Podcast assignments in higher education foster students' deep engagement in course content, knowledge construction, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities. We designed a podcast assignment in a First Year Seminar course based on student-led interviews comparing theoretical concepts to lived experiences of the interviewees. Students were guided through four distinct stages of the assignment and reported that they valued the assignment and felt it supported their learning. Instructors felt that the assignment allowed students to achieve learning outcomes, improve oral communication skills, and engage with course content. We provide a template with timelines for podcast assignments, along with suggestions for implementation.