Why Private Podcasts Are A Smart Fit For Higher Ed Podcasters

Evolving Academic Content: Insights into private podcasting's applications and benefits for higher education podcasts.

In part two of their conversation with Transistor.fm co-founder Justin Jackson, hosts Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee explore the dynamic world of private podcasts and their transformative potential in higher education. Justin shares compelling uses of private podcasts for internal communications and educational content, alongside personal reflections on his podcasting journey.
Additionally, we introduce a new initiative: Higher Ed Pods, a community and discovery engine for higher education podcasts, encouraging knowledge sharing and collaboration.

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(00:00:00) Introduction
Hosts Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee introduce the episode, part two of their discussion with Transistor.fm’s Justin Jackson, focused on private podcasts.
(00:02:17) Understanding Private Podcasts
What private podcasts are and how Transistor.fm facilitates their use, including unique features like QR code access and personalised RSS feeds for subscribers.
(00:04:27) Private Podcasts in Education
Innovative uses of private podcasts, including as a format for distributing audiobooks and supplementary material for textbooks.
(00:06:45) Personal Connection to Podcasting
Justin’s personal journey with podcasting, from childhood inspirations to creating a podcast hosting platform.
(00:09:41) Podcast Marketing Trends and Quality Improvement
Justin discusses his new podcast Podcast Marketing Trends Explained, and the importance of production quality and content to stand out within the podcasting community.
(00:13:14) Bonus: Introduction to Higher Ed Pods
Gregg Oldring joins to introduce a new project, Higher Ed Pods: a community and discovery engine for higher education podcasters.
(00:16:20) Conclusion

  • (00:00) - Episode Intro
  • (02:17) - Understanding Private Podcasts
  • (04:27) - Private Podcasts in Education
  • (06:45) - Personal Connection to Podcasting
  • (09:41) - Podcast Marketing Trends and Quality Improvement
  • (13:14) - Bonus: Introduction to Higher Ed Pods
  • (16:20) - Conclude & Connect

Creators and Guests

Jennifer-Lee
Host
Jennifer-Lee
Co-host and editor of HAVAN's podcast Measure Twice Cut Once/ Traffic Helicopter Reporter/Social Media & Marketing Manager for Euro Canadian
Gregg Oldring
Guest
Gregg Oldring
Gregg Oldring is founder of https://t.co/g1L0orUvAG
Justin Jackson
Guest
Justin Jackson
⚡ Bootstrapping, podcasting, calm companies, business ethics. Co-founder of @transistorfm (podcast hosting).
Why Private Podcasts Are A Smart Fit For Higher Ed Podcasters
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