What is the title of the podcast hosted by George the Poet?
Have You Heard George’s Podcast?
The podcast is produced by Benbrick and made for BBC Radio 5.
Who is the host of the podcast ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’?
George the Poet (George Mpanga)
He is a London born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage.
Who produces Have You Heard George’s Podcast?
A: Benbrick (Paul Carter).
Which BBC station is the podcast made for?
A: BBC Radio 5 Live.
Where is the podcast distributed?
A: BBC Sounds, BBC website, Spotify, streaming platforms and Mpanga’s website.
How is the podcast structured?
A: Recorded in ‘chapters’, similar to seasons.
Q: How is the podcast structured?
A: Recorded in ‘chapters’, similar to seasons.
Q: What type of audience does the podcast target?
A: Young, diverse and educated audiences.
Give an example of a theme explored in the podcast.
A: Grenfell Tower tragedy or trauma explored through Black art.
Q: What genres and formats does the podcast mix?
A: Drama, music, poetry and discussion.
Q: What music genres are featured in the podcast?
A: Grime, Afro-fusion and Ugandan-Brit-jazz.
Q: How does the podcast differ from conventional radio?
A: It does not follow a traditional radio programme structure.
Q: What major award did the podcast win in 2019?
A: The Peabody Award.
Q: Why was the Peabody Award significant?
A: It was the first podcast outside the USA to win.
Q: What is Common Ground?
A: A website-cum-social-media-thought forum for audience participation.
Q: What types of UK radio exist?
A: BBC, commercial, independent, community, hospital, student, internet radio and podcasts.
Q: How are commercial radio stations funded?
A: Through advertising.
Q: What is convergence in radio?
A: When multiple platforms work together (radio, podcasts, social media, websites, live events).
Q: What two developments have transformed radio recently?
A: DAB digital radio and the rise of podcasts.
Q: What digital-only stations did the BBC launch in 2002?
A: BBC 1Xtra, 4Xtra and 6 Music.
Q: What is BBC Sounds?
A: An app offering live radio, on-demand content, music mixes and podcasts.
Q: How have streaming services changed radio?
A: Platforms like Spotify now commission original podcasts.
Q: What is the BBC’s public service remit?
A: To “inform, educate and entertain”.
Q: Who is Radio 5 Live’s target audience?
A: Mostly male, over 40, middle-aged, ABC1/C2DE and affluent.