The Zicast

By Ryan Ziaks

A podcast hosted by Ryan Ziaks and joined by friends. Get to know me while you get to know others.

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The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.

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May 30, 2025 The Zicast Episode 69: Julia Barcello– Journalism, Newscasting, & The Power of Student Media
On the sixty-ninth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Journalist: Julia Barcello! We discuss the adrenaline rush of breaking news, the weight of reporting, interviewing political figures, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #journalism #journalist #reporter #reporting #broadcast #politics #washingtondc #dc #election #politician #writer #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Julia: 0:26Passion for Journalism: 0:55Adrenaline Rush of Breaking News: 3:07Coverage of Pipebomb Threat: 3:37How Journalism Shifts Your Mindset: 9:18Virtues of Journalism: 12:42Interviewing Presidential Candidate at 19: 14:14The Weight of Interviewing Political Figures: 18:45Covering the 2025 Presidential Election: 20:24Julia’s Dream Story: 22:56Weaving Through Political Answers: 24:56Fun Facts: 26:08One Thing Julia Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 26:51Hopes & Dreams: 30:17Favorite Movies: 31:20 Outro: 32:01
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34min
May 23, 2025 The Zicast Episode 68: Emily Adorno– Advertising, Communications, & The Power of Storytelling
On the sixty-eighth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Advertiser: Emily Adorno! We discuss how brands affect films, the influence of commercials, being a student ambassador, and more!Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #podcast #advertising #marketing #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #brand #tourguide #studentsuccess #studentsmotivation #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts #YouTube #youtubevideo Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Emily: 0:30Working on “Pretty Little Liars”: 1:50Passion for Advertising: 4:27Influence of Super Bowl Commercials: 9:42Editing for Quinnipiac’s Newspaper: 13:12Work with “The Agency”: 16:49Student Ambassador Role: 27:41Fun Facts: 32:58One Thing Emily Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 36:15Reality TV Fandom: 38:00Seeing Amanda Seyfried: 40:00Hopes & Dreams: 42:17Emily’s Favorite Movies: 43:59Outro: 45:24
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48min
May 16, 2025 The Zicast Episode 67: Alyssa Romagnoli– Running, Nursing, & Overcoming Challenges
On the sixty-sixth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by D1 Runner: Alyssa Romagnoli! We discuss how athletics and nursing correlate, overcoming adversity, sports psychology & injury prevention, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #track #runner #athlete #femaleathletes #crosscountry #nurse #nursing #medstudent #nursingstudent #nursingschool #healthscience #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Alyssa: 0:28Where Alyssa’s Running Journey Began: 1:12Most Rewarding & Challenging Parts of Running: 4:19Path to Being a Registered Nurse: 10:20Experience and Lessons From Being a Nurse: 15:43Overcoming Injuries & Injury Prevention Tips: 21:17Sports Psychology Tips: 22:18Breaking Running Records: 27:28Fun Facts: 30:04One Thing Alyssa Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 31:15Perpetual Fear of Med Students: 32:18Hopes & Dreams: 35:26Favorite Movies: 36:45Outro: 37:27
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39min
May 09, 2025 The Zicast Episode 66: Megan Haley– Film, Photography, & Crafting the Perfect Shot
On the sixty-sixth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Photographer: Megan Haley! We discuss crafting the perfect shot, traditional versus digital photography, F1 racing, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #podcast #photography #photographer #film #movie #socialmedia #content #creator #writer #editor #filmmaker #sketchcomedy #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts #YouTube #youtubevideo Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Megan: 0:24Passion for Film & Photography: 0:57Traditional vs Digital Photos: 4:00 What The Perfect Shot Looks Like: 5:20Photography vs Filmmaking: 6:26Quinnipiac Tonight Producing: 8:33Working at The Agency: 13:55Fun Facts: 18:24F1 Racing Fandom: 20:52One Thing Megan Loves, One Thing She Dislikes: 23:24Hopes & Dreams: 31:55Favorite Movies: 34:14 Outro: 35:57
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37min
May 02, 2025 The Zicast Episode 65: Taryn Klein – Advertising, Branding, & Building a Dance Club
On the sixty-fifth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Advertiser: Taryn Klein! We discuss social media marketing, managing busy schedules, giving a TED X talk, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #podcast #advertising #marketing #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #sorority #dance #cheerleader #tedtalk #timemangement #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts #YouTube #youtubevideo Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Taryn: 0:25 Branding Influences: 0:59Internship Experience: 2:24Working in Social Media: 3:34Sorority Position: 6:14Kickline & Dancing: 7:41PR & Founding New Dance Club: 9:05Balancing Workload: 10:21Giving a TED X Talk at 14: 11:52One Thing Taryn Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 13:12Studying Abroad in England: 14:26Hopes & Dreams: 15:16Favorite Movies: 15:42Outro: 16:16
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17min
April 25, 2025 The Zicast Episode 64: Kayla Kedersha – Faith, Healing, & The Journey to Becoming a PT
On the sixty-fourth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Physical Therapist: Kayla Kedersha! We discuss mixing business with PT, faith, the value of other’s stories, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #physicaltherapy #pt #trainer #athlete #faith #christian #nurse #nursing #medstudent #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts #YouTube #youtubevideo Timestamps: Intro: 0:03 About Kayla: 0:25What Led Kayla to Physical Therapy: 1:19Goals with PT: 3:00Best Traits in a Physical Therapist: 4:23Faith and Role in Catholic Chaplaincy Board: 5:23Fun Fact: 7:37One Thing Kayla Loves, One Thing She Dislikes: 9:07Hopes & Dreams: 11:11Favorite Movies: 11:57 Outro: 12:55
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14min
April 18, 2025 The Zicast Episode 63: Armaan Rochlani – Why Sitcoms Still Matter & From Cannes to LA
On the sixty-third episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by TV Writer: Armaan Rochlani! We discuss the future of sitcoms, living in LA, the impact of charity work, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #comedy #sitcom #tv #tvshow #tvseries #writer #tvwriter #losangeles #la #newyork #cannesfilmfestival #cannes #france #europe #movies #filmstudent #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending Timestamps: Intro: 0:02About Armaan: 0:30Armaan’s Passion For Film: 1:22Why Sitcoms are Still Important: 6:41 The Future of Sitcoms: 10:54Writing and Filming a Sitcom Pilot: 12:44Internship at the Cannes Film Festival: 14:45Time in the QU in LA Program: 23:06New York vs Los Angeles: 27:07 Fun Facts: 31:32One Thing Armaan Loves, One Thing He Strongly Dislikes: 35:45Hopes & Dreams: 37:17Family Charity Work: 41:31Favorite Movies: 46:32Outro: 48:06
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50min
April 11, 2025 The Zicast Episode 62: Rocco Di Carlo– Hosting, Interviewing & The Art of Journalism
On the sixty-second episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Journalist: Rocco Di Carlo! We discuss how to connect with others in an interview, his passion for Italian soccer, competitive singing, and more! Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #journalism #journalist #reporter #reporting #soccer #italy #italiansoccer #basketball #hooper #broadcast #broadcaster #news #anchor #singer #singing #superhero #mcu #spiderman #batman #writer #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #trendingshorts Timestamps: Intro: 0:03 About Rocco: 0:38Journey Into Journalism: 1:57Competitive Ocapella Singing: 3:12Conducting an Interview: 14:50Creating Social Media Content for Quinnipiac’s Production House: 19:30Hosting The Game Forum Financial Conference: 24:55Passion for Italian Soccer & Basketball: 29:41Fun Facts: 42:02One Thing Rocco Loves, One Thing He Dislikes: 45:02Hopes & Dreams: 47:40Favorite Movies & MCU-DCU Discussion: 50:31Outro: 1:01:17
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1h 2min
April 04, 2025 The Zicast Episode 61: Marianna Collabello–Why Stories Matter & The Future of Literature
On the sixty-first episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by English Teacher: Marianna Collabello! We discuss the importance of reading, what teaching has taught her, learning in the modern age, and more!

Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1Timestamps: #podcast #film #reading #books #bookworm #literature #English #englishgrammar #englishteacher #teacher #learning #education #educationsystem #school #student #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending
Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Marianna: 0:33The Difference Between Studying PT & English: 3:18Passion for Studying & Teaching: 7:43Lifeguarding & Teaching Overlap: 9:58One Book That Will Get People Into Reading: 13:33What Teaching Taught Marianna: 15:03How to Work-Around Phones & ChatGPT: 16:58How COVID Affected Kid’s Development: 20:32Fun Facts: 21:43One Thing Marianna Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 26:06Hopes & Dreams: 28:07Favorite Movies: 29:10Outro: 31:04
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32min
March 28, 2025 The Zicast Episode 60: Shannan— Podcasting, Film, & The Future of Media
On the sixtieth episode of The Zicast, I’m joined by Media Studies Student: Shannan Harrison! We discuss work in the communications field, how producing is under-appreciated, Sundance 2025, and more!
Add The Zicast on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezicast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5KQj8MsxHQlcwjno1SEDRZ?si=c5f525d4c4324a9fTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thezicast?_t=8oqlOi6Xi0Y&_r=1

#podcast #film #film #media #communications #mediastudies #communicationstudies #sundancefilmfestival #sundance2025 #filmstudent #producer #director #college #collegestudent #quinnipiacuniversity #quinnipiac #fyp #viral #shorts #trending Timestamps: Intro: 0:03About Shannan: 0:28What Drew Shannan to Media Studies: 1:23 How Media Studies and Film Overlap: 3:39 The Process of Directing a Music Video: 5:20Shannan’s Work in Podcasting: 8:40Experience at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival: 11:36How Producing is Under-Appreciated: 17:10Fun Facts:19:02One Thing Shannan Loves, One Thing She Strongly Dislikes: 21:58Hopes & Dreams: 23:43Favorite Movies: 25:47Outro: 26:42
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28min

FAQs about The Zicast:

How many episodes does The Zicast have?

The podcast currently has 121 episodes available.