneously maintaining seriousness to the situation regarding his father and uncle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hook of this podcast is rather interesting as this is the first episode. The host calls himself \u201csomewhat like a therapist (with the help of his podcast),\u201d while his friend continues to laugh at his remarks. This host\u2019s seriousness incorporated with his friend’s snarky remarks enables for a more drawing, interest peaking, and comedic approach to the whole podcast. However, at the same time, this hook makes it seem like it would be more comedic rather than it being somewhat more serious and wholesome (which could be surprising if not given the podcast\u2019s purpose). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Soon after this introduction, there is a phone call between his father describing his strained relationship with his brother. This same narration continues with his uncle as well as frequent cuts of explanations and descriptions done by the host. This type of narration continues throughout the whole episode, and we, as the audience, are able to witness the whole process of the two brothers meeting one another for the first time in over 10 years. This form of narration is extremely beneficial and compelling to the audience because we are able to understand both sides of the situation. As the father and uncle continue to have a very distant relationship, being told stories from the father\u2019s perspective, uncle\u2019s perspective, as well as the host\u2019s perspective, allows us to connect the dots as to what led to that point. Although this podcast is not of a \u201cmystery\u201d genre, a form of mystery is incorporated into the podcast as the audience is put into the role of almost, \u201cdetective,\u201d to solve and understand what led to the current status of their relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I feel as though the most crucial portion of this podcast is the host\u2019s narration, description of his father\u2019s actions, and analysis of his uncle. For example, when the host and his father were driving to his uncle\u2019s house, the host described his father\u2019s constant change of emotions throughout the 2-hour drive. Through the use of this type of narration, as well as the editing of quirky music, this specific part of the podcast was very comedic–the father is seen to be very anxious, excited, and also worried about meeting his own brother. This gives a sense of wholesomeness as we are able to see the care that he has for his strained relationship. This idea of wholesomeness made the story more compelling (for me), as I hoped for their relationship to be repaired as they are both reaching old age. Moreover, the host\u2019s constant interruption of the conversation between the two brothers, allows for more in-depth analysis to be done, as the host mentions body language or subtle actions that may or may not sway one\u2019s perspective and understanding of the relationship.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The use of his narration not only enables for a more thorough understanding of the brothers to be done, but it makes the whole podcast seem like a journey as well. As mentioned before, this podcast is not simply done at a studio, but rather through the phone, in the car, and through face to face interactions. The compilation of recordings from all different locations makes it feel like the audience is there with them and is being a \u201cdetective,\u201d rather than it being distant storytelling from a 3rd person perspective.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This podcast has a very unique narrative style and is not that of a typical podcast. While we \u201cfollow\u201d the journey that the host takes us through, the editing, hook, and music enable us to experience the wholesome, serious, and comedic interactions that the two brothers face as they meet each other for the first time in over 10 years.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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