The global impact of the Humanities Podcast Symposium and the future of scholarly podcasting.Rebecca Barry, coordinator of the Illinois Scholars at Risk Program and a passionate podcaster, joins the show to discuss the Humanities Podcast Network and its flagship event, the Humanities Podcast Symposium. Rebecca shares the network's mission to elevate podcasting as a scholarly medium and highlights the symposium’s global reach, with over 300 participants and presenters from around the world, detailing how this multi-day virtual event fosters collaboration and innovation among academic podcasters. Sha talks about the challenges of planning such an ambitious event, the evolution of podcasting as a scholarly medium, and the debate over best practices like accessibility and crediting contributors. Whether planning a podcast, a symposium, or simply curious about the future of scholarly communication, this discussion shines a light on the future of academic podcasting and community-building through shared storytelling.Episode Links:Rebecca Barry | LinkedIn Humanities Podcast NetworkHumanities Podcast Network | Symposium  Connect with UsShare Feedback & Ask Questions: hello@continuingstudiespodcast.comLearn More: Continuing Studies PodcastFollow: Continuing Studies LinkedIn PageJoin LinkedIn Group: University Podcasters NetworkConnect w/ Jen: LinkedIn or  jpodcreations@gmail.com Connect w/ Neil:  LinkedIn or neil@podiumpodcastco.comTwitter:  @namcphedran / @podiumpodcastcoYoutubeHigherEdPodsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (04:07) - Why Humanities Podcasting? (04:50) - Getting Into Podcasting (09:47) - The Humanities Podcast Network (12:08) - Audience and Mission of the Network (14:27) - Creating the Humanities Podcast Symposium (18:53) - Best Practices in Academic Podcasting (22:10) - Challenges and Debate on Best Practices (27:45) - The Role of Video Podcasts (30:12) - Tips for Hosting a Virtual Symposium (32:11) - Conclusion