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On this episode of “From the Ashes," a podcast that features powerful stories of hope, heart, and resilience, we had Estela Bruno, a Master of Business Administration Student with a background in production engineering and accounting, who blends her analytical and technical skills with creativity as a DJ, where she expresses her passion for music and innovation. Estela reflects on the heartbreaking loss of her dad to his third heart attack, revealing the pain, the beautiful memories, and the remarkable resilience that shaped her healing journey.

Credits:

Host: Jonathan Paul

Producer: Maria Rodriguez

Editor: Maria Rodriguez

Audio Engineer: Maria Rodriguez

This week’s episode of  Off The Record was a very bittersweet program. This was the last OTR for the semester. It began with a news report featuring Antonio Escorzon, the Editor-in-Chief of The Current, and senior Madison Kasper, the Mako TV General Manager, who also joined this segment. Our exciting Art of the Matter segment with Carey Courson followed this. Afterward, we had sports with Olivia Zolk and Maya Esparza. We also had a pre-recorded homecoming court interview and an exciting DCMA takeover update with Kyra Tripke. Followed by our mental health segment with Maria Rodriguez. Lastly, pop culture, where we spoke on Latin Grammys, Wicked: For Good, and the new “Vine”, “diVine”. 

What animal just appeared in Iceland for the first time, what’s the record for the longest message in a bottle voyage, and what unlikely dream job is a furloughed IRS lawyer embracing during the shutdown? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring student guests Alivia Klipp, Jaden Lodge, and Ohanna Mantilla-Rodriguez, and faculty guest Dr. Yair Solan, all of whom are associated with the study and appreciation of film here at NSU. 

“That’s News to Us” is a 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 and Maria Rosario 
Student Guests: Alivia Klipp, Jaden Lodge, and Ohanna Mantilla-Rodriguez 
Engineer: Mike Lynn 

In this week’s Off the Record news update, Editor-in-Chief Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV General Manager Madison Kasper join Jonesia Martimbor to share the latest from The Current and Mako Media Network. Ariana Briceño and Camryn Tippett spotlight the Town of Davie’s 100-Year Centennial Celebration, exploring the event’s history, community involvement, and vision for the future. In honor of Veterans Day, Mathew Chenworth, Senior Director of Military Affairs, reflects on the meaning of the day and NSU’s continued commitment to supporting student veterans. The arts segment highlights Ashley Goehmann and Nadia D’Orazio, co-directors of the Miniaci Theatre’s Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast. Next, Ryan “Romi” Romero covers the latest in sports, followed by a Health discussion with Maria Rodriguez about staying balanced through fall stress and seasonal changes in South Florida. Finally, the Pop Culture segment with Natalia Vega-Acevedo, Maria Rodriguez, and Estela Bruno.

On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn is joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV News, Jay Valdez, equipment manager for Mako Media Network, Jessica Rodriguez, videographer, editor and reporter for Mako TV and Gabriella Flora, communication practicum student, to talk about Halloween-themed music!

What animal is Spain temporarily banning the adoption of, what 20,000-year-old item did Pope Leo just bless, and what word did Victorians say when photographed? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring students working in one of NSU’s health professions research labs: Priyanshi Patel, Gomahi Dutta, and Ariel Pierre. 

“That’s News to Us” is a 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 and Maria Rosario 
Student Guests: Priyanshi Patel, Gomahi Dutta, and Ariel Pierre 

Engineer: Maritza Louis 

This week’s episode of Off The Record featured our Art of the Matter segment with Carey Courson where she discussed upcoming events to look forward to in the NSU Arts community. After that segment the 5-minute news segment with Antonio Escorzon, the Editor-in Chief of The Current and Madison Kasper, Mako TV’s General Manager gave us the latest of what to expect in Issue 3 of the Current and the weekly newscast.  

Following those segments, Sadreena Colonel, who is the assistant director of Student Experience, joined to talk about Homecoming and other upcoming events which included Greek Life updates etc. Once we got the scoop on Campus Life, sports followed with Ryan Romero where he talked about volleyball, soccer, golf and the upcoming basketball season. The mental health segment featured DJ Naty where we discussed some wellness tips for the upcoming Fall season. Lastly we had our pop culture segments discussing topics like Bad Bunny headlining the Superbowl Halftime show, Taylor Swift’s new album, and much more! 

Where can NSU students get one-on-one and group tutoring for challenging courses, what gastropod annoyed a German apartment complex by continually ringing its doorbell, and can police officers give tickets to driverless cars? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring staff from NSU’s Tutoring and Testing Center, Ally Coke and Cortney Stein. 

“That’s News to Us” is a 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 and Maria Rosario 
Student Guests: Ally Coke and Cortney Stein 
Engineer: Mike Lynn  

Mako Radio celebrated College Radio Day 2025 with a variety of interviews, special programs and music! For this year's theme, Tune In To The People, Mako Radio hosted a special broadcast with a wide range of special guests!

Opening 00:00:00-00:03:01

Revisit and Relive Podcast: 00:03:07-00:16:20

Mike Song Intro 16:21-16:39

Beyond The Barrier: 00:16:40-00:28:39

CRD INTRO: 00:28:40-00:42:11

ALEX DROUX INTERVIEW: 00:42:12-00:53:41

ROMI - THROWBACK MUSIC 00:53:38-00:54:05

TN2U – EP.20: 00:54:06-01:11:17

MIKE MUSIC INTRO BEATLES: 01:11:18-01:11:26

CULTURAL STUDENT ORGS: 01:11:27-01:24:57

THE B-SIDE – EP.19 : 01:24:58-1:41:21

ART OF THE MATTER: 1:41:22-1:54:01

CRD CLOSE: 1:54:02-2:08:04

On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and 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 how artists connect with their audience!