Podcasts
12/10/17 3:35pm
6: DeVos and Title IX at Penn
We talk to anti-violence advocates at Penn to learn how our campus is reacting to Betsy Devos’ rollback of Obama-era Title IX policies.Hosted by Caroline Simon and Ari Goldfine, and produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
12/07/17 2:20pm
3: I Was Wrong
Your hosts discuss everything from Rupi Kaur to hot sauce sexism. Guest Allie Rubin reads a gender-stereotyping poem from elementary school.”
12/04/17 12:24am
14: Dog Poop
John and Andreas talk about what it's like being the gay cousin at Thanksgiving. Zoe Albano-Oritt comes on the show to discuss what it was like to be in Australia when gay marriage was passed and Nolan Hill speaks about how he incorporates queerness in his art.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
11/19/17 12:22pm
13: ivyQueens
John and Andreas take a BDSM quiz to learn more about themselves. Later, they recap their experience at IvyQ 2017.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
11/05/17 4:21pm
9: Reevaluating the Role of ABCS Classes
Who are Academically Based Community Service courses really serving? In this episode of Quite Frankly, we talk to administrators and students about their experiences working with West Philadelphia public schools.Hosted by Jacob Gardenschwartz and Anika Ranginani. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.
11/05/17 10:13am
12: Autumnal Intimacy
John and Andreas go to the LGBT Center to ask people what autumnal intimacy looks for them. They're joined by Dr. Filippo Trentin to discuss the history and significance of the word "queer".Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Joyce Varma and edited by John Holmes. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
10/28/17 11:09am
1: My Worst First
In our first episode, we’re taking a look at some “firsts” in writing. Mica reads It by Stephen King. Lauren and Julia dig through their high school journals and find firsts. Also a lot of teen angst.
10/22/17 5:16am
11: Gay Christmas
John and Andreas are joined by junior Nick Joyner to talk about Demi Lovato memes, and Bob Schoenberg from the LGBT Center comes on to give some insight on the way Penn has changed in the last 35 years in terms of LGBT student life and activism on campus.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
10/18/17 10:55pm
8: Take a Lap: Fraternity Ratios at Penn
How does the fraternity ratio system impact Penn students? On the first episode of Quite Frankly this semester, we take a critical look at ratios and their role within Penn's party scene.Hosted by Jacob Gardenschwartz and Anika Ranginani. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.
10/08/17 1:39pm
10: Cum Cousins
John and Andreas discuss shared past hookups and junior Nick Joyner talks about early signs that he knew he was gay. Guest Cody Smith talks to John and Andreas about fem gays.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
09/29/17 2:31pm
5: Disoriented at Penn
We take a look at the Disorientation Guide and the difficulties of changing decades-old problems in only four years of college. You can read the disorientation guide here: issuu.com/penndisorientation/docs/disorientationHosted by Caroline Simon and Ari Goldfine, and produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com
09/24/17 1:56pm
9: Gay Clowns
John and Andreas talk about Lady Gaga's Netflix documentary and junior Nick Joyner talks about the queer horror of Babadook and It. Guest Johanna Matt Navarro talks to John and Andreas about the misogyny of gay men.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
09/10/17 9:35am
8: Skrt
John and Andreas recap the pop culture summer and talk to Logan about LGBTQ+ health services on campus.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Cover art by Kate Jeon.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
05/16/17 12:30pm
7: Adulting?
In our final episode of the year, we look ahead to life after graduation. We talked to current and former students about the challenges of entering the “real world” and the idea that our generation can’t handle growing up. We also spoke with the director of Career Services about Penn’s pre-professional culture and how undergraduates approach the job market.Hosted by Leopold Spohngellert and Lauren Feiner. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
05/07/17 6:23pm
7: Summer Thot Bopping
John and Ian discuss Lady Gaga's new single and hooking up with underclassmen. Cody Smith returns for Consent or No, and Kai Kornegay and Jordyn Myers talk about summer thot bopping.Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
04/14/17 4:12pm
3: Philo and Esoterica
We attempt to remove the veil of secrecy from the oldest student group on Penn's campus.Hosted by Lauren Sorantino, Claire Schmidt and Virginia Rodowsky. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
04/09/17 11:54am
6: Do I Smell Like Poop?
John and Ian talk about the QSA drag show and John's 21st birthday. Cody Smith comes back for Consent or No, and Abbie talks about coming out in college.Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
03/31/17 11:57am
9: A Web Series on the Glow Up ~ Brown Girls
It’s been compared to Broad City and Insecure, the new web series Brown Girls offers a fresh take on women of color’s interracial friendships, love life and their place in a poppin artist scene of Chicago. Taylor and Stephanie sit down with one of the lead actresses Nabila Hossain to hear more about the process of making the show.Hosted by Stephanie Hodges and Taylor Hosking. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Noname.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
03/26/17 10:27am
5: Your Crush is a Mirror
John is looking for a crush and Ian recaps his spring break. Cody Smith is back for Consent or No, and Perren Carrillo and Andreas Pavlou stop by to talk about racism in the LGBTQ community.Hosted by John Holmes and Ian Jeong. Produced and edited by Joyce Varma. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.Drop us a line at podcasts@thedp.com.
03/24/17 10:13pm