This contest is open to all currently enrolled LCC students, and all formats, topics and ideas are welcome. Shows with an emphasis on highlighting the student experience at LCC are preferred. Students planning to attend LCC in Fall 2025 are also eligible to participate.

The Podcast Power Up Contest has two rounds. Finalists will be selected in November to participate in an in-studio pilot production of their show.

• Submit your show idea by using the form below.
• First round of submissions will be accepted between August 15 – October 1, 2025.
• To be considered for the contest, all applicants must complete the entire form including providing an audio or video example.
• All submissions must be submitted through the online form. Any other form of submission will not be accepted.
• Finalists will be selected in November 2025 and notified via email.
• Selected finalists will have the opportunity to record a pilot show in the LCC Connect studio.
• Recorded pilots will be reviewed by the Contest Committee and evaluated based on show viability. Those selected to move forward with on-air production will be contacted by the Contest Committee no later than Monday, December 19, 2025.

All submissions will be reviewed by a committee made up of LCC students, faculty and staff.

• Must be a currently enrolled LCC student or planning to enroll for Fall 25.
• This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity.
• All show hosts are considered ambassadors of LCC and must display professional and polite behavior when performing duties in LCC studios and interacting with the public on behalf of LCC.
• LCC’s broadcast license is noncommercial. Prospective programmers should immediately disclose conflicts of interest. Shows focused on promoting one’s products, record label, books, etc. will not air. Your show should be a labor of love without financial gain to you or others.
• We wish to unite the community and speak to listener’s minds. A calm conversation or debate on a religious or political topic is acceptable, but dogmatic preaching is not.
• Your show may not contain obscene, indecent, or profane content. See the FCC page giving an overview. This is true no matter what time of day your show airs even if your show is expected to run during the FCC ‘safe harbor’ period.

2023 Podcast Power-Up Winner

The winner of the 2023 Podcast Power Up was Aral Gribble whose show, Trollin the Mitten, is online now!

Trollin' the Mitten

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2022 Podcast Power-Up Winners

Two LCC students were selected as winners of the inaugural Podcast Power-Up Contest. Learn more about them their shows below.

Madison Lockwood - Rockstar Mentality

Step on stage and unlock your inner rockstar with Madz on Rockstar Mentality. She uses her relatable experiences, raw honesty, and stripped advice to connect with others and be a voice for her generation.

Brittany Pier - It's Brittany B!

Brittany Bell takes you on a journey to break down the subjects that most of us want to talk about, listen to or be part of.