Build the studio, and they’ll come… right? Not necessarily. A successful podcast studio starts with solving a real need and giving people the support to actually use the space.

In this episode of Continuing Studies, Neil and Jen talk with Emily Sikora from Penn State about how she built the Podcast Lounge by starting with the user experience, not the technology. Emily shares how simple onboarding, hands-on support, and thoughtful planning help students and faculty feel confident creating, keeps them coming back, and is building podcasting culture across Penn State.

Episode Links:

• Learn more about the Podcast Lounge
• Connect with Emily

Connect with Us:

• Share Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.com
• Learn More: Continuing Studies Podcast
• Follow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn Page
• Join LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters Network
• Connect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or jpodcreations@gmail.com
• Connect w/ Neil: LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.com
• Twitter: @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastco
• Youtube
• HigherEdPods

Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (03:32) - Empowering students to record
• (04:34) - Inside Penn State’s Podcast Lounge
• (08:41) - Building the studio around a problem
• (11:25) - Getting people through the door
• (12:21) - Why they keep coming back
• (15:18) - Designing for confidence and independence
• (19:35) - Supporting editing and production
• (21:21) - Building a campus podcasting ecosystem
• (23:15) - A Podcast Lounge success story
• (25:58) - Conclusion