Ear Buds: The Podcasting Documentary (2016)

seen on Amazon Prime 01/13/2018


First I have a complaint, why aren't the names of Chris Mancini and Graham Elwood listed beneath the title?
NOW FOR THE REVIEW PORTION OF THIS REVIEW:
I have been a podcast listener for over 4 years. Like many of those interviewed, listening to podcasts got me through a rough time when my thoughts were quite dark. Enough about me, this is an entertaining film. Well edited, written, directed and scored. Many documentaries either take a teaching (aka boring) or scolding (aka patronizing) tone. This documentary does neither. It adheres to the primary reason for a film, it entertains first and then enlightens. While this isn't a how-to on starting your own podcast (there must be a million videos and a few books on that subject), this film highlights both the fan and creator experience in world of podcasts. Seeing so many different individuals helping and communicating with one another makes me smile. A free thing that makes you smile, is not something to sneeze at (yeah try that at the same time, but not in front of any tech). Whether you think a podcast grows artificial people or is a nice place to visit, please watch this film and be entertained.

Oh and I highly recommend the podcast, Comedy Film Nerds with Chris Mancini, Graham Elwood and the occasional (but always amusing) TBA-guest.