After recording both an audio essay and a podcast I feel like I an easily reflect on their similarities and differences. In my opinion they are both engaging ways to relay information, but differ in the delivery. In my case, I thought the audio essay was a bit easier to execute. As the creator, did the research, came up with a script and had full control over the outcome. The podcast on the other hand was more collaborative and as a result was a little more risky. As the host of the podcast I could prepare my content but could not control what direction my guest took it in, so I had to be quick on my feet and ready to follow the conversation in any direction that it went. In the end I think the podcast is probably more interesting for outside viewers even if it was a little more stressful for myself as at the host.