Behind the Byline

Behind the Byline

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Behind the Byline episodes

  • Pod from the Editors, June ’26
    Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss the news for the last time. They talk about major moments from the last four years and get a little sappy. Listen to the "Editors Tell All" pod and check out the graduation print edition at MustangNews.net.
    19 min
  • The Exit Interview
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with all of the student managers from the 2025 - 2026 school year for the Exit Interview. 

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    1 hr 3 min
  • In Conversation with Kaylin O'Connell and Cayden Tan
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with next year's Editor in Chief, Kaylin O'Connell, and next year's KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to talk about their takeover for next year and their journey in Mustang Media Group! 

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    23 min
  • In Conversation with Felix Broach
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR DJ and Radio Party Host Felix Broach to discuss his experience in KCPR and his time at Radio Party! 

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    25 min
  • In Conversation with Sarah Jagielski
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Content Writer and DJ Sarah Jagielski to discuss her experience in KCPR and her beat in music journalism at Cal Poly!

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    21 min
  • Pod from the Editors, May ’26
    Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about famous Cal Poly alums and sports, surprisingly. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
    20 min
  • In Conversation with Mia Dahlgren
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Photographer Mia Dahlgren to discuss her experience in Mustang News and her photography beat in sports at Cal Poly!

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    19 min
  • In Conversation with Andrew Aguiniga
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR and Mustang News Reporter Andrew Aguiniga to discuss his coverage of sports in the San Luis Obispo area!

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    21 min
  • In Conversation with Delaney Ridder
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR News Reporter Delaney Ridder to discuss her coverage of music in San Luis Obispo!

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    18 min
  • In Conversation with Seth Pintar
    The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.

    On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Reporter Seth Pintar to discuss his coverage of St Fratty's Day and the No Kings protests in San Luis Obispo!

    The Roundup Team:
    Archana Pisupati: Host
    Fiona Hastings: Host
    Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
    Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director
    25 min

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Mustang News Editor-in-Chief Kaylin O'Connell and KCPR News Director Cayden Tan share weekly sit-down interviews with reporters and impactful community members. New episodes air on KCPR 91.3 FM…