Boo! Come and sit by the metaphorical fire as you listen to some spooky Filipino monster lore. Also in this episode, Jerico recounts many different superstitions that have impacted his life, as well as one horrifyingly embarrassing story at the beginning, as a treat for you. 

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Need some chaotic but comforting advice for both incoming and returning students? Join Jerico, the podcast editor, as he explores the possibilities of the podcast through the lens of some of his favourite podcasts. Following that, he’s joined by his first guest, Cat, to answer some student questions. Are the answers any good? Listen and find out!

If you want to reach out for ideas, a simple comment, or a collaboration – you can find Jerico at [email protected].

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The new academic year is starting with the old ways of teaching. Many of us are nervous about what it is going to take for us to be our best selves. In this podcast, Khadija (3rd year) and Sidharth (2nd year) talk about in-person classes, exams, making friends, overloading on coffee, and a lot more to prepare 1st and 2nd-year students of what is to come and remind seniors that the old days are back! 

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Join Ashley as she talks about mental wellness on campus with Harry Potvin, host of YouTube’s The Mental Corner!

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The Strandcast team is back for a bittersweet ending, joined by authors featured in our Spring magazine, PLAY. Jasmine and Erica discussed family history, Jennifer and Julia talked about imagined romances, and Noah and Miranda naturally brought the episode to a close with the topic of raccoons. We never expected the academic year to end on such a note, but we are so proud to have made this episode to conclude our experience as Strandcast editors. Sending love and good vibes from Jasmine, Noah, and Jen.

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How will Arts & Culture Editor Abbie find her true love? The Strandcast has a solution! We searched far and wide for sexy voices from people around the continent to serenade her and vie for her heart. From hypermasculine gymrats to Minnesotan bus drivers, we’ve got it all. Stay tuned to find out who will win Abbie’s love and affection!

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In this episode, we interview journalists Tamara and Ann about their pieces in Issue 7. Jasmine and Tamara discuss how the Twitter mindset fuelled overreactions to the film CATS, while Noah and Ann discuss developments in the Student Choice Initiative. Eric joins the team for a quickfire round about the best and worst memes of the decade.

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It’s a new year! The Strandcast team sits down and talks about the things their planning on leaving in 2019 and the things they hope to do more of in 2020.

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Our December magazine is out! Listen to Meg, Ellen, and James read their pieces for a cozy, personal perspective on their work. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season!

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Episode 9 of Star Wars is almost here! Celebrate with a passionate debate on the preceding eight films, brought to you by The Strand’s masthead and friends. Meg, Jasmine, Jennifer, Noah, Eric, Tom, and Leo duke it out with two-minute speeches featuring what they feel defines and elevates their movie of choice. As always, chaos and heated finger-pointing ensue. Vote on Facebook for YOUR favourite movie!

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