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Podcast Studies @podcaststudies.org · Feb 15

The deadline for ECREA Radio and Sound Conference CFP has been extended to March 7th. You can find that, plus CFP's for an international book, a podcast conference in Rome, and a UK practice confe
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Please share and we hope to see you/read you there

Podcast StudiesCalls For Papers

The following posts are calls for papers for journals, books, and conferences. Please note that posts will remain for archive purposes after the deadline has passed. The following calls are not our…

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Dec 9

Looks like all apps are now doing a round up of usage. This is a nice one from ⁦‪‬⁩ Pocketcasts. Note: I came back to the app mid year and still listen elsewhere )BBC Sounds etc), so this isn’t a full dataset lists.pocketcasts.com/1e52dc6f-847... #pocketcasts #playback2024

My top podcasts of the year!

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Dec 8

The CineClub students have another podcast episode out. This time it’s a bit more conversational as they discuss a recent showing of Help!

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The CineClub Podcast: Help! it's another episode of the podcast

In this week's episode of the Cine Club Podcast, we dive into the whimsical world of the 1965 film "Help!" directed by Richard Lester and starring none other than the Beatles themselves. In this ep...

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Dec 6

A thread on the migration of academics from the other place to @bsky.app 🧵👇

Altmetric @altmetric.com · Dec 3

There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.

‘A place of joy’: why scientists are joining the rush to Bluesky
Researchers say the social-media platform — an alternative to X — offers more control over the content they see and the people they engage with.: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-03784-6

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Research Podcasts @researchpodcasts.bsky.social · Dec 6

#RPAdventTopTips - Podcasting isn’t just about numbers—it’s about impact! It connects your research to wider audiences, including the public & policymakers, driving real change. Plus, it offers immediate engagement & feedback, letting you respond to current events in real time

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Dec 5

Putting aside data issues. This feels like a good use of the Notebook LM technology. It uses generative AI to auditorise (is this a word?) our data. I wonder how much is generic 🤔
But is it a podcast? Is a podcast now a recorded conversation? A media file? Answers on a postcard

Image of Google Notebook in Spotify unwrapped

Altmetric @altmetric.com · Dec 3

There are already many articles for which there is more attention on Bluesky than on other comparable micro-blogging sites, meaning the academic community and the general public have clearly adopted Bluesky as one of its core places to disseminate and discuss new research.

A Place of Joy.

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 30

Quick thoughts. PRO2 is a real advancement on the last time I used Hindy. Transcription is good, esp the separate speakers feature. It is quite accurate but misses mumbles and so waveform editing still needed. Levelling good and the option to export in LUFS excellent. Faster than Audition.

Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 29

First time trying to out the transcription tools in Hindenburg. These tools feel like they are going to be more common, if not the default for how we (at least, rough) edit.

Image of Hindenburg editing software showing a graphic to say it is transcribing

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 26

If you care… be careful what you share?

ЯoЬ J૯ωɿէէ ❄️🍾✊ @robjewitt.bsky.social · Nov 26

UNESCO report says 6 in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it

www.theguardian.com/media/2024/n...

Online influencers need ‘urgent’ fact-checking training, warns Unesco

Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it

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ЯoЬ J૯ωɿէէ ❄️🍾✊ @robjewitt.bsky.social · Nov 26

UNESCO report says 6 in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it

www.theguardian.com/media/2024/n...

Online influencers need ‘urgent’ fact-checking training, warns Unesco

Research shows six in 10 social media content creators do not verify accuracy of information before posting it

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Reilley @mikereilley.bsky.social · Nov 26

#AI tools for educators -

Journalist'sToolbox.AI: AI for Educators

Look at journalism's future, not its past.

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 25

CFP: Cog in a wheel?
Radio and Sound in the Changing Mediascape
ECREA Radio and Sound Section
8-10 September 2025 at Istanbul Bilgi University,
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8th ECREA Radio and Sound Conference – Cog in a Wheel? Radio and Sound in the Changing Mediascape

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Glen O'Hara @gsoh31.bsky.social · Nov 25

Our second university crisis story of the day is the threat to the Journalism Department at the University of Sheffield.
www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2024/news/jo...

Sheffield journalism teaching jobs at risk in £50m cutbacks - Journalism News from HoldtheFrontPage

Acclaimed training college faces redundancies

www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk

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Katherine Stiles @katherinestiles.org · Nov 22

“The University of East Anglia’s vice-chancellor has said around 10,000 jobs in UK higher education will be lost during the current academic year as a result of financial pressures facing institutions.” · #AcademicSky ·

✍🏻 @chrisjparr.bsky.social ‣ @resprofnews.bsky.social

UK university sector ‘could lose 10,000 jobs this year’, warns VC - Research Professional News

University of East Anglia vice-chancellor says situation worthy of public outcry

www.researchprofessionalnews.com

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Nov 22

The Guide #166: If 2024 is the year of the podcast, here’s what still sucks about the medium

In today’s newsletter: As Joe Rogan’s three-hour ramble with Donald Trump vindicates lengthy runtimes, here are our biggest grievances from the last 12 months • Don’t get the Guide delivered to your inbox? Sign up to get the full article here What a…

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James Cridland @james.crid.land · Nov 22

I was asked to write what the future of #podcasting was today for someone (there'll be a slew of these, and doubtless my answer will differ each time!)

Here's what I wrote, anyway.

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Megan Hayward 🌞 @meganhayward.bsky.social · Nov 21

I will always champion student radio for being so pivotal for launching so many careers in audio, and what the organisation does year after year entirely ran by the passion of volunteers is truly remarkable!

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Barbara Brayshay @bbrayshay.bsky.social · Nov 21

A new mapping project, from the British Academy visualises the changing provision of subjects in the social sciences, humanities and arts (SHAPE) in UK higher education institutions.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/policy-and-r...

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 20

A great night for our student station this week. The team picked up 6 awards, split between 4 amazing graduates of our BA and MA courses. Please give them all jobs, apart from the one who has a radio job and had to miss the ceremony!

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Scott Bryan @scottygb.bsky.social · Nov 19

Scott Mills has been announced as the replacement for Zoe Ball on the Radio 2 Breakfast Show.

He’ll start in January.

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 18

Listening to the opening episode on the way to work. It’s great this series is getting a reboot and to see is happening as an indie is really cool. Looking forward to the rest of the series.

Kevin Fong @drkevinfong.bsky.social · Nov 2

Lift off! New independent podcast telling the origin story of space shuttle - called #16Sunsets with me back in the Command Module with @hummusboy. Episode 0 is ready now to give you a taste of where we’re headedz. Like, subscribe and follow for new episodes as they drop. shows.acast.com/16-sunsets

16 Sunsets

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 17

For sure, it’s a continuation of an age old battle between visual and auditory cultures, fuelled by screen based media, social sharing, and influencers who like the idea of podcasting

Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 17

Im still sceptical that all of the drive to video podcasts are from the audience. This article suggests a lot is about Spotify trying to draw eyeballs away from YouTube. Video pods ARE popular but what’s the driving force? That’s the big question imo

www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus...

Spotify’s New Pivot: We’re a Big Video Creator Platform Now, Too

The streaming giant hosted podcasters, creators and stars like Halsey on its Arts District campus for "Now Playing," a five-hour, invite-only event that featured top execs Daniel Ek and Gustav Söderst...

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Tim Johns @timoncheese.bsky.social · Nov 17

Tip for radio producers: if you're not making full use of iPhone wide spectrum audio - why not!?
It's the best way to hear background atmosphere if a guest is on location, without the need for fancy kit. (example below)

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 16

What awful news. I taught James at Sunderland and have followed his career ever since. He did the first local music shows on our station and it’s something we still do today. A real loss.

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 16

Some good coverage in this pod on why folks are suddently turning up here - other than responding to sudden political power a certain platform owner now has.

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Why Has The Onion Bought InfoWars? - The Media Club with Matt Deegan

Join us for a topical look at the media - everything including TV, audio, the internet, publishers and more. Each week expert analysts and media practitioners join us to talk about the top media stori...

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Richard Berry @richardberry.bsky.social · Nov 16

There’s definitely been an increase in people coming here, but I’m not leaving the other place just yet. The way it’s being weaponised is alarming and we have to be conscious of that. I’m hoping this place will be as good for connecting & learning as the one used to be

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The X exodus - could Bluesky spike spark end of Elon Musk's social media platform?

Even Google appears to trust X less, with one expert telling Sky News the search engine treats X competitor Bluesky as 10 times more important than Elon Musk's platform.

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Kevin Fong @drkevinfong.bsky.social · Nov 2

Lift off! New independent podcast telling the origin story of space shuttle - called #16Sunsets with me back in the Command Module with @hummusboy. Episode 0 is ready now to give you a taste of where we’re headedz. Like, subscribe and follow for new episodes as they drop. shows.acast.com/16-sunsets

16 Sunsets

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