http://tags.library.upenn.edu/tag/radio_drama PennTags Feed http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1440 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1440 This study compares the radio news broadcasts of numerous radio stations (CBS, CNN, AP, NPR, VoA, BBC) to find the differences between the different modes of station operations.&nbsp; Commercial and public stations were found to miss certain international news items<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1439 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1439 This book traces international radio with a focus on comparing journalistic practices.&nbsp; (More to follow).<br /> http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1438 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1438 Crisell outlines the signs used in radio, necessarily auditory due to the format.&nbsp; He palces special emphasis on words, sounds, music, and silence.&nbsp; Relevance and symbolism shape the medium, with various signals to aid the listener in understanding the programming. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1437 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1437 This book is a collection of articles, lectures, and addresses&nbsp;on British Radio drama through individuals like Henry Reed and Samuel Beckett as well as a general overview of the genre since 1960. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1436 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1436 This article addresses the formative time for radio broadcasting, addressing such disparate aspects as news coverage and the radio drama in Britain and America.&nbsp; In the section devoted to radio dramas, Camporesi identifies a perceived difference in attention span between the two countries, with American dramas being much shorter than their British counterparts.&nbsp; Almost all materials imported between countries had to be modified to adjust to differing tastes. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1435 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1435 This comprehensive book includes an overview of the history of the radio drama industry with special emphasis placed on technology, leading up to internet audio dramas.&nbsp; The book explores the writing style as well as current trends in radio creation and form.&nbsp; It also includes a timeline of the technological advances related to the genre. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1356 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1356 This Variety Article on August 21, 2005 discusses the podcast drama for &quot;My Heart Split in Two&quot;, which releases a 10-minute podcast segment every week in addition to the live theatrical performance.&nbsp; Brenda Withers notes that podcasting provides the advantage of a time shift so viewers are not forced to listen at specific times. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1353 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1353 Claiming to be the longest running radio drama (starting in 1950, one year before BBC's <em>The Archers</em>), <em>Unshackled</em> is a Christian radio program based out of Chicago broadcast internationally.&nbsp; http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1347 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1347 Scott Sigler released his novel Earthcore (as well as his new podcast novel Ancestor) as a podcast before releasing the print version of the novel.&nbsp; The fifty-five chapters are available for download on the site, as well as information about other podcast novelists.&nbsp; New chapters started to become available in March of 2005 and continued until August. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1342 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1342 This website was the focal point of an extended viral marketing campaign produced by 4orty2wo Entertainment for the promotion of the Halo 2 video game.&nbsp; The site hosts the 10-hour audio drama created in conjunction with the campaign. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1336 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1336 This article traces the relatively short history of podcasting as well as exploring the potential as it is becoming compatible with some phones.&nbsp; Advertisers are now sponsoring shows similar to the way radio used to work.&nbsp; Since the format requires stripping the podcasts of all dated material, it becomes ideal for talk shows and radio dramas. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1318 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1318 The podcast network is a resource for people engaged in podcasting, a technology briefly explained on the website that involves users of Apple's&nbsp;iPods downloading periodic shows for later viewing.&nbsp; Included on the network are two New Zealand radio serials released under a Creative Commons license,&nbsp;Claybourne and Ashleys World&nbsp;(verification found at the blog <a href="http://blogs.oldradio.net/archives/2005/01/10/ashleys-worlds-a-radio-serial/">http://blogs.oldradio.net/archives/2005/01/10/ashleys-worlds-a-radio-serial/</a>). http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1317 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1317 Shoestring Radio Theatre is a nationally syndicated radio drama program based out of San Fransisco that produces 24 new half-hour shows a year.&nbsp; The website includes a list of air times, press regarding the program, and a link for submitting scripts. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1315 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1315 In this November 4, 2004 New York Times article Noah Shachtman discusses the strong appeal of Halo 2's viral marketing experience called &quot;I Love Bees&quot;.&nbsp; In it, internet users followed clues and&nbsp;solved puzzles&nbsp;to locations across the United States to gain access to a 10 hour audio drama (now located&nbsp;at <a href="http://ilovebees.com/humptydumpty.html">ilovebees.com/humptydumpty.html</a>).&nbsp; The interactive element of the game increased with time, and listeners could have live conversations with &quot;Melissa&quot;, an enigmatic character in the drama, after successfully solving some puzzles. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1313 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1313 Aired on BBC7 Saturday November 19&nbsp;starting at&nbsp;9AM, this three hour program rebroadcast selected episodes of the classic BBC Radio hit <em>Dad's Army</em> along with commentary from the two men responsible for transferring the program from television to radio.&nbsp; In addition to airing the episodes, the pair describe their production schedule, the challenges in adapting a radio play, and other minutae regarding the show. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1312 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1312 The XM Radio homepage provides information on the pricing, content, and functionality of the largest Satellite Radio broadcaster in America.&nbsp; Two channels include <em>Sonic Theater</em> and <em>Old Time Radio</em>, specializing in radio drama content.&nbsp; XM Radio follows a monthly payment scheme to fund the numerous commercial-free stations it offers.&nbsp; XM Radio is experimenting with a partnership with Napster. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1311 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1311 The homepage of BBC radio offers information on their extensive radio programming on 10 different channels, as well as specific information on DAB Radio, a digital form of broadcasting utilized in Britain.&nbsp; The site&nbsp;allows for live streaming of any of their stations as well as a 6-day archive of previously aired radio dramas ranging from Shakespeare to Doctor Who. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1309 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1309 This June 19, 1998 <em>Wall Street Journal </em>article by Joanne Kaufman discusses a supposed American radio drama renaissance, with quick three to five minute blurbs interspersed in commercial radio.&nbsp; Mr. Gonshack explains the shortcomings of NPR drama broadcasts as well as the advantages of the shorter format. http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1308 http://tags.library.upenn.edu/makerecord/url/1308 In this October 9, 2003 <em>New&nbsp;Media Age</em>&nbsp;blurb Nigel Sheldon discusses the BBC radio drama &quot;Dark House&quot;.&nbsp; The program was interactive, with dialogue decided by voting via phone or SMS.&nbsp; In addition to the interactive storytelling &quot;Dark House&quot; used a binaural recording technique, with microphones placed near the actors' ears.