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Oct 6, 2025 32 min

How Podcasting Builds Belonging in Higher Ed

from Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting Hosted by 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 | LinkedIn Greg Pillar Dr. Gregory D. Pillar - Gardner-Webb University Connect with Us Share Feedback & Ask Questions: [email protected] Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or [email protected] Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or [email protected] Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco Youtube HigherEdPods Chapters: (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

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  1. 0:00 Introduction
  2. 5:25 Launching The Bulldog Mindset
  3. 7:38 Who’s the Audience
  4. 8:37 Student Voices: “What’s in Your Backpack?”
  5. 9:50 Lessons from Season One
  6. 12:12 Passing Knowledge Forward
  7. 13:27 Developing Interview Skills
  8. 14:53 The Team Behind the Podcast
  9. 15:48 Building a Consistent Podcast Rhythm
  10. 17:55 Leaving a Legacy
  11. 19:43 Student Opportunities in Podcasting
  12. 21:37 From Q&A to Conversation
  13. 22:50 Giving Students a Voice
  14. 25:20 Greg’s Broader Podcast Journey
  15. 29:15 Conclusion

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