{"podcast":{"title":"Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting","slug":"continuing-studies-higher-ed-podcasting-6467008","podcast_index_feed_id":6467008,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/continuing-studies-podcast-for-higher-education-podcasters","website_url":"https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PBsKqMUyfWVLoPI_D7pfAIaJIhaePWzaJ5h6Nj-TkL4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIzNDM1LzE2Njc4/NTIwNjQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg","author":"Podium Podcasts","episode_count":84,"summary":"We explore the intersection of higher education and podcasting. Each episode of Continuing Studies features insights from seasoned university podcasters who share tips, best practices, and stories from their podcasting journeys. Hosted by Jennifer-Lee Gunson and Neil McPhedran, this series covers everything from the technical aspects of podcasting to the art of storytelling and conducting interviews. Continuing Studies is more than just a podcast; it's a community. Connect with fellow higher ed podcasters, share your experiences, and continue your podcasting education on HigherEdPods.com. We're also on a journey to infuse Podcasting 2.0 best practices into our show. Our goal is to try every feature to determine the best suited for higher education podcasting. We'll be sharing our learnings and reviewing new podcasting apps and hosting services embracing Podcasting 2.0. 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In this episode of Continuing Studies , Neil and Jen talk with Russ, host of The Future of Everything , about the craft behind engaging expert interviews. Russ shares how he keeps highly technical conversations clear and fun, why he sees himself as the “jargon police,” and how curiosity can be more useful than trying to know everything in the room. They also get into his practical interview strategies, from preparing “emergency topics”, to using a mid-interview break to refocus, check in with the guest, and steer the episode toward a strong ending. A smart, fun, and practical listen for anyone trying to make expert knowledge more accessible. Episode Links: Connect with Russ The Future of Everything Connect with Us: Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco Youtube HigherEdPods Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (03:33) - From SiriusXM to podcasting (05:02) - Returning to the show’s original purpose (07:20) - Making science relatable (08:47) - Interviewing beyond your expertise (11:38) - Why not knowing everything can help (14:17) - The no pre-interview rule (17:43) - Emergency topics and interview prep (19:21) - The mid-interview break (24:59) - Video, shorts, and audience reach (28:31) - Advice after 300+ episodes (31:06) - Conclusion","meta_description":"After 300+ interviews with Stanford experts, Russ Altman knows how to turn complex ideas into conversations people actually want to follow. 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