EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 34 MIN
Solving "Wicked Problems" with Stories: The Impact of Monash’s Podcast
from Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting · host Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.
A university podcast exploring what happens if we change, and what happens if we don’t?Monash University’s What Happens Next podcast, hosted by Dr. Susan Carland, takes on bold and complex issues, exploring the challenges shaping our world and the transformative solutions that could redefine our future. In this episode, Dr. Carland and Fabian Marrone, Monash’s Chief Marketing, Admissions, and Communications Officer, discuss the university’s approach to tackling “wicked problems” through podcasting. Together, they share the power of storytelling, academic freedom, and the impact of high-quality production in engaging a global audience. From climate change to social cohesion, the conversation highlights how their podcast serves as a voice for the entire university community, offering deep insights into the decisions that shape our collective future.Episode Links:What Happens Next? - Monash UniversityIf you don't like it, change it.Susan Carland | LinkedInFabian Marrone | LinkedIn 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 (02:47) - The “What Happens Next” Podcast (04:24) - Connecting to Monash’s Mission (07:34) - A Voice for the University (08:20) - Why a Podcast? (10:08) - Collaborating For Topics (14:04) - The Team Behind the Podcast (18:21) - The Importance of Sound Quality (19:45) - Hosting & Preparing for Broad Topics (22:47) - Measuring Success (25:40) - Podcast’s Impact on Enrollment (27:37) - Tackling Controversial Topics (32:11) - 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 university podcast exploring what happens if we change, and what happens if we don’t?Monash University’s What Happens Next podcast, hosted by Dr. Susan Carland, takes on bold and complex issues, exploring the challenges shaping our world and the transformative solutions that could redefine our future. In this episode, Dr. Carland and Fabian Marrone, Monash’s Chief Marketing, Admissions, and Communications Officer, discuss the university’s approach to tackling “wicked problems” through podcasting. Together, they share the power of storytelling, academic freedom, and the impact of high-quality production in engaging a global audience. From climate change to social cohesion, the conversation highlights how their podcast serves as a voice for the entire university community, offering deep insights into the decisions that shape our collective future.Episode Links:What Happens Next? - Monash UniversityIf you don't like it, change it.Susan Carland | LinkedInFabian Marrone | LinkedIn 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 (02:47) - The “What Happens Next” Podcast (04:24) - Connecting to Monash’s Mission (07:34) - A Voice for the University (08:20) - Why a Podcast? (10:08) - Collaborating For Topics (14:04) - The Team Behind the Podcast (18:21) - The Importance of Sound Quality (19:45) - Hosting & Preparing for Broad Topics (22:47) - Measuring Success (25:40) - Podcast’s Impact on Enrollment (27:37) - Tackling Controversial Topics (32:11) - 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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