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The official podcast account for Ithaca College's student-run newspaper, The Ithacan. We have a range of podcasts from conversational, news, sports and more!
Episodes
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How IC Sports – Annie Stencel
Host Johnny Lisi interviews junior Annelise Stencel about the Ithaca College golf team and her approach to the sport.
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Pop Off! – Jeff Buckley's "Grace"
Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Tess Achtermann unpack the alternative rock mastery and heartbreaking poetry of the late Jeff Buckley by ranking every song on his seminal 1994 debut album, "Grace." 0:00 Intro 05:24 #11 - #8 27:48 #7 - #4 57:40 #3 - #1 1:20:51 Outro
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Straight to Series – "Lanterns" Ep. 8 & "A Different World" Pt. 2
Host Ayden Jackson shares his thoughts on the "Lanterns" finale and continues his discussion of "A Different World" before exploring major industry news. 0:37 "Lanterns" Ep. 8 21:09 "A Different World," continued 24:08 News
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Popcorn Premieres – "Digger," "Primetime" & "Forgotten Island"
Content Warning: Mentions of pedophilia Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss the newly completed merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount before sharing their thoughts on recently released films "Digger," "Primetime" and "Forgotten Island."
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Pop Off! – Charli xcx Albums
Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Cameron Miles dissect the hyperpop hits, bubblegum bangers and club classics of Charli xcx by ranking her studio albums, along with her most notable mixtapes and side material. 0:00 Intro 04:20 #13 - #9 25:55 #8 - #4 45:59 #3 - #1 1:01:43 Outro
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Straight to Series – "Lanterns" Ep. 7, "A Different World" Eps. 1-2
In this new episode, host Ayden Jackson shares the latest in television news and reviews "Lanterns" episode seven and "A Different World" episodes one and two. Timecodes: 0:30 – "Lanterns" episode seven 21:06 – "A Different World" episodes one and two 26:41 – Television news
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On The Pod: The Apple Fest Episode
Host Jordan Costolo stands around at Ithaca's local Apple Harvest Festival and talks to local Ithaca residents about bee stings, local bands, and many more topics in this event episode.
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How IC Sports – Mark Lucas
Host Johnny Lisi interviews Bombers volleyball assistant coach Mark Lucas about his sports history and approach to coaching.
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Straight to Series – "Lanterns" Episode Six, "Adults" Season Two, and Fall Television Slate
Welcome to "Straight to Series," a brand new Ithacan podcast bringing you the latest television news and reviews. In this episode, host Ayden Jackson shares his history with television as well as his thoughts on "Lanterns" episode six, "Adults" season two, and the fall television slate.…
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Popcorn Premieres – "Hope" and "Resident Evil"
Host Dylan Long shares his thoughts on newly released monster films "Hope" directed by Na Hong-jin and "Resident Evil" directed by Zack Cregger.
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Pop Off! – Steely Dan Albums
Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Owen Froelich dive deep into the obsessive studio perfectionism of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker and rank every Steely Dan album. 0:00 Intro 3:58 #9 - #6 22:24 #5 - #3 41:34 #2 and #1 57:09 Outro
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How IC Sports – Dr. Ali Talcott
Host Johnny Lisi sits down with Marketing and Sport Management assistant professor Dr. Ali Talcott to discuss her athletic history and approach to sports education.
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Pop Off! – "Twin Peaks" Episodes
Host Ethan Kaufman and junior Beth Taylor unpack the charm and surrealist mysteries of the Black Lodge as they rank their favorite episodes from David Lynch's iconic "Twin Peaks" series. 0:00 Intro & Honorable Mentions 07:15 #13 - #9 30:04 #8 - #5 53:02 #4 - #1 1:17:02 Outro
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Popcorn Premieres – Summer 2026 Movie Recap
In the first episode of the semester, hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long are joined by junior Abbigail Puckett as they discuss the biggest movies of summer 2026.
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Pop Off! – "The Pitt" Characters
Host Ethan Kaufman brings on senior Tess Achtermann to rank their favorite characters from HBO Max's hit medical stress drama, "The Pitt." 0:00:00 Intro & Honorable Mentions 0:06:04 #13 - #8 0:33:29 #7 - #3 1:01:32 #2 & #1 1:24:47 Outro
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On The Pod - The Recruitment Night Episode
Host Jordan Costolo sits down at The Ithacan's Recruitment Night to chat with our very own e-board members, and hopefully a few future staff as well!
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How IC Sports – Fall Preview
In the first episode of the semester, host Johnny Lisi is joined by senior sports media major Anthony LaBonté to preview the upcoming Fall 2026 athletic season.
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Pop Off! – "Batman" Movies
Host Ethan Kaufman and Assistant Podcast Editor Sully Fogel kick off the semester by prowling the streets of Gotham City, ranking every "Batman" movie from worst to best. 0:00 Intro 05:14 #12 - #8 27:20 #7 - #4 47:58 #3 - #1 1:08:30 Outro
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Popcorn Premieres – "Michael," "The Devil Wears Prada 2" & Summer Movie Auction
In their final episode of the year, hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss recent film releases "Mother Mary," "Michael" and "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Then, Thompson and Long hold an auction where they bid on upcoming summer movies. Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of...
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Pop Off! – Paul Thomas Anderson Movies
Hosts Ethan Kaufman and Riley Freedman finish their year of cohosting by ranking the filmography of Paul Thomas Anderson. 0:00 Intro 07:04 #10 - #7 25:34 #6 - #4 46:08 #3 - #1 1:13:00 Outro Content warning: The following episode contains descriptions of sexual violence and suicide.
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Beyond IC | IC London Center
In this new episode of Beyond IC, host Ashley Kane interviews students and faculty about their experiences with the Ithaca College London Center, how to prepare for a semester abroad and what makes the program worthwhile.
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Deja View – Gangster Films
In the final episode of the semester, hosts Christopher Meadows and Nathan Glasser discuss the strengths and weaknesses of gangster films while covering "The Godfather" (1972), "Goodfellas" (1990) and "City of God" (2002).
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How IC Sports – Connor Smith
In the final episode of the semester, host Johnny Lisi brings on senior Connor Smith to talk about his role as sports director for WICB and VIC.
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Pop Off! – "Community" Episodes
For his final solo episode, host Riley Freedman brings on senior Will Delaney to rank the top 10 episodes of NBC's "Community."
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On The Pod | The Terraces Dining Hall Episode
Host Jordan Costolo heads to Terraces Dining Hall for his final episode of the semester, conversing with various Ithaca College students about broken bones, Green Day and Pokémon.
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Popcorn Premieres – The Horror Pod ("Lee Cronin's The Mummy," "Faces of Death," "Thrash")
Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss recent horror films like "Lee Cronin's The Mummy," "Faces of Death" and "Thrash." Then, Thompson and Long award superlatives to some of the most anticipated horror releases for the rest of 2026.
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Pop Off! – Sufjan Stevens Albums
Host Ethan Kaufman brings on senior Cormac Abbey to go through the intimate folk and massive symphonies of Sufjan Stevens as they rank his discography from worst to best. 0:00 Intro 04:37 #13 - #8 22:54 #7 - #4 42:39 #3 - #1 1:07:33 Outro
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Deja View – Detective Films
Continuing their discussion of the crime genre, hosts Christopher Meadows and Jordan Costolo cover the ins and outs of detective mystery films while taking a look at "The Third Man" (1949), "Vertigo" (1958) and "Knives Out" (2019).
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How IC Sports – Nichole Allan
Host Johnny Lisi sits down with senior Nichole Allan to discuss the Ithaca College women's lacrosse team.
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Pop Off! – "Smiling Friends" Episodes
Host Riley Freedman brings on first-year student Jordan Costolo to rank the best episodes of Adult Swim's "Smiling Friends" after its recent cancellation.
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On The Pod | The Ball Pit Episode
Host Jordan Costolo takes to the Campus Center Recreation Room's ball pit to discuss the area's rules, effective podcast gimmicks and 24-hour theater with his roommate and producers.
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Popcorn Premieres – "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "The Drama" & 2026 Check-In
Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss the weekend's two movie heavyweights, "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and A24's "The Drama." Then, they go back and cover some of March's smaller releases.
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Pop Off! – Weezer Albums
Host Ethan Kaufman brings on sophomore Sienna Glasser to dive deep into the nerd-fused power pop of Rivers Cuomo as the two rank every Weezer album from worst to best. 0:00 Intro 05:58 #15 - #8 26:00 #7 - #3 46:40 #2 and #1 1:04:31 Outro
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Deja View – Heist Films
Join hosts Christopher Meadows and Nathan Glasser as they dive into the expansive world of crime in film! In this episode, Christopher and Nathan break down the tropes and themes behind the heist films "Baby Driver" (2017), "Ocean's Eleven" (2001) and "Heat" (1995).
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How IC Sports – Ithacan Sports
Host Johnny Lisi sits down with The Ithacan's Sports Editors Graham Goodman and Lyla Doran to discuss how their section covers athletic events in real-time.
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Beyond IC | ICLA
In the first episode of this brand-new video podcast, host Ashley Kane speaks with ICLA Program Coordinator Steve Kerem and junior Ava Butler about their experiences with the ICLA program and what advice they have for future participants.
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Pop Off! – Nintendo Switch Games
Host Riley Freedman brings on sophomore Griffin Schroeder as the two rank their top 10 games for the Nintendo Switch console.
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On The Pod | The Quad Episode
Host Jordan Costolo takes to the quad on the semester's first day of warmth and sunshine to talk with various Ithaca College students about DNA privacy, the casualization of American fashion, but mostly how nice the weather is. Edited by Jordan Costolo & Ethan Kaufman
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Popcorn Premieres – "Project Hail Mary" & Oscars Recap
Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long recap the 2026 Academy Awards before giving their thoughts on the 2027 season's first big player, "Project Hail Mary." Then, Thompson and Long dive into which films to watch out for on the path to next year's Oscars.
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Pop Off! – "Andor" Episodes, Pt. 2
Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Ray Milburn explore the core differences between freedom and oppression and dive into the "Star Wars" franchise's most emotionally punishing sequence as they finish ranking their favorite episodes of "Andor." 0:00 #3 17:19 #2 37:02 #1 59:50 Outro
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Deja View – Revisionist Westerns
Hosts Christopher Meadows and Jordan Costolo conclude their discussions of the western film genre by diving into the revisionist western films "3:10 to Yuma" (2007), "Unforgiven" (1992) and "Django Unchained" (2012).
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How IC Sports – Women in Sports
Host Johnny Lisi brings on sophomores Molly Golden and CeCe Gabriel for a conversation on how their gender has affected their respective journeys in collegiate athletics.
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Pop Off! – "Andor" Episodes, Pt. 1
Host Ethan Kaufman and senior Ray Milburn dive into a discussion on the anatomy of fascism and the spark of rebellion as they begin ranking their top seven favorite episodes of Tony Gilroy's "Star Wars" prequel series, "Andor." 0:00 Intro & Honorable Mentions 13:57 #7 - #5 40:03 #4 59:04 Outro
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On The Pod | The Pub Episode
Host Jordan Costolo hits up IC Square, also known as "the Pub," to talk Ithaca local music, haircare and Anne Pizza with a handful of students.
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Popcorn Premieres – 2026 Oscars Preview, Paramount Buys Warner Bros., "Scream 7"
Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long discuss the closing of Paramount's deal to buy Warner Bros. and dissect the latest "Scream" installment. Then, they give their predictions for every category of the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.
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Pop Off! – 2026 Best Picture Nominees
Hosts Ethan Kaufman and Riley Freedman break down the 2026 Oscars race before ranking every Best Picture nominee. 0:00 Intro & Oscars Breakdown 0:10:01 #10 - #7 0:28:56 #6 - #4 0:48:11 #3 - #1 1:11:48 Outro
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Table Talks | A sit-down with IC International Club
In this episode of Table Talks, host Tony Ortiz sits down with the president of the Ithaca College International Club to go over the club's activities, goals and legacy.
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Deja View – Western Parodies
Hosts Christopher Meadows and Nathan Glasser take a new look at the western film genre as they discuss the subversive nature of the western parody films "Blazing Saddles" (1974), "City Slickers" (1991) and "Rango" (2011).
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Popcorn Premieres – 2026 Temperature Check, "Wuthering Heights," "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie"
Hosts Logan Thompson and Dylan Long chat about recent film releases "Wuthering Heights" and "Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie" before analyzing how disappointing for film 2026 has been so far.
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Pop Off! – Radiohead Albums
Host Ethan Kaufman brings on senior Sonny Moran to rank the discography of pioneering alternative rock act, Radiohead. 0:00 Intro 04:06 #9 - #6 19:48 #5 - #3 36:43 #2 and #1 54:44 Outro
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