Kevin Blackistone on Culture, History, and Audio's Impact

In this episode of Your Next Chapter, Jeremiah Tittle sits down with award-winning journalist, former ESPN panelist, and professor Kevin Blackistone to explore how podcasting can bring history and culture to life in powerful new ways. Recorded live at the American Alliance of Museums conference in Los Angeles, the conversation dives into Kevin’s work on Our New South, a podcast produced in collaboration with the Levine Museum of the New South. They discuss the emotional resonance of museum storytelling, the challenges of teaching history in the current media landscape, and how audio can help institutions build trust and connect with broader audiences. This is part of our special series on why every museum needs a podcast, highlighting how cultural institutions are using audio to engage, educate, and inspire.