During this series, Nicholas Huelster, the guest speaker, shared his passion for radio and his love for creativity. From listening to the famous programs his grandparents used to listen to several decades ago to now starting his own podcast, Nicholas shared with us the importance of understanding the power of words as well what the human voice can to one’s imagination. Something that stood out to me was when he stated that radio was like a movie for the ears. I also really enjoyed learning about foley sound effects, which are basically sounds you can make from everyday items like clothes or a bottle cap. Going forward, I now have a much stronger appreciation for radio and sound. I personally think I have seen a tremendous rise in the popularity of podcasts over the past couple years, and it makes me wonder whether people are growing tired of watching television and are looking for a similarly entertaining experience that does not require constantly being glued to the couch. I am excited to listen to more podcasts because I have certainly found that I have a much closer connection to the audio than through television, and that it is quite an exhilarating experience.