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Match Volume

by USC Annenberg Media

Match Volume is an interview-based podcast produced by student journalists at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. New episodes are released every Monday.

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Episodes

  1. Interview with Jane Honor

    On today's episode, I'm sitting down with Jane Honor. She is a USC senior as well as an incredibly talented singer. She is coming out with her second album "Reach Out, It’s Easy" in May and has a single dropping on 4/28. From London to LA, Honor has captured audiences from around the world.…

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  2. Considering USC?

    Today I am sitting down with one of my best friends, Sophia! In this episode, we talk about the good and the bad of living in dorms and favorite places to eat near USC. With admissions coming out, we talk about why we chose USC and why we think you should too :)

  3. From California Drought to Read Across America

    On today's show, we discuss how recent shows affected California's drought, how local schools are celebrating Read Across America Day, and a conversation with CNN reporter Katelyn Polantz. All that and more, from where we are!

  4. Live from Olivia Jade's room to the USC Village

    This episode explores the relationship between roommates who have survived New North and now reside in the USC village! We've had our fair share of ups and downs, but have only grown closer in the process. This is a blueprint for anyone who's searching for a roommate, looking to replace one, or...

  5. Allyson Felix speaks on her hopes for the legacy of her namesake track field

    In an interview with Annenberg Media journalists, Felix said that she hopes the field is a place where athletes, especially athletes of color and women whom she has advocated for, can succeed and feel like they belong at USC.

  6. What's it Like to Work at Annenberg Media?

    Today we talk with Executive editor Nataly Josepth about what led her to join Annenberg Media and her journey in the newsroom.

  7. An Interview with Joel Anderson

    An interview with Joel Anderson about his career and work on the Slate Slowburn podcast

  8. Diving Deep with Andrew Dubbins

    Specialized Journalism grad student and award-winning writer Andrew Dubbins talks to Jeffrey Lee about how he came to author the highly praised book "Into Enemy Waters: A World War II Story of the Demolition Divers Who Became the Navy SEALs." Along the way, he discusses how he came to meet...

  9. Navigating Content Creation with Natalie Park

    USC Junior Natalie Park joins Ashi Kumar to talk about how she is navigating the content creation world and how to build a brand on social media.

  10. Truth Digging with Robert Scheer

    Legendary journalist and USC Annenberg Professor Robert Scheer joins Jeffrey Lee to talk about his life, journalism philosophies, and stories from a lifetime of asking hard-hitting questions.

  11. Your Roaring 20’s: Navigating Post-Grad Life

    Recent USC graduate Alexis Zimmerman joins Ashi Kumar to talk about how she is navigating post-grad life and offers advice for college students and graduates.

  12. Building a Food Blog with Mandi Mikasa

    USC Senior and Food Blogger Mandi Mikasa join Ashi Kumar to talk about how she started her successful food blog and her top LA food recommendations.

  13. Responding to the technology divide with NSBE

    Match Volume’s Halee Anderson talks with Taylor Hill-Miles, Logan Norman, and Ryan Driver about all things Web3, from Metaverse to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, with an eye to increasing equity in Black financial futures.

  14. Life in paradox with Judy Muller and Cheri Mathews

    Ryan Coleman chats with Judy Muller and Cheri Mathews about their co-authored book, red-headed cook of the desert, and their deep, abiding friendship.

  15. Cup of Troy with Shawn Tran

    Match Volume's Shitong Zhang has a conversation with Shawn Tran, the founder of coffee brand Cup of Troy, about how he started a coffee business during the pandemic.

  16. The story of Hawaiian pineapple with Isaac Vigilla

    This week, the last week of USC's APISA Heritage Month, Match Volume's Lutian Wang had a conversation with Isaac Vigilla, a native Hawaiian about Hawaiian history and culture.

  17. Making tech work better with Frances Haugen

    Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen sits down with Isis Leung, Grace Galante, and Julia Kim to talk about her tipping point, her thoughts on misinformation in the digital age, and the future of technology.

  18. Year of the Tiger with Alice Wong

    The disabled activist, writer, and consultant Alice Wong joins Nataly Joseph to talk about her new book Year of the Tiger.

  19. Make a change with Nikki Nguyen

    Match Volume's Nataly Joseph talks with Nikki Nguyen, the founder of Trans Defense Fund in LA, about the disproportionate violence that trans folks face and how we can make a change.

  20. The Secret IRS Files with ProPublica

    2022 Selden Ring Award winner team, ProPublica, joins Val to talk about the stories behind their award-winning project, "The Secret IRS Files" which exposed how some of the richest people in the U.S take advantage of the tax code to avoid paying even a single dollar in income taxes.

  21. Power of choice with Andrea Weaver

    Match Volume's Nataly Joseph discusses the importance of doulas, especially Black doulas for Black and brown birthing people with Andrea Weaver, a certified Black doula based in LA.

  22. Culture and Red Boat Fish Sauce with Tien Nguyen

    Match Volume's Peter Njoroge talks with food writer Tien Nguyen about her new book Red Boat Fish Sauce and the links between food and culture.

  23. The LAnd with Jeff Weiss

    Match Volume's Halee Anderson talkes with Jeff Weiss about his most recent endeavor, theLAnd, a gonzo-style print publication born out of the alt-right buyout of the LA Weekly.

  24. Climate talks with Somini Sengupta

    Match Volume comes back for the seventh season with new voices and fresh stories. This week, Alexandra Applegate had a talk with the New York Times' international climate reporter Somini Sengupta. Somini shared her career path as a journalist working in over 40 countries around the world and the...

  25. A Face For Picasso with Ariel Henley

    Match Volume’s Nataly Joseph chats with Author Ariel Henley for the final episode of the season.

  26. Waging Peace with David Cortwright and Susan Schnall

    Match Volume’s Ashley Carnahan breaks down David Cortwright and Susan Schnall’s contributions to GI resistance during and after the Vietnam War.

  27. Lessons From the Past with Jon Ward

    Match Volume’s Claire Fogarty discusses the state of American politics and what it’s like to cover them with Journalist, Podcaster and Author, Jon Ward.

  28. Undanced Dances with Suchi Branfman and Terry Sakamoto

    Match Volume’s Steven Vargas discusses Suchi Branfman’s Dancing Through Prison Walls Project with her and participant Terry Sakamoto.

  29. Tugs Rugs with Travis Hines

    Match Volume’s Nataly Joseph discusses entrepreneurship and DIY rug tufting with the face of Tugs Rugs, Travis Hines.

  30. Somebody's There with Seth Shostak

    Match Volume’s Nisha Venkat learns more about the search for extraterrestrial intelligence with Astronomer Seth Shostak.

  31. There's Always a Place to Listen with Rebecca Kessler, Jake Squire and Perry Budd

    Match Volume hosts a candid conversation about the process of unlearning Zionism.

  32. Sustainable Innovation with Aly Moore and Jennifer Collier

    Insect Advocate Aly Moore and Tiktoker Jennifer Collier join Match Volume to discuss their approaches to sustainable innovation.

  33. How Things Change with Abigail Pesta

    Match Volume’s Nataly Joseph and Author and Journalist Abigail Pesta discuss the cover up of abuse in U.S.A. Gymnastics and how to tell a story with empathy.

  34. Begin with Community with Luckie Alexander

    Match Volume’s Nataly Joseph and Trans Activist and Politician Luckie Alexander discuss the importance of coming together online.

  35. Champion of the Scene with Justin Barney

    88Nine Radio Milwaukee’s Music Director Justin Barney and Match Volume’s Elle Davidson chat about their love for Milwaukee, public radio and local arts.

  36. Olives or Ostriches? with Jeremy Lindenfeld and Nataly Joseph

    Match Volume’s Jeremy Lindenfeld and Nataly Joseph interview each other in their first episode as co-hosts.

  37. What Box Do We Put Her In? with AJ, The One

    Rapper and poet AJ, The One joins Elle Davidson and Nataly Joseph for the first episode of a new season of Match Volume.

  38. We're All Burned Out with Dr. Quade French

    On the final episode of season five, Match Volume’s Mari Young is joined by Dr. Quade French, a clinical psychologist and consultant in the USC provost’s office of campus well-being and education. In their conversation, Dr. French breaks down the experience of “pandemic stress” and offers...

  39. Taking Care of What Takes Care of Us with Amy Gulick

    Conservation photographer and environmentalist Amy Gulick joins Elle and Ella to talk about her work as it relates to climate change and the need for urgent reform.

  40. Make a Brand that Lasts with Geistwear

    On this weeks episode, Match Volume’s Ashi Kumar "sits down" with Geistwear co-founders Ocean Ronquillo-Morgan and Clara Diogo to talk about what successful entrepreneurship looks like in college. First started at USC, Geistwear is a collegiate apparel brand that now offers attire for college...

  41. Indigenous Fire History with Jared Aldern

    Match Volume’s Sean Flannelly chats with Jared Aldern about a new project from USC that looks at the history of fire in the American West.

  42. There is Fox and There is Facts with Enrique Morones

    Seasoned immigration activist Enrique Morones talks about dedicating his life to protecting the rights of undocumented residents along the border with reporter Eduardo Ocampo.

  43. Vaccine Values with Richard Carpiano

    This week on Match Volume, reporter Ike Allen chats with Richard Carpiano, a UC Riverside professor and expert on the anti-vaccine movement. This conversation explains how opposition to public health measures and vaccines have brought together far right militias, business owners, and others…

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  44. The Defining Decade with Dr. Meg Jay

    Dr. Meg Jay joins Ella and Elle to talk about our transformative twenties and her new edition of “The Defining Decade.”

  45. Create an Environment Where You Can Heal with Victoria Garrick

    This week, Victoria Garrick discusses how to balance your diet while prioritizing your mental health with Match Volume hosts Ella Katz and Elle Davidson. Garrick discovered her voice in the body positivity space while giving a Ted Talk to fellow USC students. The former Trojan has gone on to…

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  46. A World Without Evidence with Madison Campbell

    On this week’s episode of Match Volume, Caitlin Calfo is joined by CEO and founder of Leda Health, Madison Campbell. Leda Health provides at-home rape kits and mental health resources to sexual assault survivors. Campbell defends her company against the ongoing controversy of Leda Health's…

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  47. I Had to Say What I Said with Amanda Elimian

    Match Volume’s Nataly Joseph “sits down” with YouTuber and USC senior Amanda Elimian to discuss her experience as a young Black creator in an increasingly digital world.

  48. You Decide with Serena Kerrigan

    On this week’s episode of Match Volume, Ella chats with Queen of Confidence and host of dating show, “Let’s F***ing Date,” Serena Kerrigan. Since the start of quarantine, Kerrigan has capitalized on Stay-At-Home orders by live-streaming a weekly virtual dating show. Over the past year, Kerrigan…

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  49. Fashion and Branding in The Digital Age with Pia Bergman

    Elle Davidson “sits down” with current copywriter, and former creative director for Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Pia Bergman, to discuss her career against the backdrop of an evolving digital landscape.

  50. F***ed Up Fairy Tale with Lance Oppenheim

    Match Volume’s co-producers Elle and Ella “sit down” with documentarian and filmmaker Lance Oppenheim to discuss his success as a recent college grad and his new documentary, "Some Kind of Heaven."

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Match Volume is an interview-based podcast produced by student journalists at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. New episodes are released every Monday.

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