As a genre Podcasts offer incredible breadth of subjects and information. The podcast group, ready to stand, is focussed on the subject of abortion. The podcast length is just enough to fully dive into a single topic and yet retain the audience with just 25 minutes. Sound and effects wise the Podcast lacked many intro and transition sounds. However, the narrator’s voice provides enough transition as he is very engaging and moves from subject to subject with ease. The narrator’s ease regarding the topic and his opinions (it was an opinion based episode) created a very natural and simple flow. The episode seemed more like a conversation with a very eloquent and passionate friend rather than a stifling melodramatic sermon. However, while the conversational tone of the episode was very easy to listen to, it would have helped if the narrator had some how created more of a relationship between the listeners and himself (seeing as there wasn’t an interviewer). Jokes or some small tidbit would have helped to tie the audience and narrator together. While the simplicity of the episode, from sound effects to the narrative style, created a easy episode to listen to, the narrative itself was a bit lacking. The arc of the narrative was very simple, especially as the narrator laid out the plan or outline of the episode at the beginning. While some introduction and outlining is necessary for the flow of the episode, the episode felt a bit flat after the topics were introduced. More interviews could have spiced up the episode and given a personal touch to the episodes plot. While news stories were used in an attempt to bring in the personal narrative, they were not fully expressed enough. If the narrator had included quotes by others it would have helped strengthen his argument by proving that other people believe the same way the narrator does. The need for credibility is not filled through other points of view or by the introduction of the narrator. Although it was a serial podcast, with many previous episodes, it would have been better if the narrator gave a reason why he is worth listening to. There is no point in captivating your audience through any techniques if they are constantly wondering what qualifications you have. In the end, the mistakes of the narrator were immensely outweighed by the successes he made. And as is the case with many current medias, it is the end feeling that decides if the podcast get a second chance.