Podcasts? Radio? In a newspaper?
Except, as you've heard in many ways in these columns during the past several months, we're not just a newspaper. We're a digital operation that uses the best medium to tell the stories of the community, whether that's words, images, video, audio, graphics or some combination of these. Podcasting is our newest venture into different storytelling forms, and one that's been more successful than we could have hoped.
Cal Harris is certainly one of those cases that has a big interest factor because the case is unusual. That's why Borrelli sees reporters from national TV shows such as 48 Hours and 20/20 while he's in Schoharie County covering the trial. But we're pretty sure the podcasting form is one many of you enjoy, based on what we've seen and heard so far.
We'll be continuing those podcasts for the length of the trial, which is now likely to last into April. We're also discussing other possible podcasts, starting with a sports podcast featuring Kevin Stevens and Mike Mangan. They won't start their show until later in the spring, but I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it once they launch it. Now you can hear some of the great sports discussions that those of us who sit near them in the newsroom get to listen to all the time.
If you're not a sports person, don't worry. We have ideas for other news podcasts, but this is an area where you can help. Let us know what you think and what you would listen to.
Do you want a morning news roundup, something to listen to on the way to work or school that recaps the latest news and looks ahead to today? Or would you rather go deep on topics, listening to Jon Harris on casinos, Jeff Platsky on his latest watchdog piece or Megan Brockett on big developments in the city? We've also talked about looking at some of our regular features, such as the Conversation With Q&A. Would you rather listen to those while you're driving or doing chores instead of sitting down to read them? That doesn't mean the written Q&A would go away in print or online — this would just be a new way to digest it if you'd rather.
For those of you who have been listening, or who listen to other podcasts, we'd like to know how you listen. On your computer? Your phone? In the car via Bluetooth?
We're still experimenting, and part of what we need is your input. So let us know what you'd like to see — or hear, in this case. You can email me at jcoughlin@pressconnects.com or tag me on Twitter @CNYjennie. And if you have 15 or 20 minutes Monday morning, try out our Cal Harris podcasts. We take reader questions about the case on Mondays, and you can send them by email or on Twitter.
Jennie Coughlin is the regional audience analyst/content strategist. Contact her at jcoughlin@pressconnects.com or follow @CNYjennie.
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