Not 4 Credit

Join us each week on Not 4 Credit as we hear from the extraordinary professors that teach advertising, public relations, social media, media production, journalism, sports media, sport management, and game design at High Point University's Nido R. Qubein School of Communication. Hosted by Heather Vaughn and John Mims, each episode dives into the personal and professional journeys of the people you see in the halls, classrooms, and boardrooms. Thoughtful, candid, and occasionally surprising, Not 4 Credit is where the real stories happen—the ones you won’t find in a syllabus.

Not 4 Credit is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 10 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Not 4 Credit, a education show with 10 episodes published.

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  Episode 10: Professor Ken Medlin, Chair of Journalism and Sports Media

  Sep 30, 202627 min

  A law school waitlist helped set Ken Medlin on the path to a career in sports broadcasting—and eventually the classroom. To kick off Season 2 of Not 4 Credit , John Mims and Dr. Heather Vaughn welcome Professor Medlin, Chair of Journalism and Sports Media at High Point University, for a conversation about unexpected opportunities and always being ready. From a memorable encounter with ESPN’s Stuart Scott to behind-the-scenes challenges of live television, Ken shares stories and lessons from his broadcasting career. He also discusses bringing students into the action of NCAA tournament coverage, teaching through international travel, and why a Calvin and Hobbes poster has a special place in his office.

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  Episode 9: HPU Head Men's Basketball Coach Flynn Clayman and HPU Women's Assistant Basketball Coach Katie Clayman

  Apr 28, 202625 minS0

  <p>In this season finale of Not For Credit, we’re bringing you a true “twofer” with High Point University basketball power couple Flynn and Katie Clayman. From the electric moment of HPU’s first-ever NCAA Tournament win to the quieter, deeply personal moments that define their journey, this episode blends high-stakes competition with heartfelt reflection.</p><p>Flynn and Katie take us courtside during that historic win—sharing what it felt like as coaches, as competitors, and as a family experiencing a dream realized in real time. From Katie’s emotional reaction holding their son Quinn to Flynn reliving the chaos and...

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  Episode 8: Dr. Jenny Lukow, Associate Professor of Sport Management

  Apr 21, 202624 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Not For Credit, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer “Jenny” Lukow, Associate Professor of Sport Management, to explore a career shaped by resilience, passion, and a lifelong love of sports.</p><p>Jenny shares the remarkable story of how Hurricane Katrina unexpectedly redirected her path—from teaching in New Orleans to finding a long-term home at High Point University. Her firsthand account of evacuation, uncertainty, and rebuilding offers a powerful look at how moments of crisis can redefine both personal and professional trajectories. Along the way, she tells the unforgettable story of adopting a stray cat in...

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  Episode 7: Dr. Kristina Bell, Associate Professor of Game Design

  Apr 14, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Not for Credit, we visit with Dr. Kristina Bell, Associate Professor of Game Design at High Point University, for a fun and insightful conversation about games, creativity, and the evolving role of interactive media.</p><p>Dr. Bell shares her unique journey—from a childhood filled with video games (including a hilarious journal entry defending Nintendo as a full-time activity) to studying film, working in sound editing, and ultimately finding her way back to games through the rise of indie game development. Along the way, she offers a compelling perspective on why games are such a p...

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  Episode 7: Dr. Kristina Bell, Associate Professor of Game Design

  Apr 14, 202622 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Not for Credit, we visit with Dr. Kristina Bell, Associate Professor of Game Design at High Point University, for a fun and insightful conversation about games, creativity, and the evolving role of interactive media.</p><p>Dr. Bell shares her unique journey—from a childhood filled with video games (including a hilarious journal entry defending Nintendo as a full-time activity) to studying film, working in sound editing, and ultimately finding her way back to games through the rise of indie game development. Along the way, she offers a compelling perspective on why games are such a p...

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