Top 5 Most Popular College of Charleston Podcast Episodes
Need something to pass the time during your holiday travels? Check out these five most listened-to episodes of podcasts from across campus.
The College of Charleston is home to several podcasts and, with the increasing popularity of the genre, is looking forward to launching more podcasts in 2025. These top five most-downloaded episodes include something for everyone: a ghost story, advice from President Andrew T. Hsu, an argument about Taylor Swift, advice from School of Business alumni and favorite flavors of popcorn. Check them out!
Speaking of … College of Charleston, episode 3: “Visiting Edgar Allan Poe’s Lowcountry Haunts with Professor Scott Peeples”
This episode is from the early days of the Speaking of … College of Charleston podcast and is one of a handful of episodes recorded “in the field.” Ron Menchaca, vice president of marketing and communications, and Scott Peeples, interim chair of the Department of English and Poe scholar, take listeners on a tour of some of the Lowcountry landmarks associated with Poe.
Mindful Mentoring with Tom Martin, episode 22: “Mindful Mentoring with CofC President Andrew T. Hsu”
“My most popular episode is the first one I did with President Hsu a year ago,” says Tom R. Martin, executive-in-residence in the Department of Communication. It accounts for over 12% of all downloads. It’s no surprise given that a large percentage of our audience is comprised of current students, alumni and supporters of the College of Charleston.”
When We Disagree, episode 31: “Taylor Swift”
“This one is the most downloaded because, a) it’s an approachable topic and b) it’s a fun story about a productive conflict,” says Mike Lee, podcast host, professor of communication and director of the Civility Initiative.
Biz-eWerk, episode 81: “Advice from Alums, 2024 Edition”
In this episode of the School of Business’ podcast, alumni share their best advice for the Class of 2024 with host Cory Werkheiser, associate director of experiential learning and career development in the School of Business Student Success Center.
Faculty off the Clock: Episode With Keonya Booker
In this episode of the Faculty off the Clock podcast, co-hosts Mark DelMastro, associate provost for academic and international programs, and Chris Korey, associate provost for student success and professor of biology, interview Keonya Booker, interim dean of the Graduate School and associate professor of education.
