School of Communications Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio

This hands-on course explores creative audio storytelling via the podcast. Students learn how to research, write, record, edit and self-publish creative nonfiction and fictional stories that are both original, and emulate some of the most popular podcasts on the market. Special emphasis is placed on audio gathering techniques, storytelling techniques and interviewing for live and recorded shows.

Offered: As needed, Spring

This course is about storytelling. Students learn the basics of multitrack audio recording and mixing. They write and produce fiction and nonfiction audio narratives. Each project is shared in a stimulating and mutually supportive workshop environment. Students read and listen widely to gain a sense of the history and theory of radio art. Participants also spend time identifying target audiences and looking at ways to distribute student work to the larger world of public and independent radio.

Prerequisites: Take EN 201, EN 202, EN 205 or GDD 101.
Offered:Every other year, Fall

In this course, students learn the theory and technique behind audio capture, editing and mixing. With audio production, students learn how to record for voice, ambience and other film/radio/TV applications. In mixing, students learn how to combine disparate audio ideas in order to make meaningful expressions that can complicate and amplify visual media. Participants learn that audio storytelling goes beyond language and can be employed for emotional effect in surprising ways. Students learn the basics of working in a DAW (Digital Audio Workspace) and also learn how to "round trip" audio through the Adobe Creative Suite. Participants learn how to improve audio in their own projects while also learning about careers such as sound mixer and podcast producer. No previous musical or technical training is required to take this course.

Prerequisites: Take FTM 110.
Offered: As needed, All

Do you ever wonder why journalists do the things they do? Why do they focus on one thing and ignore another? Why do they pretend to be unbiased? And why do they care so much about awards? Baffled with David DesRoches just might have some answers. You might not agree with them, and that's the point -- to start a dialogue about this important industry. Hosted by an award-winning journalist (see that?), this podcast explores those moments when we consume media and say to ourselves, “Huh?” The goal is to offer thoughts on improving journalism and the media industry, and to also help non-journalists better understand the reporting process. In an era when distrust is as common as a cold, the need for podcasts like this cannot be overstated. So go and start one yourself!

In this multi-part podcast, we explore one book at a time pertaining to inclusive teaching practices in higher education. Hosts Dr. JT Torres and Dr. Karen Majeski listen in as educators and guests analyze specific facets of each spotlighted book, and discuss how it relates to real-world applications within their own lives and teaching practices.

Reece D'Angelo spent the last 10 years absorbing stories of monumental growth and exploring questions like: What makes someone resilient? Why are some people more likely than others to persist through profound challenge, and how do they do it? In this podcast, Reece talks with everyday people who overcome great challenges. Give it a listen to learn from their experiences, and improve your mindset along the way.

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Guests share their encounters with the justice system, and in hearing these stories, we are given a glimpse into another person’s truth, for just a moment.

We all have our own truth. It’s not absolute – it’s fluid.

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In this podcast we will look at different ways that people are being resilient in their everyday lives in their pursuit to show up for themselves on a daily basis. It is our hope that you will find a few tricks and tools to add to your own survival kit while recognizing that the struggle is REAL... for all of us.

So put aside your ideals of perfection, control and normalcy and spend some time on this roller-coaster with us as we try to find some balance, and live well while living online.

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QKast is a weekly podcast hosted by David DesRoches and produced by students, Tom Conley-Wilson, Elise Velez, Ben Labadia and Nia Braccidiferro. QKast focuses on interesting and fun stories from within the university's campus and beyond.

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Journalists run into places others run away from. This was perhaps never more true than on September 11th, 2001. In “Reporting on 9/11,” we’ll hear the emotional, true stories of men and women who brought us the news from the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Shanksville, Pennsylvania and learn how that day changed the course of their lives. 

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The podcast was inspired by the forthcoming book edited by Finneman and Lisa Burns, Quinnipiac professor of media studies, "Cambridge Companion To U.S. First Ladies," which is set to release in 2025. This unique book examines first ladies by common themes of their significance as opposed to the traditional approach of examining them individually.

The show is produced and hosted by Teri Finneman in conjunction with the Quinnipiac University Podcast Studio. Production editing is done by Bella Koscal. The marketing team includes social media and promotions manager Emily McManaman and marketing director Lisa Burns.

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The Virtual Quadcast provides listeners a chance to hear virtual events held by the Quinnipiac University community. The episodes include conversations about planting a spring garden, the importance of keeping a journal, and more.

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The Way Forward is a presidential speaker series to connect members of the university community with leaders, visionaries and established professionals from across the country. The Way Forward will offer a virtual forum to showcase and share innovative ideas and critical thinking about some of the most current and pressing challenges facing society. It is hosted by Quinnipiac University president, Judy Olian.

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The TOLD ME (To Learn & Develop for Medical Educators) Podcast is for busy medical school faculty who want to expand their knowledge of teaching skills. This podcast is part of the faculty development program at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and is produced in partnership with the Quinnipiac Podcast Studio. Each episode is approximately 30 minutes long and will be released every 2 weeks.

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Listen to the school's dean, Chris Roush, interview different students about why they chose the school, how they got interested in their major, and their plans for the future.

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Please join us for ¿What Are Taylor Swift Studies Anyways? A podcast where we go on an academic journey to figure out what academic lenses are best suited for examining the work of Taylor Swift. Through a series of conversations with different experts, we will examine Taylor’s oeuvre from a variety of angles and scholarly approaches as we discuss and examine her output, its influences and its impact on the world. Please follow us on Instagram at @quinnipiacswiftie, where you can get a daily report of what kind of day it is at Quinnipiac University’s Mt. Carmel campus.

About the host: Ari Perez is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Quinnipiac University, as well as a Fearless Stan. Since becoming a Swiftie at the tail end of the Fearless Era, he has followed Taylor’s career through multiple concert outings, observing Taylor Swift Top Friday every week, and talking about Taylor to literally everyone he meets at literally every possible opportunity. Ari believes that Taylor Swift songs are like Pokemon, books, or Real Madrid players: favourite is the descriptor of a category, not of an individual. In that category for him are I Heart ?, Fearless, You Belong With Me, The Story of Us, New Romantics, Delicate, Invisible String, The Lakes, Champagne Problems, You're Losing Me and So Long, London.

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CenterStage is a podcast for those interested in how the mind of an artist works. We sit down with actors, directors, writers, and artists of all kinds to figure out just what gets their creative juices flowing. Hosted and produced by Sergio De La Espriella, CenterStage is intended for artists to speak freely about whatever comes to mind. We explore different creative techniques, how personal experiences affect art, and even tackles some heavier topics, such as race and gender equality within the theatre.

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