The podcast I listened to was, “Dog Save The People”. The episode name was \u201cShifiting Focus w\/ Mike Ruiz\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this episode, the host, John Bartlett, speaks to a man named Mike Ruiz. They focus on the man\u2019s story about being a dog photographer and how his own dogs changed his life. At first, Ruiz did not like dogs, or have any intention of adopting one. However, we learned that after he adopted a rescue pit bull named Oliver, his views changed dramatically. Ruiz photographs dogs to spread more awareness on rescue and shelter dogs. Ruiz talks about how taking care of Oliver opened a new door in his life. However, later in the podcast we learn that Oliver had passed away, and the main story is about Ruiz grieving and healing about his past loved one. He adopts a new pit bull named Julia. He is able to learn how to grieve and love at the same time and that they do not have to happen separately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This podcast focused more on the two men having a personal conversation, instead of only just narration. Also, Mike Ruiz and John Bartlett are on the same set while recording the podcast. Ruiz is mainly doing all of the talking and explaining his story, while Bartlett asks questions to guide the story in a certain direction. I believe this brings out more emotion to both the interviewee and listener. It felt like Ruiz was telling his story directly to us, since he was being interviewed live and in person. The story was not scripted, and was very heartfelt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is only music at the start and the end of the podcast. I believe this creates a more serious tone to the story, making the readers focus on Ruiz\u2019s tone of voice and the emotion it releases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The way this podcast was structured hooks people into wanting to know more. This podcast was very emotion driven. Dogs are seen as man\u2019s best friend, something to love unconditionally. At the start, it was unknown to the listener that Ruiz\u2019s dog, Oliver, had passed away. The interviewer says \u201cI just want to say, first and foremost, I am talking about him in the past\u201d. This creates a shock in the listeners, as we assumed Oliver was still alive. The sudden change in tone makes listeners want to know more about this suddenly sad dog story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Later in the podcast, we learn that Ruiz adopted another pit bull named Julia. Ruiz describes how Julia helped him grieve over Oliver. He also talks about how much alike Julia is to Oliver. This affects the listeners\u2019 emotions as it feels like we already know Julia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the end, Bartlett asks Ruiz \u201cfor people who want to get into dog activism themselves, what would you recommend?\u201d This is important because it brings the listener into the conversation. It creates more interest in the story, as listeners can think about what they can do to help, how they can save a life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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