Press Play to Learn: Why Podcasts Might Be the Best Homework Yet

What if professional development was as accessible as your favorite podcast? Dr. Lindsay Persohn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-persohn-58634179/) shares her experience as a literacy scholar, podcast host, and educator using audio to transform professional learning and classroom engagement. From founding Classroom Caffeine (https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/) 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. Episode Links: • Lindsay Persohn | USF (https://www.usf.edu/education/faculty/faculty-profiles/lindsay-persohn.aspx)   • Lindsay Persohn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-persohn-58634179/)   • Classroom Caffeine (https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/) • Education Through Podcasting (https://www.epod.org.uk/) • Education Through Podcasting - Call for Papers (https://www.epod.org.uk/call-for-papers)     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 • (04:14) - The Origin of Classroom Caffeine • (06:47) - Designing Conversations for Deeper Insight • (08:38) - Embedding Podcasts into Coursework • (11:36) - Why Audio Connects Differently • (14:34) - What Are Teacher Pod Clubs? • (19:12) - The Vision for Asynchronous Learning • (21:39) - Inside the EPOD Conference • (24:26) - Publishing Podcast-Based Research • (28:49) - Advice for Educators Using Podcasts • (30:40) - 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)