Unsettling Knowledge Podcast

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A NEW INTERN!!!

Production Intern 3-4 months
OVERVIEW
This internship involves providing administrative and research assistance in support of the
Unsettling Knowledge podcast which explores the traces of empire in (European) society, often
through themes related to popular culture. This internship would suit a candidate in both a
Research Masters course or a one year Masters course. It is a paid position and remote work, other
than days of recording.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Scheduling: drafting a schedule for recordings in the studio and getting episodes released
regularly.
● Research: the topics for each podcast come from a combination of ideas from Dr. Rachel
Gillett (main host) and the interns. Therefore, background research for a potential podcast
topic is expected.
● Episode production: This involved planning a topic, organising guests, and editing* the
episode after recording.
● Promotion: involves taking over the social media (Instagram and Facebook), to ensure that
there are regular posts, especially when there is an upcoming podcast to be released.
● Hosting: You can co-host an episode! Usually, it is the podcast that you have created from
scratch, so it often makes sense to want to be included in the recording.
*Editing can feel daunting, but it is doable. We have lots of guides/tutorials for how this process works- a
desire to learn is important!
WHAT WE OFFER YOU
● Independent Research: if topics relate to uncovering traces of empire, this internship allows
you the freedom to explore whatever idea you wish, building upon individual research and
interests.
● The chance to host/interview skills: The internship gives you the opportunity to hone in on
communication and interview technique during podcasts.
● Working with a collaborative team: We are a small team, but collaborative. Everything we
do is shared and transparent, meaning that everyone’s voice is equal. It fosters an
environment of goodwill and builds trust in being able to share ideas.
● Networking: you will encounter a lot of specialists in their field, making connections across
different groups.
● Access to Drift 6! (and other services)

Podcast Recap: Exploring Digital Archives (Episode 17)

Starting this week with an episode from our newest season of Unsettling Knowledge. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gillett and Maren Smith speak with Dr. Bruce Mutsvairo about digital activism and the significant role that the Internet plays in political communications today. Bruce also takes us behind the scenes of his upcoming book Platforms, Power, and Politics: An Introduction to Political Communication in the Digital Age, sharing his insights on the importance of creating resources for students.

Get your own copy of Bruce’s book here:
https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=platforms-power-and-politics--9781509553570&fbclid=IwAR0qhMg8n4OLgGo0ucxHYcTwtdXSF38ZpYbDYYCLmcCNpZIEWuf3tCuSsv4

Unsettling Knowledge #17: Exploring Digital Activism with Bruce Mutsvairo Listen to this episode from Utrecht University on Spotify. In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gillett and Maren Smith speak with Dr. Bruce Mutsvairo about digital activism and the significant role that the Internet plays in political communications today. Bruce also takes us behind the scenes of his upcomi...

Podcast Recap: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine (Episode 10)

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gillett discusses the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war a month after the Russian invasion. As we approach the two year anniversary since this event, it is more important than ever to understand the historical context surrounding the conflict, and maybe a chance for reflection on how you understood the initial invasion.

In this episode, Dr. Rachel Gillett speaks to Dr. Karel Berkhoff, Olha Klymenko, Dr. Gertjan Plets, and John Vsetecka to discuss the history of Ukraine’s independence, the motivation for Putin’s invasion, and the media coverage of the invasion, including issues of race and national identity.

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Serhiy Zhadan: "You cannot hide behind Dostoyevsky. ‘Great Russian Humanist Culture’ is going under, like some unwieldy Titanic. And we answer what we said to that Russian warship F**K YOU." https://t.co/PUFfI7yN67

H-Ukraine promotes scholarly and intellectual discussion of Ukrainian studies and history. This network strives to make available recent scholarship, teaching resources, and other material related to the academic study of Ukraine. : https://networks.h-net.org/h-ukraine

(Audio Note: We unfortunately had sound difficulties for Olha’s audio, who was kindly joining us from Kyiv. We apologise for the reduction in sound quality)

Unsettling Knowledge #10: The Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Part One Listen to this episode from Utrecht University on Spotify. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought together leaders and communities from across the globe to take unprecedented action. With some labelling the invasion as the “beginning of World War III,” the attack poses a challenge to the st...

Hello everyone!

My name is Libby Davis and I am a new intern here at the Unsettling Knowledge podcast. I am studying the MA Cultural History and Heritage programme at Utrecht University, with a BA in History from the University of Exeter. I can't wait to get started making some great episodes for you guys- there is lots of exciting things planned.

If you haven't already then check out the latest episode on Anton de Kom for One Book One Campus: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3r0U3eKWVmhrfC9dD830NR?si=aqhw9dkzQnaC3kT5IDp_GQ

However, before we bring you new content, I'll catch you up on any episodes you might have missed- so keep an eye out!

Libby.