Podcasts
02/20/18 7:10pm
4: Corporations Are People, Too
The team discusses bad corporate writing from Tazo, Untuckit, and dear old Penn. Julia's younger brother Eric joins as a special guest, but unfortunately has to leave halfway through due to an info session.Hosted by Julia Bell, Mica Tenenbaum, and Lauren Sorantino. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Mica Tenenbaum.
02/12/18 9:57pm
1: Men Lose to Harvard, Women Triumph
Penn men's basketball drops their first game of the season to Harvard, women's basketball dominates all oncomers, fencing wins (yet another) title, and the inaugural Hard-Nosed Player of the Week goes to squash's Melissa Alves.
02/04/18 12:13pm
17: Rotisserie Chicken Rope Bunnies
John and Andreas introduce production assistant Sammy, and Nick Joyner is back with "Do we claim her?". Seb discusses androgyny.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
01/28/18 7:55pm
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.Hosted by Lauren Sorantino, Julia Bell, and Mica Tenenbaum. Produced by Joyce Varma. Theme music by Mica Tenenbaum.
01/28/18 6:25pm
10: A Legacy of Privilege
In this episode of Quite Frankly, Jacob and Anika connect with students, admissions counsellors, and academics to discuss Penn's policy of giving legacy students preference in admissions decisions. We explore the history of the legacy system, the arguments for and against it, and the likelihood of change in the future.Hosted by Jacob Gardenschwartz and Anika Ranginani. Produced by Lauren Sorantino. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis.
01/21/18 10:54pm
16: Body Image Plastics
This week, John and Andreas chat about break play a game identifying gay icons with Nick Joyner. Chris Cahill and Prakash Mishra talk about their experiences with body image in the lgbtq+ community.Hosted by John Holmes and Andreas Pavlou. Produced by Lauren Sorantino with creative consulting by Joyce Varma and edited by Sammy Gordon. Recorded in Wexler Studio at the Kelly Writers House. Theme music by Andrew Ellis: @andrew-dummyfresh-ellis. Podcast art by Kate Jeon.
12/17/17 11:01am
15: Andreas and John's Holiday Spectacular
In the last episode of the year, John and Andreas finish up the season with a few surprises and Nick Joyner.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.
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