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- First episode
About Pod Uni
A podcast about podcasting. Learn how to make your own podcast and how to think critically about the podcasts that we listen to. Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz Twitter: @collin_bjork
- Publisher
- Collin Bjork
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 1 Mar 2021
- Latest episode
- 21 Aug 2025
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
21 Aug 2025
Investigative Journalism Podcasts with David Fisher and Guyon Espiner
This live episode features an interview with two of Aotearoa’s leading investigative journalists: David Fisher and Guyon Espiner. Both have been in journalism for over 30 years, both have won numerous journalism awards, and both have hosted investigative journalism podcasts. On this episode, we ask: what does the medium of podcasting offer investigative journalists that other broadcast media—print, radio, TV—do not? We listen to audio clips from each of their podcasts and discuss the unique affordances and challenges of podcasting as a mode of investigative journalism. This episode was recorded live at the NZ Podcast Summit 2025. Find out more about the NZ Podcast Summit at https://www.nzpodsummit.com/ (https://www.nzpodsummit.com/) Podcasts discussed on this episode: Chasing Ghosts: The Puppeteer (https://open.spotify.com/show/57wLwLses6NMyunvEKPraX?si=cb5fe4d4f9f04b4c) The Service (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/the-service) Red Line (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/red-line) 30 with Guyon Espiner (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/30-with-guyon-espiner) Hosted by Collin Bjork (http://www.collinbjork.com), a senior lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Produced by Tim Jurgens Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Bluesky: @collinbjork.bsky.social Transcripts will be available at www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html) Music Credit: Collin Bjork
5 Mar 2025
Interviewing and Storytelling with Noelle McCarthy and John Daniell
This episode features an interview with the podcasting masterminds behind Bird of Paradise Productions: Noelle McCarthy and John Daniell. Listeners will appreciate this free-ranging discussion which includes a description of how they started their own production company as well as their intertwined approach to audio storytelling and interview technique. Be sure to listen to their latest narrative podcast project, which has just launched with The NZ Herald: Mr. Asia: A Forgotten History (https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/mr-asia-podcast-how-marty-johnstone-and-terry-clark-changed-the-nz-drug-scene-forever/SU75YCQ2YRCNBODKN42MPJGIUQ/). Bird of Paradise podcasts discussed on this episode: Getting Better (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/getting-better) The Service (https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/the-service) Dear Jane (https://thespinoff.co.nz/podcasts/dearjane) He’ll Be Right (https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2021/01/hell-be-right-masculinity-podcast/) Slice of Heaven (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/slice-of-heaven) Fair Game (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/fair-game) Red Line (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/red-line) A Wrinkle in Time (https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/a-wrinkle-in-time) Find out more at https://www.birdofparadise.co.nz/ (https://www.birdofparadise.co.nz/) Hosted by Collin Bjork (http://www.collinbjork.com), a senior lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand Produced by Tim Jurgens Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Bluesky: @collinbjork.bsky.social Transcripts will be available at www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html) Music Credit: Collin Bjork
12 Dec 2024
Narrating Audiobooks vs Recording Podcasts: A discussion with Dr Melissa Gunn
Collin Bjork hosts Dr Melissa Gunn, a scientist-turned-author and audiobook narrator, discussing the practical and cultural differences between podcasting and audiobook production.
7 Sept 2024
Legal and Ethical Issues in True Crime - Live at the NZ Podcast Summit
This episode features a live recording of Dr Collin Bjork interviewing a panel of podcasters at the New Zealand Podcasting Summit (https://www.nzpodsummit.com/), held in May 2024 (https://www.nzpodsummit.com/2024). The panelists are Michael Wright (https://www.stuff.co.nz/authors/michael-wright) (a journalist, reporter and producer of the podcasts White Silence (https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2019/11/white-silence-podcast/), Collapse (https://interactives.stuff.co.nz/2021/02/ctv-building-collapse-christchurch-earthquake/) and The Trial (https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300841929/stuff-launches-latest-true-crime-podcast-the-trial)) and Ryan Wolf (https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/) (a lawyer, actor and producer of the true-crime podcast Guilt (https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/)). They discuss a variety of legal and ethical issues involved in producing the popular yet often problematic genre of true crime podcasts. Both true crime enthusiasts and skeptics are likely to find this episode of interest. Find out more about Michael Wright at https://www.stuff.co.nz/authors/michael-wright (https://www.stuff.co.nz/authors/michael-wright). Read more about Ryan Wolf and his podcast Guilt at https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/ (https://www.theguiltpodcast.com/). Content Warning: This episode includes some swearing, and it includes references to murder and death. Hosted by Collin Bjork (http://www.collinbjork.com), a senior lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand Produced by Melissa Gunn (https://www.melissagunn.com) (www.melissagunn.com (http://www.melissagunn.com)) Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) X: @collin_bjork Transcripts will be available at www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html) Music Credit: Collin Bjork PS Thanks for your patience with the highly compressed audio. Recording at a live show is challenging.
5 Aug 2024
Teaching Students to Podcast - A Chat with the Humanities Podcast Network
This episode features a conversation between contributors to the book Teaching Students to Podcast (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/teaching-manual/). The authors—members of the Humanities Podcast Network (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/)—discuss the ways they integrate podcasting into their work, the challenges and opportunities that arise when students make podcasts, and also their contributions to the open-access, lesson-plan-based book. Teachers, academics and others interested in incorporating podcasting into their teaching will find this episode and the book it discusses invaluable. Find out more about the Humanities Podcast Network at https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/ (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/) and check out their book at https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/teaching-manual/ (https://humanitiespodnetwork.org/teaching-manual/). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand Produced by Melissa Gunn (https://www.melissagunn.com) (www.melissagunn.com (http://www.melissagunn.com)) Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) X: @collin_bjork Transcripts will be available at www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/Poduni.html) Music Credit: Collin Bjork This episode features a clip from Ketsa’s I hear echoes (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa/light-rising/i-hear-echoes/).
12 May 2023
Upending True Crime Podcasting with PopSock Media
**CONTENT WARNING** Just a heads up - this episode does feature a little bit of colourful language. An interview with Kirsten Johnstone and Melody Thomas of PopSock Media. PopSock Media is an award-winning narrative podcasting company that connects and engages audiences through beautiful and impactful storytelling. Their unique approach to true-crime podcasting puts them at the forefront of the genre, and they have some great insights for aspiring podcasters – especially those leaning towards the narrative non-fiction genre. Be sure to check out their multi-award winning podcast series hosted and researched by renowned freelance journalist, Aaron Smale: “The Lake”, which is a deep dive into the abuse endured by children at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Facility; and “True Justice”, a five-part podcast series sharing the stories of those who have been through New Zealand prisons and advocating for a more just justice system in Aotearoa. Also keep an eye out for their new and upcoming projects: “The Good Sex Project”, which is about good sex, good relationships and how to have them, and “Untidy”, a podcast about parenting the parents. “The Good Sex Project” will be available soon through Stuff and Re: News. “Untidy” is currently available through Rova and Apple Podcasts. Listen to The Lake here (https://open.spotify.com/show/18GNxzklA5lQsJs70seDnK), True Justice here (https://open.spotify.com/show/21vDpqqaH53knHGaWXuX5d), and Untidy here (https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/untidy.html). Find out more about PopSock Media at popsockmedia.com (https://www.popsockmedia.com/) Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html) Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork Produced by Tama Lennox Music credit: Tama Lennox
29 Mar 2023
Building and Maintaining a Multimedia Platform with Luce Blakiston
An interview with Luce Blakiston, the founder of Shit You Should Care About (SYSCA). SYSCA is a multimedia news platform founded by Luce along with her two best mates, Liv and Rubes. They aim to take the news and focus on the parts that are more uplifting to get away from the depressing nature of the news, making it more digestible. Luce sheds light on what it is like to build and maintain a multimedia platform –from a daily newsletter to a podcast to all the socials. She gives great insights into what goes into creating different forms of content, and the benefits of approaching content from multiple angles. Find out more about Luce and the team at SYSCA at https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/ (https://shityoushouldcareabout.substack.com/), or follow them on Instagram at shityoushouldcareabout (https://www.instagram.com/shityoushouldcareabout/), Twitter at @SYSCAbout (https://twitter.com/SYSCAbout), or TikTok at _shityoushouldcareabout (https://www.tiktok.com/@_shityoushouldcareabout) Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://collinbjork.com/poduni.html) Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork Produced by Tama Lennox Music credit: Tama Lennox
29 Jan 2023
Storytelling and Writing for Speech with Whiti Hereaka
An interview with award-winning author and playwright, Whiti Hereaka. She gives us insight through her experience in both writing and theatre performance on how to write for effective vocal delivery and how stories come together, which are both essential tools in any aspiring podcaster’s repertoire. Find out more about Whiti’s work on her website www.whitihereaka.co.nz (http://www.whitihereaka.co.nz/), or through Huia Publishers https://huia.co.nz/blogs/author/whiti-hereaka (https://huia.co.nz/blogs/author/whiti-hereaka) Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz Twitter: @collin_bjork Produced by Tama Lennox Music credit: Tama Lennox
16 Dec 2022
Summer Season Sneak Preview
A short monopod update about the 3 upcoming episodes, all interviews with award-winning guests! Also, a brief digression about the cultural practices that inform podcasting and how they shape my selection of interviewees. In this episode, I refer to the NZ Podcast Awards (nzpodcastawards.com (https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/)), and I also shoutout to the student producer of the summer season, Tama Lennox. As usual, transcripts of all episodes can be found at collinbjork.com/poduni (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Stay tuned!
2 Aug 2022
On Science Communication and Podcasting with Dr Claire Concannon
An interview with science communicator and podcaster Dr Claire Concannon. She gives us a behind the scenes look at the processes that go into producing the award-winning Our Changing World podcast (https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ourchangingworld) and radio show produced by RNZ. She also discusses some of the most important topics in science and science communication today, while simultaneously providing tips to budding podcasters. Enjoy! Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
11 May 2022
On YouTube, Community, and Making $$$ with Jesse Willson
An interview with Jesse Willson, a YouTuber, podcaster, content creator, and home-distiller extraordinaire. He discusses the relationship between YT and podcasting, how to build community, and how to monetise content. He's got some great tips at the end! Find out more about Jesse's work in 3 places: his website chasethecraft.com (https://chasethecraft.com/); his podcast Chase the Craft (https://chasethecraft.com/podcast); and his super-popular YT channel, Still It (https://www.youtube.com/c/StillIt). Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
23 Feb 2022
Trailer: Season 2 - Interviews with Experts
Season 2 of Pod Uni is all about interviews with podcasters and producers who share their expertise about how to create great podcasts. Meanwhile, your host Dr Collin Bjork is preparing to teach his new podcasting course at Massey University, which is available f2f and online. Stay tuned for Season 2 to drop soon!
1 Mar 2021
6. Post-production
This “how to” episode offers a broad overview of important things to consider after you’ve finished recording audio for your podcast. These include: editing software, hosting platforms, podcatchers, promoting your podcast, and making money from your podcast. (Spoiler alert: it’s really difficult to make $$$ podcasting!) Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
1 Mar 2021
5. Narration
This “how to” episode introduces you to two key aspects of podcast narration: writing for audio and vocal delivery. We open by talking about how your language as the host/narrator is linked to your relationship with your audience, topic, and interviewees. In the middle, we’ve got lots of tips and tricks. And we conclude by emphasizing the significance of using your own voice and language rather than trying to mimic someone else’s. Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
1 Mar 2021
4. Interviewing
This “how to” episode introduces you to the art of interviewing. We discuss how to select good locations for conducting interviews and what to do before, during, and after the interview itself. We also talk about the “hunter” and “farmer” methods of interviewing. And we give a shoutout to Studs Terkel! Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
1 Mar 2021
3. Mics & Sounds
This “how to” episode introduces you to 3 types of microphones you might use (shotgun, cardioid, and omnidirectional) and 3 types of nonhuman sounds you might gather in the field (room tones, ambient sounds, and characteristic sound effects). Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
1 Mar 2021
2. Karakia
Collin recites this Māori karakia and explains how it connects to notions of writing that are important for podcasting. Tuhia ki te rangi Tuhia ki te whenua Tuhia ki te ngākau Ō ngā tangata katoa Ko te mea nui Ko te aroha Haumi e! Hui e! Taiki e! Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
1 Mar 2021
1. Introduction
This episode introduces you to Pod Uni - the podcast about podcasting. Learn how to make your own podcast and how to think critically about the podcasts that we listen to. Hosted by Collin Bjork, a lecturer at Massey University in Aotearoa New Zealand. Informed by Māori culture and language. For learners and teachers everywhere, including at university, high school, and primary school. Appropriate for inclusion in communication and media courses, rhetoric and writing courses, literature and culture courses, and more! Transcripts available at collinbjork.com/poduni.html (http://www.collinbjork.com/poduni.html). Website: www.collinbjork.com (http://www.collinbjork.com/) Email: c.bjork@massey.ac.nz (mailto:c.bjork@massey.ac.nz) Twitter: @collin_bjork (https://twitter.com/collin_bjork)
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