PODCAST · education
ConnecTED Columbus
by TEDxOhioStateUniversity
TEDxOhioStateUniversity reaches out into the greater Columbus area to find the stories, experiences, and initiatives in our city worth spreading what makes Columbus, Us.
Episodes
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Buckeye Puppetry Club: Muppets and More
Listen and laugh along with host Josh Mink and the Buckeye Puppetry Club in this next NICHE episode of ConnecTED Columbus! Together they talk about the designs of some our favorite characters, history of this art form, and what helps bring these one-of-a-kind stories to life.
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Accessible Prosthetics Initiative: Making Mobility
Join host Josh Mink and the Accessible Prosthetics Initiative in this next NICHE episode of ConnecTED Columbus, all about engineering physical accessibility! Together, they talk about the history of these devices, the design theory behind new advancements, and their most recent collaboration with…
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Board to Death: Games for Days
Pass go and collect $200 with this next NICHE episode of ConnecTED Columbus, where host Josh Mink talks games with Board to Death! This conversation will help you strategize the perfect solution to tonight’s missing entertainment or the cabin fever from the snowmageddon.
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Boo Radley Club: Share a Smile
Join host Josh Mink and the Boo Radley Society as they start 2026 with kindness! From surprise gifts to inspirational messages, their discussion reminds us that small acts make a big difference.
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3D Dance Team: Shake It Up
Join the cypher with host Josh Mink and the 3D Dance Team! Together, they discuss the community that shapes hip-hop and the vibrant history of street dance.
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4 Paws: Service Dogs for All
Listen to our next four-legged guest and friends as hosts Josh Mink and Sarayu Gogisetty sit down with 4 Paws! Together, they discuss the importance of service dogs and how to support our Columbus community.
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Banned Books Club: Reading Between The Lines
In this episode, host Josh Mink discusses the rights and restrictions around reading with OSU’s Banned Books Club. Listen in for more about community advocacy, counterspeech, and recommendations to add to your shelf!
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Astronomical Society: Shooting for the Stars
Join host Josh Mink for this ConnecTED Columbus NICHE episode as he chats with OSU’s Astronomical Society. Between star parties, observatory trips, and mountains of free pizza, this conversation is certainly out of this world!
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Alternative Club: Community Through Clothing
Embrace your inner style on this next ConnecTED Columbus NICHE episode as host Josh Mink talks with Alternative Club! Listen in for stories on building confidence, finding community, combating stereotypes, and discovering subcultures.
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Buzzers, Brains, and Buckeyes: Inside OSU's Academic Challenge Team
Buzz in to ConnecTED Columbus’s next NICHE conversation with host Josh Mink and the nationally ranked competitors of Academic Team! Together, they share more about Jeopardy, Peyton Manning, and how Ohio State continues to dominate ❌ichigan.
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Buckeye Furs: Exploring Campus Furry Culture
Join host Josh Mink in his next NICHE conversation with Ohio State’s fluffiest student organization on campus: Buckeye Furs! Discover how art can build confidence, foster friendship, and create a space where everyone belongs.
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Block O: The Best Damn Fans in the Land
Welcome to a new and exciting season of ConnecTED Columbus! With more than 1,400 student organizations at Ohio State, host Josh Mink dives into conversations with some of the campus’s most unique and niche clubs, each sharing their own ideas worth spreading. In this episode, Josh chats with the...
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Preksha Rao: Closing Out with the Curator
Join Laney and Josh as they close out the year with Preksha Rao, the 2024-25 Curator of TEDxOhioStateUniversity. Learn more about her takeaways from her "TEDxperiences" and the importance of spreading new ideas in the face of change.
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The Echo Experience with Mateo Zevallos
In this episode, join Millena and Sarayu as they chat with TedxOhioStateUniversity's Logistics Director, Mateo Zevallos, about planning and executing the main event, Echo. Also, hear from some Echo attendees share their exciting experiences throughout the event.
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Echoing the Main Event: Dr. Terrance Hinton
Listen in on Josh's conversation with Dr. Terrance Hinton, one of TEDxOhioStateUniversity's Main Event speakers, and his coach, about Dr. Hinton's practice of bringing education to incarcerated individuals and how they developed his work for a TEDx talk! Interested in hearing Dr. Hinton's idea...
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Echoing the Main Event: Dr. Jaclyn Caccese
Sit down with Sarayu and Josh as they chat with Dr. Jaclyn Caccese, one of TedxOhioStateUniversity's main event speakers, and her coach Anuha about Dr. Caccese's specialization in traumatic head injury in law enforcement and the process of bringing her idea to the main stage! Want to hear Dr....
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Brian Finney: The Amazing World of Animation
Join Josh as he talks with Brian Finney about his 25+ years of experience working in the animation industry and his journey getting to his current position as the Director of Motion Graphics and Animation at Spacejunk, a full-service motion graphics and live-action studio in downtown Columbus!
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Brahm Canare: The Amazing World Of Animation
In this episode, Josh and Laney chat with Brahm Canare to gain an OSU student’s personal and professional perspective on animation. As an intern at Spacejunk, a Columbus-based boutique motion graphics studio, and the current president of OSU’s Animation Club, listen in on local resources to…
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Creating Change at COP
Join Sarayu and Millena as they chat with Isabel and Carissa, two students who went to the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Listen to them describe their unique experiences in the rooms were change is constructed, international climate policy, and how it...
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Grant Sears: Scarlet and Gains
This week, join hosts Sarayu and Amelia for the second episode of the ConnecTED Columbus series about fitness and athletics at The Ohio State University. We sit down with Grant Sears as we talk about Ohio State’s unique collaboration with Nike through the Nike U Move Program!
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Krista Talstein: Scarlet and Gains
In this episode, hosts Josh and Laney begin ConnecTED Columbus' three-part series about fitness and athletics at the Ohio State University. We begin by speaking with Krista Talstein, director of group fitness, about fitness trends, fitness culture on our campus, and advice for students curious...
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New Year, New Members!
Join Josh and Sarayu as they chat with two new TEDxOhioStateUniversity members, Lulu Baker and Zaina Shaik, about their experiences so far in the organization.
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Satvik Gupta: Coke, Capitalism, and Climate Change
In this episode, hosts Josh and Millena continue the conversation about the environmental implications of the Coca-Cola corporation with chemical engineering student and former Coca-Cola sustainability intern Satvik Gupta. They discuss the fiscal responsibility of corporations, shifting...
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Bart Elmore: Coke, Capitalism, and Climate Change
Millena and Josh sit down with esteemed environmental historian, professor, author, and TED speaker Bart Elmore. Together, they dive deep into the hidden history of the Coca-Cola institution. They discuss the environmental costs of capitalism, gut health, the global impact of corporations, and…
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Welcome Back!
In this episode, new co-hosts Josh Mink and Amelia Moll sit down with TEDxOhioStateUniversity members Varshini Chennupati and Greg Giavasis. Together they discuss their summers, coming back to campus, and their hopes within the organization.
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Bilan Yakoub: Closing out with the Curator
Join hosts Millena and Sarayu as they chat with the departing curator of TEDxOhioStateUniversity, Bilan Yakoub. Get insight into her TEDx journey, the power of community, and a discussion on embracing change and ideas worth spreading.
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Tom Hawkins: Myths to Modern
Sit down with our hosts Millena and Sarayu as they chat with former TEDxOhioStateUniversity Currents speaker and classics professor Tom Hawkins. They discuss how to build upon ancient knowledge in our modern times, the importance of integrating education beyond the western world in curriculums…
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Preksha Rao: Logistics of Luminary
In this episode, Millena and Sarayu recap the TedxOhioStateUniversity 2024 main event “Luminary” with logistics director Preksha. Together, they discuss the ins and outs of planning an entirely student run event, the responsibilities of our logistics committee, and listen to audience member clips...
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Kaylie Glenn: Making Musical Memories
Millena and Sarayu interview Kaylie Glenn, a future TedxOhioStateUniversity Luminary conference speaker and recent neuroscience graduate. Kaylie is the founder of the Day by Day Project, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit that focuses on revolutionizing dementia care through music. Together they discuss the...
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Dr. Anisa Kline: Harvesting Humanity
In this episode, Millena and Amelia sit down with Dr. Anisa Kline who is a geographer and professor with an extensive background in Latin American studies, as well as a future TEDxOhioStateUniversity speaker at the upcoming Luminary conference. Together they discuss Kline's important research on...
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Growing Up Greek
On this episode, Sarayu sits down with TedxOhioStateUniversity Public Relations members Gabby Michailides and Greg Giavasis as they chat about growing up through their Greek culture and explore the multiple purposes each of their personal traditions hold in their lives.
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Greg Anderson: Across The Pluriverse
Sit down with Millena and Sarayu as they discuss the ins and outs of ancient Greece and criticisms of modern culture with Professor Greg Anderson at Ohio State. Anderson elaborates on his past 2021 TEDxOhioStateUniversity talk titled “Why There’s No Such Thing As Objective Reality”, which is one…
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General Body meets ConnecTED Columbus
Millena and Sarayu sit down with two members of TEDxOhioStateUniversity’s general body Mikayla and Nick. Together they discuss their experiences at Ohio State, committees within the organization, and the competitive nature of being a student.
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Laksh Dhir: Start-up From Scratch
In this episode, Millena and Sarayu chat with the CEO and founder of Youth for Stem Equity (YSE) Laksh Dhir. YSE is a nonprofit organization that focuses on leveraging STEM skills and education to young people in order to influence and inspire them to explore STEM related fields. Laksh explains…
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Let’s Talk About TEDx
On this episode of ConnecTED Columbus, meet our new Outreach members Millena Desta & Sarayu Gogisetty along with Outreach director Dani Holop as they chat about all things Columbus!
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Pop Culture in the Archive with Morgan Podraza
Sit down with Laney and Dani as they chat with Morgan Podraza, PhD Student and past TEDxOhioStateUniversity main event speaker. Podraza reflects on her time on the main stage at the 2021 Bloom Event, the importance of pop culture in our daily lives, and her adoration for comics.
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Adventures Abroad with Content Committee
On this episode, Content Committee members Anna, Maddie, and Lara share their experiences studying abroad this summer. From cultural immersion, historical sights, and iconic cuisines, each trip boasted unique experiences for our members.
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We’re Back!
Welcome back to a new season of ConnecTED Columbus! We’re excited to keep sharing the voices of the Columbus community with you all, as well try some new things! Here’s what’s in store for you this year…
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Black Girl Rising: Uplifting Communities with Fran Fraizer
Arushi and Brielle sit down and talk to civil rights activist, researcher, and community member, Fran Frazier. We focus discussions on her non-profit organization, mentorship programming, and research.
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Green Light Improv: The Crossroads of Acting and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, Dani and Laney sit down with the founder of Green Light Improv, Nathan Minns. His workshop builds entrepreneurial and communication skills through interactive workshops, bringing new light to the concept of improv. The two follow his life story, and how finding the courage to…
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The Rainbow Clinic: Inclusivity in LGBTQ+ Healthcare
Dani and Allie interview Ohio State students Geoffrey Xue and Anthony Barnes. They discuss outstanding initiatives of the Rainbow Clinic, an anonymous and free specialty clinic that is part of the larger Columbus Free Clinic. This clinic provides vital assistance to the LGBTQ+ community both on…
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The Importance of Going Off Script with Judge Sheryl Munson
Laney and Dani interview Franklin County judge, Judge Sheryl Munson. Judge Munson has recently introduced a new specialty docket called the R.I.S.E docket. In this episode, Judge Munson will share the importance of caring for the mentally ill members of our society, and her strong belief in going...
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Addressing Redlining in Franklin County with Auditor Stinziano
Laney and Arushi interview Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano. Auditor Stinziano and his office are leading a groundbreaking campaign to address redlining in Franklin County. In this episode, Auditor Stinziano explains the effects of redlining on Columbus communities and outlines the new…
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Lydia Simon of the Columbus Museum of Art: Nurturing Columbus through Art
Imani and Irene sit down to talk to Lydia Simon. Lydia Simon is the Director of Marketing and Communications at the Columbus Museum of Art. Before her role at the Museum, Lydia was Executive Director of Wild Goose Creative, a local arts non-profit voted #1 Best Arts Organization in 2021 by…
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Planning the Future of Columbus with William Murdock
Irene and Arushi interview William Murdock, the Executive Director of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC). In this episode, we look back at the history of Columbus that shaped our current landscape and the way we interact with it. Then, we discuss how MORPC envisions transportation,...
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Johnny Riddle: Supporting Artists in the Franklinton Arts District
Sumedha and Imani interview Johnny Riddle of the Franklinton Arts District to find out more about upcoming events, artist programs, and the development of the area.
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Mentoring the Immigrant Community with Jeremy Hollon and Audrey Montgomery
Lindsay and Irene interviewed Jeremy Hollon and Audrey Montgomery about the new young American population and initiatives to support them.
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Darris Blackford: What Keeps Columbus Running?
Josh and Allie interview the Director of the Columbus Marathon, Darris Blackford, to learn about his journey through the endurance athletics community, what makes Columbus so special, and talk about the parallels between the art of running and life.
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Rachel Friedman and Faith Huddleston of TENSPACE: The Art of Retail Storytelling
Imani and Sumedha interview Rachel Friedman and Faith Huddleston of TENSPACE to find out more about the future of experiential retail in the Short North.
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Luke Howard: The Pollination Equation
Allie and Lindsay interview Luke Howard, founder of The Bee Collective to learn more about the role The Bee Collective plays in supporting the population of pollinators and increasing pollinator habitats in Columbus, Ohio.
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TEDxOhioStateUniversity reaches out into the greater Columbus area to find the stories, experiences, and initiatives in our city worth spreading what makes Columbus, Us.
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TEDxOhioStateUniversity reaches out into the greater Columbus area to find the stories, experiences, and initiatives in our city worth spreading what makes Columbus, Us.
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