Biola Backstage

In this episode, our host, Marc Aguilera, talks with sophomore CMA major Elijah Smith about his upcoming film festival, Konch Fest. This is the first ever Konch Fest and will take place April 30 at 8 pm.

In this episode, founder and CEO of Pulchrum, George Khoury, walks us through what Pulchrum Conference is and the meaning of this year's theme: "Art in the Apocalypse."  Pulchrum is a Christian non-profit arts organization dedicated to cultivating artistic work oriented towards truth, goodness, and beauty. Learn more about Pulchrum here.

In this episode, our host, Reagan Glidewell, takes the red carpet at the Biola Film Festival. Hear from some of the winners.

Writers and actors Maddie Araman and Ashton Pulis walk us through the production of "Live from Lot F" which premieres tomorrow. "Live from Lot F" is a sketch show that features student written and student performed sketch comedy. Showings December 10. See tickets here .

Director Kaylin Kenders and Production Stage Manager Lauren Tateishi walks us through the fully student-run show " They're Getting Married Again? " which premieres tomorrow. The pair talks all about the comedy, their experiences, and...stunts?  The show takes place ninety minutes shy of the renewal of vows for characters Avery and Madison. The maid of honor and organizer extraordinaire, Evelyn Adl...

Branching out from her CMA roots, Audrey Schnell walks us through her theatrical directorial debut of the classic American play, “ It Pays to Advertise”. From funny moments in rehearsal, to overcoming the struggles of rehearsing without a set, Audrey gives us a peek backstage at what it was like to make this year's Torrey Theater play happen. Drama, romance, and good clean humor. “It Pays to Adver...

Biola Backstage is back again for Season 3! Executive producer and host Hope Li talks to Biola Snyder School students Emma Broyles, Jonny Harmon ‘24 and Po Yin Sham about how in the world their award-winning film “A Lovely Ending” had its beginnings. Hear about certain actors’ casting rizz, Easter eggs, a tangent on Emma’s wedding cake goals and why we need to hug our moms more. (02:15) - Finding...

Dr. Matt Hall joins us on this episode of Biola Backstage. We ask him questions about his education, his teaching career, his relationship with the Spanish language and culture alongside discussing some other intriguing topics. About Dr. Matt Hall Dr. Hall grew up in Spain as a missionary kid before coming to America. He comes from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he has been an ass...

Dr. Chris Grace and his wife Alisa Grace join us for this Valentine's Day special on relationships, dating and singleness. One of the key points discussed in this episode was by Alisa who said that we should date for patterns, not potential. Dr. Grace regales us with some of his stories of when he first started dating and provides wisdom and insight in that area of life. About the Graces Dr. Chris...

Crowell School of Business professor Dr. Rachel Bodell sits down to talk about her recent passion project for 2023: The Bible in a Year: The Story. She explains how the Bible podcasts were typically just commentary, just reading the Bible in a year or from the Catholic perspective. She saw a unique opportunity to fill a void. Through this podcast, Dr. Bodell explains how she had grown from hosting...

Host Charlotte McKinley sits down with Dr. Todd Guy, Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, to talk about his life to Biola, his experience with music and what he does as a dean. They talk about SoFAC and how it's unique with its divisions, how Dr. Guy's primary objective is to equip faculty with the tools to better equip their students, changes and advice he would give to SoFAC studen...

President Dr. Barry Corey from Biola University joins us on this podcast episode to talk about his job as a president and what he does, explains his moniker “DBC,” talks about his children’s graduation handshake, and gives some advice to Biola students. Dr. Corey describes being President of Biola with five areas: Board development Building the mission and vision of Biola Internal and external amb...

Dr. Gary Lindblad joins us today as we talk about his experiences at Biola, how he got into business and his budding music hobby. In this episode, Dr. Lindblad explains how he got to where he was, his long history at Biola (including living on campus with his wife who was a Resident Director), and how over COVID, he started recording songs from his home studio. ABOUT DR. LINDBLAD Dr. Lindblad earn...

Adjunct professor of mathematics and Applied Instructional Technology Administrator for the Office of Digital Learning and Program Development Matthew Weathers joins us today to tell us a few stories from his life as a Biola student and his computer tricks he went viral for. He explains that it is important to be intentional — take the extra time to get ahead and do things well. Dividends will pay...

Did you know that the Associate Dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication has three different communication degrees — a B.A., M.A., and a Ph. D.! Dr. Joy Qualls joins host Charlotte McKinley on this episode of Biola Backstage. They talk about Dr. Qualls' experiences in work, her job in Washington, D.C., and advice she has gathered along the journey. Her most notable piece of advice is to e...

Welcome back to season 2 of Biola Backstage! Your station manager and host, Charlotte McKinley, has a chat with CMA major Bradley Plausse who is the director of Biola Theatre 21's play Macbeth. They discuss how Bradley started leading a theater production despite being CMA, his past experiences with directing and other anecdotes and stories that come to mind as they discuss the play. "Macbeth" run...

On this week's episode of BIola Backstage, Professor Megan Callender shares her journey in becoming a professor at Biola in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. Professor Callender shares the ways she has seen God's faithfulness pursue and satisfy her throughout her career, opening one door after the other. She discusses how to discern a promise from God versus a promise of our...

Eddie Shepard joins Hayden Avakian in this episode of Biola Backstage as they dive into athletics, community and how to better create community. Is it all right to be lonely? How is community created? Is there something wrong with me if I don't have a strong community like I anticipated having? Curious of the answers? Give this episode a listen to find out! About Eddie Shepard Eddie Shepard starte...

Dr. Darian Lockett joins Hayden Avakian on this episode of Biola Backstage. They discuss Dr. Locketts' journey to Biola which was inspired by his involvement with YWAM. Dr. Lockett describes his desire to see people sent into missions whether in nursing, business, or going overseas and how ministering is not something specific to your major, but a calling from God. Furthermore, Dr. Lockett discuss...

Dr. Grace joins Hayden Avakian in a special valentine's day edition of Biola Backstage as they dive deep into relationship questions concerning the single and dating stages of life. How do you know you're ready for a relationship? What are some red flags in relationships? Is it true that when you know you know? Curious of the answers? Give this episode on relationships a listen to find out! About...

Dr. Arianna Molloy joins Hayden Avakian on this episode of Biola Backstage. They talk about Dr. Molloy's college experience, work as a calling and Dr. Molloy's upcoming book. About the Guest Dr. Molloy is an associate professor in Biola's Communication Studies Department. She teaches courses in organizational communication, research methods, nonverbal communication, small group communication and c...

Hayden Avakian interviews Anna Sinclair, who is an associate professor of public relations, a full-time mom, and an organizational leadership PhD student. Sinclair talks about her story of being born with amniotic down syndrome leaving her with a congenital amputation of her right arm. They also discuss how she prioritizes the many aspects of her life, living in the moment, and how the people in y...

Hayden Avakian interviews Jesse Baxter, who plays Mr. Darcy in the upcoming Biola Theatre 21 play Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley. Jesse tells us about the play, some fun moments from rehearsals, and more! Miss Bennett: Christmas at Pemberley opens November 19. They also have showings November 20 and 21, December 2, 3, 4, and 5 with a special dinner showing on December 10. Get your tickets to...