New Books Network Ian M. Cook, "Scholarly Podcasting: Why, What, How" (Routledge, 2022)
Jan 12, 2026
Ian M. Cook, an Anthropologist and Editor-in-Chief at Allegra Lab, discusses the fascinating world of academic podcasting. He explores how podcasting can liberate knowledge trapped in academia and the ethical challenges involved. Ian shares insights from interviews with 101 podcasting academics, revealing their motivations and practices. He emphasizes the importance of aligning engaging content with scholarly rigor and details best practices for collaborative podcasting. Discover how audio storytelling can reshape academic discourse in today's landscape.
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Scholarly Podcasting Is Diverse
- Scholarly podcasting covers diverse formats from interviews to crafted audio storytelling.
- Ian Cook curated many voices so readers can choose approaches that fit their goals.
Podcasts Free Scholarship From Gatekeeping
- Podcasting can free scholars from narrow academic norms and open new ways to create and circulate knowledge.
- It offers alternatives to publish-or-perish incentives, though those incentives can pull podcasting into prestige-seeking.
Start With Purpose And Audience
- Define your purpose and audience first; tailor language and depth to peers or broader listeners.
- If aiming broader, add explanation and choose formats that translate specialist ideas clearly.
