Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting

What does it take to turn rigorous scientific research into stories millions of people actually want to listen to?This week, Neil and Jen sit down with Blythe Terrell, executive editor of Science Vs., to learn how one of the world’s most popular science podcasts blends deep research, narrative storytelling, and a bit of humour to reach millions of listeners. Science Vs. certainly doesn't opt for the path of least resistance, Blythe walks Jen & Neil through the realities of making a weekly narrative show and their extensive fact-checking and citation practices.The conversation also explores what higher education podcasters can learn from Science Vs.: how to build trust with audiences, how to story-tell your research, and why showing your work through transcripts and citations matters more than ever. Along the way, Blythe shares insights from teaching podcasting at NYU, working with scientists to communicate beyond academic jargon, and even collaborating on peer-reviewed research sparked by podcast episodes. It’s a thoughtful look at how podcasting can expand the reach and impact of scientific research, while having a whole lot of fun. Episode Links:Listen to Science Vs.Contact BlytheNYU's Science, Health & Environmental Reporting ProgramQueen's University Sexual Health Research Lab | Blue Balls & Sexual Coersion | The Orgasm GapConnect with Us:Share Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:03) - What Is Science Vs. and How the Show Works (05:29) - Inside the Narrative Production Process (09:41) - Treating Episodes Like Research (10:30) - Handling Feedback, Criticism, and Listener Trust (13:48) - Why Show Notes, Citations, and Transcripts Matter (17:41) - Teaching Podcasting and Science Communication at NYU (23:39) - Science Vs. & Queen's University's Published Research (31:48) - The Future of Podcasting in Higher Education (33:47) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing

How can podcasting bring diverse voices and forms of academic work to a larger audience?Neil and Jen sit down with Will Brehm, creator of FreshEd, to talk about how a decade of academic podcasting has evolved from a simple interview show into a broader platform for research, storytelling, and new voices. Will shares how FreshEd grew into a multi-show network, why moving beyond English-language content matters, and what he’s learned experimenting with formats like narrative series and audio journals.The conversation digs into bigger questions, too: what it would take for podcasting to be recognized as legitimate scholarly output, how institutions can start to value non-traditional research, and why building an audience is just as important as creating the work itself. It’s a thoughtful look at where academic podcasting is today and where it needs to go.Episode Links:Connect with Will | Bio |LinkedInFreshEdConnect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsHigher Ed Pod ConChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:31) - Fresh Ed’s Mission and Making Research Accessible (08:15) - Will & Fresh Ed’s Journey (14:42) - Flux and Putting Students at the Center (14:56) - The Thinking Ear and the Idea of an Audio Journal (19:13) - Funding, Open Access, and Staying Ad-Free (22:22) - Advice for Recognizing Podcasting as Research Output (25:44) - Lessons Learned After 10 Years of Podcasting (27:51) - What Needs to Change for Podcasting in Academia (32:45) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing

Can you actually study podcasting at university—and does it lead to a career?Neil and Jen talk with Chloe Sackur and Max’ed Aadan, recent graduates of the MA in Podcasting program at City St. George’s, University of London, about what it’s really like to learn podcasting in a university setting. They share how the program blends technical training, storytelling, pitching, and industry placements—and how that hands-on approach helped them move directly into podcasting careers. From a Spotify scholarship to producing a UN podcast series and industry roles after, Chloe and Max walk through the opportunities that came from the program and what surprised them most along the way. The conversation also touches on where podcasting as an industry is heading, why practical experience matters so much, and what advice they’d give anyone considering studying podcasting or trying to break into the field.Episode Links:Connect with Chloe | LinkedIn | Chloe’s PodcastConnect  with Max’ed Women’s World Equity by DesignMA Podcasting - Master's degree • City St George's, University of LondonContinuing Studies Ep 53: Class is in Session: Building the Future of Podcasting Through Education with Brett SpencerConnect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsHigher Ed Pod ConChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:36) - What the MA in Podcasting Program Teaches (05:54) - Chloe and Max’ed’s Backgrounds (09:18) - Why Podcasting? (10:51) - Hands-On Learning and Industry Placements (12:12) - Roles After Graduation (15:51) - Producing a Podcast Series with the United Nations (20:45) - Where Podcasting Is Heading as an Industry (25:08) - Advice for Students Considering Podcasting Programs (30:42) - Networking and Building a Portfolio After Graduation (32:32) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing

What happens when a classroom podcast turns into peer-reviewed scholarship, an AI teaching tool, and its own academic platform?When Dave Keighron and Dr. Gelareh Farhadian first launched Innovation Fuel, the goal was simple: bring real entrepreneurial stories into the business classroom. Five years later, that idea has grown into something much bigger.In this episode, Neil and Jen catch up with Dave and Gelareh to talk about how their podcast evolved into published peer-reviewed podcast episodes and papers, and now an AI-powered classroom tool called Innovation Fuel Studio. They share how they’re turning podcast episodes into scholarly outputs, getting them into academic journals and libraries, and building a system that lets students role-play directly with AI versions of founders and CEOs.It’s a wide-ranging conversation about case-based learning, ethical AI use, peer review, and what happens when podcasting becomes part of the academic infrastructure itself. If you’ve ever wondered how a higher ed podcast can grow beyond marketing and become part of teaching, research, and innovation, this one’s worth a listen.Connect:Share Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] Learn More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: www.linkedin.com/groups/14115712/ Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn / [email protected]  Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn / [email protected] Twitter:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsLinks:Innovation Fuel PodcastInnovation Fuel StudioContact Dave & GelarehMarketing Corner Talks PodcastDouglas College LibraryChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:19) - How Innovation Fuel Started and Where it is Now (08:50) - Podcasting as Scholarly Output and Peer Review (11:59) - Expanding the Research and Educational Impact (13:37) - Keeping Case Study Content Current for Students (16:51) - Bringing Cases Back Into the Classroom With AI (18:02) - Entrepreneurs, Students, and the Broader Ecosystem (18:45) - AI Chatbots and New Tools in Development (21:30) - Academic Libraries, Indexing, and Visibility (23:32) - Reflecting on Innovation and What’s Ahead (25:11) - Outro Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing

As universities face pressure to evolve, podcasting is emerging as an unexpected catalyst and channel for change.Carola Boehm first caught Neil’s attention with her EPOD abstract suggesting the ivory tower might be starting to crack — a bold (and maybe slightly controversial) take that kicked off this conversation about how podcasting is reshaping the way knowledge gets created and shared in higher education. So this week, Carola “schools” Neil and Jen on her “University 3.0” idea — universities losing their place as the sole gatekeepers of knowledge toward more open, collaborative learning spaces — and what podcasting has to do with that shift. The conversation also touches on the EPOD conference, pressures facing universities right now, and why even small podcasts can play a meaningful role in connecting people, ideas, and communities.Episode Links:Carola Boehm | LinkedInEPOD ConferenceCarla's 2026 EPOD AbstractEmbedding Culture 3.0 and University 3.0 in Leadership Development Programmes for Heritage Organisations and Heritage Sites (2025)Why Podcasting Needs to Lean into Culture 3.0 Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  [email protected] Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or [email protected]:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:41) - Introducing Carola Boem and the EPOD Conference (03:50) - Podcast Reach, Audience, and Global Communities (05:35) - Culture 3.0, Co-Creation, and Podcasting’s Role (07:10) - Carola’s Background and Creative Industries Research (09:48) - University 3.0 and Podcasting as a Knowledge Shift (10:32) - What EPOD Is and Why It Matters (12:43) - Universities Under Pressure and New Learning Models (14:40) - Gatekeeping, Broadcasting, and Academic Structures (15:26) - University 1.0 to 3.0 Explained (19:16) - How Podcasting Challenges Academic Gatekeeping (23:19) - Governance, AI, and Quality in Podcasting (27:06) - How Universities Can Start Moving Toward University 3.0 (28:40) - Podcasting as a Co-Created Learning Space (29:52) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing