NSU Florida's Mako Radio on WKPX 88.5 FM Sunrise

NSU Florida's Mako Radio on WKPX 88.5 FM Sunrise

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NSU Florida's Mako Radio on WKPX 88.5 FM Sunrise episodes

  • The Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul - Ep.7

    The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In this episode, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to have a discussion about the music videos they grew with and what they found very interesting about these music videos as kids.

    16 min
  • The B-Side Ep. 27

    On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Dr. Mario D'Agostino are joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV and Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about noteworthy musicians taking their next big steps in their careers!

    48 min
  • STEAM Unscripted - Ep. 4

    In this episode of STEAM Unscripted, we learn about the power of spontaneity and problem-solving under pressure with Fire Captain Richard Alvarez.

    During this episode, we dive into:

    - How acting in the moment has the power to save lives

    - The roles people play and their importance

    - The mental and emotional demands of working in the fire service

    We explore how adaptability, presence, and teamwork shape outcomes when the stakes are at their highest and incorporate improv to explain how teams must work together to complete a goal.

    Produced as a collaboration between This Is Improv and NSU Mako Media, STEAM Unscripted continues to explore how science, communication, and creativity intersect in real-world applications.

    30 min
  • That's News to Us - Ep. 29

    What limbless animal broke a world record from behind the wheel of a car? What famous musician did Barbra Streisand know before she set off on her singing career? And what organization can students at NSU get involved with if they’re interested in public relations and communications? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of That’s News to Us, featuring student members of the NSU Public Relations Student Society of America chapter Kayla McGee and Jessica Rodriguez.


    “That’s News to Us” is Mako Radio’s news quiz show, where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.


    SHOW CREDITS

    Producers: Dr. Eric Mason, Maria Rosario

    Contributing Writers: Teresa Crawford. Alana Ellis, Alana Garcia, Isabella Giraldo, Isabella Gomez, Jamie Heising, Alex Hernandez, Suzan Kinran, Denisia Martimbor, Kayla McGee, Joanna Sutherland, Zach Timmons, Briana Torres-Boone

    Student Guests: Kayla McGee and Jessica Rodriguez

    Engineer: Ryan Romero

    59 min
  • Off The Record - Ep. 39

    On this episode of Off The Record, we had an interesting show which included segments that bite like the 5-Minute News Update with the Current’s Editor-In-Chief and Mako Media Graduate Assistant, Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV’s General Manager, Madison Kasper and they gave us the latest in The Current and what to expect in Mako TV’s Newscast Ep. 35.

    We were joined with Kaylee and Lara where they came in to talk about the new Shark Cove reopening happening next week. We had a quick discussion with the Title Nine team here at NSU about SAAM 2026. We had another interview for our Health segment where we invited the Andrea Durand and Nana Vega from the Davie Fire Rescue Department and Ananya Gottumukkala, the vice president of the Robin Foundation which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic and preventing future tragedies by distributing Narcan and providing Narcan training. After that segment, we were joined by Carey Courson for Art of the Matter where they talked about upcoming Art events happening in the Broward county area. Sports followed up with Liv Zolk where she discussed Basketball, Rowing, and more. This show continued where we dove straight into Pop Culture where DJ Naty, DJ Lyric and DJ Lucky joined us to talk about Coachella 2026, upcoming movies hitting the box office and more!

    42 min
  • Media and the Mind - Ep. 3

    In this episode of Media and the Mind, we explore how writing and curation shape the narratives that define our understanding of the world, with Professor Mario A. D'Agostino, Assistant Professor of Writing at Nova Southeastern University. Then, Dr. Aimee Sanchez-Zadak breaks down the neuroscience behind why stories and curated spaces hold such profound emotional and psychological power over the human brain.

    28 min
  • Era to Era - Ep. 5

    This episode of Era to Era, Denisia Martimbor “DJ Blossom” and Ryan Romero “DJ Romi”, dives into the world of underground music—exploring its roots, evolution, and the artists who shaped it from the shadows to the spotlight. Joined by one of our equipment manager’s at Mako Media Network, Jalen Williams, we break down how underground scenes influence mainstream sound, and we also sit down with an underground artist, Jayvghn, who shares the real ups and downs of their journey, giving an honest look into the struggles, growth, and passion behind staying independent.



    Show Credits

    Hosts/Producers:

    Denisia "DJ Blossom" Martimbor

    Ryan "DJ Romi" Romero

    Guest:

    Jalen Williams

    Jayvghn

    57 min
  • The Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul - Ep.6

    The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In this episode, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to talk about the snacks that resonated with their childhood and their favorite memories and experiences with those snacks.



    Show Credits:

    Host: Jonathan Paul

    Co-Host: Daniel Lopez

    Producer: Maria Rodriguez

    15 min
  • The B-Side - Ep. 26

    On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Dr. Mario D'Agostino are joined by Dr. Bill Adams, music and theatre program director and professor in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts, Madison Kasper, Mako TV general manager and sports reporter and photojournalist for The Current and Liv Zolk, executive sports producer and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about the influence of musical theatre on radio and film!

    49 min
  • STEAM Unscripted - Ep. 3

    On this episode of STEAM Unscripted, we introduce Angelica and Alexandra Zadak, co-founders of This Is Improv, as they share their passion for improv and how they've applied it to education, therapy, and communication-based training.In this episode, they explore:

    • How improv builds confidence, adaptability, and leadership skills
    • The essential connection between creativity and real-world problem-solving from business to healthcare
    • Their work in education, social skills training, and professional development

    This episode offers the "why" behind the sisters' creation of STEAM Unscripted,  finding connections between science, communication, and improvisation.Produced as a collaboration between This Is Improv and NSU Mako Media, this episode explores how science, communication, and creativity intersect in real-world applications.

    29 min

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NSU Florida's Mako Radio presents our latest podcasts - including "Off The Record", hosted by our DJs here at Mako Radio and "The B-Side," hosted by Mako Radio's leadership. Stay tuned for our top…