Topic: Photographer

3 chapters across the catalog

Gender Binary
Episode 752 1:42:07 - 1:45:29

752: Gender Binary

Broadcast News Terminology, Photographer vs Cameraman

The shift in broadcast news terminology from "cameraman" to "photographer" is analyzed as a move toward gender-neutral language and professional elevation. Industry veterans note that "photographer" is now the standard term in many East Coast markets, often used to distinguish professional news gatherers from amateur smartphone users. The hosts suggest the change is also intended to mirror the prestige of the "Director of Photography" title in the film industry.

Walking Bear
Episode 642 12:14 - 15:39

642: Walking Bear

No Agenda Tourettes Club and Superpowers

The launch of the No Agenda Tourettes Club (NATC), a community project aimed at documenting the specific tics and perceived "superpowers" of individuals with Tourette Syndrome. Examples cited include physical tics like neck twitching and grunting, contrasted with "superpowers" such as lightning-fast reflexes and photographic memory for numbers and addresses.

Walking Bear
Episode 642 15:40 - 20:48

642: Walking Bear

Mary Lou Henner and Eidetic Memory

A profile of actress Mary Lou Henner and her highly rare ability of eidetic memory, which she refers to as "robot power." The discussion details how she can recall specific dates and events with perfect clarity, suggesting such individuals could be valuable for indexing long-form audio content. The segment concludes by reframing Tourette's and memory disorders as unique "superhero" traits.