Building Podcaster Connections: Humanities Podcast Symposium
Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting · Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.
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Show Notes
The global impact of the Humanities Podcast Symposium and the future of scholarly podcasting.
Rebecca Barry, coordinator of the Illinois Scholars at Risk Program and a passionate podcaster, joins the show to discuss the Humanities Podcast Network and its flagship event, the Humanities Podcast Symposium. Rebecca shares the network's mission to elevate podcasting as a scholarly medium and highlights the symposium’s global reach, with over 300 participants and presenters from around the world, detailing how this multi-day virtual event fosters collaboration and innovation among academic podcasters. Sha talks about the challenges of planning such an ambitious event, the evolution of podcasting as a scholarly medium, and the debate over best practices like accessibility and crediting contributors. Whether planning a podcast, a symposium, or simply curious about the future of scholarly communication, this discussion shines a light on the future of academic podcasting and community-building through shared storytelling.
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Chapters:
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (05:17) - Why Humanities Podcasting?
- (06:00) - Getting Into Podcasting
- (10:57) - The Humanities Podcast Network
- (13:18) - Audience and Mission of the Network
- (15:37) - Creating the Humanities Podcast Symposium
- (20:03) - Best Practices in Academic Podcasting
- (23:20) - Challenges and Debate on Best Practices
- (28:55) - The Role of Video Podcasts
- (31:22) - Tips for Hosting a Virtual Symposium
- (33:21) - Conclusion
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