What if professional development was as accessible as your favorite podcast?

Dr. Lindsay Persohn shares her experience as a literacy scholar, podcast host, and educator using audio to transform professional learning and classroom engagement. From founding Classroom Caffeine to launching innovative “pod clubs,” she reveals how podcasting can make research more relatable, foster autonomy for teachers, and support asynchronous, differentiated learning. With examples from her teaching and research, she demonstrates how storytelling deepens understanding, builds connection, and opens up new possibilities for integrating podcasts into academic and professional spaces.

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• Lindsay Persohn | USF
• Lindsay Persohn
• Classroom Caffeine
• Education Through Podcasting
• Education Through Podcasting - Call for Papers

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (04:05) - The Origin of Classroom Caffeine
• (06:38) - Designing Conversations for Deeper Insight
• (08:29) - Embedding Podcasts into Coursework
• (11:27) - Why Audio Connects Differently
• (14:25) - What Are Teacher Pod Clubs?
• (19:03) - The Vision for Asynchronous Learning
• (21:30) - Inside the EPOD Conference
• (24:17) - Publishing Podcast-Based Research
• (28:40) - Advice for Educators Using Podcasts
• (30:31) - Conclusion

The future of journalism, podcasting’s role in education, and the challenge of misinformation in digital media.

Carl Hartley, a journalism lecturer at the University of Leeds and a BBC Five Live journalist, delves into the rapidly changing world of journalism education and the increasing role of digital media in shaping the industry. He shares insights on how universities are adapting their programs to equip students with multimedia skills, from traditional broadcasting to podcast production and social media storytelling. Carl outlines the growing concerns around misinformation in podcasting, the debate over potential regulation, and the responsibility of content creators to uphold journalistic integrity. Drawing from his research and involvement in the Education Through Podcasting Conference, Carl discusses how podcasts are not only transforming journalism but also becoming powerful tools for education and public discourse.

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• Carl Hartley | LinkedIn
• Carl Hartley
• Sound of Politics Podcast
• EPOD

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (04:06) - Background in Journalism
• (05:25) - How Journalism is Evolving
• (09:29) - The Rise of Podcasting in Journalism
• (14:06) - Balancing Teaching and Industry Work
• (16:29) - Using Podcasts as a Teaching Tool
• (18:57) - Is Podcast Regulation Needed
• (25:11) - Podcasting Guideline Collaboration
• (30:10) - Education Through Podcasting Conference
• (34:12) - Conclusion

Turning historical research into immersive audio storytelling.

Daniel Story, a digital scholarship librarian at UC Santa Cruz, discusses his work in digital storytelling and podcasting as a scholarly medium. He shares insights into Stories from the Epicenter, a ten-part documentary on the 1989 Santa Cruz earthquake, and History in Focus, a podcast from the American Historical Review that brings historical scholarship to life. The conversation explores the power of narrative storytelling in academia, the role of podcasts in making scholarly work more accessible, and the importance of community engagement in historical research. The discussion highlights the role of podcasts in education, the impact of narrative storytelling, and the importance of community engagement in preserving history, showcasing how audio can deepen connections to the past and enhance learning.

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• Daniel J. Story
• Daniel Story | LinkedIn
• Stories from the Epicenter
• History in Focus - AHA

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (04:22) - What is a Digital Librarian
• (05:58) - Stories from the Epicenter: A Documentary Podcast
• (09:39) - Narrative Podcasts in Academia
• (11:20) - The Role of Limited Series in Podcasting
• (15:26) - Teaching Students to Make Podcasts
• (18:53) - Community Engagement & Collaboration
• (22:01) - History in Focus: A Journal-Based Podcast
• (24:46) - Podcasting as a Tool for Scholarly Communication
• (28:07) - Addressing Challenges in Academic Publishing
• (30:35) - Conclusion