PodCavs

Stephen Mallozzi was a WUVA alumnus who was part of the Sports Department during his time at the University of Virginia. Now, he's a part-time NASCAR driver and Law School Student at Temple University. A man with passion and grit, he discusses his time at WUVA, how it prepared him for the future, his life as a driver and law student, and the challenges he's faced to get to this point.

Follow him at @stephenmallozzi on Instagram.

Thank you for listening! Be sure to leave a comment. Your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. For any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests, email [email protected].

Produced by Sam Shibu.

Select Music Courtesy of Pixabay.

WUVA's PodCavs Team welcomes Sonia Birate and Cassandra Opoku-Mensah to the production! They serve as the Vice President and Event Coordinator (respectively) of the Organization of African Students and help put together several events throughout the semesters. But what is Umoja Ball? What is Africa Day? What do these events do for the greater African diaspora? Listen in to find out now!

Check out @oasatuva on Instagram!

Thank you for listening! Be sure to leave a comment. Your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Email the Podcast Director of WUVA ([email protected]) for any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests.

Hosts: Kanaya Jones and Matt Koe

Editors: Kanaya Jones and Melissa Zheng

Intro/Outro: Kanaya Jones

Producer: Kanaya Jones

WUVA's PodCavs welcomes Christopher Joseph (Class of 2025) to the production. Now the Director of Student Life under Student Council, he's served as First- and Second-Year Class Council President. But how did he get here? What sorts of events were catalysts to push him along his journey? Listen in to find out now!

Check out @uva2025talks on Instagram to see Joseph's engagement with the broader community.

Timestamps are below. Thank you for listening! Be sure to leave a comment. Your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Email the Podcast Director of WUVA ([email protected]) for any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests.

Produced by Kanaya Jones

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(0:43) Where we’re from

(2:24) Connecting with uva2025 talks and Patio

(10:46) The best and worst moment of being a Class President of UVA

(14:41) Director of Student Council 

(17:34) A leader who gives others a platform 

(20:49) Initiatives to be proud of

(24:00) Getting prepared to come to UVA

(26:03) Internship advice: you are more than a number

(29:46) Advice to the first years

(31:50) The future for Christopher

(34:55) Expressing Gratitude

(36:45) Outro

WUVA welcomes Black Century Farmer Michael Carter Jr. from Orange County, Virginia to the studio. An ambitious man with an appreciation for the soil, he discusses the goals of his non-profit, describes his relationship with Charlottesville, and how mentors shaped much of his perspective on life today.

Check out The Carter Farms at thecarterfarms.com, Africulture at learnafriculture.com, and the UVA ETP 3500 course in the Spring semesters.

Timestamps are below. Thank you for listening! Be sure to leave a comment. Your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Email the Podcast Director of WUVA ([email protected]) for any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests.

Produced by Kanaya Jones

Timestamps

(0:00) Intro

(1:25) Talking about diets as a vegan 

(7:08) Carter's experiences and thoughts about Ghana

(12:07) Dick “Baba” Gregory

(14:01) A full life…without fear

(18:28) Mentors that influence

(36:32) About modern day platforms 

(39:37) What is africulture? 

(44:10) Carter's relationship to Charlottesville

(45:55) Why come back to the U.S.?

(50:13) Why did you go to Ghana?

(52:51) About the African Hebrew Israelite

(53:24) The Power of Memory

(55:45) What got you into a&t?

(58:56) Sustainability and Mr. Carter’s Operation

(1:15:22) About Consumers

(1:18:02) What’s your future lookin’ like?

(1:24:35) American Privilege Abroad

(1:32:34) To our audience: vote with your fork

(1:37:21) Outro

Here are two co-chairs for Brown College’s Hauntings 2024: Murder on the Dance Floor, Link Fu and Zoe Benton. The haunted house will be at Monroe Hill on November 1st and 2nd. If you want to attend a low-sensory, family-friendly experience, show up between 7 and 8 pm either day. If you’re desiring the opposite you can show up between 8 pm and midnight on either day for an extra spooky experience. Tickets are $5 at the door and support The Haven, a housing resource center in downtown Charlottesville. Check out the Instagram @browncollege for more information.

We hope you enjoyed the episode! Be sure to leave a comment and answer the poll. Your construcive criticism is greatly appreciated. Email the Podcast Director of WUVA ([email protected]) for any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests.

Produced by Kanaya Jones and Lauren Pierce

Student athletes are one of the busiest student groups here at the University of Virginia. They juggle academics, social lives, and daily practices to stay in shape for their sport of choice. Our guests for this episode of PodCavs, Petr Nohel and Will Erdmann, have created a group that reminds these driven individuals that they aren't alone in their journey. With notecards and groups of three, they too can have cavalier conversations with people they can relate to the most.

Be sure to leave a comment and answer the poll. Your constructive criticism is greatly appreciated. Email the Podcast Director of WUVA ([email protected]) for any inquiries, story suggestions, or interview interests.

Host: Kanaya Jones

Editor: Kanaya Jones

Intro/Outro: Kanaya Jones

Well folks, four years later and we are revisiting the very first interview on PodCavs. Kat Hammock is back with new insights and new music. You can find her wherever you listen to good music!

Sophia here:

This is my last episode as host and podcast director. It has been such a thrill to create and tell stories through this platform and I hope PodCavs continues long after I'm gone.

Host: Sophia Moore

Editor: Sophia Moore

Intro/Outro: Sophia Moore

Featured in a recent issue of UVA Today, Tracy Koprowski joins us on the podcast and shares more about who she is and what inspires her teaching. The Naval officer turned kindergarten teacher exchanged military drills to basketball thrills to teach her students math but also to build connections and share her passion for all things UVA. Listen to hear more about Tracy's experience at UVA.

Host: Sophia Moore

Editors: Sophia Moore and Kanaya Jones

Intro/Outro: Kanaya Jones

The Foxfield Race is an iconic biannual event in Charlottesville. UVA students are sure to add it to their bucket list of things to do before graduating. In the end, they make a tradition out of attending that lasts years after the leave Grounds.

But what are the Foxfield races? What goes behind putting together this event where thousands of people come together? Find out all of this and more in this episode of PodCavs!

Host: Sophia Moore

Editor: Sophia Moore

Intro/Outro: Lauren Pierce

As a collection of college musicians, Loose Champagne performs at venues integral to UVA's nightlife scene. What's their goal? To animate a love for funk and R&B in all hearts with good energy and even better vibes.

See more loose champagne on Instagram @loosechampagne

Produced by: Kanaya Jones, Lauren Pierce, and Sophia Moore

Music (all songs are covered by loose champagne!):

Me and Your Mama (Let Me Into Your Heart) by Childish Gambino

Doo Wop (That Thing) by Lauryn Hill

Didn't Cha Know by Erykah Badu