Building Podcaster Connections: Humanities Podcast Symposium

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. Episode Links: • Rebecca Barry | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-barry-838322241/)   • Humanities Podcast Network (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/) • Humanities Podcast Network | Symposium (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/humanities-podcasting-symposium-2024/)   Connect with Us • Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com (mailto:hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com) • Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast (https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/) • Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page (https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/97470907) • Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network (https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14115712/) • Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferleejpodcreations/) or  jpodcreations@gmail.com  • Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/namcphedran/) or neil@podiumpodcastco.com • Twitter:  @namcphedran (https://twitter.com/namcphedran) / @podiumpodcastco (https://twitter.com/podiumpodcastco) • Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@continuingstudiespod) • HigherEdPods (https://higheredpods.com/) Chapters: • (00:00) - Introduction • (05:13) - Why Humanities Podcasting? • (05:56) - Getting Into Podcasting • (10:53) - The Humanities Podcast Network • (13:14) - Audience and Mission of the Network • (15:33) - Creating the Humanities Podcast Symposium • (19:59) - Best Practices in Academic Podcasting • (23:16) - Challenges and Debate on Best Practices • (28:51) - The Role of Video Podcasts • (31:18) - Tips for Hosting a Virtual Symposium • (33:17) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026 Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing (https://qcoirfalslewtms.eventify.io/t2/tickets)