KHAS Comm446 Creative Podcasting - Weekly Projects

What if, for one week, everyone stopped pretending things were okay?From brutally honest group chats to uncomfortable workplace truths, this episode explores what happens when social filters disappear — and why it might not be such a bad thing. Through everyday moments, we uncover how honesty disrupts, heals, and reconnects us in ways we didn’t expect.Press play to hear why “not being fine” might be exactly what we need.___________________Production Format: Talk ShowProduced by: Team EProducer: Esat Erdem Özgün Script Writer: Rihat KolRecorder/Editor: Alp Eren Balcı Narrator: Mahmoud Al KoromMarketing Mng: Sarah Babar

What if the world lost its ability to lie without any warning? At 9:14 AM on an ordinary Tuesday, a mysterious occurrence forces humanity into absolute honesty, turning everyday dynamics into exposed chaos. The Truth Virus infects everyone for a week, making lies impossible. We view this incident through narration and supporting reports, a documentary highlighting quiet politicians and destroyed private lives. When honesty is the only option to talk, many choose silence.Was lying truly society’s problem, or perhaps its glue?Listen to uncover what really happened and what remains, even after the virus is gone._______________Production Format: Audio DocumentaryProduced by: Team DProducer: Batuhan YavuzScript Writer: Yaren Su KarasuRecorder/Editor: Zülal ErvuzNarrator: Ece Şevval KamiloğluMarketing Mng: Ala'a Al Hijjawi

For six days and twenty-three hours, the world has been denied the mercy of falsehood when some truths ought never be spoken aloud. In Since You Asked, truth has unmade order, driven men into silence, and filled the air with a dreadful unease. Now, in the final hour before the curse is lifted, a frightened young man finds himself confined within an elevator beside a woman whose quiet words conceal the chill of something not wholly human. Press play, and listen closely to a tale of claustrophobia and creeping terror, where every confession sounds like the beginning of doom.________________Production Format: Audio DramaProduced by: Team BProducer: Angbeem AzeemScript Writer: Jumanah Abrar KiyaniRecorder/Editor: Hadeel RashoNarrators: Yamen Najem (As Hussein); Iman Irshad (As Lila)Marketing Mng: Sarah Mansour

On Monday, something strange happened: nobody could lie.At first, it felt funny; people said what they really thought without filters. But as the days passed, honesty started to hurt. Relationships became tense, friendships cracked, and silence slowly replaced conversation.This news bulletin explores a world where truth becomes unavoidable and asks a simple question:Was lying the problem… or the only thing holding everything together?Press play to hear what happens when honesty goes too far.____________Production Format: NewsProduced by: Team CProducer: İclal ErenScriptwriter: Raza BhattiRecorder/Editor: Nur Hayat HükümdarNarrator: Sara MousaMarketing Mng: Batuhan Gencer

_______________Production Format: EntertainmentProduced by: Team AProducer: Cansu SucuScriptwriter: Yassin HadidyRecorder/Editor: Gülseda DabagNarrator: Ibrahim AdeelMarketing Mng: Eray Ögücü

“I told myself it was temporary... but it’s been a year now.” How does it feel to return to your childhood bedroom after having tasted independence? This audio documentary explores the fine line between ‘feeling trapped’ and ‘feeling secure’ for young people returning home amidst rising costs and uncertain career paths. An honest reckoning with the false successes of social media. Perhaps this isn’t a failure, but simply a process of adaptation. Listen to this heartfelt story to find your own path. ________________Production Format: Audio DocumentaryProduced by: Team EProducer: Sarah BabarScriptwriter: Mahmood AlkoromRecorder/Editor: Rihat KolNarrator: Esat Erdem ÖzgunMarketing Mng: Alp Eren Balıcı

You finally make it out, your own life, your own rhythm. Then suddenly, you’re back where everything started. Same room. Same people. Same version of you.In this episode, Lara returns home after chasing independence, only to confront the quiet fear of losing herself. Is it comfort, or is it a pause that turns into being stuck?Press play to hear the tension between safety and growth and the truth about moving forward._______________Production Format: Audio DramaProduced by: Team CProducer: Batuhan GencerScriptwriter: İclal ErenRecorder/Editor: Raza BhattiNarrators: Nur Hayat Hukumdar, İclal Eren, Eray ÖğücüMarketing Mng: Sara Mousa

Ever had a moment where everything looks fine… but nothing feels okay?This episode explores the part of independence no one prepares you for. When the rent is paid, the routine is stable, and your life technically works… but you don’t.“I Want My Mommy” is a raw, darkly funny reflection on burnout, pressure, and the quiet realization that doing everything alone isn’t always a strength. Sometimes it’s just survival.Press play if you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everything together… and it’s starting to slip.____________Production Format: EntertainmentProduced by: Team BProducer: Yamen NajemScriptwriter: Angbeen AzeemRecorder/Editor: Sarah MansorNarrator: Hadeel RashoMarketing Mng: Jumanah Abrar Kiyani

______________Production Format: Talk Show / InterviewProduced by Team AProducer: Gülseda DabağScript Writer: Cansu SucuRecorder/Editor: İbrahim AdeelNarrator: Yassin HadidiMarketing Mng: Eray Öğücü

Rising living costs and economic uncertainty are pushing more young adults to move back in with their families.Known as “boomerang kids,” this situation is becoming increasingly common. Returning home after university or early work is no longer unusual—it is becoming a new reality.In this episode, we explore the reasons behind this trend: inflation, financial pressure, and changing definitions of independence.________________Production Format: NewsProduced by Team DProducer: Yaren Su KarasuScriptwriter: Ece Şevval KamiloğluRecorder/Editor: Batuhan YavuzNarrator: Ala’a Al HijjawiMarketing Mng: Zülal Ervuz

Noise pollution is now the second largest environmental threat to our health, but what is it actually doing to the way we think? In this episode, social psychologist and music producer Professor Adil Saribay reveals how chronic noise traps our brains in a state of impulsive, "rash" thinking, stripping away our ability to be systematic and deliberate. From the socioeconomic inequality of silence to the "aesthetic canvas" of experimental music, we explore why reclaiming control over our environment is essential for mental health.______________[Team B]Producer: Sarah Mansour AbozaidScriptwriter: Hadeel RashoRecorder/Editor: Yamen NajemNarrator/ Host: Jumanah Abrar KiyaniMarketing Mng: Angbeen Azeem

Can you remember the last time your mind truly quieted down? The world is getting louder every day, and this affects not only your peace of mind but also your health. In this episode, we explore the cognitive effects of noise pollution, which the World Health Organization calls a "hidden threat," and its significant negative impact on our thinking. Are you ready to escape the chaos fueled by noise and find peace?___________________[Team C]Producer: Raza BhattiScript Writer: Sara MousaRecorder/Editor: İclal ErenNarrator: Batuhan GencerMarketing Mng: Nur Hayat Hukumdar

You hear it every day, but do you know it's actually making you sick?In this episode, the team dives into the overlooked crisis of noise pollution. From the constant roar of traffic to the industrial hum of growing cities, we explore how sound levels are linked to stress, anxiety, and heart disease. We uncover why children are the most vulnerable and why it’s time for local governments to treat noise as a serious health threat.Press play to find out how to reclaim your quiet and protect your health in an increasingly loud world.______________[Team E ]Producer: Alp Eren BalcıScript Writer: Esat Erdem ÖzgünRecorder/Editor: Sarah BabarNarrator: Rihat KolMarketing Mng: Mahmoud Tawfec Al-korom

There is always that "thing" in the background—whether it is the buzz of the environment, the ping of a message, or a voice struggling to break through. However, what do our minds experience when the sounds never seem to stop?This is where our audio documentary, titled The Silent Voice, comes into place as we conduct an autopsy of our "sonic soup." Whether it is the psychological impact of noise pollution or the discomfort of being without a screen, we examine the narrowing gap between our minds and thoughts._______________[Team A]Producer: Yassin Mahmoud Mohamed Salah ElhadidyScript Writer: Gülseda DabağRecorder/Editor: Eray ÖğücüNarrator: Zeynep Cansu SucuMarketing Mng: Ibrahim Adeel

They say silence is golden, but for Ayhan, it’s where the overthinking starts.Stuck in the middle of a story with a miserable ending, Ayhan is looking for a way out of his own head. Enter Lina, a friend who doesn’t just walk into a room; she storms into it with tales of vegetarian cats, robotic teachers, and a constant stream of "noise" that refuses to be ignored. But as the random chatter fills the silence, Ayhan begins to realize that Lina’s chaos might be exactly what he needs to escape his own thoughts. Is a noisy friend a nuisance, or the ultimate cure for a quiet mind?Hit play to hear why the loudest people in our lives are often the ones we need most!______________________[Team D ]Producer: Zulal ErvuzScript Writer: Ala’a HijjawiRecorder/Editor:Ece Şevval KamiloğluNarrators: Batuhan Yavuz (As Ayhan); Yaren Su Karasu (As Lina)Marketing: Yaren Su Karasu