ABSTRACT
There is a growing interest in research ‘by doing’ in radio and podcast studies, as scholars develop new practice-as-research methods. This chapter explores Australian examples, showcasing how audio production can provide a valuable space for research experimentation. It looks at the crucial role of self-reflection in trialling new approaches, examining in detail an Australian doctoral project about independent podcast producers as a case study. It outlines some of the challenges of working as both a practitioner and a researcher, simultaneously drawing on different skillsets and pursuing different goals. It also highlights an exciting opportunity in radio and podcast studies to turn theoretical insights into practical outcomes – and practical learning into theoretical insight – when practitioner-researchers hit pause and reflect.
