Launched in 2022, LCC Connect is Lansing Community College’s podcast network, bringing together the voices, stories, ideas, and experiences of the college and the greater Lansing community. Behind the Connection takes listeners behind the scenes of the network to meet the people creating the podcasts and discover the stories behind the shows. Each episode offers a closer look at new podcasts and hosts, explores the ideas and initiatives shaping LCC Connect, and highlights the people and partnerships helping the network grow. From conversations with new hosts to behind-the-scenes looks at how podcasts come together, Behind the Connection gives listeners a glimpse into the voices, vibes, and vision that make LCC Connect unique.
What Does a Community College Sound Like? 30+ Podcasts, One Community
What does a community college sound like? In this episode of Behind the Connection, Daedalian offers a look into the story behind LCC Connect, from the evolution of WLNZ and the changing world of radio to the creation of a podcast network built around the Voices, Vibes and Vision of Lansing Community College and the community it serves. With more than 30 podcasts featuring faculty, staff, students and community members, LCC Connect has grown into a place where people can share their stories, explore their passions and discover that they have something worth saying.
Blog Post: Beyond the Mic - What Does a Community College Sound Like? (https://connect.lcc.edu/blog/2026-what-does-community-college-sound-like.html)
25 Aug 2026
From the Page to the Mic: Melissa Ford Lucken
Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Melissa Ford Lucken, a professor of English and writing at Lansing Community College. At LCC Connect, she the host of Washington Square On-Air, the award-winning podcast that's fast approaching the milestone of 100 episodes. She also recently developed two sister podcasts, Off the Page: From Ink to Air and Off the Page: Discourse & Discussion. The later is due for release in September, but both will provide a platform for student writers to see (and hear) their work come to life.
Podcast: Washington Square On-Air (https://connect.lcc.edu/podcasts/washington-square-on-air.html)
Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air (https://connect.lcc.edu/podcasts/off-the-page.html)
Website: Melissa Ford Lucken (https://mfaland.blogspot.com/)
Website: Melissa as writer Isabelle Drake (https://isabelledrake.blogspot.com/)
Christmas Spirits (https://a.co/d/0b3zEZTn) by Isabelle Drake (https://a.co/d/0b3zEZTn)
Isabelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelledrake/ (https://www.instagram.com/isabelledrake/)
Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken (https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken)
26 May 2026
Podcasting with Kids: Bring Your Child to Work Day
This episode of Behind the Connection goes behind-the-scenes of Lansing Community College as we feature soundbites from LCC's "Bring Your Child to Work Day." Held on April 23, we invited kids to share their stories on the microphone.
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