Behind the Connection

This episode of Behind the Connection goes behind-the-scenes of Lansing Community College as we feature soundbites from LCC's "Take Your Child to Work Day." Held on April 23, we invited kids to share their stories on the microphone.

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Tamara McDiarmid to talk about "Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections," a new podcast coming to LCC Connect, Tuesday, April 21st . Tamara, who serves as the Director of Public Service Careers at Lansing Community College, draws upon her extensive experience in teaching, public service and corrections to shed light on the historical...

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Paige Dunckel. Paige is Lansing Community College's Performing Arts Production Coordinator and starting April 7th , she'll be bringing her expertise to LCC Connect as the host of a new podcast called Exit Stage Left: LCC Performing Arts , a program that aims to illuminate the vibrant performing arts scene at LCC while also exploring the myriad of stories a...

Daedalian sits down with LCC Social Sciences Professor, Aliza Robison to talk about the debut of The Sociological POV . This innovative podcast emerges from the vibrant discussions led by Aliza while teaching sociology and anthropology. She emphasizes the importance of perspective-taking and critical discussions, which serve as foundational elements in both her teaching and the forthcoming podcast...

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Dr. Cynthia Rooker, who shares how her leadership roles at Lansing Community College and her work as Institutional Representative for the MI-ACE Women’s Network inspired a new podcast spotlighting the stories, achievements, and challenges of women in higher education. Leading the Way: Women in Higher Education premieres on the LCC Connect network January 1...

On this episode of Behind the Connection , Daedalian sits down with Brendon Skipper, LCC Connect's new Production & Operations Assistant. He joined our team last August and has been instrumental in ensuring the auditory excellence of our podcasts. During our conversation, Brendon, originally from Florida and a graduate of the Colorado Film School, shares insights into his journey from digital...

On this episode of Behind the Connection, Daedalian visits Jim Ervin, the esteemed host of Time Signatures. Jim's enthusiasm for the blues is evident in his interview style and consistent recording schedule. As the approaches its 100th episode milestone, Daedalian and Jim look back at how the show's beginnings, what it’s become, and what's on the way. The two also chat about the podcast's incorpor...

Behind the Connection welcomes TeDen to the LCC Connect lineup, a Lansing Community College student one of the winners in our annual Podcast Powerup. We talk a little bit about what inspired TeDen to participate in the Podcast Powerup, what the process of creating a podcast was like, and what we can expect from her new show. Her podcast, "RIPPER" joins the LCC Connect roster, Tuesday, September 30...

On this episode, we go "Behind the Connection" to find out about Kate Correy and her new podcast called "Conversations with Kate" set to premiere on LCC Connect April 1, 2025. Kate is a multifaceted Lansing Community College student with a diverse background as a hairstylist, DJ, and musician. Our conversation touches on the essence of community engagement and personal growth, inviting listeners t...

Greg Trimmer, a Lansing Community College student, shares his inspiring journey into the world of media and entertainment in this episode of LCC Connect. After initially pursuing a path as a youth pastor, he realized that it was not his true calling, leading him to take a break from school and eventually return to LCC to find his passion. Now, he is set to launch his own podcast, "Front Row, Backs...

Daedalian speaks with Jim Ervin, the host of the podcast "Time Signatures," which celebrates blues music and its rich history. Jim shares his journey into the world of blues, influenced by his mother's love for legendary artists like B.B. King and Muddy Waters, and how his passion has evolved over the years. The conversation delves into Jim's impressive collection of vinyl and CDs, which has grown...

Daedalian Lowry talks with Bob Garrett, the new college archivist at Lansing Community College, who is launching an LCC Connect podcast titled "Tales from the LCC Archives." The show aims to explore the rich history of LCC and shares fascinating stories from the archives, with episodes premiering on October 22. Bob discusses his extensive background in archiving, emphasizing the importance of pres...

On this episode of Behind the Connection , Daedalian talks with Kyle Jakob and Dustin Abrego. Kyle is the Coordinator for Lansing Community College's Center for Veteran and Family Support (CVFS). Dustin is an Academic Advisor for CVFS and the former host of Student Success Stories . The two have joined to co-host a new podcast aimed at bringing information to the forefront for veterans and militar...

On this episode of Behind the Connection , Daedalian is joined by the hosting crew (Simon, Leo, Jacob) of a new podcast called Now Spinning and Lansing Community College Vinyl Record Club (VRC) Co-Advisor, Sarah Eubanks. Now Spinning developed from the VRC where LCC students, staff, and community members come together to share their love of music and vinyl records. Now Spinning debuts Tuesday, Aug...

Daedalian chats with Aral Gribble about his experience creating a brand new LCC Connect podcast. As a Michigan Reconnect student, Aral has returned to school and is pursuing a degree in Digital Media, Audio and Cinema, and that return to school also led him to join our team as the host of an improv comedy podcast that both pokes fun at and celebrates The Great Lakes State. The show is called Troll...

Daedalian Lowry connects with Mike Stratton and Morgen Bowen, the hosts of a brand new podcast called A PscyhoDelicious Conversation . Their program will be posted on LCC Connect, on Tuesday, July 23rd with the goal of opening up the conversation about mental health. Related Podcast: A PsychoDelicious Conversation Mike Stratton's A Groove Supreme Spotify: Mike's Podcast, The Little Green Book Emai...

We are so proud of Lisa Alexander here at LCC Connect. Not only did she win a w3 Award in 2023 for her work as the host of Who's That Star , she also won Best Academic Advisor of the Year for City Pulse's Top of the Town Awards what she does at Lansing Community College! Congrats Lisa!! Website: w3 Awards Website: City Pulse Top of the Town Awards 2023 Lansing Guru Blog: The Top 5 Academic Advisor...

Daedalian talks with LCC Connect's new Production & Operations Assistant, Jereny Robinson. The two talk about Jereny's unique name, his hobbies, and his experiences at LCC. Website: LCC Connect

Daedalian Lowry meets up with Ami Ewald and Abby Tebeau from Lansing Community College's library staff to talk about Written in the Stars: Books & Beyond , a new show that will be premiering on LCC Connect November 11th at 1 p.m. on 89.7FM and at LccConnect.org . Written in the Stars features a team of cohosts including Ami, Abby and two other library staff members, John Szilagyi and Robin Moo...

Daedalian Lowry and Jim Owens go behind the connection to talk about Jim's new show, HeadRoom where he talks with members of the LCC community about how to improve mental, emotional, and behavioral health. HeadRoom premiers October 21st at 1 p.m. on 89.7FM and at LccConnect.org . Podcast: HeadRoom Website: Lansing Community College Counseling Website: Random Question Generator