Higher Ed PodCon Update

An update on the Higher Ed PodCon—where higher education podcasters will come together to connect, learn, and grow Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee are joined by Gregg Oldring, original producer of the Continuing Studies podcast and creator of the Higher Ed Pods Directory (https://higheredpods.com/) , to share an inside look at the upcoming Higher Ed PodCon (https://www.higheredpodcon.com/) , happening July 12th in Chicago. Designed specifically for higher education podcasters, this inaugural one-day event features keynote speaker Matt Abrahams and three focused tracks on strategy, content, and tech tools. The trio discusses how the conference is tailored to the real-world challenges of higher ed podcasting—emphasizing collaboration over competition, growth beyond downloads, and practical skills over buzzwords. With live recordings, structured networking, and a community-focused atmosphere, Higher Ed PodCon promises to be a vibrant gathering for creators behind the mic and those working behind the scenes. Episode Links: • Higher Ed PodCon (https://www.higheredpodcon.com/) 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/) 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)