Alumni Live: The Podcast

Host Randy Strobl talks with three generations of GVTV faculty advisors, Kim Roberts, Len O’Kelly, and James Ford about their mentoring students as they develop leadership, teamwork, and media skills. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host, and former GVTV member, Randy Strobl talks with current students Izaak Che Rosales and Joshua Wylie about their GVTV experiences. As they rebuild the community after the pandemic, students are still benefitting from the  collaboration, learning, creativity, and fun of GVTV. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Hear how GVTV members from 2016 - 2021 transformed the studio into a home that inspired students to learn, build relationships, and explore new methods of sharing their creations. Host Kyle Macciomei talks with Gillian Noonan, Harley Collar, Mary Genson, Noah Genson, Savannah Wright, and Noah Houchlei about their time at GVTV including how the pandemic changed the trajectory of the club. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Wiewiora (1993- 2024). Beloved GVTV member and “everyone’s boom person”. You are missed. The third generation of GVTV forges new territory with live broadcasts, a 24-hour telethon, and a post graduate marriage officiated by their faculty advisor. Host Randy Strobl talks with former GVTV members Christina Choriatis, Bobby Nielsen, Jamie Bartkowicz, McKenzie Brefka, and Erin Brefka.  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Join second generation GVTV members Randy Strobl, Adam Burl, Jonathan Sessions, Steven Bellettini, and Former President John Tremblay as they reconnect and discuss how they helped shape GVTV and how GVTV helped them build careers and life long relationships. Links: GVTV Randy Strobl Former GVTV VP Special Events John Tremblay Former GVTV President  Adam Burl Former GVTV Financial Officer and voice actor on Randomish Jonathan Sessions Former GVTV Producer and Tech Director and Equipment Room Steven Belletini Former GVTV Producer and Animator  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Randy Strobl talks with GVTV  founder and first President, Jillian Austin, about how she grew “Happy Birthday Anthony!” into a student run television station that fosters creativity and long lasting relationships. This is the first of a multipart series about the impact of Grand Valley Television (GVTV). Links: Jillian Austin - Experience and Brand Growth Strategist / Immersive Storyteller Randy Strobl Television Production Specialist / Documentary Filmmaker  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Join current students Caitlyn Shaw, CK Hamilton, and Cam Layson as they share tips for ‘pitching’ projects for script and fiction classes. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Join current student Liliana Bartels, Breana Malloy (2021) and Gillian Noonan (2021), as they dive into the world of film producing— from indie films to corporate commercials. They’ll share career insights, break down the producer’s role, and discuss the challenges of balancing creativity, logistics, and funding. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Current students Caroline Hamilton, Caitlyn Shaw and alum Kyle Macciomei talk about how to get the most benefit from the college experience. From clubs to independent student film groups, as well as on campus employment opportunities, they share stories and break down ways to make the most of your time at GVSU. Links: Women in Cinema Instagram: gvwomenincinema GVTV Youtube  Laker Link  Registered Student Organizations Website SNECC Studios Vimeo Student Employment The Bridge Production Support Resources WGVU TV Promotions Office West Michigan Companies mentioned in the show: Ideology Taproot Ingalls Salt Gorilla Drop Drop Voyage Lowing Visionaery Motivity Braincell  Camera To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Join us for a conversation about community media as host Randy Strobl from Detroit Public Television talks with Kerri VandeHoff, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Community Development, Joe Zook, the Production Manager of GRTV which is part of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and Jazmyne Fuentes, Success Coach at GRMiFi the Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator.  Community Media Makers use their skills to serve and amplify the many voices of a community.  This is complex work that requires an interest in learning about people and using a creation process that authentically presents a variety of perspectives. LINKS GRCMC  https://grcmc.org/ WKTV https://www.wktv.org/ GRMIFI https://grmifi.org/ Kerri VanderHoff https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrivanderhoff/ https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2 https://mediajustice.org/ "Unmediated & Reframed" more info can be found here https://www.mhccd.org/projects-2 and here https://www.mhccd.org/rome-julissa Jazmyne Fuentes https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmyne-fuentes/ Joe Zook  https://www.linkedin.com/in/josefzook/ Randy Strobl https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-strobl-40223895/ To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Joel Potrykus (‘99) talks with independent filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby (‘15) about his love of films, filmmaking, and teaching! LINKS: ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby  Joel Potrykus To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

GVSU alums, Spencer Everhart (2012), Nick Hartman (2012), Breana Malloy (2021), Jackson Ezinga (2013), discuss the Grand Rapids Film Society and their work to help build a vibrant film culture and community in West Michigan. LINKS: Grand Rapids Film Society GRFS Newsletter GRFS Discord Open Projector Night - Film Freeway To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Randy Strobl talks with Erika Pineiro about art department work for corporate and commercial work in the midwest.  Erika owns Mad Props, and art department company and prop house in West Michigan. To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Michele Terpstra (1995) talks about the new internal video production studios at Ford Motor Company with the Executive Producer Creative Strategy Ford Motor Company, Bill Hasler, and Video Producer Jon Curtis (2014). To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Randy Strobl (2012)  talks with JiL Szewsk (2007)i and Jamie Bartkowicz (2014) about their work in the Art Department in Los Angeles for films, television, and themed entertainment. LINKS: The Essential Art Department Jamie Bartkowicz  JiL Szewski  https://lightscameraart.com/ GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook  GVFVAlum Instagram  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Alumni Malcolm Kramp (2024) interviews Ryan Copping (2006) about his experiences as an autistic person during his time in school, on sets, and as a teacher advocating for neurodiversity. LINKS: Ryan Copping LinkedIn To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Randy Strobl (2012) talks with Wimee TV creators Kevin Kammeraad (1998) and Gwen Trautman (2022) about their innovative, multimedia interactive children’s educational programming - Wimee TV! LINKS: Wimee TV To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Current student Caitlyn Shaw talks with Alumni Mike Judd (1999) about his work as an Assistant Director and Director on “Young Sheldon”.  Mike discusses the daily life and challenges of an Assistant Director on a popular television series. Sharing insights on the winding path of moving from Michigan to Los Angeles, working as a production assistant on major feature films, and navigating the process of becoming a union member.  LINKS Mike Judd IMBD To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

GVSU film student Marin Roth talks with her dad, Representative John Roth (R), co-author of the Multi-Media Jobs Act. They talk about the positive impact the bill will have on the Michigan economy and film students in particular while offering advice about what everyone can do to help the bill pass. Relevant Links About the Multimedia Jobs Act: https://mifia.org/multimedia-jobs-act-details  About Representative John Roth The House bill package can be found here (HB 4907, 4908)  The Senate bill is here If you want to find out who your Representative is so you can write them, click here. Find your Senator here.  To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

Host Randy Strobl (‘12) talks with Tim Dailey (‘08), about his journey from VFX Artist to Academic Dean of Exceptional Minds. Exceptional Minds is a nonprofit academy and post production studio for people with autism. Links: Exceptional Minds: https://exceptional-minds.org/ Tim Dailey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-dailey-23428862 To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group