The Rec Room

Welcome Aspen and Baily, the original founders and hosts of the podcast, back to The Rec Room for a reunion episode! We chat about life post-graduation for Aspen, including the biggest challenges and exciting new opportunities. And we also say goodbye to Hayden for his last podcast episode before graduating.

Figuring out what workouts to do can be time-consuming and confusing. We're here to help you out! Listen as we sit down with Nate, our Fitness Coordinator, as we chat about the best ways to tailor a workout for your needs and goals. 

Drumroll, please .... let us introduce our new Campus Rec director, Spencer! Sit down with us to dish on our favorite things about Utah State, his first impressions, aspirations for the department & more. 

Listen as we sit down with the Outdoor Programs and Climbing Wall Coordinator, Ashley! She dishes on some of her favorite climbing stories, aspirations for the ARC, climbing tips, and much more. 

Winter on campus can feel long and draining, but Campus Recreation can help. In this episode, we explore how fitness, intramurals, and wellness programs support mental health, boost energy, and build connection during the colder months. Learn simple ways campus rec helps students beat the winter blues and stay engaged all season long.

Ever wonder how student staff juggle homework, shifts, and a social life? In this episode, we’re walking through a real day in the life of being a student employee with special guest Lauren Rhodes. From early morning classes to late night shifts, hear honest stories, favorite moments, and a few surprises that come with working at Campus Rec. 

Want to get outside more but don’t know where to start? We sit down with Cooper from Outdoor Programs to break down easy hobbies to get into, gear you might need, and some fun stories of his own!

We tried new things at Campus Rec. Come with us as we look back at the experiences! From learning how to dive to dancing at Step It, we're here to let everyone know that trying new things can be fun and easy. 

Starting your fitness journey doesn't have to be intimidating or scary - and this episode proves just that! Hayden, a spin instructor, and Sarah, an ab attack instructor and personal trainer, sit down with us to talk about all things fitness. We dive into group fitness classes, the stigma around working out, their personal journeys, and advice they'd give other students. Fair warning for headphone listeners, this episode features a lot (and we mean a lot) of laughing. 

Ever wonder what goes into a club sport team and what it entails? Buckle up, because this week we sit down with members of the club baseball team here at Utah State. They talk about how they got involved, some of their best memories, what being part of a club team means to them, and more! Plus, we bring back replay radar - where you can decide whose side you're on. 

If you didn't know a trivia episode was coming, do you even listen to the podcast? Join us this week as Julia and Baily quiz each other on fun topics from Utah State facts to music and sports. This is a long one, so buckle up and see who is crowned the winner - and the loser! 

The wait is over, and the long-awaited Intramurals-focused episode is here! Listen in as we sit down with Drew Giel, the competitive sports graduate assistant, to break down all things comp sports. 

Fall semester is fast approaching; get ready to be busy! In this episode, we dive into all things fall semester, from Welcome Weeks to tips for new students. We're ready for you to be back, Aggies!

On the menu today, sweet conversations with SNAC, the Student Nutrition Access Center! From picking our favorite snacks to talking about free food resources on campus, don't miss this sit-down with another great campus resource. 

This week, we sit down with Monique Frazier, Ph.D. from CAPS and break down the stigma around mental health. We cover everything from tips and tricks to manage your mental health, how you can help others, and the campus resources available. 

This week, we sit down with Katie Burns, the Campus Rec director, to get the inside scoop on new the new and exciting things coming to Campus Rec! 

On this week’s episode, you get to meet the new podcast hosts, Nahome and Julia, and learn about their roles within Campus Rec! Then we will discuss how we balance our work lives, school lives, and our social lives.

Join us for Aspen's last podcast episode! We chat about her favorite campus rec memories, fun projects she's done, and what she'll miss most. We also dive deeper into the Replay Radar, talking about our favorite music, top albums & ranking. 

Today, we sit down with Macy G, the Coordinator of Aquatics. We discuss unconventional paths after college and funny campus rec stories. Finding time to also sneak in a bit of aquatics talk!

On this week's episode, we have another great guest - Clayton from Outdoor Programs! We talk about all things trips, the outdoors, and crazy stories that have happened out in the wild. Join us for a fast paced, fun episode of unbelievable stories. 

We're keeping it light this episode after spring break! Let's play some fun games with Aspen and Baily, create a bracket, and pick a winner for the best intramural team names—created by our very own Drew. 

Let's talk college with Aspen, Baily, and our special student guest, Hayden. We dive into college life with advice we would've told our freshman self, some of our favorite memories, navigating friendships and relationships, and so much more! 

On this week's episode, we talk about our favorite ways to take time for ourselves, ways to get through the cold, and some fun things to do in the valley. 

This week join us to discuss some fun health tips and meet our registered Dietitian Brooke. From sweet treats to healthy eats, hear what we have to say!

Hey Aggies, on this episode we welcome our FIRST special guest, Dan Galliher! We'll chat about the Banff Film Festival and all that entails. We'll also be going over exciting things coming your way this semester and a way to be featured on our Instagram!

On this week's pilot episode of The Rec Room, you will get an introduction to your co-hosts, Baily and Aspen, and learn all about what this podcast has to offer. Listen for recurring segments and the insider scoop on all things Campus Rec at Utah State Univeristy.