About

Penn State Media Commons Podcast explores how students, faculty, and staff across the university use creative tools to tell meaningful stories. Each episode highlights real projects, practical techniques, and the behind‑the‑scenes decisions that shape digital media on campus.

Designed for learners and educators of all experience levels, the podcast offers clear insights into video production, audio storytelling, immersive media, and collaborative workflows. Listeners hear directly from the people transforming ideas into polished media with support from Penn State’s Media Commons team.

Whether you’re planning your first class assignment or refining advanced creative work, the show gives you a grounded look at what’s possible when academic goals meet accessible media resources.

This podcast is brought to you by Jellypod, Inc.

Episodes (1)

May 17, 2026

Fix Bad Audio with Mic Placement, Not Expensive Gear

Learn why most rough campus recordings improve more from better mic placement and the right room than from buying pricier gear. The hosts break down built-in laptop mics, USB and dynamic mics, gain staging, and simple ways to reduce HVAC hum, hallway noise, and echo.