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Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
theotherpress.ca
drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.
Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
theotherpress.ca
drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.
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arts // no. §
Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
theotherpress.ca
drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.
Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
theotherpress.ca
drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.
Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
theotherpress.ca
drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.
Lots of catching up on shows
» Thoughts on ‘The Mandalorian, ‘The Marvelous Miss. Maisel, and more
Jerrison Oracion
Senior Columnist
he coronavirus pandemic not only
closed movie theatres and delayed
the release of many films—it also possibly
reduced the amount of shows that will
be shown this summer. This allows me to
catch up ona lot of shows that I did not
watch or begin shows that I have been
interested in watching. With the term
almost done and preparing for an exam, I
watch a few episodes of a show during my
spare time.
I did a lot of things in the past few
months so the only show that I watched in
its entirety is Kim's Convenience and last
year, I caught up on Game of Thrones and
Veep. First, I watched the next two episodes
of The Morning Show (I reviewed the first
episode a few months ago). I found out that
the show aired weekly after Apple TV+ was
launched and has 10 episodes in the season.
After watching the next two episodes,
I’m not sure how the season will end. It
shows that the morning TV industry is
corrupted and all the damage control
that occurs. It shows every side of the
“Time's Up” movement through the case of
Mitch's sexual misconduct claims. Bradley
Ask better
Jackson, a reporter for a local TV station,
goes through the morning TV system and
represents change in the system.
questions,
get better answers,
and interview
anyone like a pro
> ‘Talk to Me’ book review
Tania Arora
Staff Writer
f you are seeking answers to your
questions, then your questions better be
meaningful and well-constructed. If you
are asked something, your answers must be
up to the mark and relevant. Interviewing
is not just restricted to journalists, almost
every person in any kind of profession is
required to ask questions or answer them.
The book Talk to Me: How to Ask
Better Questions, Get Better Answers, and
Interview Anyone Like a Pro is written by
Dean Nelson, director of the journalism
program at Point Loma Nazarene
University. The book has major tips and
tricks on how to remove any mental
barricades present while interviewing
someone, and how to sharpen the
communication skills needed to do so.
Nelson says, “Great interviews aren't the
result of serendipity and intuition, but
rather the result of careful planning and
good journalistic habits.” The book is
divided into u chapters, each followed by a
case study.
The author uses both informal
and formal tone to give a detailed
explanation. Many would think it is more
of a coursebook, based on its title. But
the first sentence will put you at ease.
Nelson writes, “Here’s my best excuse: I
was young and didn’t know any better.”
In the introduction itself, Nelson clarifies
misconceptions of this book.
He uses a direct approach to explain
all the points. “We have questions; we want
answers,’ was the first one. He shared his
interview experience on how he was able
to convince an artist to agree to answer
his questions. He then discusses how
everyone is an interviewer and why other
perspectives matter to writers. Here’s an
excerpt defining the same, “Ifyou can
master the art of asking good questions,
you'll be able to describe which part of the
sky the moon was in, what those waves
sounded like as they hit the cruise ship,
what that person thought about as he tried
to escape the hotel fire, what happened to
that mom’s soul when that baby was set on
her chest within seconds of being born...”
He carefully broke down the process
and blamed our negative mindset and
lack of confidence to begin with. The art
of interviewing involves a careful analysis
of deciding who to speak to and why. Each
chapter is followed by a guiding principle
written by Nelson. He gives elaborate
justifications for his principles and
explains his realizations how he overcame
barriers along the way. For his case
studies he uses a conversational tone, and
There were a few one-take shots that
were great in these episodes. Recently,
Jennifer Aniston got best actress ina TV
DEANeNELSON, PhD
Director, Journalism Program, Point Loma Nazarene University
additionally shares a brief part of a valuable
conversation he’s had with someone during
the course of his career. The book is not
written in a traditional boring way. He
adds a different element every few pages to
break the monotonous tone and make it a
real page-turner.
If you are a person looking to
improve your interactive skills and excel
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drama at the Screen Actors Guild Awards
this year for “The Morning Show.” After
that, I watched the first two episodes of
The Mandalorian. The show has the same
high quality as a film. It isa western in the
futuristic style of Star Wars and there were
a lot of transition shots where we see Boba
Fett walking—which makes the show more
intense.
There were even montages when
someone is building something. The rest
of the season should be very fun. Next,
I watched the first two episodes of the
Emmy-award winning The Marvelous
Miss. Maisel which is about a housewife
named Miriam “Midge” Maisel (played by
Rachel Brosnahan) telling her story in the
form of stand-up comedy and becoming
a household name in the 1960s comedy
scene. It shows that using your personal
experiences and being honest can create
new funny material.
The show’s soundtrack is whimsical
and sounds like a musical, or the hit singles
of the early 1960s. I am probably going
to catch up on these shows during the
summer, and many more. Until then, we
can all enjoy the shows we've been meaning
to catch up on as we are quarantined. It’s a
great time for it!
Cover of 'Talk to Me' via @deanenelson on Twitter
in communication in your relationships,
then this is your book. A lot of times we
either have to drag answers out of people
or get awkward at the questions thrown
at us. This disrupts the harmony of the
relationship we have with people to an
extent. It is essential to know how to
balance it all.