NPR Illinois Podcast Academy

NPR Illinois Podcast Academy


Latest Episodes

WATCH & LISTEN: The Scary Secret About the Lower Northwest
July 26, 2019

Earlier this month, there was a series of earthquakes that struck California,

WATCH & LISTEN: UIS Professors' Passion for Justice Helps Free 12 Innocent Illinoisans
July 26, 2019

Dr. Larry Golden is a founding member and Director of the Illinois Innocence

WATCH & LISTEN: Illinois Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Discusses Career
July 26, 2019

The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is an institution based on inspiring audiences

PodCamp: Looking Into the Life of a Musician
July 20, 2018

Hello, I’m Sandro Garcia for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. While most musicians aim to be local stars, Springfield, Illinois resident, Isaac Edwards, has other goals. He does not really want to pursue fame, but wants to teach other people.

PodCamp: Art Brings Comfort To People In Need
July 20, 2018

Hello, I am Rohan Ramkumar for the NPR Illinois PodCamp. Courtney Wick is a licensed professional counselor and art therapist at the Hope Institute. She’s also a local writer, artist, and performer in plays such as “Legally Blonde”. She is also currently

PodCamp: Curator of the Governor's Mansion Takes Us Inside
July 19, 2018

Hello, I’m Caleb Shuff for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Justin Blandford, is a superintendent and curator of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, and lives in Springfield, Illinois.

PodCamp: Judge Shares His Journey to the Bench
July 19, 2018

Hello I’m Nathaniel Hostetter for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Brian Ottwel is an Associate Judge for the seventh Judicial Court of Illinois for eight years.

PodCamp: Legacy Theatre, Coming Back Stronger Than Ever
July 18, 2018

Hello, I’m Riley Brown for the NPR Illinois Podcamp. Scott Richardson is the Executive Director and owner of the Legacy Theatre in Springfield.

PodCamp: Zoo Director Shares His Experience
July 18, 2018

Hello, I’m Arnav Nagrecha for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. John Wright is the director of the Henson Robinson Zoo. He is a graduate of Truman State University and has worked at various zoos and aquariums as a zookeeper, lead keeper, and general curator.

PodCamp: New Life for Downtown Springfield
July 17, 2018

Hello, I’m Madelyn Moore for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Lisa Clemmons Stott of Downtown Springfield Incorporated enjoys bringing the historical aspects of the city to life.