The Grad Pod

WILL BE BACK THO XOXO

Just a quick update! I'm working hard to make sure we are ready to go, and I'm excited to see you on the pod every Friday!!1

PR Up and comer Alexia talks about what it takes to make it in Public Relations, her aspirations, and deals with another bout of microphone peaks -- we are working on it for sure!

I catch up with YouTuber and singer Nathaniel Weaver, aka Riverdude covers, on what may possibly be the WORST microphone. Listen to his crystal clear conversation on deciding to take a college break and continuing an up-and-coming youtube career. (Stay for mic peaks in our new covid-19 suite)

Unedited Interview time! Kaitlin Griffin is a graduate of UNT, with a degree in Journalism and a current job as a producer with 12NewsNow - an ABC/NBC affiliate in Texas. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Jasmine Whittington is a current candidate in Georgetown University’s Masters-in-Journalism Program (#hoyasaxa), a former #terp, and Multimedia Producer at Washington DC’s CBS affiliate WUSA9. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

(Warning: discussion of sexual assault policy and institutional response.)Micah Herskind is a current public policy associate living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in African American studies, and is taking time to talk Ivy League education and systemic issues in academic policy. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Gabbie Hill is a current 3L at St. Louis University's School of Law. In the pod, she discusses online law classes, and the systemic issues she believes the change to education has shed light on. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Rachel Luke is a member of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology's 2022 masters cohort. She talks about the changes to her college coursework and coping with social distancing. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Braden Oestreich is a music major at Webster University in Missouri. On the pod, he talks about what it is like to complete traditional music classes at home, and how Webster is assisting its student body. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Today Seymour Hendrik - a current UC Santa Cruz student is on the pod. He is a senior graduating with a history intensive bachelor’s degree while attempting to also complete a changing course load online. Most recently, he interned in news and production and maintained student leadership as a student senator in the UCSC Student Assembly. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Katrina Kopronica is an Ohio University senior, and soon to be graduate from their journalism program. On the pod, she talks about stress around the coronavirus, digital classroom struggles, and graduation anxieties. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com

Come listen to the Grad Pod on Mondays and Thursdays! It's gonna be sweet.