Synopsis
An assortment of podcasts and interviews from the University of Massachusetts Amherst student run online magazine Amherst Wire.
Episodes
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The Zoo Report: Post Quarantine
30/09/2020 Duration: 33minOn their first episode of 2020, Kacey and Chloe come back with a recap of their trip abroad, COVID in Europe and what their remote semester will look like. Produced by: Kacey Connolly Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Kacey at keconnolly@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @kaceyconnolly1. Email Chloe at cplindahl@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @chloelindahl1. Follow The Zoo Report on Instagram @thezooreport_ and on Twitter @report_zoo.
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The Reel Deal: Parasite
12/03/2020 Duration: 48minNo limit on genre, time periods, or subject matter, the Reel Deal is a conversation of all things film. On this episode of The Reel Deal, Olivia and Jozef chat about the recording breaking movie Parasite. They compare favorite scenes, what surprised them, and Parasite’s sweep at the Oscars.
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The EIC Podcast: MASSPIRG'S push for 100 percent renewable energy
12/03/2020 Duration: 11minJonathan Kermah sits down with 100 percent renewable energy campaign coordinator Kaitlyn Mitchell representing the MASSPIRG UMass chapter to discuss their mission of renewable energy across the United States.
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TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Major Discussion Topics
12/03/2020 Duration: 49minIn Episode 9, Jacob Robson and Alejandro Winsor discuss the biggest questions and topics that surround the world of soccer right now.
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PodCheck: The Coronavirus
10/03/2020 Duration: 16minOn the third episode of PodCheck, Celina Rivernider and Maggie Yonce present research explain what the coronavirus is, how it started, and what you can do to stay healthy. They conduct student interviews on campus and also speak to Dr. Wilmore Webley, from the UMass Amherst Microbiology department.
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808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 55
09/03/2020 Duration: 58minCo-hosts Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson are joined by special guest Trey Cruz. They discuss the new "March Madness" bracket for hip-hop's best duos and groups (11:43), play a game of buy or sell for current NBA topics (32:58) and talk about the youngest players destined for the Hall of Fame (49:23). Slap or skip: Apple Music Spotify SoundCloud Produced by: Jonathan Kermah Edited by: Trevor Wilson Follow us on social media: @808s_Abreaks @jonathankermah @TrevorWilsonOG @Treycruz_
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The Reel Deal: Movies that made us
05/03/2020 Duration: 46minNo limit on genre, time periods, or subject matter, the Reel Deal is a conversation of all things film. On the first episode of The Reel Deal, Olivia and Jozef discuss favorite childhood movies, actors, and everything in-between. From Indiana Jones to Hard Day’s Night, they hope to introduce themselves to you through these childhood favorites.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Pete vs Ariana, Disney vs Hilary Duff, and Blarney vs UMass
05/03/2020 Duration: 34minChad and Grace are finally back and here to discuss the latest music videos, Pete Davidson’s shade towards Ariana Grande and much more! They also debate whether Blarney is worth all the hype.
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Quick Fix Politics: Talking with the President of the UMass Democrats
03/03/2020 Duration: 44minIn the first episode, Joe talks with Tim Ennis, President of the UMass Democrats about coronavirus updates, the Trump-Taliban agreement, violence at Greece and Turkey border over migrants, and Bernie’s rise.
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TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast Ep.8: Champion's League
28/02/2020 Duration: 31minIn episode 8 of The Transatlantic Soccer Podcast, Alejandro and Jake look closely at the Champion's League and Man City's European ban.
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The EIC Podcast: Sleep facts and misconceptions with Dr. Rebecca Spencer
25/02/2020 Duration: 20minJonathan Kermah is joined by sleep expert Dr. Rebecca Spencer to discuss her appearances on Netflix's "Babies" and PBS Nova's "Mysteries of Sleep," as well as sleep facts and misconceptions.
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808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 54 (feat. Jay Astro)
24/02/2020 Duration: 22minHost Jonathan Kermah interviews UMass Student, rapper, singer and songwriter Jay Astro. They discuss Astro's work, standing out in the pool of melodic hip-hop and much more. Check out Jay Astro's music: Apple Music Spotify SoundCloud Produced by: Jonathan Kermah Edited by: Trevor Wilson Follow us on social media: @jonathankermah @TrevorWilsonOG @808s_Abreaks
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Political Science Professor Paul Collins on President Trump's impeachment
20/02/2020 Duration: 17minFaith Cardoza is joined by Professor Paul M. Collins Jr. to get some of his insight into the impeachment of President Trump and what it means in today’s context. Professor Collins is a Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as the Director of Legal Studies. According to the UMass website, he has published articles in various journals including, but not limited to the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies, the Journal of Law and Courts, and the Journal of Politics, Law and Social Inquiry. He has written three books pertaining to the Supreme Court, and has appeared in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and much more.
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TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast Ep.7: Petursdottir Interview
14/02/2020 Duration: 33minIn episode 7 of the TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast, Jake and Alejandro interview Hrefna Petursdottir from the UMass Women’s Soccer team about life as an international student athlete.
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Penny For Your Thoughts: Monogomy, polyamory and the importance of grades
13/02/2020 Duration: 49minOn the first episode of the semester, Deirdre and Elena discuss the history and misconceptions of non-monogamy and polyamory.They give their personal thoughts on the topics and finish up with a discussion on the importance of grades.
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808s and Ankle Breaks: Episode 53
10/02/2020 Duration: 43minThis week Jonathan Kermah and Trevor Wilson talk about gentrification in hip-hop concerts (13:49) and the NBA's craziest trade deadline deals (25:27). Slap or skip: Apple Music Spotify SoundCloud Produced by: Jonathan Kermah Edited by: Trevor Wilson Follow us on social media: @808s_Abreaks @jonathankermah @TrevorWilsonOG
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The EIC Podcast: The UMass Brotherly Union looks to empower and promote unity amongst men of color
06/02/2020 Duration: 16minThe UMass Brotherly Union is a new minority student group with a mission of empowering and unifying me of color on campus. Jonathan Kermah is joined by UMass junior and public relations officer of the Brotherly Union Benjy Celestin and sophomore outreach and fundraising officer of the Brotherly Union Kenny Amoah to discuss the union's objectives and the state of black student organizations and the UMass administration. Produced by: Jonathan Kermah Edited by: Jonathan Kermah Music by: Trevor Wilson
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TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Preview to the transfer window
03/02/2020 Duration: 41minIn episode six of the TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast, Alejandro and Jake catch up on the major soccer news that happened over winter break, pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and make their Champions League predictions. Produced by: Kat Kelley Edited by: Kat Kelley Music by: Trevor Wilson
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: The Grammys and syllabus week
30/01/2020 Duration: 32minChad and Grace are back for more shenanigans! In the first episode of the semester, they discuss the 2020 Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber’s (questionable) new music, celebrity heartbreaks, hookups and also give some coveted advice in a new segment. Produced by: Katherine Kelley and Jonathan Kermah Edited by: Katherine Kelley and Jonathan Kermah Music by: Trevor Wilson
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The EIC Podcast: Ghana's Year of Return and remembering Kobe Bryant
29/01/2020 Duration: 15minJonathan Kermah interviews JoyNews's Maxwell Agbagba on Ghana's Year of Return. Later, he speaks on some of his favorite Kobe Bryant memories. Produced by: Jonathan Kermah and Kat Kelley Edited by: Jonathan Kermah Music by: Trevor Wilson