Building Podcaster Connections: Humanities Podcast Symposium Continuing Studies: For Higher Ed Podcasters podcast

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
(04:07) - Why Humanities Podcasting?
(04:50) - Getting Into Podcasting
(09:47) - The Humanities Podcast Network
(12:08) - Audience and Mission of the Network
(14:27) - Creating the Humanities Podcast Symposium
(18:53) - Best Practices in Academic Podcasting
(22:10) - Challenges and Debate on Best Practices
(27:45) - The Role of Video Podcasts
(30:12) - Tips for Hosting a Virtual Symposium
(32:11) - Conclusion