The Magic School Bus Effect: Making Stats & Science Accessible

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Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting

Jennifer-Lee Gunson & Neil McPhedran. HigherEdPods.com. Podium Podcast Co.

63 episodes

4 days ago

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. Show Website: https://www.continuingstudiespodcast.com/ Show LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/continuing-studies-podcast/

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The Magic School Bus Effect: Making Stats & Science Accessible

Continuing Studies: Higher Ed Podcasting

34 minutes

5 months ago

The Magic School Bus Effect: Making Stats & Science Accessible

How two science-savvy professors turned stats and storytelling into a compelling educational podcast.

Kristin Sainani and Regina Nuzzo—co-hosts of Normal Curves: Sexy Science, Serious Statistics—join Neil McPhedran and Jennifer-Lee to celebrate the 50th episode of Continuing Studies. Kristin and Regina share the story behind launching their podcast, which blends scientific rigor with lighthearted storytelling to make complex topics like epidemiology and statistics approachable and fun. They reflect on how their long friendship, backgrounds in journalism, and love of teaching shaped the show’s voice and format. From managing remote production across time zones to navigating multiple takes and narrative arcs, they reveal the thoughtful work behind each episode. Whether you're a podcaster or just science-curious, this candid conversation offers practical insights on what it takes to produce a compelling, educational show for anyone and is passionate about podcasting in higher education.

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Chapters:

(00:00) - Introduction
(03:57) - From Teaching to Podcasting
(05:36) - Purpose & Audience
(07:10) - Making Science Approachable
(09:20) - Being an Independent Podcast
(12:11) - Pre-Launch Journey
(14:25) - The Research Process
(16:32) - Recording Across Time Zones
(17:26) - Dual Roles & Production Flow
(21:02) - Topic Inspiration
(23:01) - Launch Strategy & Title Origins
(25:30) - Advice for New Podcasters
(28:25) - Storytelling vs. Lecturing
(30:56) - Conclusion