Podcasts and Audio Dramas

Podcasts and audio dramas, hit or miss? I've never been able to really get into audio-based stories because they rely on description. However I recently found an audio drama that did not do this and I am loving it! It's nice to not try to fill in the blanks. My hypothesis is that audio-based stories can be wonderful for people with Aphantasia if done properly.
What form of media works best for you(books, movies, podcasts, comics, etc.)?
Do you enjoy listening to podcasts/audio dramas?
and some prompts if you have the time. Why do you like/dislike them?
Too slow? Too much prose? Is it stimulating enough for your brain? What would help make it a more enjoyable experience? Why do you think people with more visual imagery would enjoy podcasts?

Share this post

You must be signed in to comment

For a long time I didn’t think I would get into audiobooks, but I’ve given it a try, and it really depends on the author. If it’s to descriptive, I can’t do it. There are some books I really have to read, and even reading overt descriptive writing is hard. Think mark twain or one of those authors who explains scenery and tries to get you into the scene— cannot. Describe what people are wearing, please no.
I don’t know what it is about podcasts, but I cannot. Or radio talk shows. Apart of me wonders if it’s because I cannot visualize the speakers in anyway. Do visualizers have the habit of visualizing what the speakers look like and how they are emoting? Maybe I just don’t like them? Who knows.