(2:18) Hoo-boy! Answer Man and columnist Steve Pokin has really messed up this time! He's got the whole chatbot family after him and they're on a quest for vengeance! Is there a permanent vacation in his future?
(script/production/post/sound design, voiceover with southern accent)
(1:40) Answer Man and columnist, Steve Pokin, must simultaneously battle his ego and an ambitious chatbot that's determined to take his job and become “Answer Woman”.
(script/production/post/sound design)
(2 min) Daily Citizen "Answer Man" and aging columnist Steve Pokin gets an abrupt phone call from Michelle de Chatbot during dinner. Mayhem ensues. Series of "Answer Man vs Chatbot" humorous audio shorts designed as podcast ads and for social media circulation to create reader interest and drive traffic to the Answer Man column.
ChatGBT was utilized initially and generated the idea of having the chatbot place a phone call to columnist Steve Pokin. Script was written by Marty Walker and developed into a short audio drama.
(script/production/post/sound design, voiceover as dinner companion with southern accent)
(1 min) Ad format for a series of reporter profile ads to further engage podcast listeners with our newsroom while bringing awareness to the voice behind the words.
(direction/production/post)
CITIZENPOD
Sub brand of Daily Citizen designed to attract a younger audience with use of bright color and modern graphics.
THE SIX B
Gardening podcast designed specifically for zone 6B, to attract subscribers coast-to-coast from general all-zone gardening podcasts. Extensive use of Missouri State University faculty for horticulture and climate expertise.
(logo design, concept development)
NEWSish
Short audio clips of Monday a.m. reporters meetings discussing everything from in-progress stories to last weekend’s score at the Farmers Market, concerts, and restaurant outings. Designed for social media circulation to create connection to Daily Citizen reporters and drive traffic to sgfcitizen.org
(logo design, concept development)
The Tom Carlson Show
Interview format podcast of notable locals making a difference in their community. Hosted by former mayor and Daily Citizen publisher Tom Carlson.
(initial logo design, concept development)
(1min 42 sec) intro ad, pod intro/outro sample of In Our Town episode with author Nancy Allen:
Tasked to create first podcast for Springfield Daily Citizen.
Project scope: Create an interview format biweekly podcast for SDC publisher Tom Carlson. Coordinate with guests to join remotely via Riverside.fm or in person at studio. Produce, edit, publish. Mr. Carlson has a reporting background and prefers to write his own intros and questions. Currently available on pod platforms.
Project scope: Create an interview format biweekly podcast for SDC publisher Tom Carlson. Coordinate with guests to join remotely via Riverside.fm or in person at studio. Produce, edit, publish. Mr. Carlson has a reporting background and prefers to write his own intros and questions. Currently available on pod platforms.