Continuing to Study: Lessons From Year One

Continuing Studies: for Higher Ed Podcasters

Happy Anniversary! Continuing Studies reflects on year one of the podcast.

Neil and Jen celebrate one year of podcasting by sharing some of the lessons they've learned and the challenges they've overcome. They reflect on their conversations with higher education podcasters, sharing tips on consistency, flexibility, interview techniques, titling strategies, and the exciting possibilities of Podcasting 2.0. Neil and Jen explore the importance of collaboration within and across institutions, the rise of alumni podcasts, and how podcasting can thrive in visually-driven disciplines. Join them as they look back on their journey and preview what's ahead for the next year of inspiring conversations in higher education podcasting.

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Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction
Jen and Neil introduce the episode, celebrating the podcast’s first anniversary and reflecting on their journey.
(00:01:53) Consistency in Podcasting
The significance of consistency in maintaining a successful podcast.
(00:03:11) Importance of Flexibility and Preparation
How flexibility and preparation lead to successful podcast interviews.
(00:06:59) Collaborative Podcasting Across Institutions
The benefits of collaborating across institutions to improve podcast content and reach.
(00:09:24) Titling Strategies for Podcast Episodes

Crafting titles and descriptions that catch attention and maximize discoverability.
(00:11:40) Podcasting 2.0 and New Features
A look into Podcasting 2.0 and how it’s shaping the future of the medium.
(00:13:10) Podcasting 2.0: Podroll Tag
The Podroll tag and how it enhances podcast community building and discoverability.
(00:17:58) Podcast Networks and Internal Collaboration
Discovering how internal collaboration within institutions can elevate podcast content.
(00:20:40) Alumni Podcasts
Engagement with alumni podcasts and their role in strengthening alumni relations.
(00:23:18) Podcasting in Visual-Centric Disciplines
How podcasts can engage audiences in visually-driven fields like art history and gaming.
(00:25:44) Looking Forward: Global Podcasting & Upcoming Episodes
Exciting international podcast collaborations are on the horizon for Continuing Studies.
(00:26:48) Conclusion

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:53) - Consistency in Podcasting
• (03:11) - Importance of Flexibility and Preparation
• (06:59) - Collaborative Podcasting Across Institutions
• (09:24) - Titling Strategies for Podcast Episodes
• (11:40) - Podcasting 2.0 and New Features
• (13:10) - Podcasting 2.0: Podroll Tag
• (17:58) - Podcast Networks and Internal Collaboration
• (20:40) - Alumni Podcasts
• (23:18) - Podcasting in Visual-Centric Disciplines
• (25:44) - Looking Forward: Global Podcasting & Upcoming Episodes
• (26:48) - Conclusion