Humanities Radio Presents: Comm 3540
Comm 3540 explores radio journalism and exposes students to news writing, reporting, covering a beat, interviewing sources and producing news for broadcast. These episodes are a collection of students’ final projects covering topics such as the beauty industry, college athletics, influencers and why we love the things that we love!
Call of Beauty
with Elle Crossley, Estella Weeks, Emma Ratkovic, and Ellie Toner
Episode 1: In Episode 1 of Call of Beauty, Elle Crossley, Estella Weeks, Emma Ratkovic and Ellie Toner take a closer look at the role of cosmetic procedures in modern women’s beauty expectations. We talk about how the popularization of aesthetic surgeries has impacted women and why it has become as prominent as it is today. We hear from women who have received these procedures, women who haven’t and even the women who administer them.
Episode 2: In Episode 2 of Call of Beauty, Emma Ratkovic, Elle Crossley, Estella Weeks, and Ellie Toner discuss women's fashion. We hear from a fashion model and learn how women’s beauty expectations have changed over time.
Episode 3: In Episode 3 of Call of Beauty, we dive into women's body image, trends, and workouts. We spoke with a women's boxing coach, a pilates enthusiast, and a mature woman about how working out changes as you age. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the topic and what we can do as a community to encourage healthy minds and bodies.
Episode 4: In Episode 4 of the Call of Beauty Podcast, we will be getting real about all thing's beauty. No topic is off limits, from Botox to Pilates. We hope to reach many women trying to live their best lives by opening the conversation around beauty and wellness. In this episode, we will be talking about gendered beauty and feminine beauty expectations.
Gridiron Gold
with Chloe Norseth, Jake Willoughby, Ellery Davidson, and Keaton Campbell
Episode 1: Welcome to the first episode of the Gridiron Gold Podcast with Chloe Norseth, Jake Willoughby, Ellery Davidson and Keaton Campbell! This episode is all about conference realignment. Listen as we interview reporters, players and fans, in discussing this controversial topic!
Episode 2: Imagine college athletes making millions of dollars a year off of their name, image, and likeness. This is something that athletes 30 years ago, let alone 10 years ago, would have never believed. Athletic departments used to get into a lot of trouble for this. Now in the year 2023 collegiate athletes can make millions, in this episode we will delve into the impacts and the importance of NIL and college athletics.
Episode 3: Welcome to the third episode of Gridiron Gold! I am your host Jake Willoughby, joining me will be Chloe Norseth, Keaton Campbell, and Ellery Davidson. On today’s episode, we will be hearing from Keaton about the NFL draft process, getting the unique opportunity to hear Boomer Esiason discuss the draft, and finish up by giving our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.
Episode 4: This episode follows the exciting transitions happening in both college football and the NFL. We discuss Pac 12 playoff predictions, top NFL draft picks, the future of college football and stand out players from the 2023 season. Hosts Ellery, Jake, Chloe and Keaton give their takes on who will be the final Pac 12 champion and players we can't wait to see in the NFL. As always... Go Utes!
Influence of Influencers
with Sophia Denman, Josi Hinds, Marley Huggins, and George Katsanevas
Episode 1: Influencers and celebrities are getting more and more indistinguishable. In this episode, Sophia Denman, Josi Hinds, Marley Huggins and George Katsanevas discuss their differences and how influencers have gotten to celebrity status. We also hear from Lauren Glaze who is a fitness influencer.
Episode 2: In today's episode of Influence of Influencers, we follow the migration of influencers across different platforms. Josi interviews Alyssa Claiborne, who gives us insight to balancing a normal life while being an influencer. Sophia helps us understand why influencers migrate by explaining the history of the most popular migrations.
Episode 3: In this episode, we cover the relationship between influencers and advertising. We learn what brands think about when advertising as a whole, what companies look for when choosing to work with an influencer, and what influencers think about when working with marketers.
Episode 4: In this episode of Influence of Influencers, George Katsanevas, along with Marley Huggins, Josi Hinds, and Sophia Denman delve into the dynamic world of digital influencers and their complex relationship with the public. This episode, themed around influencers and cancel culture, features a roundtable discussion, a thought-provoking story from Josi, and insights from PR expert Curtis Newbold.
Why We Love It
with Sandra Bailey, Graciella Brauer, Marlie Hansen, and Sofia Westphal-Kelson
Episode 1: The Why We Love It Podcast is all about pop culture, and why people love it. In Episode 1, Sandra Bailey, Graciella Brauer, Marlie Hansen and Sofia Westphal-Kelson will talk about what’s been going on in the concert ticketing world. From Ticketmaster, The Taylor Swift Era’s Tour to the Delta Center.
Episode 2: Tune into the latest episode of Why We Love It to find out why we love controversial TV. In this episode, Graciella, Sandra, Sofia, and Marlie talk about the animated show, South Park, and the reasons why people have strong feelings about the issues it addresses.
Episode 3: Join us for an exploration of the dynamic world of digital media as we dive into the last episode of the Why We Love It podcast. We're unraveling the media culture that surrounds two of the internet's biggest platforms: YouTube and TikTok.
Life After Sports
with Chloe Norseth
“One day I was a basketball player, the next day I was just a student. That didn't feel like enough.” In this podcast, Chloe Norseth explores the identity crisis faced by student athletes when they can no longer compete.
Utah Unveiled
with Elle Crossley
Utah Unveiled is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the voices of passionate communities throughout the state of Utah. In this episode, Elle Crossley takes a trip up North to the city of Logan, where there exists one of the most lively local music scenes. Tune in to hear from some of the artists that call this place home and what community means to them.
Utah Guide to Skiing
with Ellery Davidson
This episode of the Ellery Davidson Podcast focuses on local competitive and pro skiers and their experiences in competing, prerace rituals and their favorite resorts and runs in Utah. With Utah being the home to many prestigious resorts, this episode serves as the perfect guide to planning your next Utah ski trip.
What's the Dilemma?
with Emma Ratkovic
In this episode of What’s the Dilemma, host Emma Ratkovic discusses mental health problems and stigma. Her guests are Licensed Clinical Psychologist Laura M. White and mental health sufferers Zoë Clancy and Cheyenne Tidwell.
Drill Diaries
with Estella Weeks
So what is a high school drill team and why is it such a big topic of conversation in Utah? Tune into this episode of Drill Diaries with Estella Weeks to get an overview of drill culture, some personal experiences from dancers, and some of the perspectives of a coach.
Leadership Lessons from Military Leaders
with Jacob Willoughby
Leadership Lessons from Military Leaders is an enlightening and empowering podcast that delves into the timeless wisdom and experiences of some of the United States’ most capable leaders. Jacob Willoughby explores how their profound insights can be used to kickstart our journey towards success, purpose and impactful leadership.
Mind Matters
with Jiwon Lee
A thought provoking expedition into the intricate realm of dopamine addiction, a silent but powerful force shaping our digital lives. In this episode, "Breaking Dopamine Chains: Navigating Addiction and Detox," Jiwon Lee unravels the complexities surrounding dopamine and explores the challenging path to detoxification.
Violin Making
with Josi Hinds
This podcast is a comprehensive look at what it takes to build a string instrument. Josi Hinds looks at the perspective of violin makers who have mastered the craft enough to teach it and know the little nuances of making an instrument.
The College Crisis Podcast
with Marley Huggins
The College Crisis Podcast discusses issues faced by college students and solutions to those problems. In this episode, Marley Huggins looks at the hardships of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and explores the barriers created by the college lifestyle and social media.
Bean Hive State
with Marlie Hansen
Hello, and welcome to the Bean Hive State! In this episode of the podcast, Marlie Hansen visits Loki Coffee, a new cafe in the central 9th neighborhood, with special guest Logan Decaria. Listen to learn more about what Loki Coffee is all about and how coffee shops and cafes add to the community.
Healthcare for Students
with Sophia Denman
This podcast gives insight into the lives of healthcare professionals and pre-health students and the problems they face on a day-to-day basis from the perspective of a pre-health student. In this episode, Sophia Denman gains insight into how compassion fatigue and burnout affects them.