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Pandemic Academics episodes
- Episode 14: Pandemic Mental Health Check
Brook Stone of the class of 2022 comes on the pod to talk about her zen found in Minecraft, her aspirations as a social worker/clinician, and we talk about taking care of your mental health during a pandemic while going to school. *WARNING: This episode contains mention of suicide and possibly other triggering content. Be advised*
Follow Brooke on Insta! @creek_rock00
Email us! [email protected]
1 hr 38 min - Episode 13: I Like This Tree for It's Tree-ness
Maddy Windel of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk about COVID-like symptoms, her Senior Thesis about land ethics, and being engaged during a pandemic.
Follow Maddy on Insta! @maddy.windel
Reach out to us with your COVID school stories! [email protected]
1 hr 45 min - Episode 12: The COVID-19 Symptom Extravaganza
Kayla Newman of the class of 2020 comes back on the pod to talk about her recent experiences having COVID-19, being quarantined with her boyfriend, and we talk about our childhood experiences of death (fun!)
Check out Kayla's Redbubble, Etsy, and art page on Insta!
All @: graphic_fragment
Reach out to us! [email protected]
2 hr 31 min - Episode 11: Cyber Bullying, Conservatism, and REBRANDING!
Autumn Johnson of the class of 2020 comes on the pod to talk cyber bullying, growing up conservative, and her dream restaurant. Also, NEW PODCAST BRAND AND NAME! WOO!! (Got a little excited, whoops)
Follow Autumn on Insta! @autumn_star_98
We're also still working out RSS feed stuff with podcast re-branding, so it might take a bit to show up as a new podcast name on Spotify.
2 hr - Episode 10: The Science of Doing, Traveling Abroad, and Morning People
Chava Roberts of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk being an aspiring clinician, the difficulties of being an international student during a pandemic, and we also lament people not saying good morning to others (also lamenting morning people in general).
Links for BLM associated organizations: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj0lqX5xJbsAhUM16wKHYMdDsoQFjAAegQIAhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmnfreedomfund.org%2F&usg=AOvVaw0zY3PUjhIaEuR-vKby4OVW
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjj3ZKNxZbsAhUQLK0KHTutCicQFjAJegQIAxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.obama.org%2Fmbka%2F&usg=AOvVaw2D2nEVGyuWqMwrHOctpClH
Send us your story! [email protected]
2 hr 16 min - Episode 9: SAY WHAT?! Lessons in Global Etiquette
Ariel McKinney of the class of 2020 comes on the pod to talk human interests, discrimination against Asian Americans during the era of COVID, and we compare etiquette across cultures. Also, Ben reads a mean email he sent to Tom Cotton.
Follow Ariel on Insta! Insta: @talkaholic
1 hr 59 min - Episode 8: Tech Theatre, Humor, and Questions about Butts
Daniel Hall of the class of 2019 and current SIU grad student comes on the pod to talk tech theatre, his philosophy on humor during a pandemic, and of course, classic butt jokes! Also, for real, don't message Daniel about butt stuff. He won't like it (probably).
Follow Daniel on Twitch! Link: https://www.twitch.tv/tuubby?fbclid=IwAR3jAqhsgf3TxKj0Te1mXlgx-r7ePbDs4Ndea6qsLGgE1qGCULu34ftcDCc
Contact us: [email protected]
2 hr 9 min - Episode 7: Dinner Table Conversations about Racial Justice
Breaking tradition only 7 episodes in on the podcast, Petron Brown of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk getting lost near a lake for several hours, going to school during a pandemic, and the BLM movement for racial justice.
Here's some additional educational resources: https://www.sentencingproject.org/publications/color-of-justice-racial-and-ethnic-disparity-in-state-prisons/
https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2020-06-03/data-show-deaths-from-police-violence-disproportionately-affect-people-of-color
https://www.aclu.org/blog/smart-justice/mass-incarceration/how-1994-crime-bill-fed-mass-incarceration-crisis
Now here's some ways you can help! Links: https://mnfreedomfund.org
https://unicornriot.ninja
1 hr 52 min - Episode 6: What's in a Name...Baseball Edition
Jake (Baseball) Holland of the class of 2020 joins the podcast for this week to talk freight logistics, baseball, and the tenuous nature of news broadcasting.
Check out Jake's documentary on Youtube! Also follow his socials for future updates on his film and podcasting projects!
Link: https//youtu.be/wrW57UCGLEI
Insta: @jakebaseball17
Twitter @jakebaseball17
1 hr 47 min - Episode 5: The Hot Take Variety Hour(s)
2020 Ozarks alumni and future Arkansas State University grad student Ethan Lubera comes on the pod to talk about his rad tattoo, his love for scenic design, and the beauty of arts integration. Also, there's hot takes. A lot of them.
No plugs from our guest, but a PSA from Ethan: go vote! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiA1P2Uzr7rAhXiT98KHZVkAOcQFjABegQIAhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usa.gov%2Fregister-to-vote&usg=AOvVaw1OukIkp93loAQ6hcqD0amE
Hurricane Laura Relief: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/us/hurricane-laura-how-to-help.html
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About Pandemic Academics
From the publisher's feed
Pandemic Academics is a podcast dedicated to students and educators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...with lots of ramblings along the way. Hosted and produced by Ben Howard of the class of 2020.