Observer: Off The Record

In this episode of Off the Record, host Shine Alagba presents her and other members of the Observer editorial board’s top picks for women-centric media—including film, television, and song—in honor of Women’s History Month.

In this episode of Off the Record, The Fordham Observer’s podcast, host Shine Alagba is joined by the owner of Bananas, Chris Ng. Bananas is a bold new restaurant in New York City’s East Village that blends Chinese and American flavors. Ng shares how his identity as a Chinese American inspires his menu, his restaurant’s...

In this episode of Off the Record, The Fordham Observer’s official podcast, Shine Alagba is joined by Nora Kinney (FCLC ’26 and arts & culture editor), Margo Craven (FCLC ’26 and arts & culture editor), Madeleine Signore (FCLC ’26 and assistant arts & culture editor) and Lainey Collier (FCLC ’27 and assistant arts & culture...

In this episode of Off the Record, The Fordham Observer’s podcast, Shine (FCLC ’27) and Brandon (GSBLC ’27) explore the fascinating and often controversial realm of parasocial relationships in K-pop. They delve into dynamics between international fans (I-fans) and Korean K-pop Stans (K-stans), discussing various scandals, including the Karina and Seunghan dating rumors and Taeil’s...

In this episode of Off the Record, The Fordham Observer’s official podcast, Shine is joined by Tess (FCLC ‘26) and Melany (FCLC ‘26) to debate on one of the biggest fandom debates of Summer 2025: Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah? Together, they embark on a semi-shady and hilarious deep dive into the complex dynamic between...

Ava, Brandon and Shine discuss the best moments of the 2025 Grammy Awards on The Observer’s Off the Record podcast.

In this episode of “Off the Record,” online editor Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26, and Tess Trammell, FCLC ’26, dive into their unforgettable study abroad experiences with the Fordham London program and the CIEE Paris program during fall 2024. They discuss everything from culture shocks and public transportation quirks to cozy cafes and the magic of...

Roommates: love ’em or hate them. If you’re a college student, you gotta live with them — even when they — (or you) might be an a**hole. In today’s episode, podcast producer Sukriti, with guests Brandon, Shine, Charlie, and Anesiah, weigh in on the infamous AITA Reddit thread — Roommate Edition!

Am I The A**hole (AITA)? Arguably the most popular — and controversial — subreddit to date, in today’s episode our hosts discuss a plethora of curated AITA posts and decide are they really TA?

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, fun & games editor Abby Grunzinger, FCLC ’25, and contributor Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24, discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations sharing hot takes and notable snubs.

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, and contributors Samantha Ortiz, FCLC ’26, and Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24 discuss the artists, songs and albums that made this year’s Grammy nominations.

Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and contributors Anesiah Watson, FCLC ’27, and Evita Garrity Robbins, FCLC ’27, discuss the rise of podcasting, trends in the space and its influence on evolving media.

Host Morgan Johnson and producer Nellie Podokshik speak with Jax Ellis, FCLC ’26, about back to school advice for incoming freshmen.

Hosts Brianna and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik, GSBLC ’26, talk to Arts & Culture Editors Izzy Gonzalez, FCLC ’23; Julia Jaramillo, FCLC ’25; Aditi Praveen, FCLC ’25; and Avery Loftis, FCLC ’25, about the 95th Oscars and their favorite comfort films!

Hosts Christian and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik GSBLC ’26, talk about activities and events that occur in New York City during the winter season. 

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette and Kat Daughdrill, both FCLC ’23, share their experiences of attending New York Comic Con.

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette, FCLC ’23; Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26; and Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk with Mia Giovina about her music career and experience with TikTok as a musician.

Hosts Christian and Shaily and contributor Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk about summer activities in New York City.

Hosts Christian and Shaily talk with Arts & Culture Editor Isabella Gonzalez, FCLC ’23, about superhero content from Marvel and “My Hero Academia” and why they are interested in superheroes.

Co—Star, Astrology Cafe, tarot cards — what is the best astrology reading for you? We talk with Kat Fitzpatrick , FCLC ’25 about the ins and outs of astrology and reflect on our own experiences with astrology. Welcome to “Observer: Off the Record”! Hosted by Diana Silva, Shaily Jani and Christian Madlansacay. Music by Michael...