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From the Classroom to Industry Jobs: Inside a Master’s Program in Podcasting

March 9, 2026 · 33 min

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Can you actually study podcasting at university—and does it lead to a career?


Neil and Jen talk with Chloe Sackur and Max’ed Aadan, recent graduates of the MA in Podcasting program at City St. George’s, University of London, about what it’s really like to learn podcasting in a university setting. They share how the program blends technical training, storytelling, pitching, and industry placements—and how that hands-on approach helped them move directly into podcasting careers. From a Spotify scholarship to producing a UN podcast series and industry roles after, Chloe and Max walk through the opportunities that came from the program and what surprised them most along the way. The conversation also touches on where podcasting as an industry is heading, why practical experience matters so much, and what advice they’d give anyone considering studying podcasting or trying to break into the field.

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Chapters:

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (03:26) - What the MA in Podcasting Program Teaches
  • (04:44) - Chloe and Max’ed’s Backgrounds
  • (08:08) - Why Podcasting?
  • (09:41) - Hands-On Learning and Industry Placements
  • (11:02) - Roles After Graduation
  • (14:41) - Producing a Podcast Series with the United Nations
  • (19:35) - Where Podcasting Is Heading as an Industry
  • (23:58) - Advice for Students Considering Podcasting Programs
  • (29:32) - Networking and Building a Portfolio After Graduation
  • (31:22) - Conclusion

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