A Review of My Favourite...

My favourite video podcast: Sanctus Real docu-series Ep. 1 We Need Each Other

Sanctus Real, a rock band originally from Toledo, Ohio, has recently started putting together podcasts. Sanctus Real is my favourite band, which may be part of the reason their podcast is my favourite. However, other fans of Sanctus Real would enjoy this podcast as well, as it uses a variety of effective elements that lead to its success.

The podcast is simply a short story that plays upon on the title of their new album, We Need Each Other. The story involves the lead singer telling the bass player that he won't get paid this month, due to lack of funds. The bassist leaves the band. Finally, the band realizes that their bass player is necessary. Thus, they need each other. It concludes with a short live clip of the band performing their title track, We Need Each Other.

Humour was expressed very well through this podcast. It was subtle, but got the point across. When the lead singer told the bassist he wasn't getting paid, he replied saying that he's been eating dog food. In a later scene, the bassist eats the leaves off a plastic tree. Fans of Sanctus Real will find this entertaining as it portrays a different side of the band. Another scene shows a room full of elderly people, where the lead singer implies that those are all of their fans. These little jokes give fans a glimpse of the band's personalities.

Along with the humour, comes the raw footage. The footage gives the viewer a closer look at the band's life on the road. Exclusive shots inside their trailer, backstage footage before the show, and a shot of their sound check all contribute to an interesting podcast for any Sanctus Real fan.

The podcast is also successful at providing information. It helps promote Sanctus Real's upcoming release, We Need Each Other through a memorable and humorous story.

The moving images and text work well together with the audio. The podcast includes short song clips from their yet to be released album. Fans can appreciate this as it builds anticipation for the release of the new CD.

Sanctus Real's podcast is my favourite because of its humour, exclusive raw footage, and its integration of moving images and sound that contribute to its overall success.