EPISODE · Oct 6, 2025 · 32 MIN
How Podcasting Builds Belonging in Higher Ed
from Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting · host Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.
A campus podcast that is a stage for student voices, faculty wisdom, and the spirit of community.Dr. Greg Pillar shares how The Bulldog Mindset podcast grew from an idea into a thriving campus podcast that amplifies the voices of students, faculty, and the broader Gardner-Webb community. Through thoughtful preparation, creative questions, and a commitment to authentic conversation, he reflects on lessons learned from the first season, the importance of consistency, and the surprising ways podcasting builds confidence and connection. His insights reveal how a single show can capture the energy of academic life while leaving a platform for future voices to carry forward.Episode Links:The Bulldog Mindset Podcast Gardner-Webb University Official Podcast Network Greg Pillar | LinkedInGreg PillarDr. Gregory D. Pillar - Gardner-Webb University Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or [email protected] Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or [email protected]: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (05:25) - Launching The Bulldog Mindset (07:38) - Who’s the Audience (08:37) - Student Voices: “What’s in Your Backpack?” (09:50) - Lessons from Season One (12:12) - Passing Knowledge Forward (13:27) - Developing Interview Skills (14:53) - The Team Behind the Podcast (15:48) - Building a Consistent Podcast Rhythm (17:55) - Leaving a Legacy (19:43) - Student Opportunities in Podcasting (21:37) - From Q&A to Conversation (22:50) - Giving Students a Voice (25:20) - Greg’s Broader Podcast Journey (29:15) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing
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A campus podcast that is a stage for student voices, faculty wisdom, and the spirit of community.Dr. Greg Pillar shares how The Bulldog Mindset podcast grew from an idea into a thriving campus podcast that amplifies the voices of students, faculty, and the broader Gardner-Webb community. Through thoughtful preparation, creative questions, and a commitment to authentic conversation, he reflects on lessons learned from the first season, the importance of consistency, and the surprising ways podcasting builds confidence and connection. His insights reveal how a single show can capture the energy of academic life while leaving a platform for future voices to carry forward.Episode Links:The Bulldog Mindset Podcast Gardner-Webb University Official Podcast Network Greg Pillar | LinkedInGreg PillarDr. Gregory D. Pillar - Gardner-Webb University Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or [email protected] Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or [email protected]: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (05:25) - Launching The Bulldog Mindset (07:38) - Who’s the Audience (08:37) - Student Voices: “What’s in Your Backpack?” (09:50) - Lessons from Season One (12:12) - Passing Knowledge Forward (13:27) - Developing Interview Skills (14:53) - The Team Behind the Podcast (15:48) - Building a Consistent Podcast Rhythm (17:55) - Leaving a Legacy (19:43) - Student Opportunities in Podcasting (21:37) - From Q&A to Conversation (22:50) - Giving Students a Voice (25:20) - Greg’s Broader Podcast Journey (29:15) - Conclusion Join us at Higher Ed Pod Con in Cleveland, OH, July 16 - 17 2026Sign up by May 29 for Early Bird Pricing
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