Thank you to our 2024 presenters and attendees!
The fourth annual Humanities Podcast Network Symposium, “Best Practices,” welcomed 65 panelists who conducted a total of 15 presentations.
It was organized by the HPN working group of Rebecca Barry, Dan Dissinger, Kim Fox, Mary Ellen Kubit and Nick Montgomery.
Check out recordings from all 15 sessions on our YouTube channel!
2024’s panelists included presenters from…
2024’s panelists brought producing experience from podcasts which include…
The event was held virtually on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th, 2024.
- Session titles and times can be found on the At-a-Glance Poster
- For additional details about the panelists, check out the Program of Events
- The full line-up of 2024’s sessions and panelistsis listed below
2024’s Schedule
Session Leaders/Panel Chairs in bold.
An * indicates a session leader who is not a panelist.
Day 1
Session 1: Best Practices for Growth, Monetization, and Amplifying Diverse Voices
- Wil Williams, Tink Media, Marketing Strategist and Content Specialist
- Andreea Coscai, Tink Media, Podcast Marketer and Strategist
- Devin Andrade, Tink Media, Podcast Marketer and Strategist
- Shreya Sharma, Marketing Strategist, Tink Media
WATCH: Session 1: Best Practices for Growth, Monetization, and Amplifying Diverse Voices
Session 2: Best Practices for Podcasting as Artistry and Craft
- *Beth Kramer, Boston University, Senior Lecturer
- Diane Kolin, ArtsAbly, Founder and Director
- Νίκα Мавроди, Teaching Artist
- Patrick Flanigan, San Diego State University, DH Center Programs & Operations Specialist
- Adam Paul, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Assistant Professor of Film in Screen Acting
WATCH: Session 2: Best Practices for Podcasting as Artistry and Craft
Session 3: Best Practices for Student-Faculty Collaboration
- Michelle Hasendonckx, California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), Assistant Vice President for Student Academic Success & Equity Initiatives
- Elena Jaloma, CSUCI, Project Director of “Channel Your Potential”
- Christina M. Smith, CSUCI, Faculty Mentor, Communication Department
- Nien-Tsu Nancy Chen, CSUCI, Faculty Mentor, Communication Department
- Monica Pereira, CSUCI, Faculty Mentor, John Spoor Broome Library
- Evelyn Taylor, CSUCI, Faculty Mentor, John Spoor Broome Library
- Kayla Gerardo, CSUCI, Communications Student
- Sophia Banuelos, CSUCI, Communications Student
WATCH: Session 3: Best Practices for Student-Faculty Collaboration
Session 4: Best Practices for Optimizing Your Reach Through YouTube
- Mark Sundaram, Laurentian University
- Aven McMaster, The Endless Knot Podcast, Co-Host and Producer
- Mignon Fogarty, The GrammarGirl Podcast & the Quick and Dirty Tips Network, Host & Founder
WATCH: Session 4: Best Practices for Optimizing Your Reach Through YouTube
Session 5: Best Practices for Accessibility and Media Literacy
- Amelia Chesley, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Faculty
- Caroline Koons, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Faculty
- Phil Chauveau, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Faculty/Producer
- Jon Adams, United States Military Academy, Faculty/Producer
WATCH: Session 5: Best Practices for Accessibility and Media Literacy
Session 6: Best Practices for Narrative Podcasting in Academia
- Sage Tanguay, University of Virginia/WTJU, Producer of “Symposia” and “Sister Revolutions” for the Community Media Initiative
- Mary Garner McGehee, Virginia Audio Collective/WTJU, Director of the Virginia Audio Collective and Managing Producer at the Sound Justice Project
WATCH: Session 6: Best Practices for Narrative Podcasting in Academia
Session 7: Best Practices for Building a Podcasting Network within Your University
- Scot A. French, University of Central Florida, Associate Professor of History and Director of Public History
- Sebastian Garcia, University of Central Florida, Graduate History student, Executive Producer and Founder/Head of Studio of the UCFHD Podcast Network
- Sarah Boye, University of Central Florida, Graduate History student, Producer
- John Lancaster, University of Central Florida, Graduate History student, Producer
- Ross Lennon, University of Central Florida, Graduate History student, Producer
WATCH: Session 7: Best Practices for Building a Podcasting Network within Your University
Session 8: Best Practices for Podcasting as Political Inquiry & Action
- Piers Gelly, University of Virginia, Assistant Professor of EnglishMeg Wilcox, Mount Royal University, Associate Professor in Journalism & Digital Media
- Benjamen Walker, Radiotopia Podcast Network, Host of Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything
- Carl Hartley, University of Leeds, Lecturer in Journalism Practice
- Meg Wilcox, Mount Royal University, Associate Professor in Journalism & Digital Media
WATCH: Session 8: Best Practices for Podcasting as Political Inquiry & Action
Day 2
We kicked off day 2 with our Special Guest Speaker, Peter Fristedt, Senior Program Officer at the NEH. He spoke about Best Practices When Applying for an NEH Grant.
WATCH: Special Guest Speaker: Best Practices When Applying for an NEH Grant
Session 9: Best Practices for Research Ethics and Accountability
- Élaina Gauthier-Mamaril, University of Sheffield, Postdoctoral Researcher in Critical Disability Studies
- Ian Sabroe, University of Sheffield, Professor Emeritus
- Dieter Declercq, University of Glasgow, Lecturer in Medical Humanities
WATCH: Session 9: Best Practices for Research Ethics and Accountability
Session 10: Best Practices for Choosing Games (or Topics) for Episodes
- Jason Boyd, Toronto Metropolitan University, Ph.D., Department of English
- Jeremy Andriano, Toronto Metropolitan University/York University, M.A. Candidate, Communication and Culture
- Patrick R. Dolan, Toronto Metropolitan University/York University, Ph.D., Communication and Culture
- Tanya Pobuda, Toronto Metropolitan University/York University, Ph.D., Communication and Culture
- Chelsea Russell, Toronto Metropolitan University/York University, Ph.D. Candidate, Communication and Culture
WATCH: Session 10: Best Practices for Choosing Games (or Topics) for Episodes
Session 11: Best Practices for Smuggling Academic Discourse into Pop Culture Reviews
- P.T. McNiff, University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Writing
- Jen Bankard, University of Southern California, Associate Professor of Writing
- Antonio Elefano, University of Southern California, Professor of Writing
- Gregory Cass, Lasell University, Director of the Writing Program
WATCH: Session 11: Best Practices for Smuggling Academic Discourse into Pop Culture Reviews
Session 12: Best Practices for Situating Oneself as a Podcaster in Academia
- *Stacey Copeland, University of Groningen
- Shiva Mainaly, University of Memphis, Visiting Assistant Professor of Technical Communication
- Shu Wan, SUNY–Buffalo, Ph.D. Candidate
- Daniel J. Story, University of California–Santa Cruz, Digital Scholarship Librarian
- Augusto Oliveira, São Paulo State University (UNESP), M.A. Candidate in Linguistics
- Julia Giacon, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Languages and Literatures Student
WATCH: Session 12: Best Practices for Situating Oneself as a Podcaster in Academia
Session 13: Best Practices for Podcasting Collaboration and Labor Sharing
- Lisa Bartfai, Independent Podcast Producer and Editor
- Tess Chakkalakal, Bowdoin College, Associate Professor of English & Africana Studies, Executive Producer, Creator, Host
- Cedric Wilson, Independent Audio Engineer and Composer
WATCH: Session 13: Best Practices for Podcasting Collaboration and Labor Sharing
Session 14: Best Practices for Connecting with New Guests & Audiences
- *Milan Terlunen, Johns Hopkins University, Engaged Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow
- Cecilia Gigliotti, Independent Scholar, Creator/Producer/Co-host, POD SOUNDS
- Saadia Khan, Immigrantly Media
- Linda Morra, Professor at Bishop’s University
- Marco Timpano, Actor and Independent Podcaster
WATCH: Session 14: Best Practices for Connecting with New Guests & Audiences
Session 15: Best Practices for Community Engaged Podcasting: Working with “Hidden Heroes” and Immigrant Storytelling
- Lisa Yun, Binghamton University, Associate Professor, Co-Host, Co-Producer, Executive Producer
- Shruti Jain, Binghamton University, PhD Student, Co-Host and Co-Producer
- Le Li, Binghamton University, PhD Student, Co-Host and Co-Producer
- Mamen Rodriguez, Binghamton University, PhD Student, Co-Host and Co-Producer
WATCH: Session 15: Community Engaged Podcasting: Working with “Hidden Heroes” and Immigrant Storytelling
About the Annual HPN Symposium
Each year, the Symposium brings together scholars, teachers and audio professionals from across the globe who take part in a series of free virtual discussions.
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