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The award-winning youth radio show and podcast, Timeout Radio, covers a range of topics of interest to teens. Broadcasting from Davis, California, the show has a mix of in-depth reporting, interviews, music, and a place of the week. Inquisitive teens interested in sports, travel, and learning about the world will enjoy getting to know host Rohan and his fascinating line-up of insightful guests.
All past episodes are archived forever below. Find Timeout Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Timeout Radio is the winner of the:
* 2020 Youth Summit Pitch Contest Grant, Points of Light Foundation
* 2022 National Hometown Media Award, Alliance for Community Media
* 2023 John Drury National High School Radio Award
* 2024 San Francisco Press Club Emerging Journalist Scholarship
* 2022, 2023, and 2024 San Francisco Press Club Journalism Awards
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In this 100th episode of Timeout Radio, we bring this show to a close as I highlight its journey over the past 4 years. It has been my privilege to produce and host a radio show that helped connect my community through good and tough times. Hear about how I launched Timeout Radio remotely in 2020 and developed the show's unique voice. A lot has happened in our world since then. Physical distances were magnified by pandemics, misinformation, social injustices, and climate change. And we were brought closer by science, technology, media, and sports. In our place of the week segment we traveled through the airwaves to over 80 places around the globe — from Antarctica to Zurich.
Football Club Davis is a semi-professional soccer team based in my hometown of Davis, California. FC Davis owner Adam Lewin returns to Timeout Radio to recap the team’s 2024 season. We talk about the men's transition into the UPSL after a full year and how the women's team exceeded expectations in the WPSL. Hear about next season, which sees the Lions start their UPSL fall action in September. Then visit Switzerland, famous for its watches, chocolate, and cheese. The country is home to 1500 lakes, 4500 miles of ski slopes, 3000 miles of railway tracks, 450 varieties of cheese, and a 14,690-foot high mountain.
Rowing has a long history that goes back to ferry boats racing each other in the 1500s. The first intercollegiate rowing competition in the United States, the Harvard-Yale Regatta, was held in 1852. Oliver O’Reilly tells us about the University of California's long history of rowing and its Olympic successes. Then visit Montreal, Canada where womens rowing was introduced in the Summer Olympics in 1976. Montreal is home to French architecture, an extensive Underground City, the first internet search engine, the ice hockey team with the most Stanley Cup wins, and squeaky poutine.
I just graduated from high school. On this episode of Timeout Radio we’ll look at high schools in the United States through the ages and milestones such as schools that accepted girls and struggles to abolish racial segregation. Hear about Da Vinci High School in Davis where I spent these formative years. Some of my classmates share their high school experiences and what they are looking forward to after graduation. Then visit Philadelphia, home to the first high school academy started by Ben Franklin back in 1751 and hear how it got its nickname, the City of Brotherly Love.
There is a stark contrast in salaries of women and men in professional sports. Hear about the history of women’s sports and how women have been fighting for equality in athletics since the early days of modern organized sports. UC Berkeley women's history professor Bonnie Morris tells us about discrimination in sports and changes in our world that influenced the rise and spread of women's sports. Then visit Romania — home to the legend of Dracula, the highest population of brown bears in Europe, the oldest underground glacier in the world, and 310 Olympic medals.
Hear what makes a great coach in youth athletics and what aspiring coaches can do to help their young players develop to their full potential. Eric Moody and Philip Toy, coaches of my AYSO United Soccer team tell me about their coaching philosophy, what they enjoy most about coaching, and what to keep in mind when coaching young athletes. Then visit England, the birthplace of Association Football and the World Wide Web, and home to cliffs made of chalk and cheese chasing competitions.
Hear unforgettable and bizarre soccer stories that will make you shake your head in disbelief. From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, to a defender who scored all 4 goals in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw, to a goalkeeper who diligently guarded his post even when the game was called off due to dense fog. Sports writer Evan Ream tells us about his book about the story of Sacramento Republic FC and his journey to writing soccer stories, starting from when he fell in love with soccer as a 14-year-old. Then visit Mexico City — home to an intense soccer culture, flying wrestlers, monumental murals, floating gardens, and a sinking cathedral.
Lyrics about driving your truck on a dirt road in your blue jeans and cowboy hat, with your dog by your side. Are these stereotypes of country music true? Hear how this musical genre began and evolved over two centuries influenced by immigrant groups and spread all over the world through radio and television. Glenda and Jesse Drew discuss their recently released film, Open Country, a documentary about the history and politics of country music. Then visit Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry—the world’s longest-running live music radio show.
UC Davis basketball broadcaster Scott Marsh returns to the show to recap this past UC Davis basketball season which saw the Aggies fall short of a March Madness berth in the Big West Tournament against Long Beach State. We recap the ups and downs of a memorable season, and also discuss the career of Elijah Pepper, who leaves the program as one of the best to ever put on an Aggie uniform. We look ahead to the future of the Aggies, and what fans should expect for next season.
Last year, more than three years after COVID-19 was designated as a pandemic, the World Health Organization declared an end to the global public health emergency. In the aftermath of the pandemic what is the new normal for teens and how can schools and youth athletics prepare for future pandemics? Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dean Blumberg shares what the pandemic taught us about how to support teens during future public health emergencies. Then visit Geneva, home to the World Health Organization, the birthplace of the World Wide Web, and a gigantic jet of water that you can see from the sky.
On July 4th each year, packs of super-fast bicycles speed through downtown streets in the Davis Criterium. Hear how road racing got its start in 1868 in Paris to become a global sport that draws millions of spectators around the world. Heidi Verbeeck and Ray Spore, race team directors for the Davis Bike Club, tell us how their community of riders trains to stay physically and mentally fit. Then visit South Africa — home to the largest individually timed cycle race in the world, three capital cities, white rhinos, and blue wildebeest — and hear the story of its emergence from decades of racial segregation.
The sport known as soccer in the United States is called football in England. But the word soccer is actually British in origin. British historian and UC Berkeley history professor James Vernon tells us how the game was shaped by colonialism and capitalism to became the most popular sport in the world, the reason for its delayed entry into the United States, and why soccer fan culture can get so intense. Then explore the country of Uruguay — home to the first FIFA World Cup, the world's longest national anthem, a seriously loaded Chivito sandwich, and a day of the month dedicated to eating Gnocchi.
Birding is the hobby of observing birds in their natural habitats. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rise in the popularity of birding and with it grew a booming birding ecotourism industry. This interest in avian adventures could raise more awareness about biodiversity conservation and help preserve endangered species and bird habitats. Zane Pickus and Bart Wickel from Yolo Audubon Society tell us about how beginners can get into birding and how to learn more about our feathered friends. Then travel to Ecuador, the closest country to space in the world, home to 1,600 species of birds, and a city where you can stand with one foot in each hemisphere.
The enthusiastic and prolonged goal call that goes on for a few seconds whenever a player scores is a fun part of watching soccer, especially if you’re watching Spanish or Portuguese-language commentators. Find out how play-by-play broadcasters develop their unique styles, build gripping storylines, and hold their audience's interest. Will Wyman, play-by-play announcer for UC Davis soccer on ESPN+ tells us about his path to sports broadcasting. Then visit Portugal—the oldest country in the world, and home to 500 miles of surfing coastline, piri piri sauce, and the first explorer to circle the earth.
Walking in quiet urban settings with shade and greenery improves mood and reduces stress. Hear about the seven principles of Leave No Trace and how we can protect our urban nature preserves. Felicia Wang, restoration biologist at the 130-acre Cache Creek Nature Preserve, tells us how it was restored from a gravel mine, why native plants and cultural burns help our local ecology, and how you can sign up for their internships and public education programs. Then travel to Arizona, the Grand Canyon State — home to the largest urban preserve in the country, sky islands, towering 100-year-old saguaro cacti, and a remote area where mules still deliver mail.
The American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) was a grassroots movement that got its start in California 60 years ago. Hear how it helped overcome lack of awareness and even prejudice about soccer in the United States, how it grew from 125 players into one of the largest youth soccer organizations in the country, and why orange slices were first passed out to players. Sam Conselman, longtime soccer player and Davis AYSO's registrar tells us how the organization gives kids a chance to experience the beautiful game of soccer. Then visit Torrance, the birthplace of AYSO, home to the 2nd largest Japanese population in the country, and check out its Pacific shoreline and 43-acre Madrona Marsh.
UC Davis football color analyst Scott Gordon returns to the show to recap a rollercoaster 2023 season which saw the Aggies finish with a 7-4 record (5-3 in the Big Sky Conference), but not good enough for an FCS Playoff bid. We discuss the controversy of the Ags not being selected in the 24-team playoff field by the FCS committee over certain teams for the second year in a row. We also look ahead to next season, with key offensive players Lan Larison and Miles Hastings leading the charge, and how the Aggies can start off faster in 2024.
Soccer demands a lot from your body. Hear about soccer pre-game routines such as the FIFA 11+ Dynamic Warmup which is easy to learn, takes only 20 minutes, and increases motor control and strength. Drs. Tammy Ng and Jake Petersen share ways to eat and hydrate for peak game day performance, how to handle eating for early morning practices when your stomach is still trying to wake up, and why athletes shouldn't wait until they are thirsty to drink water. Then visit Zurich, the Swiss city that is home to the FIFA Museum, Albert Einstein's alma mater, 1200 public drinking fountains, and the largest techno street party in Europe.
Zombies have been quite the phenomenon for decades. Find out why people are so fascinated with these ghoulish walking corpses and how their origin goes back to Creole traditions and religious customs brought to Haiti by enslaved people from West Africa. Maria Contreras Tebutt from the Bike Campaign tells us about the zombie apocalypse that rolls into Davis over Halloween weekend — the Zombie Bike Parade. Then travel to Haiti, the land of the mountains and home to the legend of the zombie, vodou, rhinoceros iguana, and djon-djon.
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the United States. It does not involve any actual pickles and the goal is to hit a lightweight perforated ball back and forth with paddles over a low net, avoid "the kitchen", hit a "flapjack" when needed, and not get "pickled". Hear how pickleball got its start during a lazy summer 60 years ago, how it got its quirky name, and what led to its rapid spread over the last few years. Then visit the state of Washington, the birthplace of pickleball — and home to geoduck (which is not a duck), Hoopfest, gourmet coffee, volcanic peaks and glaciers, whales, and a legendary music scene.
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