Daily Bruin Podcasts

On this episode of Deep Dive, host Olivia Miller sits down with CNBC finance correspondent Sharon Epperson to discuss smart money habits for college students, from budgeting and saving to building credit and investing for the future.

Listen to Podcasts editor and series host Megan Vahdat sit down with Alireza Ardekani, the CEO of the Farhang Foundation, to discuss the importance of preserving Iranian identity in the diaspora.

Beneath UCLA’s Dickson Court lies a hidden structure with a storied past. Built in 1927, the Arroyo Bridge was the university’s first major structure—used to transport materials, shelter students during the Depression, and store wartime supplies. Though buried in 1947, it still stands, now part of a six-mile underground tunnel system that powers the campus. Listen as contributors Srinidhi Nagarajan and Olivia Miller uncover its history, speak with UCLA’s Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management, and share firsthand audio from Olivia’s guided tunnel tour. A transcript of this episode will be available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts within 24 hours.

Miller was a Podcasts contributor 2023-2024 and Podcasts producer, Sports, Arts and News contributor 2024-2025.

On this episode of Entertainment Unscripted, actress, comedian and director Lilan Bowden sits down with Daily Bruin contributor Mia Fernandez to discuss forging her own path in Hollywood.

Listen to podcast contributor Yony Marian sit down with Reggie Baldwin to discuss Baldwin’s experiences growing up in Taft, California.

In this May episode of Daily Bruin Spotlight, host Reid Sperisen is joined by contributors Izzy Greig and Eleanor Meyers to unpack the latest in arts and entertainment at UCLA and beyond. Izzy shares updates on the undergraduate film showcase, including Ella Rhodes’ punk-vampire short "Hickeys" and recaps highlights from the Cannes Film Festival. Eleanor dives into lifestyle reporting with a feature on Enzo’s Pizzeria, Ocean Vuong’s newest novel "The Emperor of Gladness" and standout looks from the Met Gala. Reid rounds out the episode with music and fine arts coverage, including DJ ST3RR’s rise on the UCLA party circuit and a breakdown of Spring Sing 2025. From film and fashion to food and fiction, this episode celebrates creativity in every form.

Listen to Professor Josh Samani describe how artificial intelligence reshapes education, why real-world connections prove essential to meaningful scientific understanding, and how his Iranian American identity informs his interest in physics.

In this episode of Bruin to Bruin, host Aidan Teeger sits down with Andy Hill – UCLA basketball champion-turned-Hollywood executive – to reflect on his time playing for Coach John Wooden during the peak of the Bruins' legendary dynasty. Hill shares vivid memories from Pauley Pavilion, insights into Wooden’s understated leadership and lessons he carried into a successful media career. From orange peels to handwritten notes, this conversation is a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of UCLA, the meaning of humility and the lifelong impact of mentorship.

Recent UCLA graduate and Treefort Media associate producer Aidan Brooks joins Entertainment Unscripted to share his journey from campus productions like Spring Sing to working on high-profile shows like The Late Show and CHINWAG. Hosted by Mia Fernandez, this episode dives into navigating internships, producing with purpose and why saying yes – even without all the answers – can open unexpected doors.