GRCC Collegiate Podcast

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Connor Lannen, Kaia Zimmerman and Malachi Robinson about their Super Bowl LV prediction column. After the discussion, Kaia Zimmerman sat down with GRCC women's head basketball coach David Glazier, to discuss the changes to their season after Gov. Whitmer reinstated c...

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College volleyball head coach Chip Will, about the team's first match, returning sophomores, and what to expect for the coming season. After the interview, Kaia Zimmerman joins the conversation to discuss the top sports stories of the past week...

On this episode of the News and Feature Edition of The Collegiate Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson discusses Gov. Whitmer's new pandemic order, the GRCC Board of Trustees meeting, and the impact of the Diversity Lecture from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson with our Feature Editor Breegan Petruska. After a recap of the news, they share what projects they have in the works.

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball head coach Jeff Bauer, about the status of the men's basketball team, returning sophomores, and what to expect for the coming season. After the interviews, Kaia Zimmerman joins the conversation to discuss the top sports...

On this first episode of The Collegiate News/Feature Podcast 2021 Edition, Collegiate Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson breaks down Inauguration Day and shares some Grand Rapids Community College news. This episode, produced by Aspen Strauss, features an interview with GRCC instructor Jenn Fillenworth by Collegiate reporter Paige Bodine. 

On the first episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College Interim Athletic Director David Selmon and Director of the Ford Fieldhouse Whitney Marsh, about GRCC sports in the COVID-19 era, recent changes to amateur athletics, and the status of the fieldhouse. After the interviews, Connor Lannen joins the conv...

This week's episode features a candid conversation with Braylon Edwards, All-American football player and former University of Michigan and NFL wide receiver. Edwards talks about mental health, life after football, his book " Doing It My Way ," and how he spent his off-seasons while being in the NFL. 

Episode 5 of The Collegiate Live Summer Semester Podcast features 27-year-old NHL defenseman for the Arizona Coyotes, Jordan Oesterle. Oesterle discusses his experience growing up in Dearborn Heights playing hockey, his time in the AHL, and how he continues to grow as a professional athlete in the NHL. Make sure to listen in every Friday for a new episode of The Collegiate Live Podcast.  

Episode 4 of the Collegiate Live Summer Podcast features Zach Napont. Napont is from Boyne City, Michigan and spent four years of his college career as a student manager for the Michigan Wolverines Basketball Team. Napont discusses his duties as a manager, his relationship with the players, and Michigan's student manager staff went viral with their tape abilities . Make sure to stay tuned every Fr...

Episode three of The Collegiate Live summer podcast features an interview with Chris Mokma, Holland native and Miami Marlins organization pitcher. Mokma discusses his decision to choose the pros over college, what it's like being a pro athlete, and how he worked out his deal with the Marlins. After the interview Joshua Carlson and Anthony Clark Jr. discuss the Michael Jordan Documentary, "The Last...

Episode 2 of the Collegiate Live Podcast for the semester features professional basketball player Zach Hankins. In his college career, Hankins garnered several achievements such as winning a Division II title with Ferris State University in 2018 while also being awarded tournament MVP. In that same year he also was named Division II Player of the Year as well as GLIAC player of the year for the se...

On the first episode of the summer 2020 edition of The Collegiate Podcast, Joshua Carlson interviews The University of Michigan Women's Basketball recruits Elise Stuck and Whitney Sollom. The incoming Wolverines talk about their experiences with being recruited, how COVID-19 affected their high school seasons, injuries, and more. Be sure to stay tuned for episode 2 next week with special guest and...

In the third episode of The Collegiate podcast for the 2020 Winter Semester, Josh Carlson and Sabrina Edwards discuss a range of topics from this past week. From Wednesday's Democratic debates to this past weekend's NBA All-Star Game, Josh and Sabrina also discuss the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon. Tune in next week to listen to The Collegiate's final episode before Spring Break.

Episode 2 of the Collegiate Live Podcast features Collegiate staffers Josh Carlson, Sabrina Edwards, Lucas Southwell, and Anthony Clark Jr. Listen in for topics such as the Shred Your Ex event, "what's your definition of love?" survey, the New Hampshire Primary, NBA All-Star weekend, and an interview with Grand Valley State University alum and current NFL athlete Nick Kiezer. Tune in next week for...

Welcome to the first edition of The Collegiate podcast for the 2020 Winter Semester. Tune in to hear The Collegiate staff discuss the upcoming Super Bowl, the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant, an interview with Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball players Darien Banks and Johnny Davis, and more. Featuring Collegiate staffers Devin Jones, Josh Carlson, Anthony Clark, Sabrina Edwards, Jamie...

On this episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast Paul Ce sits down with Grand Rapids Community College athletes who talk about their summers and their goals for the season. We start off with an interview with GRCC basketball player Cam Spicer, and then cut to an interview with teammate Richard Major. We finish off with a conversation with GRCC volleyball players Jasmine Wellet and Emma Pachulski.

This week on the Collegiate Sports Podcast, Paul Ce and Connor Maclachlan cover who they think are the most interesting teams in this upcoming NBA season. Teams like the Denver Nuggets for their NBA championship potential and other teams like the Atlanta Hawks for their future potential. This discussion also explores topics such as if Jimmy Butler was in his prime in Chicago and whether the Toront...

This week on The Collegiate Podcast, Paul and Conner update us on the provost search public sessions at Grand Rapid Community College featuring Laurie Fathe and Jacquline El-Sayed. The group discusses new internet fads with the Area 51 meme and the Facetune pictures that seem to be filling our news feeds. Lillian talks about the heat index in Grand Rapids this week which is expected to top 100 deg...

On this episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast Collegiate editors Paul Ce and Connor Maclachlan cover big free agency signings including Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and the implications of those signings across the league. The guys liked some underrated free agency signings and didn't like others. They also recap how summer league is going, which prospects have impressed them so far, and wrap...

This week on The Collegiate Podcast, the group talks about the newest releases in the entertainment world with the live-action of "The Lion King," "Stranger Things" Season Three (Spoilers*), and "Dreamville Revenge of the Dreamers." Along with a discussion about Emma Chamberlain and how she changed the game for vloggers on YouTube. We also discuss local news with the planned Battle of the Gains in...

This week The Collegiate Podcast features discussion about a recent police incident that occurred on campus in the Enrollment Center during a placement test. Lillian discusses the new "Toy Story 4" movie and its ability to bring in an audience of all ages. Paul and Connor recap the NBA Draft picks and talk about the NBA free agency. Tessa talks with the group about the lack of campus community at...

The Collegiate Podcast this week features discussion about "Newsies," a musical being  performed at the Civic Theater, Grand Rapids Pride Festival, the "Avengers: Endgame" planned return and the NBA draft. Lillian tells the group about the "Newsies" performance which featured several Grand Rapids Community College students. Tessa talks about her past weekend reporting on GR Pride along with her in...

Editor's Note: This podcast was recorded on June 5, 2019, before JAFAX was held.  The Collegiate Podcast returns with a new group for the 2019 summer semester. For the first episode, the new group introduces themselves, Matthew has an interview with new men's basketball coach Jeff Bauer, Lily tells the group about JAFAX, and Tessa tells the group about her column on Ellen DeGeneres' interview with...

On this episode, Jack details all the latest news regarding the fire at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris . He also gives updates on the Laurie Loughlin arrest as well as the Julian Assange arrest. Plus, Jack also discusses two Kalamazoo area pharmacists who were arrested for filling bogus painkiller prescriptions. Sunday night featured the premiere of HBO's hit show "Game of Thrones" for its fina...

On this episode, Jack is back to talk about the big news in Washington D.C. where Kirstjen Nielsen, the head of homeland security, submitted her resignation. Jack is also breaking down the news that Felicity Huffman, as well as others indicted on the college admissions scandal, plan to plead guilty, plus Michigan is one of a few states experiencing a measles outbreak. He'll discuss the specific ar...