Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul” titled “Save Your Life: Essential Skills for Wilderness Survival,” host Tripping Raul begins by indicating that this might be the last episode for a while unless she can gather some colleagues and friends to share their stories in future episodes. The episode centers on a survival piece she wrote in 2004 for a major metro daily, focusing on wh...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host, Tripping Raul, reflects on her experiences as a newspaper journalist during some of the nation’s most tragic events. The episode kicks off with Tripping Raul setting the tone with reminiscences of how, in newsrooms, pizza would often be ordered during major crises — a practice that might sound festive but was actually a coping mecha...

In the podcast episode titled “The Cost of Belief: Horoscopes, Halloween, and Witch Hunts at a New Mexico Daily,” host Tripping Raul discusses her experiences working at a New Mexico newspaper under a publisher whose extreme religious beliefs heavily influenced workplace dynamics and editorial decisions. The episode starts with Raul setting the scene of her past work environment where the publishe...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” host Tripping Raul reflects on a harrowing case from her days as a beat reporter. The case involves the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Sandra, whose case Raul covered right before being fired from a daily newspaper in Northeast New Mexico. Raul starts the episode by recalling the initial call from Sandra’s mother, Darlene, who was de...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host, Tripping Raul, shares reflections and anecdotes from her past experiences as a journalist. She starts by mentioning her intent to recall various memories that include gallows humor, the bond she shared with colleagues, and her reasons for falling into a journalism career despite her fears of the dark. Raul provides a personal accoun...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host dives into a chilling case of cannibalism that took place in San Luis Valley. Tripping Raul begins by describing the grisly discovery of human remains belonging to victim Peter Green. His torso was found wrapped in Native-American-themed blankets in the closet of his own home, while his legs were found in a trash bin outside his on-a...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” titled “The Inevitable Creeps You Work with as a Reporter,” Tripping Raul begins by discussing her recent experiences at a podcast show in London, where she interacted with various industry professionals. She reflects on the growth of the podcasting industry and emphasizes the community and support among podcasters. Shifting to the main focus...

The focus of this episode by Tripping Raul is on the importance of journalism in shedding light on societal issues, particularly racism. The episode begins with a poetic introduction about the role of journalism, followed by Tripping Raul sharing her reactions to a New York Times article detailing an act of racism during a condo sale in Virginia Beach. The article impacted Raul deeply, evoking tea...

Echoes of a Gruesome Mystery: The Southeast Colorado Case In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” host Tripping Raul delves into a haunting memory from her journalism days, focusing on a particularly gruesome crime that she covered in the mid-nineties in Southeast Colorado. The episode opens with Raul reflecting on the heavy atmosphere and the poignant memories associated with late...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host reflects on her challenging experiences as a newspaper reporter during the 1990s. Through a candid and introspective dialogue, Raul discusses the errors and missteps she made in her journalism career, which continue to invade her thoughts years later. She also touches on the differences between podcasting and newspaper journalism, em...

In this episode, the host, Tripping Raul, delves into a vivid memory from her time as a journalist. The episode begins with Raul reflecting on her journalism career, filled with challenging and varied reporting on serious topics, before transitioning into a more specific recollection. The central story is about a significant event that took place in the early 1990s in Window Rock, Arizona, where A...

In episode six of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host recounts the chilling tale of Laura, a woman from New Mexico who attempted to self-surgically remove her silicone breast implants using a disposable razor. Tripping Raul reflects on covering the story during her days as a beat reporter and decides to revisit the disturbing incident. Tripping Raul sets the scene by conjuring a late-nig...

The podcast begins with a poetic introduction that sets a somber and reflective mood, highlighting the serious nature of journalism and the search for truth in the darkness. The host, Tripping Raul, takes the listener through an example of her commitment to journalistic diligence by recounting her most impactful story—a story she was not able to showcase during a job interview that she ultimately...

In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul”, the host, Tripping Raul, discusses a contentious event from her past involving teacher raises and student programs at a school board meeting. Tripping Raul starts with an atmospheric introduction before welcoming the audience to the episode. She briefly mentions her past experience working with podcasters and her impartial journalistic perspe...

In this episode, Tripping Raul opens by discussing an unconventional method she has employed to create her podcast’s intro and outro. She uses a service called “Suno” which automatically generates jingles based on given topics and keywords. Raul hints that she’s still figuring out some technical aspects of audio editing using Audacity but assures listeners she is adamant about continuing to learn....

In Episode 2, TR reflects on her time as a beat reporter in the 1990s and early 2000s, covering various grim and sensational events, including accidents, murders, and cannibalism. She shares the story from a past assignment focused on the horrific aftermath of a single-person plane crash in a field in arid Northern New Mexico. At the beginning of the podcast, TR explains the unconventional pronunc...

The episode titled “First Fatal of Tripping Raul” begins with an atmospheric introduction, setting a dark and mysterious tone for the podcast, hinting at secrets and the pursuit of truth in journalism. Tripping Raul opens the podcast by reflecting on newspaper reporting in the late 20th century, contrasting it with what she perceives as the … Continue reading The First Fatal of Tripping Raul — Epi...