I’m having my post-holiday meetup with Mark, the podcast producer, later this week. So I want really good specific feedback for him! I looked over your lovely comments on my previous post, and I’m filtered them down to specific points, and now I need MORE feedback.
Biggest issue was with the music backing, felt it should be more filmi and less classical if possible. And possibly softer behind the words.
The first time I mention someone in an episode, like Zoya Akhtar, add a sentence briefly saying who they are. Short enough so it’s not boring for experts, but just something so newbies can feel welcome.
Like that there was little chit-chat, it was focused on the topic and teaching, not just a hangout convo podcast.
What tagline best evokes the mood I want? ”Where the emotional meets the intellectual” “Why do films make us feel the way we feel?” Something else?
Interest in a deep dive on a particular actor/genre/topic, with a suggested viewing list at the end. With that in mind, what topics do y’all think would be good?
Shahrukh Khan, meaning and history
Item Songs
Amitabh Bachchan, meaning and history
Horror Films
Something Else?
You all love the Idea of audience messages included, maybe put them at the top of the episode even. Which brings me to my final point, PLEASE SEND ME AUDIO FILES! About 30 seconds, which is maybe two sentences, so just a quick statement. Here are some suggested jumping off points:
What was your first fall in love Indian film?
What is your favorite Indian film movie moment?
Why is Indian film special too you?
Why do you enjoy learning about Indian film?
What does “magic” mean to you in terms of Indian film?
Who is your favorite star and why?
You can just record on your phone, it’s easy, and then email the file to me at dontcallitbollywood at gmail
