UIowa SJMC Podcast

This week, host Disha Patel chats with Dravin Murti, who works for Iowa Barstool. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to run the account, his summer with Bleacher Report, and all the other cool orgs he’s a part of!

This week, host Disha Patel interviews Grace Olson, the newest executive editor for the Daily Iowan. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to be the executive editor, her responsibilities, and what Grace is looking forward to in her role!

This week on the SJMC Podcast, get to know Disha Patel – SJMC’s first ever Audio Production and Marketing Lead. In this episode, you’ll find out what student orgs she’s involved in, what she’s been watching, and so much more!

On this week’s episode Jake Mayer sat down with SJMC student Jered Kerr. Jered received a grant through the Office of Community Engagement to work on a project with PAW Fort Madison over the summer.

On this week’s episode host Jake Mayer interviewed SJMC students Mahogany Vanpelt and Nolan Craig. These two participated in the first ever Hinterland University class. The three discuss getting a peek behind the scenes of Hinterland, surveying concert goers, and more!

On this week’s episode host Jake Mayer interviewed Ayva Kemper, Ariel Kolder and Sophia DeBruler. These three were counselors for the 2026 Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop (ISJW.) In this episode we discuss what it's like to work at ISJW, Love Island and more!

1:40 Warning about Women in Business Blocked Group Chat

This week's guest is Hannah Neuville! She is the photo and video marketing lead for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In this episode you'll find out what her second area of study is, what student orgs she's involved in and more!

This week's guest is Abby Jones! She is SJMC's first ever Writing and Communication Marketing Lead. In this episode you'll find out what her second area of study is, what she's been reading and more!

This week's guest is Tracy Meginnis, the University of Iowa Student Publications Coordinator. Tracy supports the different publications in a variety of ways be it mentorship, inquiries about the editorial process, printing support and more.

This special episode’s guest is SJMC Professional Advisory Board Member Carla Keppler LaPorta. She is the Associate Communications Director at Humana. In this bonus episode we discuss meaningful undergraduate experiences, how to reach out to experts professionally and more!