Putting the Awe in Audio
Under the Influence with Terry O'Reilly

Putting the Awe in Audio

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 29, 202626 min

Taking a look at the most creative audio ideas from around the world. Including a podcast for runners that only works if you’re actually running, a police recruitment campaign that capitalized on the popularity of True Crime, and a very ambitious alternative audio track created to be played over Disney’s Pocahontas movie – that tells the truth behind the fairy tale. Another favourite from the Archives. We know you want to listen to all the ads in this show. On the off-chance you don’t, subscribe ad-free here. Host...

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Is subliminal advertising real? Superman or Batman? Best Canadian city to do a book event? Best ad of the past year?

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You're a good man with all things. You're a good man with all things. You're a good man with all things. You're a good man with all things.

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