In the 2nd episode of WXVU's So You Have A Podcast series, Business Director Ryan Dery had an engaging conversation with Chris Wade.  Chris has produced the Chapo Trap House podcast since 2017.  He co-hosts the Hell of Presidents and Hell on Earth podcast with Matt Christman, and started the And Introducing podcast with Molly O'Brien.

Ryan talked with Chris about his start in college radio with Northwestern University's 89.3 WNUR, and how the industry looks with podcasting looming so large now.  They discussed how Chris got involved with Chapo and Chris gave us some stories behind the scenes of the podcast.  Chris also talked about his preparation for the Hell of Presidents series and both US presidents that deserve more recognition, and those that are gassed up a bit too much.  

Ryan and Chris also detailed Hell on Earth, and who some of Chris' favorite characters are from the 17th century.

Finally, they discussed the And Introducing podcast, including the changes that the music industry has seen that are reflected in the series, including the seminal moment that was September 11.   

WXVU thanks Chris sincerely for his time!

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The Show where Champions are Made. Join us for Sports Current Events talk, debrief, and weekly picks for the Games of the Week.  Hosted by Patrick Scanlon.

Sports Takes with Jake features a three man panel of Jacob Artz, Zac Tipton, and Nick Downing that discuss and debate the MLB, especially the Phillies and Twins, NFL, college football, and Villanova men's and women's basketball.

In a 12 PM matinee tip-off, Villanova hosted Georgetown in a Big East men's basketball showdown on Martin Luther King Day.  Nothing has been easy for the 'Cats in 2022-23, but in a hard-fought affair, they prevailed over the Hoyas, 77-73.

Patrick Scanlon was back with the play-by-play, David Szczepanski added color analysis, and Stephen Cain provided studio pre-game, halftime, and post-game coverage, as part of WXVU's sports broadcast team.

Hosted by Johnny Gainer.  Music programming focusing on an eclectic mix of all things independent. A particular interest is on new, local Philly music but also new music from around the world. Genre is listed as other, it will be new music from indie rock, dream pop, electronic, and experimental.

Talking sports, hosted by Nick Tanella.

On Sunday, January 29, Villanova took on Providence in a men's basketball matchup at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, on an incredible day for sports in the City of Brotherly Love.  Villanova (10-10) was looking to reassert itself in the Big East against the conference leading Providence (16-5), ranked 17th in the country overall.  Villanova led at the half and went back and forth with Providence in the 2nd half.  As has been all too familiar for the 2022-23 Wildcats' squad, the game slipped away quickly in the final minutes, and the Friars prevailed, 70-65.

The spirits were not dampened for long for the Philadelphia faithful, however, as minutes later, the Eagles took on the 49ers in the NFC Championship game at the neighboring Lincoln Financial Field, and advanced to the big game.  

For WXVU, David Szczepanski and Stephen Cain provided expert play-by-play and analysis.  

Allison and Ryan keep it real on Please Tune In!

A fun mix of alternative and indie hits from today, yesterday and tomorrow.  Hosted by Owen Hewitt. 

On the "Scoop & Score" radio show, Clayton, Matt, & Jason will deliver and discuss their most outspoken takes across the world of sports. With unique topics, segments, and discussions from 3 die-hard sports fans, there's something new every week.