On April 18th an Allegra Gathering took place: the online launch of Scholarly Podcasting by our very own Ian M. Cook. You can find the recording of the event below:
The launch was hosted by Lori Beckstead with Usha Raman acting as a discussant.
Exploring what academic podcasting is and what it could be, Scholarly Podcasting: Why, What, How? by Ian M. Cook, is the first to consider the why, what, and how academics engage with this insurgent, curious craft. Featuring interviews with 101 podcasting academics, including scholars and teachers of podcasting, this book explores the motivations of scholarly podcasters, interrogates what podcasting does to academic knowledge, and leads potential podcasters through the creation process from beginning to end. With scholarship often trapped inside expensive journals, wrapped in opaque language, and laced with a standoffish tone, this book analyses the implications of moving towards a more open and accessible form. This book will also inform, inspire, and equip scholars of any discipline, rank, or affiliation who are considering making a podcast or who make podcasts with the background knowledge and technical and conceptual skills needed to produce high-quality podcasts through a reflexive critique of current practices.
