A Colgate University Podcast

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Thirteen is a bi-weekly podcast where one Colgate University community member answers 13 questions about their work. Topics vary widely, with episodes that touch on ancient history, global politics, sociology and anthropology, literature, science, the arts, and more.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

Jazz and Comic Book History with Prof. Lopes 15.12.2022

Join Colgate Professor of Sociology Paul Lopes for a wide-ranging exploration into the history of Jazz, comic books, and the commonalities of Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese in this season finale of 13. Thank you to all of our dedicated listeners. We hope you have enjoyed all that 13 has offered in 2022, and will be exited to return with an all new season of episodes in January, 2023.

Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Langel talks hoops, recruiting, and team culture 29.11.2022

Join Colgate Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Langel for a wide-ranging discussion about leading a Division I basketball team, defeating Syracuse twice in a row, and how he works to build a culture of excellence on this all new episode of 13.

How the John A. Golden '66 Fellowship Prepares Students for Careers in Law and Medicine 14.11.2022

Join John Golden '66 for a conversation about the Golden Fellows at Colgate. This prestigious fellowship, generously endowed by Golden, provides summer internship funding, in addition to advising, programmatic, and financial support for students interested in pursuing law school or medical school. Hear from a current Golden Fellow recipient, and learn about the history of this impactful program in...

Writing, Cooking, and the X-Files with C.J. Hauser 31.10.2022

In this episode Associate Professor of English C.J. Hauser discusses literary influences, her latest collection of short stories, the experience of writing deeply personal memoirs for a wide audience, and her love of the X-Files. Hauser also reads a selection from The Crane Wife: A Memoir in Essays.

From Colgate to EY: A Conversation with CEO Carmine Di Sibio 18.10.2022

Carmine Di Sibio '85, P'18, '21, discusses his journey from his days as a Colgate student to becoming CEO of one of the world's leading consulting firms in this all-new episode of 13. Learn about how the liberal arts serve DiSibio as he navigates a complex and constantly evolving organization of more than 350,000 employees in more than 150 countries.

Special Episode: Constitution Day Debate 04.10.2022

Colgate University’s Constitution Day Debate brings to campus seasoned experts in their fields to debate topics facing the nation as a way to celebrate the national holiday and to encourage informed discourse among students. Colgate Professor of Political Science Stanley Brubaker introduces the history behind the annual event followed by the full recording of the debate. Moderated by Brubaker, the...

Democracy's Data: The Hidden Stories in the U.S. Census with Prof. Dan Bouk 19.09.2022

Join Colgate Associate Professor of History Dan Bouk for a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Census and some stories of the data it harbors. Bouk discusses his latest book, which closely examines newly released data in the 1940 Census, the question men, and some of the more troubling aspects of how that particular data set was used as the U.S. prepared to enter World War II.

What Can Iceland Teach us About Happiness? 06.09.2022

Join Colgate Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rebecca Shiner, and University Chaplain Mark Shiner for a discussion about an extended study course that brought students to Iceland in a quest to understand the meaning of happiness... and it isn't Hákarl (fermented shark).

Welcome, Colgate Class of 2026 21.08.2022

The fourth season of Colgate's 13 podcast kicks off with Senior Director of Communications and Parent Initiatives Rebecca A. Downing. In an episode geared specifically for new and returning Colgate families, Learn all about the University's work to keep parents informed about the exciting opportunities on campus, while also empowering students to take control of their academic experience.

A Navy Seal's Unlikely Path, with Alumnus Mark Divine '85 24.06.2022

Join author, podcaster, wellness aficionado, and decorated Navy Seal Mark Divine '85 for a deep dive into his path from Colgate student to a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Seals in this season-three finale of 13. Learn more about Divine and his work to help people achieve their mental and physical fitness goals at unbeatablemind.com.

Turn it off and turn it back on: Information technology with Niranjan Davray 07.06.2022

Chief Information Officer Niranjan Davray discusses the role of technology in education and the many ways Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the Colgate community.

What's in your cup? Coffee production in Colombia 25.04.2022

Join Professor of Geography Peter Klepeis, Co-Owner of the downtown Hamilton coffee roaster Fojo Beans Dan Joseph, and professor and coffee expert from the Universidad of the Andes Andres Guhl for an in-depth discussion about coffee production, a Colgate Sophomore Residential Seminar trip to the country, and the real meaning behind coffee labels Organic and bird safe in this all new episode of 13.

Behind the Scenes of the Colgate University Orchestra with Prof. Marietta Cheng 06.04.2022

Professor of Music and Director of the Colgate University Orchestra Marietta Cheng joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a conductor and music professor in this all new episode of 13.

Special Episode: The War in Ukraine 29.03.2022

Join Colgate faculty from Russian and Eurasian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Science, and LGBTQ+ Initiatives for a special roundtable episode about the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Refugee Housing and the Global Shelter Imaginary with Prof. Daniel Bertrand Monk 21.03.2022

Join Colgate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Geography Daniel Bertrand Monk as he discusses a newly published work that takes a critical eye toward refugee housing efforts of the United Nations and its partnership with IKEA.

Poetry, Prose, and the Pulitzer with Prof. Peter Balakian 09.03.2022

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning Professor of English Peter Balakian as he shares his thoughts about teaching and writing poetry, his long-time work for Armenian Genocide recognition, and hear a reading from his newest book.

Partisan Politics and the Filibuster with Prof. Sam Rosenfeld 23.02.2022

Colgate Political Scientist Sam Rosenfeld breaks down how the filibuster has functioned in congress throughout the years, the current challenges to changing the filibuster rules, and the history of partisan politics in this all new episode of 13.

Sculpture and Public Art with Prof. DeWitt Godfrey 07.02.2022

Join the Colgate Peter L. and Maria T. Kellner Endowed Chair in the Arts, Creativity and Innovation DeWitt Godfrey as he discusses the design and construction of his massive steel sculptures.

The ALANA Cultural Center at Colgate 24.01.2022

Join Colgate’s Africana, Latin, Asian, and Native American Cultural Center Director Esther Rosbrook for a discussion about the University’s cultural programing and support services provided by ALANA... and be sure to stick around for a harmonious 13th question.

Special Episode: Why are some veterans more impacted by PTSD than others? 10.01.2022

Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rebecca Shiner, and two of her former students, Peter Tappenden '18 and Fanyi Mo '20 talk about their research that was recently published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress titled, “Narrating life in the military: Links between veterans’ narrative processing of service experiences and their posttraumatic stress symptoms and well-being....

A Third-Century Update with Colgate President Brian W. Casey 13.12.2021

Join Colgate’s 17th President Brian W. Casey as he returns to the podcast for the first time since the start of the global pandemic. Casey shares his experience of quarantining in West Hall, and overseeing a University in motion while the world continues to grapple with a persistent public health threat. Learn about the University’s ongoing implementation of the Third-Century Plan, including new c...

Colgate Counseling Support with Dawn LaFrance 29.11.2021

Join Colgate's AVP of Counseling and Psychological Services Dawn LaFrance as she shares what the University does to support the mental health of students on campus. Learn about the various support groups, therapy sessions, and unique initiatives now in place, and find out more about how students can access these services in this all-new episode of 13.

What to know about applying to college 15.11.2021

Join Colgate Admission Officers Brittney Dorow and Mari Prauer as they answer common student questions about applying to colleges. Learn the basics about financial aid, how to narrow down a college search, and find out how schools evaluate applications when they are test-optional in this all-new episode of 13.

The Center for Freedom and Western Civilization 05.11.2021

Join the co-directors of Colgate's Center for Freedom and Western Civilization as they discuss the genesis of the group, its mission, and past speakers that they have brought to campus in this new episode of 13.

Russian Gangsters and Potatoes with Prof. Nancy Ries 19.10.2021

Ride along with the Russian mafia as Professor of Anthropology and Peace and Conflict Studies Nancy Ries shares her experiences conducting anthropological research in Russia; the rise of Thugocracy, and the cultural importance of potatoes, in this all-new episode of 13.

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