The Humanities Podcast Network is delighted to share an exclusive first look at the artwork for the forthcoming podcast series accompanying The Palgrave Handbook of Humanities Podcasting.
Edited by founding members of the Humanities Podcast Network, The Palgrave Handbook of Humanities Podcasting brings together more than 80 contributors from across the global humanities podcasting community. Drawing on their experiences as podcasters, educators, researchers and practitioners, the authors explore the theory, practice and impact of humanities podcasting, highlighting the ways audio has opened up new forms of scholarly communication and public engagement.
The newly revealed artwork offers the first glimpse of the companion podcast, titled Podcasting the Humanities: A Companion to the Palgrave Handbook. Designed to extend the conversations begun in the book, the podcast will bring contributors together to discuss their chapters, reflect on key themes and demonstrate humanities podcasting in action.
The series will feature 21 episodes, including an introductory episode with the handbook’s four general editors, followed by a dedicated episode for each of the handbook’s 20 sections. Across the series, listeners will hear contributors discuss subjects ranging from podcast production and pedagogy to scholarly communication, collaboration and community-building. The format allows authors to continue the conversations that began on the page while showcasing the distinctive possibilities of podcasting as a humanities practice.
One of the most exciting aspects of the project is that the entire podcast series has already been recorded and edited, ready for release alongside the publication of the handbook. When the book appears in print, listeners will be able to move seamlessly between reading and listening, engaging with the ideas in multiple formats and hearing directly from the scholars and creators behind them.
Together, the handbook and podcast represent a landmark project for the humanities podcasting community. Not only do they document the growth and development of the field, but they also embody the collaborative, accessible and conversational spirit that has made humanities podcasting such a vibrant space for scholarship and public engagement.
As publication draws closer, we’re thrilled to share this preview of what’s to come. Keep an eye on future Humanities Podcast Network newsletters and channels for further updates on both The Palgrave Handbook of Humanities Podcasting and Podcasting the Humanities: A Companion to the Palgrave Handbook, including publication and release announcements.
The book and podcast are due for release next year.
