Audiofiles

Once seen as a musical relic, audio cassettes have survived the eras of CDs and streaming to win over music lovers of a new generation. That’s in large part thanks to the National Audio Company in Springfield, Missouri, the largest cassette manufacturer in the world.

Emporia State University plans to eliminate some majors as part of a large-scale restructuring approved by the Kansas Board of Regents. Faculty at other state universities say the move could have long-term consequences for higher education.

Whether it be kitschy or creepy, there is a scary story out there for everyone. Here are recommendations from two audiofiles who shared their favorite…

Segment 1: The haunts of Kansas City.Everyone loves spooky ghost stories — and Kansas City is home to a few horrors of its own. On this episode, we chat…

When it comes to podcasts, it’s all about storytelling. Whether that's an obvious narrative or just a conversation between two people in the comfort of a…

It's hot out, which means you're probably spending a lot of time indoors... Running low on podcasts? Fear not! Our panel of in-house audio nerds joins us…

The Audiofiles look at some of the best new podcasts of 2016, from the serious (mental illness, embedded journalists) to the lighthearted (a discussion of…

Are you tired of politics yet? Neither are we! On this Audiophiles episode, we take a dive into some of the best political podcasts.Guests:Matt StaubKyle…

Spring is a great time to get familiar with the music and artists that will become prominent players on your summer soundtrack.It’s also a great time to…

If you like to learn about the inner lives of musicians, as though they're the friends or older siblings who are way cooler than you, then music podcasts…

We share tips on starting a successful podcast from The Heart's Kaitlin Prest. Our critics on what they're listening to, from fresh takes on folk tales to…

If you're looking to fall in love, you need not go any further than the podcast app on your phoneIn fact, podcasts can be better than real-life…