New podcast brings Magazine of Elon articles to life

The Magazine of Elon: Spoken Stories podcast gives a voice to articles from the university’s magazine, which is published three times a year.

Elon University has launched a new podcast that offers spoken versions of articles from The Magazine of Elon, the university’s award-winning magazine for alumni, parents and friends of the university. The podcast, produced by the Office of University Communications, seeks to connect new and existing audiences to the insightful and engaging content featured in the magazine, which is published three times a year.

Logo for the Magazine of Elon: Spoken Words podcastThe Magazine of Elon has been a staple publication for the Elon University community for years. Now, with the introduction of The Magazine of Elon: Spoken Stories podcast, this rich content will be brought to life in a new way. Listeners will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the stories, opinions, and ideas presented in the magazine through the spoken word.

“We are thrilled to introduce this new podcast as an innovative way to engage our community,” said Keren Rivas, assistant vice president for marketing publications and editor of The Magazine of Elon. “The Magazine of Elon has always been a powerful platform for sharing stories and ideas. By bringing those articles to life through the spoken word, we hope to create an even deeper connection with readers and listeners.”

What sets this podcast apart is the involvement of Elon students, who serve as narrators and assist as editors, gaining valuable experience in public speaking and audio production along the way.

Listeners can access the podcast on all major platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, Stitcher and will soon be available on Google Podcasts. This accessibility ensures that anyone with an interest in Elon University and its community can easily tune in and engage with the content. With a diverse range of topics covered in each episode, there is something for everyone.

Episodes of the podcast featuring an array of articles from the spring edition of the Magazine of Elon are now available. Subsequent episodes will be released following the publication of each new edition of the magazine.

Visit The Magazine of Elon website for access to the podcast and content from current and past issues.