Behind the Byline

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Mustang News Reporter Emi Obrero to discuss her reporting on Cal Poly’s National Day of Action walkout and her video explainer about campus parking.

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

In this episode, we celebrate Kaylin's birthday!

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

Kaylin O'Connell and Lauren Quijano, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor are back for the October print! Joining the organization in their sophomore year of college, they both worked on various projects within Mustang Media Group and are excited to develop content this year. Usually just writing a letter to Cal Poly, they decided to produce a special podcast this year as well. Listen along while reading October print!

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with KCPR News and Mustang News Video Reporter Gabby Gerster to discuss her experience in Mustang Media Group and how she joined!

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with KCPR News Reporter Keegan Oates to discuss his experience in KCPR on the News Team! 

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Mustang News California Government Reporter Joscelyn Martinez to discuss her experience at Mustang News and her new social media segment, Break Down that Bill! 

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Mustang News Sports Reporter Alex Kohm to discuss his experience at Mustang News and making the switch from news to sports!  

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

Meet Kaylin O'Connell and Lauren Quijano, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor. Joining the organization in their sophomore year of college, they both worked on various projects within Mustang Media Group and are excited to develop content this year. Usually just writing a letter to Cal Poly, they decided to produce a special podcast this year as well. Listen along while reading Sept. print!

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with KCPR Photo/Vid Manager Bailee Isackson and KCPR Content Writer Sarah Jagielski to discuss their experience in covering the Daisy Chain Fields festival!  

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director

The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Audio Visual Director Ty Soria to discuss his experience in Mustang News and his new position! 

The Behind the Byline Team: 
Kaylin O'Connell - Host
Cayden Tan -  Host
Lola Campos -  Editor
Naneh Grigor - KCPR Podcast Director