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ep 01topic: podcast storytelling

What makes a great podcast? (assignment 1)

sep 25, 2026 · 5:47 · hosted by Imaa

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the gist

what keeps someone coming back to a show? Imaa uses American Scandal, and its series on the Titan submersible, to break down what makes a great podcast.

in this episode

  1. 01why American Scandal was the show that kept pulling Imaa back
  2. 02the value proposition: recreating real events driven by ambition, greed or selfishness
  3. 03the Titan submersible story, and why five episodes didn't feel like too many
  4. 04how recreated scenes and strong narration make it feel like a documentary