How do you turn a research idea into a podcast that is clear, credible, and actually doable?

In part two of our three-part series on how collaborative research podcasts get made, Neil and Jen talk with Krissie Brighty-Glover from Research Podcasts about the process they use to bring academic audio to life. Part one explored a real research podcast from the academic’s perspective; this episode looks at the production side, from shaping the initial idea to supporting funding applications, training researchers, booking guests, editing, distribution, and accessibility. They also get into the “beauty and the beast” of podcasting, why good support can help researchers focus on their expertise, and how collaborative podcasting can elevate voices, create impact, and make research more accessible beyond traditional academic outputs.

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• Research Podcasts
• Connect with Krissie Brighty-Glover
• Listen to Part 1 with Abigail Harrison Moore

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (03:37) - Research Podcasts’ model
• (06:12) - Funding and impact
• (08:00) - Training researchers
• (10:23) - Production support
• (12:10) - The Editing Process
• (13:53) - Podcast literacy for researchers
• (15:27) - Co-creation in research
• (17:35) - Podcasts as research outputs
• (18:26) - Rethinking impact
• (20:14) - Centralizing university podcasts
• (24:33) - Networks and discoverability
• (25:38) - Advice for researchers
• (27:49) - Conclusion

How can academics make their ideas easier to find, more engaging, and harder to misrepresent?

In this episode of Continuing Studies, Neil and Jen dig into the podcast, Archaeology Books for Fun with hosts Tristan Harrenstein and Barbara Clark. Barbara and Tristan excavate the ways they've used their podcast to reach an audience segment they were missing in their other public education programs, using a book club format, non-academic texts, playful branding, and eye-catching artwork. Take a listen to unearth practical tips on building a niche podcast, making expert knowledge approachable, and giving academics a clearer voice in the public conversation.

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• Listen to Archaeology Books Are Fun
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• Connect with Barbara
• Connect with Tristan

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (02:35) - Meet Barbara Clark and Tristan Harrenstein
• (03:04) - How Archaeology Books for Fun got started
• (05:28) - Finding the audience public outreach often misses
• (06:37) - Why archaeologists need a seat at the media table
• (07:48) - Making a “dry” subject feel inviting
• (08:51) - Turning non-academic books into podcast conversations
• (11:00) - A different path beyond guest interviews
• (13:30) - Reading with a critical archaeological lens
• (14:08) - What strong branding does for a niche show
• (18:13) - Small changes that helped the show grow
• (21:01) - Letting audience data guide the next dig
• (23:38) - Podcasting as long-term public education
• (26:37) - Conclusion

After 300+ interviews with Stanford experts, Russ Altman knows how to turn complex ideas into conversations people actually want to follow.

In this episode of Continuing Studies, Neil and Jen talk with Russ, host of The Future of Everything, about the craft behind engaging expert interviews. Russ shares how he keeps highly technical conversations clear and fun, why he sees himself as the “jargon police,” and how curiosity can be more useful than trying to know everything in the room. They also get into his practical interview strategies, from preparing “emergency topics”, to using a mid-interview break to refocus, check in with the guest, and steer the episode toward a strong ending. A smart, fun, and practical listen for anyone trying to make expert knowledge more accessible.

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• Connect with Russ
• The Future of Everything

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• Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com
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• Youtube
• HigherEdPods

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (03:33) - From SiriusXM to podcasting
• (05:02) - Returning to the show’s original purpose
• (07:20) - Making science relatable
• (08:47) - Interviewing beyond your expertise
• (11:38) - Why not knowing everything can help
• (14:17) - The no pre-interview rule
• (17:43) - Emergency topics and interview prep
• (19:21) - The mid-interview break
• (24:59) - Video, shorts, and audience reach
• (28:31) - Advice after 300+ episodes
• (31:06) - Conclusion