Happy International Podcast Day!! September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The celebration is a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and leaders in the podcasting industry for episode no. 19. #InternationalPodcastDay

Jeff told Laura he recently completed a DNA test. Curiosity about personal history, and really the genetic results are what they chat about in episode no. 18. Besides learning about Texas citizenship (apparently that is a thing), Jeff unpacks his DNA results he received from his test o’ spit.

In higher ed and academia we recognize that imposter syndrome is definitely a thing, but this can be tackled by doing the work, learning, and continuing to DO THE THINGS. One of the things we are working on and learning about these days are STATS! We talk about research and statistical prep on episode no. 17.

In listening to fellow podcaster, @Katie__Linder’s reflections and questions on You’ve Got This, Episode 59: Preparing for a New Season, we were reminded that we have not taken any time out of our own schedule to think about our own #BackToSchool goals. We both like to set goals before the academic “new year” starts, but this year August was a bit much for both. The start of the school year took over -- so for episode no. 16 we're setting some goals now.

Harvey Relief with @ProfPeaton

As rain continues and flood damage impacts Texas after Hurricane Harvey, Jeff and Laura decide to share a few ways to offer relief and support for those in need. We appreciate the love and concern a number of you have expressed for our well-being, but we are a-okay. Our fellow Texans to the southeast are under water and they could really use your help. For this episode, we will talk to Paul Eaton who is in the midst of some flooding in Conroe, TX and share few ways you can donate to Harvey (and avoid being scammed), if you are so inclined. Learn more about what's happening on episode no. 15.

What’s the PURPOSE of The Higher Ed Podcast Project?

In this BONUS Pod No. 2 episode, @JeffJackson and @LauraPasquini, are joined by research collaborators @Katie__Linder and @JaimieLHoffman to discuss The Higher Ed Research Project. We know there is a growing number of podcasts being created and listened to support the professional learning and development of our higher ed peers. https://higheredpodcasts.wordpress.com/

#Charlottesville

In episode no. 14, Jeff and Laura take a minute to pause and discuss what’s been happening in this week’s recent events in Charlottesville, VA after a violent rally/protest over the taking down of the confederate statue of General Robert E. Lee. We are still forming our thoughts, but we do think it is a critical time to open up the dialogue about social justice/racial issues embedded within this protest, the messaging and response to the event, and what’s been happening since #Charlottesville in the United States of America.

There are two pressing issues we discuss in this episode: tacos & email. There is an abundance of both. Take a listen to episode no. 13 as we talk about managing your digital self/data in email and more, and how to get the most out of the myriad of taco options in Texas.

Can You Read Audio? In episode no. 12, Laura breaks from her #ShutUpAndWrite session to talk with Jeff about audio books vs. print books. Is the medium the message? Does it matter? We reference audiobooks and how we listen or “read” and what it means to read with audiobooks.

Pondering Podcast Research in Higher Ed with @JaimieLHoffman

For this BONUS podcast, we're talking about studying podcasts! #meta

Have you heard people talking about podcasts lately? No wonder why. If you check the streams, there are now LOADS OF PODCASTS! What podcasts are being produced for and in higher education? What podcasts are YOU listening to or are you using to help you with your work in higher education? What podcasts help with your professional development in higher ed?