Landings Podcast

Landings is an independent podcast spotlighting the unexpected creative and technical roles shaping the Midwest’s manufacturing ecosystem. Through intimate interviews and thoughtful production, each episode uncovers the human stories behind the complexities, nuances, and challenges of working in design and technology across the region.

What began as a five-episode pilot has grown into an evergreen resource for regional talent development and retention efforts at the University of Notre Dame’s iNDustry Labs, sponsor of the inaugural season. Students, professionals, and community leaders exploring pathways in design and technology are invited to consider the landscape of possibility in the Midwest, especially when we pay attention to how work is shaped by people and place.

Role
Designer, Producer

Collaborators
Wayfare Recording
Zachary Nelson
Stephen Kabele

Timeline
Apr - Aug 2025

Location
South Bend, IN

Client
University of Notre Dame’s iNDustry Labs

Industry
Arts & Culture
Manufacturing
Design & Tech

Dicipline
Brand Identity
Podcast Production
Digital Experience
Storytelling

“I couldn’t have imagined a better storytelling asset for our regional talent initiatives. This is amazing.”

–– iNDustry Labs staff member

'We Built It Out of Cardboard on Purpose' – Zachary Nelson on Marketing with a Small Team

Season 1 Episode 1

“I’m excited to keep sharing this with people as we connect with regional partners. It’s inspiring to know these stories are taking place here.”

–– iNDustry Labs staff member

More on Season 1 of Landings

Season Rundown