[acc-cca-l] New Book! Podcast Studies: Practice into Theory

[Lori Beckstead]

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Dear colleagues,

Dario Llinares and I are delighted to announce the publication of a new collection of work unpacking how scholars who practice podcasting theorize the medium, its audiences, and its practices.

Podcast Studies: Practice Into Theory edited by Lori Beckstead and Dario Llinares<https://www.wlupress.wlu.ca/Books/P/Podcast-Studies>
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>From the publisher, WLU Press:
Podcast Studies: Practice into Theory critically examines the emergent field of podcasting in academia, revealing its significant impact on scholarly communication and approaches to research and knowledge creation. This collection presents in-depth analyses from scholars who have integrated podcasting into their academic pursuits. The book systematically explores the medium's implications for teaching, its effectiveness in reaching broader audiences, and its role in reshaping the dissemination of academic work. Covering a spectrum of disciplines, the contributors detail their engagement with podcasting, providing insight into its use as both a research tool and an object of analysis, thereby illuminating the multifaceted ways in which podcasting intersects with and influences academic life.

>From Reviewers (who I believe are members of this list-serv -- a big thank you for writing a review!):

"In this volume, Beckstead and Llinares capture the vitality of podcast studies today-- and gamely theorize its source. REminding us that 'podcast' is both a noun and a verb, they showcase the work of scholars for whom podcasting is both an object of study and a mode of scholarly production. This dynamic interplay is producing new knowledge, new podcasts, and new ways of teaching and learning. If you want to join the conversation, this book is a perfect place to start."
-- Mack Hagood, author of Hush: Media and Sonic Self-Control and producer of Phantom Power

"This excellent collection edited by prominent podcast researchers Lori Beckstead and Dario Llinares embodies the essence of podcasting: relationship. Through an eclectic range of voices, podcast 'pracademics' generously share self-reflexive insights into their practice, aptly mirroring the medium's meta tendencies. The anthology bridges podcasting and scholarship, convincingly demonstrating how practice provides context for theory. It celebrates the learnings and enthusiasm of a growing network of 'podacademics' who are turning to podcasting to explore ideas, collaborate, and engage in public conversation."
-- Mia Lindgren, co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Radio and Podcast Studies and award-winning podcast producer

"This new volume gathers together exciting new scholarship on podcasting industries, cultures, and emerging practices of production, research, and reception that will shape our scholarly and creative discussions for years to come."
-- Jason Loviglio, co editor of Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media

On behalf of all the authors, I hope you find the book enlightening! And we kindly ask that you request that your institution's library add this to their collection.

Many thanks,
Lori Beckstead (co-editor)

Lori Beckstead (she/they)
Associate Professor, RTA School of Media<http://www.ryersonrta.ca/>
Toronto Metropolitan University
Co-host and co-producer of The Podcast Studies Podcast<https://www.podpage.com/podcaststudiespodcast/>

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Books:
Podcast Studies: Practice into Theory<https://www.wlupress.wlu.ca/Books/P/Podcast-Studies> (Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2025)
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Podcast or Perish: Peer Review and Knowledge Creation for the 21st Century<https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/podcast-or-perish-9781501385209/> (Bloomsbury 2024)
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