College Radio’s Renaissance: Higher Ed’s Audio Evolution Part 1

How traditional radio is evolving. Mary Garner McGehee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-garner-mcgehee-4950b311b/) and Sage Tanguay (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-tanguay-8469257a/) 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 (https://www.wtju.net/) • Virginia Audio Collective (https://www.virginiaaudio.com/) • Mary Garner McGehee | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-garner-mcgehee-4950b311b/) • Sage Tanguay | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-tanguay-8469257a/)   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 • (01:37) - The Future of University Radio • (04:58) - The Evolution of WTJU • (07:55) - Student Interest in Radio • (09:13) - Small-Town Radio • (16:35) - YouTube’s Role in Podcasting • (20:49) - Audio vs. Video in Podcasting • (26:03) - Celebrity Podcasts and Industry Impact • (29:32) - Educational Mission and Media Training • (30:18) - 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)