Building a podcast network to unite voices and transform academia.

Michelle Daniel shares her journey from podcasting skeptic to champion, detailing her work in creating the Texas Podcast Network at the University of Texas at Austin. Drawing on her experiences as a graduate student and musician, she recounts her unexpected entry into podcasting, driven by a desire to foster global connections through storytelling, and offers insight on building institutional buy-in, balancing content quality with audience needs, and the transformative power of podcasting as a tool for communication and collaboration in higher education. Her passion for connection and creativity underscores a vision of universities as hubs of open dialogue, bridging academic silos and reaching global communities through the medium of podcasting.

Episode Links:

• Texas Podcast Network | The University of Texas at Austin
• Michelle Daniel | LinkedIn

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (02:20) - Michelle Daniel’s Podcasting Journey
• (05:39) - Initial Impact and Feedback
• (07:23) - Stories of Connection
• (10:14) - Connecting Through Podcasting
• (14:20) - Rethinking Higher Education’s Role
• (16:34) - Founding the Texas Podcast Network
• (20:03) - Logistics of Creating a Podcast Network
• (24:01) - Collaboration Across Campus
• (26:51) - Building Recognition and Growth
• (31:44) - Conclusion

How The Virginia Audio Collective fosters creativity, collaboration, and impactful storytelling.

In part two of this episode, Mary Garner McGehee and Sage Tanguay discuss The Virginia Audio Collective at the University of Virginia, showcasing how a podcast network can thrive by combining creativity, community, and collaboration. With resources from WTJU community radio and a supportive infrastructure, the collective empowers aspiring podcasters to bring their ideas to life, from concept to production. Insights include the benefits of limited series, building an audience, and fostering partnerships across campus and beyond. This episode highlights the tools, strategies, and innovative approaches that make UVA’s podcasting initiative a model for other institutions looking to amplify voices and create impactful storytelling.

Episode Links:

• WTJU
• Virginia Audio Collective
• Humanities Podcast Network
• Mary Garner McGehee | LinkedIn
• Sage Tanguay | LinkedIn

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• Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com
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• Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page
• Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network
• Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com
• Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com
• Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco
• Youtube
• HigherEdPods

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (04:13) - The Virginia Audio Collective
• (09:19) - Podcast Frequency
• (11:28) - Expanding Beyond the University
• (15:21) - Limited Series and Evergreen Content
• (20:21) - Acknowledging UVA’s Leadership and Community
• (22:31) - Conclusion

How traditional radio is evolving.

Mary Garner McGehee and Sage Tanguay from the University of Virginia's WTJU and Virginia Audio Collective visit the Continuing Studies podcast to explore the evolving role of radio and podcasting in higher education. In part one of this two part episode, they share how WTJU, with its storied past in the punk rock scene, has transformed into a dynamic podcasting hub, emphasizing the student-run station WXTJ, where DJs have the freedom to explore diverse music genres. Further, Mary Garner and Sage discuss the surprising ways students today define radio, often merging it with podcasts and digital media, and how this reflects broader shifts in media consumption.

Episode Links:

• WTJU
• Virginia Audio Collective
• Mary Garner McGehee | LinkedIn
• Sage Tanguay | LinkedIn

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• Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com
• Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast
• Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page
• Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network
• Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com
• Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com
• Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco
• Youtube
• HigherEdPods

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (03:52) - The Evolution of WTJU
• (06:49) - Student Interest in Radio
• (08:07) - Small-Town Radio
• (00:31) - The Future of University Radio
• (15:29) - YouTube’s Role in Podcasting
• (19:43) - Audio vs. Video in Podcasting
• (24:57) - Celebrity Podcasts and Industry Impact
• (28:26) - Educational Mission and Media Training
• (29:12) - Conclusion