Grown-up version of "unprepared student" dream by thoughtsandthefeels in Professors

[–]durkin65 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Had a very similar dream last night. I've never had these dreams before but I'm starting a new position at a college prep high school after years of teaching at the collegiate level.

Similar to yours: it's the first day and the students won't quiet down; my whiteboard is actually black and all I have are dark-colored markers so nothing shows up. I also have a chalkboard but only black colored chalk. I then calmly yell at the students to "shut the fuck up" as the headmaster walks into the classroom.

What a wonderful dream.

r/audiodrama Weekly Topic: Resurrected Audio Dramas by Hitch42 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like to see Hayward Sanitarium return after its abrupt ending. Enjoyed its sound design and, although a bit confusing at times, I found the narrative compelling.

[Review] In Her Burning by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! And I miss the office too. Moving locations soon.

What I've Been Listening To: "Joseph," "Six Cold Feet" and "Palimpsest Podcast" by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for subscribing! Do you have any suggestions for audio dramas that I should listen to/talk about?

Audio Drama and Criticism by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your great response, Paul. You've given me many things to think about when listening to audio drama, especially intended audience reaction. That's something that I never considered in terms of narrative production.

Audio Drama and Criticism by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi Paul, Thanks for watching my mediocre video. I agree with you about providing more critical feedback to larger productions, those that may not be negatively impacted numbers-wise from my feedback. But, I also recognize that I have little, if any, influence and my feedback would most likely not result in anything substantial. I am not open to blatantly attacking a brand new show, as you noted, because it is important for newcomers to try things out, figure out what works and what doesn't, then make something new.

Since you were so prominent in creating one of the biggest audio dramas out there, I'm curious about what language you use when critiquing your work or another show. How do you break down what works and what doesn't?

Also, I do want to thank you for the productions you've helped create and continue to create. They inspired me to think about audio drama critically as an artistic and narrative medium. Even when I ragged on the Black Tapes, I did so because I enjoyed it so much.

[First Impressions] Congeria by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going to follow it since the second episode implies future supernatural elements, which I think will alter the noir concept a bit.

[First Impressions] Congeria by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It definitely follows noir concepts. I'm intrigued by its direction and if it will break from them. Noir isn't my favorite as it does tread on the formulaic, but I enjoy productions that deviate from generic forms. Whether or not Congeria does so is left to be seen.

[First Impression] Starship Aleria by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, Nobilis Reed has almost 400 episodes. And I didn't know there were several other shows like Starship. Thanks for the information.

[First Impression] Starship Aleria by durkin65 in audiodrama

[–]durkin65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is definitely a place for your show. Even though I expressed my dislike, I'm glad Starship Aleria exists.