When I first was checking out the different vlogs and podcasts, I thought to myself, “Okay I definitely like the vlogs better. They are shorter, generally funnier, and more entertaining.” However, as I continued my learning and listened to more of each, my preference switched over the podcasts. In the past, I have listened to a few podcasts here and there. Everybody says they are perfect for driving in the car or when you are working out, but for some reason, I cannot deny the helpfulness of a great music playlist. With this in mind, I asked myself, if I were to replace my music in the car, what would I replace it with: Vlogs or Podcasts? The answer came to me easily once that question was asked. It is in fact a podcast. In a vlog, most of the time, there is lots of personal detail that you cannot get from a simple blog post. The viewer can see the creator as a person, and understand their feelings, emotions, and thoughts on a deeper level. This is fine and dandy, but I have seen so many vlogs out there. Multiple people have tried it out, and many have succeeded. They are interesting, but vlogs are not what I am looking for when I am “bored” driving in the car. I want something that is going to get me really thinking. I want something that is going to tell me a story, draw me into that story, and keep me on the edge of my seat for almost an hour. As I was watching vlogs, I noticed that the information was great and it was neat to learn about what the creator was presenting in a short amount of time. Podcasts, on the other hand, provide a different sense of absorption if you will. The listener is taken to another world depending on the topic of the podcast. In a podcast story, for example, the reader is placed in the story and is able to see the characters, the plot, and the scenes first hand. Many of the vlogs I watched do not have that level of involvement for the consumer. Podcasts have been very helpful for many churches and other groups for members to stay involved and still learn information during the Corona craziness. Overall, both vlogs and podcasts can be effective modes of audio and visual blogging. I, personally, find vlogs and podcasts easier to actually learn from as opposed to a blog. In the age we live in, I am used to viewing or listening to information instead of reading it.
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