Inside 1801

Episode 2: Ins and outs of the University Union, construction on campus, and a day in the life of the Director of Russell House! Welcome to Season 4 of Inside 1801 Episode 2! On this episode on Kim McMahon the Director of Russel House! We discussed the ins and outs of the University Union, construction on campus, and a typical day in the life of Kim! Inside 1801 is hosted by Jordan Richardson and...

Episode 1: Goals of the year and all things Student Government! Welcome to Season 4 of Inside 1801! In this episode we introduce the new Student Body Vice President Jordan Richardson and his Chief of Staff Emma Strickland! Together they discussed the goals of the year and all things Student Government! Inside 1801 is hosted by Jordan Richardson and Emma Strickland and edited and produced by Philli...

Episode 5: Tackling USC's Biggest Challenges: A Campus Conversation Join Courtney and Isabella to speak about the biggest controversial issues facing our campus, and what administrators are doing to fix them. From campus safety and mental health resources, to parking and housing. We explore the challenges that students, faculty, and staff are faced with when deciding to commit to our university. T...

Episode 4: Electoral Insight: Behind the Ballot Join Courtney and Isabella as they speak with Student Government’s Elections Commissioner, Sean Deuty, about all thing’s elections. He is a key figure behind organizing and overseeing student government elections. From ensuring fairness and transparency to voting, Sean gives us an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes and answers all your que...

Episode 3: Beyond the Books: Insider College Tips Join Courtney and Isabella on this week’s episode detailing their lives before college and how they got to this point in their academic careers. From time management and study hacks to navigating campus life and building lasting connections, they are diving into everything you need to know to thrive academically, socially, and personally. Tune in t...

Episode 2: Traditions and Triumphs: A Chat with the Homecoming President Tune in this week with Courtney and Isabella on Episode 2 of Inside 1801. We are joined by our guest Elizabeth Cole, the Homecoming President at the University of South Carolina. Elizabeth is a Senior, Pre-Medical Student, from Greenville, South Carolina. Along with her involvement in Homecoming, she is also a valued member o...

Episode 1: Preparing for the Next Generation of Gamecocks Join Courtney as she talks with Patton Byars, Student Body President at the University of South Carolina. They’ll discuss Patton's early days in student government, his journey to becoming the student body president, and his initiatives moving forward this school year. Guest: Patton Byars Inside 1801 is hosted by Courtney Tkacs and Isabella...

Episode 6: Passing the Torch (ft. Courtney Tkacs) On this episode, meet and get to know our new Student Body Vice President elect: Courtney Tkacs! She tells us about her time in Alaska, her path from student council in high school to student government in college, her plans for the future in public health and law, and more. Courtney will be the next host of Inside 1801 as Abrianna ends her term. I...

Episode 5: The Future of USC ft. Emmie Thompson Join Abrianna and Brynn as they chat with Student Body President, Emmie Thompson, about her role in Student Government, what she's accomplished, and what she plans to accomplish. Learn what Student Government has been working on to improve the student experience. Guest: Emmie Thompson Inside 1801 is hosted by Abrianna Reaves and Brynn Burke and edite...

Episode 4: Making the Most of USC Join Abrianna and Brynn as they share advice and stories about their time at USC. They’ll discuss how to make the most of your experience through campus involvement, creating connections, and more. Listen to their story and learn more about the Gamecock community and their USC favorites list! Inside 1801 is hosted by Abrianna Reaves and Brynn Burke and edited and...

Episode 3: Career Changes & Broadcast Journalism ft. Madeline Stewart Join Abrianna and Brynn as they dive into the world of broadcast journalism with Madeline Stewart, USC alumni and host of Soda City Living. They’ll discuss changing career paths, broadcast journalism, post grad life in Columbia, and Stewart’s new lifestyle segment on WIS-TV, Soda City Living. Listen to her story and learn mo...

Episode 2: Women in Business & Innovation in Columbia ft. Carolina Crowder Join Abrianna & Brynn as they talk with Caroline Crowder, Executive Director of GrowCo. GrowCo is an innovation center in Columbia that exists to inspire, develop, and support high growth/high tech founders through their entrepreneurial journey. Hear about Caroline's wide array of experience and how GrowCo intends t...

Episode 1: Homecoming & Event Planning ft. Caroline Salisbury Join Abrianna & Brynn in their first episode of Inside 1801 featuring USC’s Homecoming President, Caroline Salisbury. They’ll discuss with Caroline about being a student leader, Homecoming week, event planning, and how Homecoming has evolved over the years to become what it is today. Listen to her story and mark your calendars f...

Episode Notes Join Alex and Maia as they chat with Joe Wright, chair of the LGBTQ+ alumni council for the USC Alumni Association. They’ll discuss with Joe about being the second openly LGBTQ+ student body president, finding your purpose, ways to get involved with the alumni association and how the university can continue to grow and create positive change.  Note: This episode was recorded in March...

Episode Notes As many seniors leave the university to pursue new opportunities, the uncertainty of post-graduation can be scary. What’s it like to move to a new place where you don’t know anyone? Join Alex and Maia as they chat with Issy Rushton, former student-body president, about her transition after USC and how she’s learned to embrace the uncertainty of post-graduation life.  Guest: Issy Rush...

Episode Notes Use your voice to make a positive impact on our campus and community! Tune in as Alex and Maia chat with the President of the Youth and College Division of the South Carolina NAACP, Courtney McClain, about how she found her passion for advocacy and the advice she has for students interested in advocacy. Guest: Courtney McClain Inside 1801 is a spin-off of the 1801 Live podcast, also...

Episode Notes Creating a culture within student organizations that prioritize mental health is more important than ever. Join Alex and Maia as they talk to Katie Torbert, president of USC Dance Marathon, about what mental health means to her and ways that she implements mindfulness practices in her own life as well as her organization. Guest: Katie Torbert

Episode Notes College is a period of tremendous growth where we’re faced with different opportunities and challenges. Tune in as Alex and Maia chat with current seniors, Ethena Lighty and Jenna Wilson, about their college experiences as they share advice for current underclassmen and talk about things they wish they knew sooner. Who knows, you may even learn a thing or two! Guests: Ethena Lighty a...

Episode Notes Meet the new hosts of Inside 1801, Maia Porzio and Alex Blumenthal, and learn more about what their goals for the podcast are and why they decided to give the Student Government podcast a new name. They’ll discuss what it’s like to start fresh, find their sense of belonging, and just have some fun answering common ice-breaker questions.