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Pod-Cavs
by Sophia
The first original WUVA podcast from the University of Virginia.
Episodes
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Stephen Mallozzi: Balancing NASCAR, Law School, and Life
Stephen Mallozzi was a WUVA alumnus who was part of the Sports Department during his time at the University of Virginia. Now, he's a part-time NASCAR driver and Law School Student at Temple University. A man with passion and grit, he discusses his time at WUVA, how it prepared him for the future,...
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Organization of African Students | Sonia Birate and Cassandra Opoku-Mensah
WUVA's PodCavs Team welcomes Sonia Birate and Cassandra Opoku-Mensah to the production! They serve as the Vice President and Event Coordinator (respectively) of the Organization of African Students and help put together several events throughout the semesters. But what is Umoja Ball? What is…
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Engaging Leadership with Christopher Joseph
WUVA's PodCavs welcomes Christopher Joseph (Class of 2025) to the production. Now the Director of Student Life under Student Council, he's served as First- and Second-Year Class Council President. But how did he get here? What sorts of events were catalysts to push him along his journey? Listen…
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Africulture, Mentors, and Sustainability with Michael Carter Jr.
WUVA welcomes Black Century Farmer Michael Carter Jr. from Orange County, Virginia to the studio. An ambitious man with an appreciation for the soil, he discusses the goals of his non-profit, describes his relationship with Charlottesville, and how mentors shaped much of his perspective on life...
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Hauntings on Hill House 2024 | Link Fu and Zoe Benton
Here are two co-chairs for Brown College’s Hauntings 2024: Murder on the Dance Floor, Link Fu and Zoe Benton. The haunted house will be at Monroe Hill on November 1st and 2nd. If you want to attend a low-sensory, family-friendly experience, show up between 7 and 8 pm either day. If you’re…
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Cavalier Conversations with Petr Nohel and Will Erdmann
Student athletes are one of the busiest student groups here at the University of Virginia. They juggle academics, social lives, and daily practices to stay in shape for their sport of choice. Our guests for this episode of PodCavs, Petr Nohel and Will Erdmann, have created a group that reminds...
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4 Years Later | Kat Hammock
Well folks, four years later and we are revisiting the very first interview on PodCavs. Kat Hammock is back with new insights and new music. You can find her wherever you listen to good music! Sophia here: This is my last episode as host and podcast director. It has been such a thrill to create…
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Building Connections with Basketball | Tracy Koprowski
Featured in a recent issue of UVA Today, Tracy Koprowski joins us on the podcast and shares more about who she is and what inspires her teaching. The Naval officer turned kindergarten teacher exchanged military drills to basketball thrills to teach her students math but also to build connections...
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Off to the (Foxfield) Races | Kelsey Cox
The Foxfield Race is an iconic biannual event in Charlottesville. UVA students are sure to add it to their bucket list of things to do before graduating. In the end, they make a tradition out of attending that lasts years after the leave Grounds. But what are the Foxfield races? What goes behind...
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Finding Their Groove | Loose Champagne
As a collection of college musicians, Loose Champagne performs at venues integral to UVA's nightlife scene. What's their goal? To animate a love for funk and R&B in all hearts with good energy and even better vibes. See more loose champagne on Instagram @loosechampagne Produced by: Kanaya Jones,...
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Black Girl Autopoetics | Dr Ashleigh Greene Wade
WUVA welcomes Dr. Ashleigh Greene Wade from the Media Studies Department to talk about her new bookBlack Girl Autopoetics. With Lauren Pierce, Dr. Wade discusses the need for representation and attention toward understanding Black girls in society as a way to better understand the progress we are...
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The UVA Stepmom | Mary Walton
Maybe you've seen students walking around grounds with a t-shirt with "UVA Stepmom" printed on the front. You can't find the shirt at the UVA bookstore. It's not at any of the Mincer's around Charlottesville. So, where are these quirky UVA shirts coming from? 3rd-year Mary Walton is the founder…
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Raphael's Islands | Alexandra Déglise
The arts at UVA are often overlooked, but every year, the drama department showcases works from students, professors, professionals, and alumni. This March, alumna Alexandra Déglise is bringing her original workRaphael's Islands for a staged reading all the way from the island of Martinique.…
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How to Run a Marathon | Julia Hersh
A lot of people do not like to run. Others run obsessively. Fourth-Year Julia Hersh knows how to balance her love for fitness and the importance of rest. She shares with the podcast her process leading up to the 2023 Richmond Marathon, what is was like to run the race, and her plans running...
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Marching On | Libby Eveland
Sporting events are great. Team spirit, touchdowns, tailgating, jerseys... the whole shebang. But some people go solely to listen to the Marching Band. Band kids in general have always been in a league of their own, but who leads them? Who can manage the flare and flourishes of percussion,...
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Trouble in Gaza | Ambassador Stephen Mull
On October 7th, a tragic incident unfolded during a concert in southern Israel when a surprise attack was launched by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. This attack resulted in one of the highest death tolls among Jewish people in a single day...
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Trans Lives Matter | Claudia Hunn
Friday, October 11 was National Coming Out Day. It was also the same day UVA Alumni invited Catholic Journalist Abigail Shrier to talk about her book Irreversible Damage. The book tries to investigate the "irreversible damage" transgender teens put upon themselves by living their lives. Needless…
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The Power of Film (Festivals) | UVA Vice Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa
Every year, UVA partners with hundreds of artists from directors and actors to Oscar-winning makeup artists and legendary poets for five nights of movie magic. Jody Kielbasa is the head of it all as not only the Vice Provost for the Arts at UVA but also the Director of the annual Virginia Film...
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Helping Refugees Blossom with Cville Tulips | Danait Haddish
Danait Haddish is not your typical fourth year. She is a busy double major, WXTJ DJ, and a Program Director for Cville Tulips. Not many people know what Cville Tulips is, but the work they do is vital to supporting the diverse population in our community. Listen to find out more! Edited by…
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Miss Kathy | Service With a Smile
If you've ever stepped into Newcomb Dining Hall on a weekday, you probably know Miss Kathy. But, do youreally know the lovely lady behind the register? Well, now you can listen to what makes Miss Kathy so special to UVA. Edited by: Grace Deakyne and Sophia Moore Interview by : Sophia Moore...
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Sophia Celentano | Behind the Scenes With an Influencer
Ever wonder what it's like to go viral? Find out during our conversation with the lovely Sophia Celentano who runs a successful TikTok and YouTube account. Edited by: Desi Jones & Sophia Moore Intro & Outro by: Grace Deakyne Interviewer: Sophia Moore
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Mason Marche - The Grand Poobah!
Today we are talking about residence life. Specifically, we are looking at Brown Residential College. Mason Marche is the Grand Poohbah of this appealing place to live. He has a lot to say about his home and it's definitely worth a listen!
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Abtin Afshar and the Iranian Protests
In September of this year, a young woman was killed by police for refusing to wear a headdress in Tehran, Iran. Police brutality is not uncommon in Iran under the rule of their Supreme Leader. However, this young woman's death became a powder keg for multi-generational protests in Iran with women...
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Hoos Connected with Professor Alison Nagel
Have you ever felt lonely, like you don't belong, or maybe misunderstood? Don't worry, you are not alone. The transition into college life is a challenging one for even the most social of butterflies. That's where Hoos Connected comes in. Professor Alison Nagel talks about her life and her role…
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Filipino American History Month
Keeping in theme of celebrating diversity at UVA, I have the pleasure of interviewing the President of OYFA, the Organization of Young Filipino Americans, Angelina Rodriguez! She shares the mission of OYFA as well as her concerns about diversity, representation, and inclusion at UVA. Be sure to...
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Latinx Heritage Month Special
Welcome back to PodCavs as we observe Latinx Heritage Month! In this episode, we have the pleasure of not speaking to one but TWO amazing women of the UVA community. Taylor Bryan is the President of ALSO (Afro-Latinx Student Organization) and Kimberly Wong is the co-President of LAIC (Latin...
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Real Foggy Investigations: Mafia
Pod Cavs has something new and exciting for you! This is the first episode of our new series, Real Foggy Investigations. Host Andrew Rice explores the dark and mysterious side of UVA. Take a dive into the twisted side... DISCLAIMER: This series is purely for entertainment purposes. Any…
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Chayce Chalmers Scholar and Football Star
Welcome back to another episode of Pod-Cavs! It has been a long time since our last episode, but we are jumping right back in! Chayce Chalmers is a fourth-year football player who not only works hard on the field but in the classroom as well. Find out what life is like for a student-athlete...
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Local Filmmaker: Ty Cooper
Happy New Year! This episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ty Cooper, a local award winning filmmaker here in Charlottesville. His latest film, AMANDA, is about to go on tour and is showing on Vinegar Hill later this year. Check the link below for more information!...
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Irish Exchange Student: Max McKenna
Have you thought about studying abroad? UVA has some amazing study abroad programs that (if your schedule allows it) you should definitely take advantage of. Max is an exchange student from across the pond in Ireland and gives us his personal opinions about being in the states on an exchange...
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UNICEF at UVA: The Yemen Crisis
Time for a quick mini-sode! I'm talking with the President of the UNICEF club at UVA. All this week they will be fundraising to help children in Yemen who are trapped with malnutrition, poverty, and poor health care. Donate to UNICEF today to help make the world a little better during these…
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Virginia Film Festival Program Director, Chandler Ferrebee
Do you love movies? Do you like free things? Are you a UVA student? WELL. From October 27 to the 31, UVA students get FREE tickets to several amazing shows at the 2021 Virginia Film Festival at VirginiaFilmFestival.org. So, before you listen, go snag a couple tickets before they sell out! This...
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Georgia Daniels, The Bodybuilding Queen of UVA
Welcome back to another episode of PodCavs and original WUVA podcast. It's been a minute since the last interview, but there is no time like the present! In this episode, I was lucky enough to chat with Georgia Daniels, a fourth year at UVA who breaks boundaries and gym sessions day in and day…
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Humans of UVA: Tommy Park
When Grounds are half empty from the coronavirus, it can be difficult to meet new people and discover new ideas. First Year Tommy Park decided to remedy this by creating a website called UVAcyber. You can visit the website at https://uvacyber.com/. If you or someone you know at UVA would like to...
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Humans of UVA: Justin Lumpkin
Justin Lumpkin is the creator of the Justin Lumpkin blog which is an insightful collection of articles that dive into several intriguing philosophies. You can find his blog at justinlumpkin.com. The link to his TEDx talk is https://justinlumpkin.com/?page_id=313. If you or someone you know would...
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Humans of UVA: Voice Semifinalist Kat Hammock
Hi! Hello! Welcome to WUVA's first podcast. In this episode of a series called "Humans of UVA" Kat Hammock talks about her life with music, her experience on the Voice, and her plans for the future. She also shares one of her songs so listen through to hear her amazing talents at work! If you or...
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The first original WUVA podcast from the University of Virginia.
HOSTED BY
Sophia
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The first original WUVA podcast from the University of Virginia.
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