Dynamics of Turn-Taking in Digital Talk Shows: A Discourse Analysis of SourceFed Nerd’s “Table Talk” Series

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Yue Qin
Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China

Beixian Gu
Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China

Yang Li
Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, Liaoning, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.70267/jlce.2026.v3n2.7389

Keywords

turn-taking, digital talk shows, discourse analysis

Abstract

This study explores the dynamics of turn-taking in digital talk shows, taking the example of the program table talk on YouTube channel SourceFed Nerd. Drawing on Sacks, Schegloff and Jefferson’s turn-taking system, the research identifies and analyzes turn-constructional and turn-allocation components in conversations. The finding reveals the interplay between turn construction and allocation. Additionally, the study highlights how the relationship between participants influences turn-taking strategies and the distribution of moderating roles. This research contributes to understanding how turn-taking mechanisms operate in the context of network culture, emphasizing the fluid and dynamic nature of digital talk show discourse.

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Apr 12, 2026
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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026)
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Qin, Y., Gu, B., & Li, Y. (2026). Dynamics of Turn-Taking in Digital Talk Shows: A Discourse Analysis of SourceFed Nerd’s “Table Talk” Series. Journal of Language, Culture and Education, 3(2), 73-89. https://doi.org/10.70267/jlce.2026.v3n2.7389