The Review Squared

On the 13th episode of our season, we experience technical difficulties as John and Ethan are away. Gideon takes a look at recent results from phase 3 human trials of COVID-19 vaccines, Alejandro makes a case against inaction from Gov. Doug Ducey on pandemic response and against President-elect Joe Biden fundraising for his presidential transition, and Haley gives an update about high school sports and COVID-19, along with news of a new arena for ASU hockey (and some other sports). This episode was recorded on November 20th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading  to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, continuing promos and more, both are now @review_squared.

On the 12th episode of our season, all roads (stories) lead to Arizona as Ethan is away. John explains his time covering the protests outside the Maricopa County tabulation center during election week, Gideon takes a look at the increase in COVID-19 numbers locally, Alejandro discusses his relationship with being from Arizona and Haley talks about high school football in Arizona and how COVID is affecting the season. You can take a look at and subscribe to unsnackable (the Substack mentioned by Alejandro) here. This episode was recorded on November 13th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, continuing promos and more, both are now @review_squared.

Because we can't stop doing bonus podcast episodes, one of the og friends of the pod, Blaze Radio Music Director, and musician in local band Cablebox (among lots of other things), Vaughan Jones hosts this episode about self-discovery of their identity as non-binary in what they titled "How to Finally Be OK with Yourself After Existing for 21 and 1/2 Years." The panel (Gideon, Ethan, Alejandro and Haley) and Vaughan talk about identity, self-discovery and friendship in the conversation that follows. You can follow Vaughan on Twitter, they're @vjonesradio over there. If you have something you want to share about yourself, let's talk! Share your ideas and story with us by DMing the show's social media or Gideon's Twitter, emailing the show at [email protected] or by leaving a voice message below on Anchor. This episode was recorded on November 6th. The music is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, appeals for your time and more, both are now @review_squared.

On the 11th episode of our season, one of the og friends of the pod, Blaze Radio Music Director, and musician in local band Cablebox (among lots of other things), Vaughan Jones joins as a guest panelist for the second time in a month while John is out. Gideon talks about (still being determined) election results along with the debunked conspiracy theory of "sharpiegate" and pro-Trump protesters at the Maricopa County tabulation center, Ethan takes a look at the clashes between the national government and Tigray People's Liberation Front in Ethiopia's Tigray region, Alejandro discusses journalists and self-care with the panel and Haley talks with Vaughan about being a sports journalist in this particular moment in time. You can follow Vaughan on Twitter, they're @vjonesradio over there. This episode was recorded on November 6th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, engagement with whatever you share our way and more, both are now @review_squared.

On the 10th episode of our season (with John out), Gideon, Ethan and Haley sat with journalist, press freedom advocate and host of Newsdive, Sam Carliner to talk about what is going on in Bolivia and the Julian Assange extradition trial. Gideon talked about the War of the Worlds radio incident from 1938 and Alejandro reviewed Ariana Grande's new album "Positions"  with a slightly altered panel (Gideon, Haley and Alejandro). This episode was recorded on October 30th. The radio play mentioned, Whose Dying is now available on SoundCloud, both part 1 and part 2. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are now @review_squared.

In this podcast exclusive episode, Gideon, Ethan and Haley sat with journalist, press freedom advocate and host of Newsdive, Sam Carliner to talk about some of the differences between the U.S. presidential candidates Joe Biden and incumbent president Donald Trump on foreign policy. This episode was recorded on October 30th. The music is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are now @review_squared.

On the 9th episode of our season, Ethan takes over most of the show to recap a very eventful week on the world stage as Haley is absent. Gideon discusses increasing COVID case numbers leading to a record daily high; Ethan recounts multiple stories including: the return to democracy in Bolivia with the presidential election, the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, the U.S. State Department thinking about designating some prominent NGOs like Amnesty International, the U.S. signing the (anti-abortion clause containing) Geneva Consensus Declaration with some countries that have poor records on women's rights and the huge anti-police brutality protests in Nigeria sparked by the long-time brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS); John talks about schools reopening amid COVID, and Alejandro briefly takes a look at Ariana Grande's career and her new single "Positions". This episode was recorded on October 23rd. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, shameless plugs and more, both are now @review_squared.

In this bonus and short podcast exclusive episode, the panel hot seated and had a conversation with one of the og friends of the pod, Blaze Radio Music Director, and musician in local band Cablebox (among lots of other things), Vaughan Jones on anything that came to mind. From hot dogs being sandwiches, to sports, to their music and more, we hit many of Vaughan's bases (at least we hope). You can follow Vaughan on Twitter, they're @vjonesradio over there. This episode was recorded on October 16th. The music is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show and more, both are now @review_squared.

On the 8th episode of our season, one of the og friends of the pod, Blaze Radio Music Director, and musician in local band Cablebox (among lots of other things), Vaughan Jones joins as a guest panelist while John is absent. Important and sad note about a regular panelist: Madison Young has left the regular panel officially as of this episode. We will miss her and hope you continue to follow her great work at The State Press, like this recent video.

Gideon takes a look at early voter turnout and the continuing sight of long lines, Ethan gives updates on and takes a look at Turkey's involvement in the ongoing Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict, Alejandro discusses with the panel his relationship to social media as a journalist and Haley analyzes the ASU football schedule and how that will affect how ASU football will perform this season. You can follow Vaughan on Twitter, they're @vjonesradio over there. This episode was recorded on October 16th. The intro music is "Dedicated to the Press" by Betty Davis and the outro is "We Are Heading to the East" by springtide. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates on the show, cryptic announcements and more, both are now @review_squared.

*this episode is not be confused with the show Vaughan hosts of the same name about music they are interested in, also airing on Blaze Radio Wednesdays from 1-2pm MST this semester.

Yes, we're about halfway through our 2nd season, but we finally had to do a promo for Blaze Radio. Enjoy it!