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Shedunnit Audience Survey

This survey is just for internal editorial use by Caroline and the Shedunnit team to improve the podcast. Your responses won't be shared with anyone else and you can choose "prefer not to say" or write "n/a" for any questions you don't want to answer. Thanks for helping us make a better show!

First, a few questions about you.

How old are you?

How do you describe your gender?

How do you describe your gender?
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Where are you based?

Now, onto your listening habits.

How do you usually find out that a new episode of Shedunnit has been published?

How do you usually find out that a new episode of Shedunnit has been published?
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When do you listen to a new episode of Shedunnit?

How do you listen to a new episode of Shedunnit?

How do you listen to a new episode of Shedunnit?
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Do you use the episode transcripts?

Do you use the episode transcripts?
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What other podcasts do you listen to regularly?

Let's talk about Shedunnit's schedule and format.

Ideally, how often would new episodes of Shedunnit be published?

What would be your ideal length for an average episode?

Do you prefer episodes with guests or without?

Do you prefer episodes with guests or without?
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There are broadly five types of Shedunnit episode:

1. Thematic episodes, in which Caroline looks at a theme across lots of different books (eg. In the Dentist's Chair)
2. Biographical episodes, in which Caroline explores the life and/or work of one writer (eg. Edmund Crispin's Inside Jokes)
3. Historical episodes, in which Caroline looks at a specific crime or event (eg. The Red Barn Murder)
4. Green Penguin Book Club episodes, in which Caroline and a guest discuss a title from the Penguin crime series (eg. Raffles)
5. Personal reading focused episodes (eg. Whodunnit Centenary: 1925)

Which is your favourite?

Which is your favourite?
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Exploring some likes and dislikes...

What is your favourite ever episode of Shedunnit and why?

Is there an episode you really dislike? Why is that?

In general, what is something you hear often on the podcast that you really like?

And something you hear often that you dislike?

What's something you've always wanted to hear on the show but never have?

If you could only make one improvement to Shedunnit, what would it be?

Time for some money talk.

A scripted, research-intensive podcast like Shedunnit is quite expensive to make. How do you prefer to support its ongoing existence?

A scripted, research-intensive podcast like Shedunnit is quite expensive to make. How do you prefer to support its ongoing existence?
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Are you aware of what the Shedunnit Book Club is and how to join?

Are you aware of what the Shedunnit Book Club is and how to join?
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