In this mini-series, host Garret Castleberry interviews academic dean, author, and Okie Bookcast creator-host, J Hall. J shares his experiences working in higher education while balancing family and leisure. He then shares how his passion for reading developed into the communication network that grows out of his book-centric podcast, the Okie Bookcast. The interview coincides with the MACU graduate course Media Methods and Content Creation but will provide an informative conversation for that welcomes all creatives and podcast listeners.

Hosts: Garret Castleberry, J Hall (guest)

Producers: Garret Castleberry, Will McMurry (Audio Engineer), Alli Garner (Cover Art), Austin Foster (Music)

Recommended readings:

J Hall. God Help Me, I'm a Dad: 10 Essentials for Becoming the Dad Your Kids Need. Independent, 2023.

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