MakeYourStory: Recent Episodes
Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies
All across campus, Purdue students are making tangible works that are creative and innovative. From the process of making, there is always a good story to tell. Telling other people where ideas originated, the pitfalls and successes, and finally, the moment of creation, gives them context and connection to what you have made. Telling your story through the podcast medium, otherwise known as a narrative podcast, allows your story to be shared across a wide range of audiences.
The Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies has partnered with the Brian Lamb School of Communication to host the podcast series, MakeYourStory. Throughout the 2021-2022 academic year, MakeYourStory, will be posting episodes on the elements that go into creating engaging stories of making. Episodes include the elements of a narrative podcast, interview tips, how to effectively include sound effects and other types of audio, how to do research to support the success of your podcast, and finally, marketing your podcast. Join us in learning the process of creating a narrative podcast and then share your stories of making!
Transcripts can be found with each episode at https://www.lib.purdue.edu/makerpodcast
In this story of Making, undergraduates River Allison and Erica Long talk with us about the popular Purdue Sewing and Design Club. With up to 20-30 students regularly registering to attend the bi-weekly meetings, and over 100 GroupMe members, clearly students across campus want to learn to sew. River, Erica, and Tate Walsh (who couldn’t make the interview) have built something special for Purdue students. They offer a safe and inclusive environment where anyone can learn the basics of sewing, and with guidance, complete full garments. In this episode, they give examples of what students have made, what makes the organization unique, and talk about the possibly of a fashion show next academic year.
Additional links:
Instagram: @purduesewing
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
This story of making explores a comparison between a professor developing a made assignment and a student completing that made assignment. In Part 1 of this episode, we talk with Professor Brian Hitselberger, senior lecturer in the Rueff School of Design, Art & Performance, about a wearable sculpture project he designed within a curriculum. In Part 2, we talk with Megan Miltimore, a second-year student in graphic design and film and video production, about her experience making the wearable sculpture, which she called the “Owl Warrior.” Both Professor Hitselberger and Megan discuss differences between text assignments and made assignments.
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
This story of making delves into the creation of an AI tool called Quasi, leading to a broader discussion of making and AI. We welcome Shantanu Roy and Thomas Stahura to the podcast as our guests.
This story of making comes from a Purdue University engineering alumnus, Matt Fitzgerald, who paid tribute to the university with his co-creators in the form of a penny press. This installment tells the tale of his work in taking one of Purdue University’s most iconic landmarks—the bell tower—and scaling it down to miniature form.
Welcome to our final episode with Mark Crook, a sophomore in the Engineering Technology Teacher Education program. Mark talks with us about the Bechtel Innovation Design Center (BIDC) where he is a peer mentor and the jewelry and small metal casting lab manager. In this final episode, Mark explains what’s available at the BIDC, how to submit a project, the types of metals used in his lab, a process called flame painting, and some of the various jewelry projects him and his students have produced. If you aren’t already working with Mark, by the end of this episode, you’ll thinking about what type of metal jewelry you want to make and how to get in queue to work with him!
Additional Links:
Purdue Bechtel Innovation Design Center
The Copper Colorists
Terry Cockrem - The Jeweller's Hub
The Knowledge Lab
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
Today, our story of making blends the nostalgic with the new. I think that many people may be familiar with or have at least heard of TikTok at this point—especially after 2020’s quarantine. Quite a few people jumped on the TikTok bandwagon as app users or have even gone on to become content creators themselves. But do you also remember American Girl Dolls? Purdue student—and now alumnus—Seth Workman also entered into the hobby of content creation through TikTok. Harboring a passion for cooking and also collecting some of the historic American Girl Dolls, he had the innovative idea to cook his way through the American Girl Doll cookbooks for TikTok users—and himself—to enjoy. Through making not only historical food dishes but also creating highly focused and well-edited content for TikTok, Seth soon struck up a steady following of TikTok fans. Seth joins us to tell the story of his journey as a cook, collector, and content creator.
In this episode of MakeYourStory, we delve into Purdue University's Student Soybean Innovation Competition to hear about several unique stories of making, sprouting from the small but versatile soybean. This episode discusses the competition itself, the role libraries play in the research and innovation process, as well as stories of successes and challenges from past winners.
Additional Links:
Purdue University Student Soybean Innovation Competition: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/academics/competitions
The transcript for this episode can be found at the https://www.lib.purdue.edu/makerpodcast
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
This year’s first episode is devoted to Purdue students and faculty using the Library’s 3D printing services. Our guests include student Ari Atlas, who designed a Marvel vs. DC Chess Set, Professor Tremblay, who 3D printed a shield for a diode laser; and finally, students Takaharu Igarashi, Jake Zuckerman, and Ben Wogan who worked as part of team at Purdue’s Resilient ExtraTerrestrial Habitats Institute (RETHi) to 3D print a model of a RETHi habitat.
Be sure to view images of 3D prints @ https://www.lib.purdue.edu/makerpodcast
Additional Links: https://www.purdue.edu/rethi/
The transcript for this episode can be found at the https://www.lib.purdue.edu/makerpodcast
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
What can you do to help make your story come alive in the minds of your listeners? One element that can help listeners immerse themselves in your podcast stories is the effective use of sound.
Much of what we here as sound effects used in podcasts dates back to the tradition of old time radio. Predating television shows, old time radio was a “theater of the mind,” allowing viewers to imagine the comedic antics, dramas, and romances portrayed by popular performers of the day. With only dialogue, music, and clever use of live sound effects, many audio-only stories became vividly-imagined scenarios in the minds of viewers.
In this episode, we talk with Foley Artist Ele Matelan and Artistic Director and Cast Member Andy Huttel from the Chicago based Locked Into Vacancy Entertainment (LIVE). Ele and Andy will share tips, such as using a hot water bottle to make the sound of a car slamming on the breaks, and the difference between the use of a sound effect and what is called Foley Art for making stories come alive for the listeners.
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
You have a great idea for a podcast, but you want to ensure its success. In this episode, Dr. Annette Bochenek leads a discussion on how research can support its success. Topics in this episode include how to research the latest trends in your topic, how research can help you reach a target audience, and finally tips for marketing and monetizing your podcast. So get ready to take notes and learn how research can help you find your niche in the podcast world!
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Entrepreneurship Resources Libguide as mentioned in the episode.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
Are you ready to schedule an interview? In this episode, we talk with Kristen Lopez about conducting interviews. Kristen has been an entertainment writer, film critic, and pop culture essayist for 12 years. Her work has been published in Forbes, MTV, and The Hollywood Reporter, among other places. From her work at IndieWire, and her own podcast devoted to Old Hollywood, Ticklish Business, Kristen shares interviewing tips and practices. Topics covered include how to ask people for an interview, preparing interview questions; and finally, best practices for interesting and authentic interviews.
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa
Ready to tell your story of innovation and creativity? In this episode we talk with Toni DeAztlan-Smith, assistant professor of practice in the School of Communication and Director of their Digital Media Production Center. Professor DeAztlan-Smith walks us through the different elements, with examples, of what makes an inspiring and engaging narrative podcast. So grab a notebook, have a listen, and start crafting your story!
The transcript for this episode can be found at the MakeYourStory website.
Music "Lessons" and "Bless-UPs" by Ketsa @ https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ketsa