University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

Screaming girls, overwhelmed security, and segregated auditoriums all arise in musicology Professor David Novak (UC Santa Barbara) and rock journalist Ivor Davis’ discussion about Richard Lester’s A Hard Day’s Night (1964) and the Beatles’ American audience reception. Part of a small cadre of British journalists invited, Davis accompanied the Beatles for the entirety of their astonishing first US tour. The two discuss the Beatles’ connections to earlier musicians and the unprecedented passion they were showered with by young American fans. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 34473]

Dr. Ralph Gonzales is Associate Dean for Clinical Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer for UCSF Health explores strategies for improving patient experience and outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 34166]

If you aren't an undergraduate at UC San Diego there are still services you can take advantage of at the Career Center at UC San Diego. Kris Hergert, executive director, talks with Phil Blair about offerings for alumni, extension students and other non-traditional students, such as veterans, at the Career Center. Series: "Career Channel" [Show ID: 34495]

Al Ferrer is the President/CEO of Linea Consulting, a multi-national Major League Baseball interpreter provider. Linea also researches, analyzes, interprets and presents advanced sabermetrics. Clients have included the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, New York Yankees and the top sports agents in the country. Series: "Innovator Stories: Creating Something from Nothing" [Show ID: 34374]

The Beatles' final concert, their late-era conflicts, and the complicated history of director Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s Let It Be documentary all arise in this discussion between musician Alan Parsons and Music Professor David Novak (UC Santa Barbara). Parsons was a teenage sound engineer at Abbey Road studios when he was assigned to record audio for the Beatles as they worked through this iconic album. Novak draws Parsons into dialogue about recording equipment, studio layouts, and the musical personalities of each member of the band. Series: "Carsey-Wolf Center" [Show ID: 34489]

National health policy expert Drew Altman presents an analysis of the public’s priorities and opinions in health care as the new Congress takes shape and the 2020 presidential campaign begins. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Show ID: 34490]

Dr. T. Mike Hsieh joins host Dr. David Granet to discuss the impact on men's fertility when taking testosterone. Series: "Health Matters" [Show ID: 34531]

Joseph LeDoux explores the physiological distinctions between human response to fear and anxiety and how that can inform our understanding of behaviors and concepts associated with death and mortality Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 32052]

You may not have your career goals figured out when you start college but you can get help from a college career center to start to plan for your future.

Kris Hergert, executive director of the Career Center at UC San Diego, talks with Phil Blair about his work preparing students for their careers. He reminds students that it's never too early to start planning for the future. From summer internships to plans for graduate school, college career centers are a great resource for students. Series: "Career Channel" [Show ID: 34347]

What's a good career for you? Ask yourself: What am I good at? What am I interested in? What do I value? If you align your strengths, interests and values you can get on a good path to a career that fits you. This video shows you some tools to explore potential careers. Series: "STEAM Channel" [Show ID: 32816]