Podcast Creation Tips

I’m rebranding my podcast. Again. For the past few years, EDIT HISTORY has evolved through different show concepts. Recently, I found myself returning to the same question that has preceded every pivot: 👉 What is this show uniquely positioned to do that most podcasts aren’t? Most podcasts… • Interview successful people about their journey • Offer tips and hacks • Comment on trends But few podcasts… • Interrogate ideas • Examine intellectual frameworks • Stress-test a thesis So here’s the new direction: 🎙️ EDIT HISTORY (2026) will feature academics, researchers, and public thinkers unpacking the core thesis behind their body of work. Each episode will poke at: • What question were you trying to answer? • What did you get wrong along the way? • Where is your thesis under pressure today? • If your thesis is true, what will change in the real world? My hope is for the show to sit at the intersection of scholarship and society. Especially in a time of algorithm-driven noise and hot takes… I believe serious thinking deserves serious conversation. More soon! :) (Fun fact: I used to be in academia and have 8 peer-reviewed journal publications… So selfishly, this direction lets me merge my researcher heart & brain with my current work as a podcast producer) — I’m Cheryl, a podcast producer and host of EDIT HISTORY (2x winner at the 2025 Asia Podcast Awards). I offer podcast consulting, podcast production, and podcast hosting. 

Evidence-Based Tips for Building Strength, Muscle Mass & Recovery In today's episode, we're diving into the fascinating world of exercise science and human performance with Andy Galpin. Dr. Galpin holds a PhD in Human Bioenergetics, has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers, and is a co-founder of BioMolecular Athlete and Vitality Blueprint. In this episode, you'll learn about: - Complex scientific concepts - Actionable tips for everyday well-being and longevity -Covering everything from sleep optimisation to enhancing workouts and more. Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/dqXAdKBR

Paper-to-Podcast 🎉: Transforming Research Papers into Riveting Three-Person Conversations Ever wish you could listen to cutting-edge research instead of reading dense PDFs? Meet Paper-to-Podcast, a groundbreaking tool that turns academic papers into dynamic, dialogue-driven audio experiences. Imagine tuning into a lively, three-person discussion—complete with a host, a curious learner, and a seasoned expert—breaking down even the most complex studies into stories you can absorb on your morning commute. What’s the Magic Behind It? I. Host Persona: Think of them as your friendly guide, setting the scene and making the intellectual journey feel warm and inviting. II. Learner Persona: This character asks the questions you’re probably thinking, clarifying jargon and teasing out key insights. III. Expert Persona: No fluff, just depth. The expert persona delivers knowledge-rich commentary that puts every detail of the paper into context. The Secret Sauce: 1. Planning Chain: Keeps the conversation laser-focused, ensuring each section of the paper is transformed into a structured, meaningful exchange—no tangents or confusion. 2. Discussion Chain: Harnesses retrieval-augmented models to stay 100% true to the source material. The result? An ultra-engaging script that still honors the integrity of the research. 3. Enhancement Chain: Polishes the final draft, eliminating redundancy and sharpening transitions. 4. Text-to-Speech Integration: Realistic voices for each persona bring the conversation to life, making it feel like you’re eavesdropping on three colleagues chatting over coffee. Cost-Effective & Scalable: From a 19-page paper to a polished, ~9-minute podcast at around $0.16, thanks to OpenAI GPT-4o-mini, this approach redefines “bang for your buck.” Why Does This Matter? In an era where information overload is the norm, Paper-to-Podcast offers a refreshing human touch to academic content. It’s a bridge that connects time-strapped professionals, inquisitive students, and lifelong learners to the bleeding edge of research—on their own terms, in their own time. REF: https://lnkd.in/d4pCc6yC #ai #genai #python #github #machinelearning

How can we best make use of research that doesn't simply confirm what we believe? In this excellent podcast journalist Emma Varvaloucas explores the complexities and controversies surrounding classroom mindfulness programs, prompted by the findings from our My Resilience in Adolescence (MYRIAD) trial. Her perspective highlights the challenges and nuances of introducing mindfulness universally in schools. She underscores the problematic aspects of making students engage in mindfulness practices without clear explanations, the opportunity to opt in (and out), and appropriate support. Varvaloucas emphasizes the importance of developmental appropriateness, particularly regarding adolescents who may lack fully developed metacognitive skills necessary for mindfulness practices. She also critiques the role of classroom teachers tasked with leading mindfulness sessions on top of all their other work, pointing out their struggles to shift effectively between traditional teaching roles and mindfulness facilitation. Ultimately, Varvaloucas advocates for a more cautious, tailored approach to mindfulness education, arguing against one-size-fits-all implementations. She encourages pairing mindfulness initiatives with robust mental health support services and greater attention to individual student needs, suggesting that mindfulness, while beneficial for some, may not be suitable universally across diverse adolescent populations. Listen here => https://lnkd.in/gHMRpMCy

A new Under Review podcast episode is out exploring academia's good, bad and ugly as we turn our attention to the REF. In this episode I am joined by one of the sector’s leading thinkers on how we value and measure research and knowledge and the impact it can make on society. Elizabeth Gadd is the Head of Research Innovation Culture and Assessment at Loughborough University. She is a qualified librarian, the Chair of the INORMS Research Evaluation Group, and the past Vice-Chair of CoARA - Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment. Elizabeth has spent her career navigating the data, the ethics, and how we judge excellence. She has worked on The Metric Tide Revisited, which is a review of the role of metrics in the next UK Research Excellence Framework, AKA the REF. In this episode we discuss the REF and the challenges of implementing responsible research assessment principles for assessing quality and addressing institutional shortcomings. We discussed university rankings as part of an endemic research culture issue, leading institutions to prioritise citation metrics and publication-focused behaviours. As well as a few things going into the Under Review bin, Lizzie made various recommendations as to how things can be done more efficiently, fairly and with the right answers. Watch and listen on: Apple Podcasts https://lnkd.in/ewzHarig Spotify https://lnkd.in/eF9rQs5x Pocketcasts https://lnkd.in/e4BtRGYW YouTube https://lnkd.in/eMnV4xUp

Senior MIT Research Scientist Dr. Stephanie Seneff has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers. In this podcast, we discuss methylation, MTHFR, and explore more about #deuterium. Dr. Seneff has authored two books: one examining different causes of #autism, and another on the weedkiller #glyphosate, which also offers practical lifestyle information accessible to non-specialists.

🎙️ I recently discovered that Nancy C. hosts a highly entertaining and insightful professional development podcast focused on evidence-based practices! In her latest episode, she even gave a shoutout to one of our studies on the assessment of gender bias. 💡 In this study, Doris Fay, Timo Lorenz and I explored how gender bias impacts women in leadership roles in Germany and Spain. We adapted and validated the Gender Bias Scale for Women Leaders to fit these cultural contexts, confirming it as a strong tool for examining gender bias and its effects on job satisfaction and turnover intention in both regions. 🔗 I’m really grateful for the mention and excited to see our research resonate with a wider audience. If you’re looking for a podcast with great content and valuable takeaways, I highly recommend checking out Nancy’s work! Find the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eA3MYixZ And listen to the podcast episode here: https://lnkd.in/e9VTXDgA