Satire Playbook: Podcast Puns and Pokes
Writing the Satire
Podcasts are satires mic – poke them loud. Target a host: “He rants deep – I snored.” Hit the drone – intros, ads: “Ten minutes in – still ads.” Keep it sharp – dull flops. Write: “Pod says truth – lies won.” NPR parodies inspire. Start yours: “Cast says wake – Im out.” Practice turns air into jest.
Teaching the Technique
Teach pod jabs with a mic twist. Give “pod talk” – twist: “Talk so wise, I dozed!” Show NPR gags – drone, zing. Steps: host, quirk, jab. Assign “ad break” – spark: “Ads so good, Im broke!” Discuss bite: sharp wins. Warn off flat – live rules. Pod-off: pitch a poke, best jest wins. Pods are hum – teach them to hum it.
