“Podcasting shows a genuine need to communicate. Maybe also to express freedom of speech and diversity of opinion, to profile him- or herself as a participant in public discussions. You yourself are able to start a discussion on the Internet, by expressing your very own opinion and publish it.” …more

“A lot of research takes place behind closed doors and  is presented only after it`s finished. But even then it`s presented amongst the specialists. If a person on the street has an interest in the topic he might not have the resources to fully engage with it on a scientific level, but he still has some things that are very relevant to say,  I think especially with Soundscape research. Soundscape is something that effects everybody, it is around everyone. It`s part of everybody’s life. So, I think really everybody needs a say.” …more

“Listening to podcasts is about coming from your carefully designed home with your carefully designed sound environment that you take with you wherever you go. Which means that it`s possible to walk through the streets and never hear a coin rattle down the drain, or the birds in the trees, or the busses pass by. You are completely in your own controlled atmosphere.” …more