June Newsletter:
Now taking calls for 2025-26
Podcaster Working Groups!
If you’re looking to join a vibrant community of humanities podcasters, whether it’s to collaborate on projects, apply for grants, or discuss big questions facing podcasters today, now is the time to act!
For the months of June and July, the HPN is taking calls for Podcaster Working Groups to join our existing slate of eight teams.
Have an idea for a Working Group proposal? Complete the interest form now!
Want to learn more but not sure where to start? You can:
- Consult the list of active and proposed HPN Working Groups
- Visit the HPN website to learn about existing initiatives
- Email humanitiespodnetwork@gmail.com with any questions!
Featured HPN Community Podcasts
Koreans in Japan
Kevin Howley, DePauw University
Prof. Howley recently presented this project as part of the 2025 Community and Alternative Media (IAMCR) Conference, “Teaching With Love & Hope,” which took place at the University of Galway at the end of May.
The Data Fix
Mél Hogan, Queens University
Dr. Mél Hogan’s podcast comes recommended by Linda Morra as “a series of animated conversations with scholars and thinkers who explore the significance of living in a world of data, and especially the growing trend of “digital humans.”
High Theory
Kim Adams, Wheaton College
Saronik Bosu, NYU
Lili Epstein, Wheaton College (Student Intern)
In this podcast, hosts Kim and Saronik interview scholars about key terms from their work and ask simple questions about difficult ideas from the academy.
Continuing Studies
Jennifer-Lee Gunson, J-Pod Creations
Neil McPhedran, Podium Podcast Co.
On Continuing Studies, hosts Jennifer-Lee and Neil explore the intersection of higher education and podcasting, one inspiring story at a time. Check out recent episodes featuring HPN members Rebecca Barry and Carl Hartley!
Interested in seeing your podcast featured in an HPN Newsletter?
Email humanitiespodnetwork@gmail.com with a link and quick description!
In Progress: The Palgrave Handbook of Humanities Podcasting
As of June 1, Handbook editors have received drafts for ALL 60 chapters of the forthcoming Palgrave Macmillan textbook!
For the rest of summer, the team’s 20 section editors will continue to send revisions, finalize chapter submissions, and record group interviews that will be turned into an accompanying podcast for an anticipated release date of 2026.
HPN Symposium 2025
UPDATE: Symposium planning is now underway!
This year’s planning committee is led by longtime HPN members Dan Dissinger, Mary Ellen Kubit, and Kim Fox. They are joined by recent additions Sebastian Garcia and Carl Hartley, who became committee members after presenting at the 2024 Symposium last fall.
Look for this year’s Call for Papers & Podcasts on the Symposium 2025 page later this summer!
New Member Spotlight:
Sarah Boye
Sarah Boye, M.A. Candidate in History, University of Central Florida
Join us in welcoming Sarah, who is the Founder, Host, Researcher, and Lead Producer for a forthcoming UCF-affiliated podcast! Beneath the City Beautiful delves into the untold stories of an Orlando cemetery with a rich, mysterious, and often scandalous history. Check the Beneath the City Beautiful website for updates on anticipated release.
