Episodes
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Fasting while getting fast: How a 3:57 miler trains during Ramadan
The Independent Florida Alligator Podcast takes a look at how UF Distance Runner Oussama Allaoui pushed for new personal bests while observing Ramadan - with The Alligator’s track and field and cross country reporter, Paul Hof-Mahoney.
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The Avenue: Oscars roundtable
The Independent Florida Alligator Podcast breaks down this year's Oscar's nominations - the favorites, the surprises, and the snubs - and making a few predictions before the awards are handed out. Our hosts are joined by The Alligator's arts and culture desk: The Avenue.
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UF presidential search committee member appears in Epstein files
Douglas Band, a member of the University of Florida Presidential Search Committee, was mentioned in more than 30 new documents released in a second drop of files by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The Alligator’s Enterprise Politics Reporter, Alexa Ryan,...
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UF windows have caused hundreds of bird deaths. A campus group seeks a solution.
Across the University of Florida, hundreds of birds have fallen to their death after colliding with windows. These collisions are primarily due to the reflective windows seen on buildings across campus. Now, professors and students have united to create and implement solutions, saving the lives…
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When ChatGPT becomes a crisis helpline
The use of artificial intelligence for dealing with mental health struggles has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. At UF, researchers say they're striving to understand why people turn to AI, what it offers, where it falls short and how institutions can and should respond. The...
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NEWS: UF eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion
On March 1, the University of Florida fired the Chief Diversity Officer and 13 full-time DEI positions. Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to The Alligator’s University Editor Alissa Gary and university administration reporter Zoey Thomas about the end of DEI on campus.
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NEWS: Student Government Elections Spring 2024
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to University General Assignment reporter Annie Wang about the upcoming Spring 2024 Student Government elections.
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NEWS: Roots of Resilience Special Edition Pt. 2
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Zoey Thomas, Diego Perdomo and Kylie Williams about their stories in The Alligator’s Roots of Resilience edition.
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NEWS: Roots of Resilience Special Edition
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Nicole Beltrán, Bea Lunardini and Laura Quintana about their stories in The Alligator’s Roots of Resilience edition.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 2/7
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Bailey Diem, Daniel Bednar and Zoey Thomas about the top stories of the week.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 2/4
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Nicole Beltrán and Megan Howard about the top stories of the week.
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AVENUE: Grammys 2024 Roundtable
Join Avenue reporters Bonny Matejowsky, Emilia Cardenas-Perez and Ben Miller as they discuss their predictions for the 2024 Grammy Awards.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 1/12
Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Zoey Thomas, Bonny Matejowsky and Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp about the top stories of the week.
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PREVIEW: Mental Health Edition: "Mind Over Stigma"
Join Caitlyn Schiffer for a sneak peek into The Alligators' special edition on mental health stories. Stay tuned for a unique Alligator-themed exploration of mental health in the journalism world.
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Know Your Enemy: Missouri Tigers with Quentin Corpuel
Sports editor Jackson Reyes leads a Q&A session with Quentin Corpuel, the sports editor at The Maneater, the student newspaper at the University of Missouri, to break down the upcoming matchup between the Florida Gators and the Missouri Tigers. Follow Jackson Reyes on Twitter @JacksnReyes Follow...
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Know Your Enemy: LSU Tigers with Peter Rauterkrus
Sports editor Jackson Reyes leads a Q&A session with Peter Rauterkus, the sports editor at The Reveille, the student newspaper at LSU, to break down the upcoming rivalry game between the Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers. Follow Jackson Reyes on Twitter @JacksnReyes. Follow Peter Rauterkus on...
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 10/30
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks to reporters Megan Howard, Alissa Gary and Garrett Shanley on the top stories of the week.
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Know Your Enemy: Georgia Bulldogs with Owen Warden
Sports editor Jackson Reyes leads a Q&A session about the upcoming Florida-Georgia rivalry with Owen Warden, the assistant sports editor at the Red & Black, the independent student newspaper at the University of Georgia. Follow Jackson Reyes on Twitter @JacksnReyes Follow Owen Warden on Twitter...
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NEWS: Top Stories of the week 10/23
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks to reporters Sophia Bailly, Zoey Thomas and Garrett Shanley on the top stories of the week.
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SPORTS: Breaking down Florida's win against South Carolina
Sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams break down the Florida Gators' first road win of the 2023 season against the South Carolina Gamecocks. They discuss the comeback, the improved offensive play and the outlook for the rest of the season.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week
Join Podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she dives deep about her experience at the Turlington vigil, as well as gaining insight from reporters Nicole Beltran and Molly Seghi on their experiences last week.
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SPORTS: Know Your Enemy - South Carolina Gamecocks
Sports editor Jackson Reyes sits down with Griffin Goodwyn, the assistant sports editor of The Daily Gamecock to break down the Gators' upcoming matchup with the South Carolina Gamecocks.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 10/09
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks to Alligator reporters Alissa Gary, Zoe Thomas and Kylie Willams on the top stories of this week!
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SPORTS: Know Your Enemy - Vanderbilt Commodores
Sports editor Jackson Reyes sits down with the deputy sports editor of the Vanderbilt Hustler to break down the Florida Gators' homecoming matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores!
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SPORTS: Know Your Enemy - Kentucky Wildcats
Sports editor Jackson Reyes sits down with Cole Parke, the sports editor of the Kentucky Kernel for a Q&A.
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NEWS: Hispanic Heritage Month Special Edition
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer in a special hispanic heritage month edition of the top stories of the week!
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SPORTS: Quick reactions to Florida's upset win against Tennessee
Sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams give their thoughts and quick reactions to the Gators' 29-16 win against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers in the Swamp Saturday night.
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Know Your Enemy: Tennessee Volunteers with Caleb Jarreau
Sports editor Jackson Reyes sat down with Caleb Jarreau, the sports editor at the Daily Beacon, to break down the Gators' matchup with the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers Saturday.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the Week 9/10
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks to Alligator reporters Alissa Gary, Jinelle Vasquez and Jared Teitel on the top stories of this week.
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NEWS: Top Stories of the week
Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks with reporters Valentina Sandoval, Megan Howard and Kylie Williams on their top stories for this week's Alligator paper.
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SPORTS: Florida-Utah thoughts and college football upset specials with Jackson Reyes and Topher Adams
Alligator Sports podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down with sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams to talk about the Florida Gators' week one loss against the No. 14 Utah Utes. Topher Adams and Jackson Reyes also give their picks for upsets of the week for the...
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AVENUE: 2023 Summer in Review
Bills, Barbie, Bear and Bombs. The Avenue staff had many adventures this semester, and are ready to debrief you all. Listen to our last episode of the summer as we chronicle some of the crazy events that made the past few months truly unforgettable.
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The Alligator Weekly Roundup: Summer of DeSantis
In this week’s episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez discusses with Alligator staff writers from all desks the stories in this week’s “Summer of DeSantis” paper edition.
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AVENUE: Speak Now(Taylor's Version) Review
New music is coming out almost every day, but the biggest news in the music industry is recent release of Taylor Swift's "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The Avenue staff along with Kristine Villarroel, the Alligator's resident Swiftie and Engagement Managing Editor, discuss the new album.
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Student Body President vetoes bills, former Communist Party leader files case
The Alligator's student government reporter Vivienne Serret discusses the recent vetoing of bills, and the former Communist Party leader files a case in the Supreme Court. Guest: Vivienne Serret, University Student Government Reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator. To read more about the...
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How University of Florida students can become politically active
The Alligator's East Gainesville reporter, Amanda Friedman, discusses how students can become more politically active. Guest: Amanda Friedman, East Gainesville reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator. To read more about the topic, visit...
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UF student body senate president exonerated on all charges.
The UF’s Student Government Rules and Ethics Committee met for nearly four hours on June 17th to deliberate the expulsion of Student Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D). The charges included malfeasance, moral turpitude and forgery. Vivienne Serret, The Alligator’s student...
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Local businesses show support for the LGBTQ community, and students talk about the intersectionality of the Latinx and LGBTQ communities.
Multinational corporations have cut back on pride representations amid nationwide backlash. Emma Parker, the metro desk news assistant for The Independent Florida Alligator, talks about how local businesses in Gainesville have been stepping up. Moreover, Nicole Beltran, editor for the Caimán…
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AVENUE: The Little Mermaid, Rainbow Capitalism and *not* Matty Healy
Join Avenue reporter Aubrey Bocalan as she talks to Avenue editor Lauren Whiddon and staff writers Valentina Sarmiento and Leia Ulrich about the latest movies and other important pop-culture issues. They discuss their reactions to the new live action Disney movie Little Mermaid, changes to the…
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Where We Stand: Tuesday, April 18
This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Siena Duncan and Aubrey Bocalan, featuring interviews with Alligator staff writers Claire Grunewald, Alissa Gary, Allesandra Inzinna and Jackson Reyes as they take a closer look at how climate change is impacting UF, Gainesville and…
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SPORTS: Fall Recap with Joseph Henry and Jackson Castellano
On this final week of the semester, Alligator Sports writer and Weekly Roundup host, Brandon Hernandez, sits down with Sports editors Joseph Henry and Jackson Castellano as they discuss the many highs of the hectic 2022 fall semester.
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Fall Semester Roundup: December 6, 2022
On this final week, join your host Brandon Hernandez as he brings you a special edition of the podcast where he talks to various editors about their favorite stories from the past 16 weeks and the impact the Alligator has had on them. This podcast features interviews with Jiselle Lee, Lucille...
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Roe in Review: November 28, 2022
This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Aidan Bush, Siena Duncan, Sophia Bailly, Melanie Pena, Heather Bushman and Fernando Figueroa as they take a closer look at the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its…
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Weekly Roundup: November 21, 2022
This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Peyton Harris, Omar Ateyah and Averi Kremposky as they talk about DeSantis' "Stop W.O.K.E. Act," a reported rape that occurred at a UF residential hall and Lizzie Robinson Jenkins' new book...
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SPORTS: Florida football's turnaround with Topher Adams
The Alligator's football writer Topher Adams hops back on the show to talk about the Gators resurgence these last few weeks and their upcoming slate of games.
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Weekly Roundup: November 14, 2022
This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Lauren Brensel, Siena Duncan, and Heather Bushman as they talk about Cocktail bar Madrina’s closing after 6 years, UF's continual struggle with graduate student housing and the implications…
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AVENUE: The Crown Season Five and Selena Gomez's Kidney Drama
Join Avenue editor Veronica Nocera as she talks to staff writers Lauren Brensel, Isabella Marzban and Naomi Volcy about the biggest pop-culture issues from the past two weeks. They discuss the recent drama surrounding Selena Gomez and her kidney donor Francia Raisa, The Crown's fifth season…
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SPORTS: Florida basketball preview with Jackson Reyes
This week, The Alligator's women's basketball reporter Jackson Reyes joins the show for a full Florida basketball preview. Michael and Jackson break down both the men's and women's teams, including their opening night victories and expectations for the season.
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Midterm Election Roundup: November 9, 2022
This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with various Alligator staff writers as they provide a comprehensive breakdown of North Central Florida's major midterm election races.
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Weekly Roundup: November 7, 2022
This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writer Aidan Bush, Peyton Harris and Alissa Gary as they talk about UF's president-elect Sen. Ben Sasse's future at UF, Student Body President Lauren Lemasters' possible impeachment and Alachua…
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