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Continuing Studies: for Higher Ed PodcastersHigher Ed PodCon UpdateAn update on the Higher Ed PodCon—where higher education podcasters will come together to connect, learn, and growNeil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee are joined by Gregg Oldring, original producer of the Continuing Studies podcast and creator of the Higher Ed Pods Directory, to share an inside look at the upcoming Higher Ed PodCon, happening July 12th in Chicago. Designed specifically for higher education podcasters, this inaugural one-day event features keynote speaker Matt Abrahams and three focused tracks on strategy, content, and tech tools. The trio discusses how the conference is tailored to the real-world challenges of hi...2025-05-0512 min
The EdUp ExperienceWhy Universities Are Breaking Down Silos Through Podcasting - with Neil McPhedran, & Gregg Oldring, Co-Founders, HigherEdPodsIt's YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, #1,003, brought to YOU by the InsightsEDU 2025 conference
YOUR guests are Neil McPhedran, & Gregg Oldring, Co-Founders, HigherEdPods
YOUR host is Elvin Freytes
How did Higher Ed Pods build a directory of 729+ podcasts from 99 universities?
Why are university podcast creators yearning for community & connection?
What makes podcast analytics different in higher education vs commercial space?
How are podcasts becoming as important as email lists & social media for universities?
Why do top institutions lead adoption in the higher ed podcast space?
What role does RSS technology play in higher ed's podcast future?
Listen in to #EdUp
Do YOU want to accelerate YOUR professional devel...2025-01-0441 min
About PodcastingBuilding a Community for Higher Education Podcasters with Gregg Oldring and Neil McPhedranWelcome to another episode of About Podcasting! This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gregg Oldring and Neil McPhedran, co-founders of Higher Ed Pods, a curated directory of podcasts in the higher education sphere. We delved into what Higher Ed Pods is all about, emphasizing its community aspect, which goes beyond just being a directory. We also discussed the importance of who's listening to your podcast rather than just the size of your audience.Greg and Neil shared their insights on the challenges and opportunities within the higher education podcasting community. They talked about the...2024-07-0340 min