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The Pod Class is a weekly lesson in audio storytelling featuring the COM 271 podcasting class at Purdue University and hosted by the professor, Toni DeAztlan Smith.Each week we will bring you lessons from the class, discuss teaching audio storytelling, and hear from students about their own work.If you're interested in learning podcasting or in teaching it - this is the pod for you!

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  1. Talking topics with Marissa and Canyon

    TODAY’S TOPIC IS ABOUT TOPICS. HOW DO WE CHOOSE OUR PODCASTING TOPICS? FOR OUR CLASS – WE HAVE 5 WEEKLY EPISODES TO PRODUCE SO I TELL MY STUDENTS TO CHOOSE A TOPIC THEY ALREADY KNOW ALOT ABOUT BECAUSE – WELL, IT WILL BE THE EASIEST TO DO IN THE LIMITED TIME WE HAVE… ESPECIALLY IF IT IS SOMETHING...

  2. #603 Voice Talk

    Our podcasting voice, our regular voice, our voice that we use with our grandma, the voice we use with our pets. We have all these different versions of ourselves that you can hear in the way we use our voice. But weirdly, it's also the thing that we dislike about ourselves. We hate hearing our…

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  3. The Work in Creating a Workflow for a Weekly Podcast: More Than Just a Hobby

    Most students expect podcasting to be quick and easy but in this episode we discuss the real work behind the scenes.If you've ever wondered what it takes to turn a passion into a polished, authentic voice that resonates, this episode is your exclusive backstage pass. Hear how one Purdue student...

  4. BONUS: OFFICE HOURS

    What is my favorite food? What is was my favorite class in college? What advice do I have for students go into podcasting as their career?

  5. The Surprising Amount of Research Needed to Create a Professional Podcast

    In this episode, we reveal the unexpected depth of research required to produce professional-quality podcasts. We talk to students about how learning how research is crucial—even in casual interview-based podcasts— why factual accuracy keeps your credibility intact, and how hands-on experience...

  6. How to Start a Successful Podcast: Lessons from Students

    Thinking about starting a podcast but not sure where to begin? In this conversation, we break down what it really takes to get started producing a podcast— hear from podcasting students about how they are getting started with their first podcasts. In this podcast: Podcast planning and outlining...

  7. OFFICE HOURS: Stella & Kyler

    How do I know which criticism to take? How do I get over being a perfectionist and get work done?

  8. #602 Workflow worries with Kyler and Stella

    How do busy students fit podcast production in their schedules? The short answer is: however they can. In this episode we hear from students Kyler and Stella. They both have film podcasts, but they are on different workflow paths right now. One of them is on top of their work getting their…

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  9. OFFICE HOURS: Matthew & Chinwe

    Where do I like to eat on Purdue's campus? And how did I get into Podcasting?

  10. #601 Why are my students scared of podcasting?

    In this 1st episode of the 6th season, we meet two of my students who say podcasting scares them. References: Make Noise by Eric Nuzum

  11. #504 Demanding interviews

    Interviews take a good amount of invisible work. It is one of those skills that we tend to judge based on the answers we hear alone -- we don't tend to think about the preparation behind the questions that got those answers. Today's guest, Lane, talks about how the choice to produce an...

  12. #503 Video killed the radio prof.

    As a former TV producer, I am flummoxed by video podcasts. This week I was the student as I stepped into the world of video podcasting. My class helped me setup and record this week's video episode featuring Mel -- the host and producer of Farmer's Daughter - a podcast about women growing up in…

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  13. #502 Getting back on track

    Life happens. And sometimes we get derailed. In today's episode we talk to Trey how took the Podcasting class to share his story. Then an injury forced him to take a step back and heal. But he didn't give up and in the end, was able to make it work and get a podcast done. Some topics discussed in...

  14. #501 Why Take A Podcasting Class?

    Why take a podcasting class? Its a DIY medium -- you just need a phone and your voice, right? But students (and instructors) get so much more out of a class - like feedback and deadlines. In the first episode of the new season, we talk to Nova about her podcast Relationship Status and how the…

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  15. Season 5 Trailer

    Were back for Season 5 -- that's 5 semesters of teaching Podcasting and listening to the ups and downs of learning to podcast. Each week we'll hear from a student in my class as they work on their podcast and find out the challenges and the joys of podcast producing. So, if you're interested in…

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  16. #406 Class Visit Experience

    Teaching podcasting to undergraduates has its challenges but it is nothing compared to teaching 6th graders. In this episode, I discuss my experience visiting my daughter's class to help them work on a podcasting project. And we have a special guest -- and podcast producer, my daughter. She…

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  17. #405 Student Takeover

    I'm sick! Luckily, my students were able to sub in and interview each other for this week's episode. It helps that they are co-hosts on a podcast so they're used to talking to each other on the mic. Gabe and Noah are the hosts of Our House, a podcast about Purdue basketball. In this episode they...

  18. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Tyler & Grace

    Tyler asks me about flying drones. Grace asks what class I would love to teach if I could.

  19. #404 How to AI

    In this episode, we talk to Allison, the producer of the Trends DuJour podcast about fashion, AI, and using a Solo cup to record.

  20. #403 Becoming a ringmaster

    When you have a discussion-based podcast, and get your buds together to dish, you can find yourself becoming more ringmaster of the circus you've created. That's a learning curve we discuss in today's episode with Tyler and Grace. Check out their podcasts: Stick Talk and HERoes of History

  21. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Ava

    Ava asks what underrated podcasts I'm listening to.

  22. #402: Loving your voice

    We all hate our voice, right? That's what I hear. But we love to hear each other -- so what's up with that? I talked to my student Ava about her unique voice and how she is learning to appreciate it. Check out Ava's podcast It All STEMS from Literature.

  23. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Allison & Craig

    Allison fangirls out on Dateline and asks me about my experience working there.

  24. #401 Back in Class

    We're back! It is season 4 and we have a new group of students producing podcasts - everything from Hamlet to Fashion, Purdue sports - from the athletes POV and the production side. In today's episode we hear from Allison and Craig about their podcasts and how they came up with their ideas. Craig...

  25. BONUS Office Hours w/ Tyler

    How do I break from distractions and get to work? It is not easy... but maybe distractions can serve a purpose.

  26. Technology and podcasting

    In this episode we discuss the technological aspects of creating a podcast: from microphones to AI.

  27. BONUS OFFICE HOURS w/ Mackenzi and Katie

    In this bonus Office Hours segment, Mackenzie asks about the common criticisms and naysayers that communication majors often face. Toni shares her own experiences and insights into how communication majors can overcome these negative perceptions and showcase the value and importance of their…

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  28. Putting ourselves out there

    In this episode of the podcast, we're exploring the delicate balance of how much of our lives to share with our listeners. As podcast hosts, we have the unique opportunity to connect with our audiences on a deeply personal level. But how much is too much? And where do we draw the line between...

  29. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Andrew & Sam

    Andrew asks me what topic I would do a podcast about (touche). And Sam wants to know when I first got the audio bug.

  30. #304 Picking topics

    There's so much to talk about, how do we choose? In this episode, I describe how I guide my students in picking a topic they will enjoy podcasting about all semester. Sam, of Feeding Actors, and Andrew, of Let Me Cook, tell me why they chose their topics. Check out their podcasts:...

  31. BONUS OFFICE HOURS w/ Jennifer & Nick

    Jennifer wants to know how I came up with my kids' names and Nick wants to know what motivates me.

  32. #302 Expectations and Reality Bites

    We talk to two students about their expectations coming into the class and the realities of creating a podcast. Check out their podcasts: 4 Gospels in 4 Months https://open.spotify.com/show/2mnAQdFE4DXxLU7Rqbc6Nh?si=3c87439eb8e548d7 Women in the Spotlight...

  33. #301 Meet this semester's podcasts

    We have a new class of podcasting students! I list out what we have on deck and some of the challenges I see with some of them. If you're curious, here are the links to our class podcasts:

  34. Season 3 Trailer

    It’s a new semester and we have a fresh class of students and podcasts to discuss this season. Check back weekly to hear interviews as we hash out the art of audio storytelling and the ups and downs of making a podcast.

  35. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Jason

    What is the most embarrassing thing I have done in front of a class?

  36. #205 Talking Rock with The Rock Talk

    Our guest today, Jason, hosts The Rock Talk. And we talk about old music, the podcast production process, and how it takes guts to take this class. Check out Jason's podcast on Spotify.

  37. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Nick Hart

    Nick asks me about making friends while in college.

  38. #204 "Consistency Pays" featuring Nick Hart, Degrees in A Breeze

    We're talking about consistency and how it pays off - even if no one is listening. Our guest is Nick Hart, the host of Degrees in a Breeze where he gives college students advice on surviving. We talk about hating school, learning from mistakes, and how this class is ruining podcasts for students....

  39. BONUS: Office Hours with Girls Guide, the Boilermaker Special

    A question about my career path... again.

  40. #203: Disrupted workflow

    We talk to a student who decided to make a special episode around a tragedy to help others.

  41. BONUS: Office Hours with Damn Dirty Takes

    I'm asked about my decision to leave my career to become a professor.

  42. #202 Audio Feedback

    How does a media professor give feedback when the process of making is the process of learning? Today's guest: Kyle, host of The Damn Dirty Takes Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/2uIkvuoinem0ECnje34JD6

  43. BONUS: Office Hours with Office Hours

    Our bonus segments where students can ask me anything. In this episode, you'll hear what podcast I recommend to people who don't listen to podcasts and what kind of podcasts I like to listen to.

  44. What's In A Name?

    We talk to the hosts of the Office Hours podcast about their name. And we hear former students' advice to this semester's class. Check out the podfade worksheet mentioned in this episode.

  45. Season Two Preview

    A new semester begins with a new class and new podcasts!

  46. BONUS Office Hours w/ Foster

    What non-narrative podcasts do I enjoy? And why is it so hard to find consistently funny podcasts?

  47. Episode #8: Narratives and what not

    This week we discuss creating a narrative and telling a good story. Our guest Foster Kramer tells me how our class lessons have influenced his approach to podcasting. Check out his podcast, The Funniest Thing I've Ever Heard.

  48. BONUS Office Hours w/ Isabel and Collin

    Find out which class is my favorite to teach.

  49. Episode #7 Interviewing

    Interviewing, Terry Gross, and dream interviews...

  50. BONUS: Office Hours w/ Graci

    What is my advice to students who are interested in taking this class?

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The Pod Class is a weekly lesson in audio storytelling featuring the COM 271 podcasting class at Purdue University and hosted by the professor, Toni DeAztlan Smith.Each week we will bring you lessons from the class, discuss teaching audio storytelling, and hear from students about their own work.If you're interested in learning podcasting or in teaching it - this is the pod for you!

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