Success StoryKYH2O Podcast Series - Update



KYH2O Podcast Series - Update

Author: Carmen Agouridis

Planning Unit: Biosystems & Agr Engineering

Major Program: Backyard Streams

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

The KYH2O podcast series is designed to provide the listener, in a 10-20-minute timeframe, with information on water-related topics, an understanding of why the topic is of importance, and information on how citizens can modify their behavior to protect water resources and the environment. Podcasts include a mixture of in-the-field expert interviews interspersed with discussions between the hosts, Drs. Carmen Agouridis and Amanda Gumbert. Drs. Agouridis and Gumbert help frame podcast topic, provide points of clarification for listeners, and provide suggestions for listeners who wish to delve deeper into podcast topics. At the end of each podcast, listeners are directed to the podcast series website where they can learn more about a topic. The website (www.uky.edu/bae/kyh2o) contains aired podcasts, podcast transcripts, relevant UK Cooperative Extension materials (e.g., publications and videos), and other educator resources. Podcasts are produced by Brian Volland of UK’s Agricultural Communications are available on iTunes and Podbean. The podcast is gaining a loyal following with listeners as far as the Midwest. Recently, the podcast was featured in the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineer’s professional magazine, Resource.