Podcasting as an Intimate Medium

This book explores the concept of intimacy in podcasting, examining how podcasts create and maintain relationships within communities. It argues that podcasting constructs intimacy and uses it to define the quality of its mediation, making it of interest to scholars and students of New and Digital Media, Media Studies, Communication Studies, Journalism, Literature, Cultural Studies, and American Studies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves deep into the realm of podcasting, exploring the very essence of intimacy as a fundamental aspect of this unique form of media. It examines the concept of intimacy itself, shedding light on how podcasts create and nurture relationships within the public sphere. By conducting a textual analysis of select American podcasts, the book seamlessly integrates podcast criticism, monetization, and production advice. Through meticulous examination of self-descriptions found in these sources, the text constructs a distinctive framework tailored specifically for podcasting. This framework serves as a lens through which the book interprets how podcasts envision and foster connections within communities. It challenges the notion that intimacy is inherent by arguing that podcasting actively constructs intimacy and leverages it to define the quality of its own mediation.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars and students engaged in the fields of New and Digital Media, Media Studies, Communication Studies, Journalism, Literature, Cultural Studies, and American Studies. Its insights into the dynamics of podcasting offer valuable perspectives and contribute to our understanding of the evolving media landscape. Whether you are an avid podcast listener or a scholar seeking to unravel the intricacies of media consumption, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the world of intimacy and its profound impact on our digital lives.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032373645