Stories Passed was created for the goal of curating and analysing the stories that have had an impact on my identity.
I used Anchor to record, build and distribute the podcast; WordPress to publish blogs which contextualised and introduced episodes; and Facebook to bridge all platforms and to connect to my audience. On each platform, the brand Stories Passed was maintained through name and cohesiveness of content.
WordPress was also used to distribute the RSS feed from Anchor, and to embed Facebook posts. This ensured interconnectivity between platforms. However, I was unable to link Anchor to the other two platforms.
The three platforms worked in complement to create a dynamic experience for my audience. They were engaged aurally and visually.
In the future, I would ensure that episodes are released in a timelier manner. I would add video to facilitate a wider audience. I would also create content that fosters greater engagement from the audience.
Through this project, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Andrea K, whose project is Humans of Trinbago. As both our projects rely heavily on stories, it was natural that we collaborate. Because of the lockdown, we had a WhatsApp call, where we discussed our projects, and why we decided on them. This conversation formed the base of our collaboration.
Andrea appeared on my podcast to tell the story of her project, its importance to her, and what the wider audience could learn from it. She featured me on her platform to share my journey with stories and podcasting.
Stories Passed is a passion project that has been very fulfilling. Through this project, I’ve gained valuable skills as a media practitioner. I have been fortunate to feature the recital of Love After Love by the late Sir Derek Walcott from the documentary Poetry is an Island by director Ida Does. I was also able to present Colombian singer, Gregorio Uribe, on my final episode. This episode will serve as a bridge for a future season of the podcast.
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