As universities face pressure to evolve, podcasting is emerging as an unexpected catalyst and channel for change.

Carola Boehm first caught Neil’s attention with her EPOD abstract suggesting the ivory tower might be starting to crack — a bold (and maybe slightly controversial) take that kicked off this conversation about how podcasting is reshaping the way knowledge gets created and shared in higher education. So this week, Carola “schools” Neil and Jen on her “University 3.0” idea — universities losing their place as the sole gatekeepers of knowledge toward more open, collaborative learning spaces — and what podcasting has to do with that shift. The conversation also touches on the EPOD conference, pressures facing universities right now, and why even small podcasts can play a meaningful role in connecting people, ideas, and communities.

Episode Links:

• Carola Boehm | LinkedIn
• EPOD Conference
• Carla's 2026 EPOD Abstract
• Embedding Culture 3.0 and University 3.0 in Leadership Development Programmes for Heritage Organisations and Heritage Sites (2025)
• Why Podcasting Needs to Lean into Culture 3.0 

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Chapters:

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (01:31) - Introducing Carola Boem and the EPOD Conference
• (02:40) - Podcast Reach, Audience, and Global Communities
• (04:25) - Culture 3.0, Co-Creation, and Podcasting’s Role
• (06:00) - Carola’s Background and Creative Industries Research
• (08:38) - University 3.0 and Podcasting as a Knowledge Shift
• (09:22) - What EPOD Is and Why It Matters
• (11:33) - Universities Under Pressure and New Learning Models
• (13:30) - Gatekeeping, Broadcasting, and Academic Structures
• (14:16) - University 1.0 to 3.0 Explained
• (18:06) - How Podcasting Challenges Academic Gatekeeping
• (22:09) - Governance, AI, and Quality in Podcasting
• (25:56) - How Universities Can Start Moving Toward University 3.0
• (27:30) - Podcasting as a Co-Created Learning Space
• (28:42) - Conclusion