About Us

The “80208” storytelling network is composed of three different podcasts with three different teams of DU students and faculty. The aim of the network is to document compelling stories that concern our audiences. Our hope is that DU students use our network and the “80208” podcast as a starting off point in the podcast production process. The network, most importantly, is a creative outlet for any DU student who wants to tell their story or anothers’.


Vision

We wish to foster an environment that allows for members of the community to practice their freedom of speech while at the same time recognizing and honoring the differences that are present between members of the community. We hope to welcome strangers and newcomers who are experienced with the craft, have no experience at all or somewhere in between. 

Mission

Our mission is to…

  • compose compelling stories
  • keep community members informed
  • objectively report
  • amplify the voices of people who have yet to be heard
  • provide a creative outlet for all DU students
  • educate those who are willing and able
  • familiarize team members with the necessary equipment & techniques 
  • maintain an inclusive environment where everybody feels welcome
  • encourage collaborative projects and learning
  • create a forum where ideas can be shared without judgement
  • make content accessible to our listeners 
  • learn more about others as well as ourselves
  • form a collective or “network” of podcasts that are diverse in spirit and speech
  • be storytellers

Values

We value the following, in accordance with our mission:

  • Creativity
  • Objectivity
  • Empathy
  • Inclusivity
  • Encouragement
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Self-awareness
  • Diversity