Podcasts
10/29/21 1:00pm
S2E2 - Daisy Okoye: Podcasts and UChicago Life
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and University of Chicago sophomore Daisy Okoye share their journeys into podcasting. They also dive into UChicago life (or lack thereof) and how important it is to think deeper about your studies. spicy food, horror movies, music production, and dancing are thrown in the mix! If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
10/29/21 12:00pm
October 29, 2021: Harnwell floods, 27 residents displaced
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On October 20th, Harnwell College House flooded due to an activated fire alarm sprinkler on the fifth floor of the high rise. 27 students have been displaced, and many have experienced property damage. This episode's guest is College freshman Jared Mitovich, who reported on the incident on October 25. Julia also recap this week’s top stories. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
10/28/21 6:00pm
October 28, 2021: Calculus flipped instruction model draws controversy
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts DP reporter and College freshman Claire Redmer explains student dissatisfaction with flipped classroom instruction in calculus classes. A relic from COVID-19 instruction, students say the style is ineffective while professors say it has driven higher exam scores than previous years. Our guest is Claire Redmer. Host Julia Van Lare also recaps this week’s top stories. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
10/24/21 7:54pm
S2E1 - Alfie Tsang and Aaron Osei: Know Your Resources, Find Your People, and Sports & Music
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton sophomores Alfie Tsang and Aaron Osei deliberate on finding their place at Penn. The dynamic duo address how sports and music have helped them find solace as they interacted in-person once again and how having a supportive group means you’ll never be alone. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza. 10/13/21 6:00pm
S1E2: Penn weekend roundup, MLB post-season predictions, NBA season preview, with guest Evan Light Rake
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Calling. All. Quakers. Quaker Nation is a weekly podcast hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Each Wednesday, Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt sit down to chat about what’s what and who’s who in Penn sports. In episode two, Nicky and Joey welcome Quaker Nation’s first guest: Wharton junior Evan Light Rake. After a quick Penn weekend roundup, Evan checks into the studio to provide his predictions and hot takes for the MLB predictions, in addition to making regular-season award predictions. In the second segment, Nicky and Joey provide a NBA season preview in the form of over/under bets. Lastly, Nicky reacts to Browns-Chargers in his weekly check-in, and the two provide their predictions for Bucs-Eagles on Thursday Night Football and Penn’s upcoming game against Columbia on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Music from Pixabay and 2B Studio.
10/12/21 6:21pm
October 21st, 2021: Quad Guard Shortage Forces RAs to Fill In
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. On October 6, DP reporter Kevin Bryan broke the news of alleged guard shortages at the quad gates. RAs have been forced to fill in as security, adding an additional pressure and frustrations for those involved. They also complained about a lack of communication between the administration and university employees. In this episode, Julia interviews Kevin Bryan about the alleged shortages and recaps the week’s top stories. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. 10/06/21 6:58pm
S1E1: Welcome Quaker Nation
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Calling. All. Quakers. Quaker Nation is a weekly podcast hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Each Wednesday, Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt sit down to chat about what’s what and who’s who in Penn sports. In episode 1, Nicky and Joey begin with a segment rounding up various Penn sports, as well as providing a retrospective on Ivy League football so far. Then, in segment 2, Nicky and Joey break down the NFL’s best and worst divisions, give their MVP selections, and pick their conference championship and Super Bowl winner. Lastly, Nicky provides his special weekly concluding segment, overviewing Kevin Stefanski and his Browns season so far. Hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
10/06/21 6:00pm
October 6th, 2021: The Protests Against Castle
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. In recent weeks, the fraternity Psi Upsilon, better known as Castle, has faced backlash from Penn students. This follows a DP article published September 23, which details an alleged assault by a Castle brother that left the victim with severe injuries. Students protested in a variety of ways and created a list of demands, including the removal of Castle from Locust Walk. In this episode, Julia recaps the week's top stories and speaks to reporter Kamille Houston about her reporting on the protests outside of Castle. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
09/20/21 10:58pm
S1E8: Student Spotlight - Surayya Walters
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts MOSAIC hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with Surayya Walters (W'22), the founder of the MOSAIC podcast, for the final episode of season 1! They discuss Surayya’s experience leading WEDIG as one of the superstar co-chairs and her experience as a Black woman and innovative student leader in Wharton. Listen to this candid and vulnerable episode that wraps up season 1! Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
09/20/21 10:53pm
S1E7 - Student Spotlight: Karen Herrera
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts MOSAIC hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with former WEDIG member Karen Herrera (W'21) about her experiences as a FGLI student, a transfer student into Wharton, and being a member of WEDIG. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
05/15/21 6:19pm
S1E2. We Promise This is Not a Music Podcast.
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The Anti-Disciplinary Podcast hosts Lauren Kim, Vernon Wells, and Bella Farkas talk about the 2021 Grammys, Rina Sawayama's debut album, and their personal interests (which is mostly just another music conversation). Hosted by Lauren Kim, Bella Farkas, and Vernon Wells. Episode edited by Lauren Kim and Vernon Wells. Music composed by Vernon Wells. Podcast art by Lauren Kim. Follow The AD show on Instagram: @theantidisciplinarypod.
05/08/21 11:00am
S6E15. Life After Penn
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts In this SEASON 6 FINALE of The Trillest, Sia chats with 6 Penn alums—College graduates Peter Romanello, Sydney Norman, Ally Johnson, and Andreas Pavlou, Wharton graduate Athena Panton, and Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology graduate Prakash Mishra—about their lives post-undergrad! These alums work in a variety of fields; one is pursuing his Ph.D. at Wharton while another will begin attending Penn Law in Fall 2021, so make sure you tune in to see all the opportunities that await after Penn! This will be the last episode of The Trillest here at Penn because Sia is graduating. She thanks all of the WONDERFUL listeners for tuning in and supporting this podcast! It will continue next year, and she will send updates on the next chapter of The Trillest which will follow her life in San Francisco and her job working in the Tech industry (follow The Trillest's Insta page, @thetrillest_podcast., and follow Sia's Insta, @lindalebbie for more info)! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Megan Li and Sia-Linda Lebbie. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art.
05/08/21 10:55am
S1:E8 - Ather Williams: Gap Year Lessons, Mental Health Advocacy, and “It’s Okay to Not be Okay”
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Duke University Engineering rising freshman Ather Williams and Cesar discuss Ather’s journey through a gap year and the hurdles he had to overcome during the pandemic. Ather further addresses the mental health issues that brought him to the lowest point in his life, how admitting that “it’s okay to not be okay” helped him, and why mental health advocacy is important in every school around the country. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/08/21 10:50am
S1:E7 - Jonathan Ortega: Thinking Before Committing, Community Service, and Learning from Mistakes
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Duke University freshman Jonathan Ortega reflect on upbringings and how important decisions need to be assessed with a clear mind. Jonathan also dives into his efforts to give back to the Durham community and how a rough first-year lesson taught him that there is little room for games as an adult. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/07/21 5:21pm
S1E6 - Student Spotlight: Ryan Pruitt
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts MOSAIC podcast hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with Ryan Pruitt, a Wharton senior, who talks about his experience at Wharton, leading the WEDIG week team, and his thoughts on DEI. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
05/07/21 5:10pm
S1E5 - Cultural House Town Hall
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts MOSAIC hosts Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson chat with the cultural houses at Penn during WEDIG Week’s Intersectionality Day. They discuss the history and background of the cultural houses, the challenges they face, and ways we can be an ally to other cultures. This episode features: Malik Muhammad (LGBT Center), Min Derry (PAACH), Toyce Holmes (Greenfield Intercultural Center), Ashley Gilmore (Makuu), and Krista Cortes (La Casa Latina). Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin and Evie Artis. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
05/01/21 1:45pm
S6E14. Cool Classes to TAKE, Course Selection Guide
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On this episode, Sia chats with College seniors Logan Nantiss and Alexandra Jackman, College junior Karin Hananel, College sophomore Olivia de Rezende, and Wharton senior Amy Liu about cool classes at Penn that underclassmen should take! Tune in because this episode will help with the course selection period!!! Hosted by Sia-Linda Lebbie. Produced by Sia-Linda Lebbie and Evie Artis, and edited by Megan Li and Sia-Linda Lebbie. Outreach assisted by Aba Sankah. Intro, outro, and ambiance music by Kannan Freyaldenhoven: @kj_frey. Podcast art by Jordan Semprevivo: @jsemp_art. Follow The Trillest on Instagram: @thetrillest_podcast. Follow Sia on Instagram: @lindalebbie.
05/01/21 1:42pm
S1:E6 - Tyler McCormick: YouTube, First Impressions, and Diffusing Toxicity
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and College sophomore Tyler McCormick speak about Tyler’s unlikely YouTube channel that started by rushing a last minute project! Tyler also tells his inspiring story on choosing his major, the first impression that sealed his decision to come to Penn, and explaining how toxic culture could be dangerous to Penn. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
05/01/21 1:41pm
S1:E5 - Danny Coale: Sports, Overexertion, and Mental Health
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton freshman Danny Coale chat about Danny’s love for sports coming from his sister and the lessons that come from playing sports. Danny also reflects on extending himself too much with extracurriculars and bringing a focus on mental health to campus. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you: https://forms.gle/BUyUCXAkedn5noEw8. Hosted, edited, and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
04/24/21 6:50pm