Radio Flashcards

(25 cards)

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What is the title of the podcast hosted by George the Poet?

A

Have You Heard George’s Podcast?

The podcast is produced by Benbrick and made for BBC Radio 5.

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Who is the host of the podcast ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’?

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George the Poet (George Mpanga)

He is a London born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage.

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Who produces Have You Heard George’s Podcast?

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A: Benbrick (Paul Carter).

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Which BBC station is the podcast made for?

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A: BBC Radio 5 Live.

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Where is the podcast distributed?

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A: BBC Sounds, BBC website, Spotify, streaming platforms and Mpanga’s website.

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How is the podcast structured?

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A: Recorded in ‘chapters’, similar to seasons.

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Q: How is the podcast structured?

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A: Recorded in ‘chapters’, similar to seasons.

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Q: What type of audience does the podcast target?

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A: Young, diverse and educated audiences.

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Give an example of a theme explored in the podcast.

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A: Grenfell Tower tragedy or trauma explored through Black art.

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Q: What genres and formats does the podcast mix?

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A: Drama, music, poetry and discussion.

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Q: What music genres are featured in the podcast?

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A: Grime, Afro-fusion and Ugandan-Brit-jazz.

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Q: How does the podcast differ from conventional radio?

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A: It does not follow a traditional radio programme structure.

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Q: What major award did the podcast win in 2019?

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A: The Peabody Award.

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Q: Why was the Peabody Award significant?

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A: It was the first podcast outside the USA to win.

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Q: What is Common Ground?

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A: A website-cum-social-media-thought forum for audience participation.

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Q: What types of UK radio exist?

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A: BBC, commercial, independent, community, hospital, student, internet radio and podcasts.

17
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Q: How are commercial radio stations funded?

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A: Through advertising.

18
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Q: What is convergence in radio?

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A: When multiple platforms work together (radio, podcasts, social media, websites, live events).

19
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Q: What two developments have transformed radio recently?

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A: DAB digital radio and the rise of podcasts.

20
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Q: What digital-only stations did the BBC launch in 2002?

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A: BBC 1Xtra, 4Xtra and 6 Music.

21
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Q: What is BBC Sounds?

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A: An app offering live radio, on-demand content, music mixes and podcasts.

22
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Q: How have streaming services changed radio?

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A: Platforms like Spotify now commission original podcasts.

23
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Q: What is the BBC’s public service remit?

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A: To “inform, educate and entertain”.

24
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Q: Who is Radio 5 Live’s target audience?

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A: Mostly male, over 40, middle-aged, ABC1/C2DE and affluent.

25
Q: Which institution has faced investigations into racism?
A: The Metropolitan Police.