The OUtlet

The OUtlet

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The OUtlet episodes

  • The Anna Jinja Show: Dr. Joe Bianco, Dr. Melissa Rizzo, Wendy McVicker
    In this episode, researchers Dr. Melissa Rizzo and Dr. Joe Bianco discuss their qualitative study analyzing adoption and foster care narratives from "The Anna Jinja Show," uncovering themes of identity, trauma, and resilience. The episode also features Athens Poet Laureate Wendy McVicker, who shares a poem about growth and transformation through darkness.
    30 min
  • SportsBeat- October 16, 2025
    On this episode of SportsBeat, host Jamey Spears, Reece Merkel, Jack Zwienzinski, Simon Lupfer, and Luke Schmitt discuss the OU Volleyball team’s recent wins and the Football team's next matchup vs. Northern Illinois. For professional sports, the table shares their takes and predictions for the rest of the MLB playoffs, as well as week 6 of the NFL season. Finally, they wrap up with some shocking headlines and Upset Watch picks.
    1 hr
  • SportsBeat- October 9, 2025
    On this episode of SportsBeat, host Jake Collins, Jamey Spears, Connor Mallon, Jack Zwiezinski, and Luke Schmitt cover Bobcat football and soccer’s losses to Ball State, along with Volleyball ending a double-digit losing streak. Then the guys dabble into College and Pro football recaps and headlines. Before ending with our Read and React and Upset Watch Segments.
    1 hr 1 min
  • The OUtlet- October 3rd, 2025
    This week on The OUtlet, hundreds line up for a drive-thru event combining coffee, community, and cancer prevention, and Southeast Ohio gets a break from the heat but drought continues to affect the region.
    15 min
  • SportsBeat - October 2, 2025
    On this episode of SportsBeat, host Connor Mallon, Reece Merkel, Noah Cavin, Luke Schmitt, and Jamey Spears break down an eventful week of Bobcat fall sports, from the Football team’s first win in MAC play vs. BGSU, to the Field Hockey team’s huge upset vs #11 ranked UMASS. After recapping the rest of College Football, the guys talk about the MLB wild card and week 4 of the NFL season, while looking ahead to week 5. Finally, the table wraps up by reacting to some controversial headlines in the sports world and give their Upset Watch picks.
    1 hr 1 min
  • The OUtlet- September 26th, 2025
    This week on The OUtlet, visitors from far and wide come to Point Pleasant for a festival celebrating the legend of the Mothman, and a family-run orchard shows how supporting local farms makes a difference.
    16 min

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