BBC Radio

Reimagining the City: London
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03sr0wm

I listened to this radio show which was a description of Hampstead Heath in London. The presenter, Lavinia Greenlaw, spoke quite slowly and clearly which made it easy to follow what she was saying. It included the sound of the subject walking through a marshy area which subverts the typical representation that London is a busy city. This is then contrasted against the sound of traffic which suggests that the city is very diverse.
The presenter describes the weather to compensate for the fact that the viewer can not see or feel what it's like. This shows the importance of pertaining to see the senses within a podcast in order to make the listener feel fully engaged. The wind and sirens can be heard faintly in the background but are not too loud or overpowering. Moreover, piano music is used to create a sombre mood. I think that in my interview I will use a combination of ambient sounds and music.

Ramblings - East Sussex - South Downs Way: Brighton
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sh0cm

I decided to listen to this podcast since it's near to the location I've chosen for my soundscape. I also thought I could gain some useful tips for my interview, in terms of the way the speaker delivered her information. In this podcast the presenter describes her opinions of the setting and what she can see. I didn't particularly like this podcast as she was 'rambling' and made it quite difficult to follow.