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Radio DePod
by Radio DePaul
Welcome to the Radio DePod! We're glad you're here. Each episode of the podcast features original stories and interviews about a wide range of topics, people, events, and experiences. With great journalists and producers, it’s no surprise the Huffington Post included us in their list of the Top 100 Up and Coming Podcasts. The Radio DePod is award-winning, thought-provoking, and totally free! Chicago’s College Connection, at your convenience.
Episodes
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Episode 128: New Beginnings!
It’s a fresh start for Radio Depod, and we’re talking ALL ABOUT new beginnings! From the film Mean Girls to hallway crushes, join your new hosts Jenin and Paula as they talk about all things first!
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Episode 127: How to Make Friends in College
Originally published 10/23/2025 Welcome to the brand new Radio DePod! Join our podcast director, Trenity Guine, as she discusses how to make friends while attending college.
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Episode 126: Students On Campus Security
In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, Tanner asks DePaul students their opinions on recent public safety policy changes. Tony's Story: https://medium.com/i-taught-the-law/a-story-of-institutional-racism-83e85864644d
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Episode 118: Show Highlights- Small Print Bands
For this episode, Misha interviews Anjolie Towle, the station's promotions director and host of Small Print Bands!
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Episode 117: The Blackhawks
Adam takes over the podcast for this episode to interview his friend Kevin Theise of Theise Sports and chat about the Chicago Blackhawks.
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Episode 116: Chicago Craigslist
In this episode, Misha and her friend Louis talk about oddities from Craigslist- from missed connections to free pet listings and beyond.
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Episode 115: The Chicago Accent
In this episode, Misha explores the origins of the Chicago accents and how our accents fit into our overall identities. Show Notes: Modern Languages @ DePaul https://las.depaul.edu/academics/modern-languages/Pages/default.aspx & [email protected] Writing, Rhetoric and Discourse @DePaul...
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Episode 114: Halloween in the City
In this episode, Misha talks about Halloween themed events happening this week as well as movies to watch if the weather is disagreeable. Show Notes: Fall Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo: https://www.lpzoo.org/event/fall-fest/ A Conservatory, A Zoo, and 12,000 Corpses:...
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Episode 113: The Batman (2022)
In this episode, Misha takes listeners on a downtown walking tour of the filming locations used in Matt Reeves's The Batman (2022). Show Notes: 5 things you should know about the Thompson Center Chicago Architecture Center; As Trump tower rises, worries pile up Chicago Tribune; Ceres by John H....
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Episode 112: Misha Says Hello
New host Misha talks about show logistics and CTA etiquette.
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Episode 111: Adventure Day
We asked our listeners about their favorite places to visit in Chicago, and then we visited as many as we could in one day. We started our adventure with breakfast from Nhà Hàng Vietnam Restaurant on Argyle Street. We then proceeded to the nearby First Sip Cafe before moving on to our next...
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Episode 110: Art Therapy
In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, we got to talk to Professor Joan Cantwell about art therapy. Cantwell explains how she got started in the field of art therapy through her role as a registered nurse. Art can be very powerful, and it can be used in many different settings and many...
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Episode 109: A Reflection on Grief
No one really knows how to grieve the loss of a parent. When I found out about the passing of my dad, I was faced with a mountain of emotions and this new and unknown task that stood before me: grief. In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, I reflect on my experience in the months after...
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Episode 108: CTA Stories
Sonal and Priya take a look at the Chicago Transit Authority, or the CTA. Many Chicago residents are pretty familiar with the CTA from using it to get across the city. How did this integral transportation system evolve into what it is today? DePaul professor Joseph Schwieterman is an expert on...
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Episode 107: Turning Leaf for Black Journalists at DePaul
In this extra episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Neelam takes a look at the National Association of Black Journalist's chapter at DePaul. Neelam joined NABJ earlier this academic year and interviewed Monique Petty Ashmeade, one of the students who helped establish the DePaul chapter. Monique...
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Episode 106: Where Does the Recycling Go?
In this Earth Day episode, Sonal speaks with Carter O'Brien — the Vice President of the Chicago Recycling Coalition and sustainability officer at the Field Museum. He provides insight on Chicago's recycling system, from its inception to where it stands today. Chicago is the third largest city in...
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Episode 105: Perspective
In this episode, Priya and Sonal publish their submission to the NPR college podcast competition. We take a look at some different perspectives on life. We interviewed two children and two senior citizens and asked them the same set of questions: What makes you happy? What advice would you give...
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Episode 104: Tattoo Taboos
In this episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Priya and Sonal explore tattoos. We talked with a variety of interviewees including some who have tattoos and some that don’t. We also explored the stigma behind tattoos and some of the reasons why people don’t or can’t get them. To get the full...
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Episode 103: News Overload
In the newest episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Sonal and Priya explore news overload: is there a balance between staying informed and staying sane? It is easy to get overwhelmed by coverage of a specific event or issue and start “doom scrolling." At the same time, it is a luxury to not…
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Episode 102: Small Light at the End of a Very Long Tunnel
In this episode Priya and Sonal take a look at the skepticisms surrounding the Covid vaccine, what vaccine research looks like and what to expect after people start getting vaccinated. Special thanks to Eljay Waldman, a clinical project manager working in research, who just so happens to be…
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Episode 101: Adaptation
Today Chicago's stay-at-home advisory goes into place and residents should only leave home for work, school, or to meet essential needs, and are advised to cancel Thanksgiving celebrations. In this episode, Priya and Sonal look at what's changed since the first stay at home order in March, and…
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Episode 100: A Very Spooky Special
Priya and Sonal celebrate the 100th Radio DePaul episode with a very spooky special as they discuss the origins of Halloween. Thanks for supporting us and this Podcast! Have a safe Halloween — here's to 100 more. Sign up for our newsletter for extra content:...
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Episode 99: Language
In this episode, we take a closer look at language. Specifically, we wanted to know -- does the language we speak affect the way we think? Thank you to Mackenzie and Juliana for their insight on being bilingual, as well as our moms and to everyone who shared their favorite word with us. We...
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Episode 98: Reimagining Policing
Priya and Sonal are this year's podcast producers! This first episode is a heavy one: we discuss police training as it relates to mental health cases, where this training falls short, and what some of the alternatives may look like. Thank you to Graham Ellinghausen at CPAC, Chris Richardson from...
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Episode 97: John and Amy Say Goodbye
In their final episode, Amy and John reflect on their years at the Radio DePaul Podcast. From starting as podcast newcomers to merging audio clips with finesse, the Podcast Duo are so grateful for each and every listener who has lent their ears to our college soapbox. The lessons and virtues that...
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Episode 96: Quarantine Conundrums
In this episode, Amy and John explore the unconventional world of social isolation amidst this global pandemic. Some are lucky enough to quarantine with families, some by themselves. But, we are all getting through this differently, with some things hitting a common ground for most people. We are...
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Episode 95: COVID-19
In this episode, Amy and John explore the unknown pathways that are ahead in the time of the coronavirus. How is it affecting DePaul students? How has the school comforted or helped students throughout this process? What's next? We talked to multiple students to try and figure it all out.
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Extra Episode #2: Weed and the (Windy) City
In the 2nd extra episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, Sonal Soni walks us through the ins-and-outs of how marijuana has been legally rolled out in Illinois. Sonal interviewed Austin Berg, the vice president of marketing at the Illinois Policy Institute, as well as a number of Sunnyside Dispensary...
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Episode 94: Seasonal Affective Disorder
In this episode, Amy and John interview handfuls of individuals living with seasonal affective disorder, also know as SAD and seasonal depression. As a very common disorder, this time of year can be tough for many, especially as the sun hides itself behind the clouds. By opening this discussion…
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Episode 93: The 2020 Iowa Caucus
In this episode, Amy talks to people on the ground at the 2020 Iowa caucus. Listen to their stories and experiences leading up to and through the unprecedented delay. Thank you to: Danaka, Hadiya, Grace, Lauren, and Xavier. CREDITS: “LoFi Dreams/Starry Night/Summer Night” Free for non profit use...
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Extra Episode 1: Moral of the Mural
In the first Extra Episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, Priya takes us through a journey of street art, its accessibility and how these public paintings and art pieces speak to everyone in differently unique ways. But in the end, even if interpretations differ, it means something to us…
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Episode 92: Work in Progress
In this episode, John attends a red-carpet premiere for the new Chicago-based Showtime series, "Work in Progress." The show, created by Chicago-natives Tim Mason and Abby McEnany, chronicles Abby's real life in the Windy City. John and Amy tackle the show's themes, along with the responsibility…
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Episode 91: It's A Dog
Happy New Year! John and Amy both saw Cats (2018, dir. Tom Hooper) and were so horrified and delighted that they chose to make this episode. Listen to DePaul students and staff talk and about their favorite moments, and then sit down with the Chicago Tribune critic who gave the film 0/4 stars…
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Episode 89: Chicago International Film Festival
In this episode, John sits down with the directors and casts of three different films at the Chicago International Film Festival: JUST MERCY, KNIVES OUT, and WAVES. Amy and John discuss the festival at large, and how these interviews helped John get a deeper look into some of his favorite films…
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Episode 88: Toot Your Own Horn
In this episode, Amy and John interview multi-instrumentalist and music educator James Morrison, who resides all the way in Australia. Learn about his long career on the road and the origin for his deep-seated beliefs in the powers of music. Music Credits:Title: Better Style: Jazz/ Acid Jazz /…
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Episode 87: Won't You Be My Neighbor
In this episode, Amy sits down with Kim Hope and John McKnight from DePaul's ABCD Institute. Learn more about the history of asset-based community development, the power of a neighborhood, and what the guy who taught Obama how to community organize thought of the Downton Abbey movie. Song…
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Episode 86: Beyond the Soundclouds
In this episode of the Radio DePaul Podcast, John interviews Chinatown, a self-made rap producer from North Carolina. Amy, John, and Chinatown discuss the ins-and-outs of the music industry from an independent perspective, the process of making a hit song, and so much more. Thanks to Chinatown…
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Episode 85: The Art of Grilled Cheese
In this episode, John interviews The Grilled Cheese Dude. He goes by the name of Cole Fortman and he, you guessed it, makes grilled cheese. But his journey of being a moonlighting night chef and caterer is one you'll want to hear. Cole's Instagram: @thegrilledcheesedude...
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Episode 84: Are Those Airpods Real?
In this episode, John and Amy investigate why all us city-dwellers listen to so much dang music. We talked to Marty O'Connell (General Manager for Radio DePaul), Charlie Carey (Music Director at Radio DePaul) and Thomas Miller (Director of Sound Recording Technology at DePaul, among a million…
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Episode 83: Strike a Chord
In this episode, Amy dives into her choral past. Listen as three interviewees walk her through the practical, spiritual, and scientific ways music shapes the way we connect to the world, and beyond. Thanks to Davin Young, Kimberly Quinn, and Brayton Bollenbac for the interviews! Music credits:...
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Episode 82: Service Season
In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, Amy and John interview multiple activists who all contribute to many sectors of their own respective communities. Whether it be about feminism or food pantries, there are a multitude of ways that YOU can help your community, with Greg Trotter and…
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Episode 81: Reflection & Introspection
In this episode, John and Amy discuss their experiences ever since being hired as managers for The Radio DePaul Podcast. This includes classes, people, and media that have inspired us through our journey of being journalists, editors, and personalities for the podcast. Music Credits: - SoundCloud…
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Episode 80: Written in the Stars
In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, Amy and John interview several astrologists and individuals whose careers revolve around the analysis of the stars, and what they mean for us humans. Big thanks to Cassandra Tyndall, Jake(jakesastrology), and Chloe Schneider for their contributions to...
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Episode 79: David and Goliath
We spent the last month reporting on DePaul Freshman David Krupa. Last month, the Chicago Tribune said David was going up against a Chicago version of Goliath, as he takes on 13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn. Over the last few months, David’s been running a campaign to unseat Alderman Quinn, and…
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Episode 78: Critiquing the Critics
In this episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, John and Amy analyze the world of film critics, their credibility, objectivity and subjectivity, the diversion of taste in the media landscape, and so much more. HUGE thanks to Dan Bashura and Brian Tallerico for participating in interview for this...
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Episode 77: Slam Dunk
In the 77th episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, Amy and John step onto Chicago's slam poetry stage and learn about the community impact it has. From its humble beginnings, slam poetry has been a form of spoken word performance that has become increasingly relevant and integral to voicing…
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Episode 75: Greatness
This is Episode 75 of The Radio DePaul Podcast, where Amy and John discuss and analyze what greatness is and how it differs from a multitude of fields of work. This analysis is assisted by two interviews: one with director Gabe Polsky surrounding his new documentary "In Search of Greatness" (in...
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Episode 73: Hand-Me-Downs
In the 73rd episode of The Radio DePaul Podcast, John and Amy take a closer look at the thrifting and vintage culture that has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Thanks to Duane Scott Cerny and ChiCityThrift for participating in this podcast. Make sure to leave us a review on...
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Episode 72: M0d3rN 4RT
The Radio DePaul Podcast returns for a new year with a new team. John Cotter and Amy Do begin a mini-series on the unexpected ways the internet has impacted everyday life. This episode examines how contemporary art has been affected by digitization. Special thanks to EXPO Chicago and the Museum…
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Episode 71: Full Circle
This past year has been filled with many changes, for me and for many of you out there. A year is a long time. However, there is a group of people who are finishing this school year who have arguably faced the most changes so far in their entire lives. This week, we’re going to sit down with our...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Radio DePod! We're glad you're here. Each episode of the podcast features original stories and interviews about a wide range of topics, people, events, and experiences. With great journalists and producers, it’s no surprise the Huffington Post included us in their list of the Top 100 Up and Coming Podcasts. The Radio DePod is award-winning, thought-provoking, and totally free! Chicago’s College Connection, at your convenience.
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