About the Course

With the rise of podcasting and other technology, the popularity of audio storytelling – as well as longform storytelling – has increased dramatically in recent years. The goal of this course is to produce an engaging narrative audio series that educates and entertains its audience on a topical issue related to the University of Iowa, or a forgotten or untold story from the university’s rich history. Students will examine the elements that contribute to a compelling series and learn the fundamentals of audio storytelling from pre-production through post-production.

Student Work

Josephine Geiger-Lee, Marshawn Gunn, Ben Brown, Cassidy Safris, Chloe O'Shea

The Art of Losing Control: A Conversation with Scott Beck & Bryan Woods 

Spoilers ahead. Josephine Geiger-Lee and Marshawn Gunn take on Scott Beck and Bryan Woods in an interview about their most recent film HERETIC. The directors reminisce about their process of making the film, their relationship with control, and their use of it to instill discomfort in viewers. 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BvjJoCO4RU0202E0Eloda?si=IVn9huNeTWms3VyEsQNSAQ 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-losing-control-a-conversation-with/id1727626361?i=1000680769543 

Web: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/iowasjmc/episodes/The-Art-of-Losing-Control-A-Conversation-with-Scott-Beck--Bryan-Woods-e2sejr4/a-abmgde3 

Downloadable File: 1 - Josephine and Marshawn.mp3 

Social Media Clip: Visual Assets 1.mp4 

Social Media Graphic: Heretic Social (Square).png 

Interview Pic: IMG_2063.JPG 

Interview Pic: IMG_2082.JPG 

Casey Angstman, Zhenya Loughney, Klaudia Lukaszczyk, Natalie Nye, Drew Sullivan

From Title IX to Today: Her Hawkeye History 

Kathy Wachel calls herself a troublemaker. In 1970, she was a professional librarian required to wear a skirt to her job at The University of Iowa Library. Wachel wrote a petition with 80 signatures protesting the unfair standards placed on women. The next year, the administration got rid of the dress code. Wachel and artist Elizabeth Catlett are two of many women trailblazers at Iowa who paved the way for future female Hawkeyes. "Her Hawkeye History" reflects on the legacy of Hawkeye trailblazers who have advanced women’s rights on campus. 

Casey Angstman: Editor 

Zhenya Loughney: Host 

Klaudia Lukaszczyk: Associate Producer 

Natalie Nye: Associate Producer 

Drew Sullivan: Producer 

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0OczebABmNxKsKFa0ckRGd?si=DgBzejXVQgaWHCoA2z8Fsw 

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/title-ix-to-today-pt-1-her-hawkeye-history/id1727626361?i=1000656406069 

Web: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/iowasjmc/episodes/Title-IX-to-Today-Pt--1-Her-Hawkeye-History-e2jqpkg 

Downloadable File: Episode 1.mp3