How does transforming a face-to-face course into an audio and digital format affect the teaching process, and what lessons arise from that experience? Shifting to virtual teaching reveals how technology and podcast-like approaches can deeply connect with students. “I think it’s interesting. [I] try and think now of where do Read more…
What are the differences and challenges in engaging an audience across live performances, studio recordings, and podcasts? Crafting a consistent identity for a podcast requires balancing creative freedom and audience expectations. “I started out thinking every episode of my podcast needed three actionable tips, something concrete so that even a Read more…
What is the personal and professional journey of someone who engages deeply with podcasting and alpaca farming? The challenge of helping alpaca owners led to building a community-driven podcast from scratch. “You’re onto a good thing when that happens—the resistance is an indicator and therefore you need to engage with Read more…
How does podcasting facilitate unexpected connections and personal growth? Podcasting leads to unexpected relationships, including connections with Holocaust survivors and international collaborators. “You had to really interact with people and get information and learn and ask questions and be kind of vulnerable too… ‘This might sound dumb, but I’m going Read more…
What motivates someone to start podcasting as an educational pursuit after retirement, and what are the challenges they face? Podcasting begins as a post-retirement pursuit but becomes an unexpected journey of storytelling and learning. “And also kind of express my point of view on a multitude of different things happening Read more…
How can podcasting serve as an effective tool for active learning and decentralizing power dynamics in the classroom? Experimenting with podcasting helps students move from passive listeners to active creators. “They always get surprised at the end that, even as painful as it is in the process, you can look Read more…
What pitfalls and challenges arise when launching and growing a podcast, and how can they be managed? Starting a podcast reveals unexpected challenges, even with careful preparation and an existing audience. “I tried really hard. I had a good launch strategy, I thought. I used my existing audience and was Read more…
What role does alignment play in sustaining motivation and purpose when creating a podcast? Practical insights emerge about overcoming the challenge of balancing self-promotion with authenticity. “The thing that I find most problematic about self-promotion is that it very quickly becomes obnoxious— and I am physically allergic to obnoxious self-promotion.” Read more…
What role does curiosity play in creating engaging and authentic podcast interviews? Following the energy in a conversation uncovers insights that even guests don’t anticipate. “One of the things that is very very true for the folks that I work with—the sensitive rebels as I call them—is they often feel Read more…
How can community spaces be designed to encourage meaningful engagement and participation rather than passive consumption? Creating active engagement within a community proves to be far more challenging than simply gathering members. “With the community, I am trying to encourage conversation among independent professionals in the field. Not everyone identifies Read more…