Humanities Radio

"One day I was a basketball player, the next day I was just a student. That didn't feel like enough.” In this podcast, Chloe Norseth explores the identity crisis faced by student athletes when they can no longer compete.

Join us for an exploration of the dynamic world of digital media as we dive into the last episode of the Why We Love It podcast. We're unraveling the media culture that surrounds two of the internet's biggest platforms: YouTube and TikTok

Tune into the latest episode of Why We Love It to find out why we love controversial TV. In this episode, Graciella, Sandra, Sofia, and Marlie talk about the animated show, South Park, and the reasons why people have strong feelings about the issues it addresses.

The Why We Love It Podcast is all about pop culture, and why people love it. In Episode 1, Sandra Bailey, Graciella Brauer, Marlie Hansen and Sofia Westphal-Kelson will talk about what’s been going on in the concert ticketing world. From Ticketmaster, The Taylor Swift Era’s Tour to the Delta Center.

In this episode of Influence of Influencers, George Katsanevas, along with Marley Huggins, Josi Hinds, and Sophia Denman delve into the dynamic world of digital influencers and their complex relationship with the public. This episode, themed around influencers and cancel culture, features a roundtable discussion, a thought-provoking story from Josi, and insights from PR expert Curtis Newbold.

In this episode, we cover the relationship between influencers and advertising. We learn what brands think about when advertising as a whole, what companies look for when choosing to work with an influencer, and what influencers think about when working with marketers.

In today's episode of Influence of Influencers, we follow the migration of influencers across different platforms. Josi interviews Alyssa Claiborne, who gives us insight to balancing a normal life while being an influencer. Sophia helps us understand why influencers migrate by explaining the history of the most popular migrations.

Influencers and celebrities are getting more and more indistinguishable. In this episode, Sophia Denman, Josi Hinds, Marley Huggins and George Katsanevas discuss their differences and how influencers have gotten to celebrity status. We also hear from Lauren Glaze who is a fitness influencer.

This episode follows the exciting transitions happening in both college football and the NFL. We discuss Pac12 playoff predictions, top NFL draft picks, the future of college football and stand-out players from the 2023 season. Hosts Ellery, Jake, Chloe and Keaton give their takes on who will be the final Pac12 champion and players we can't wait to see in the NFL. As always... Go Utes!

Welcome to the third episode of Gridiron Gold! I am your host Jake Willoughby, joining me will be Chloe Norseth, Keaton Campbell, and Ellery Davidson. On today’s episode, we will be hearing from Keaton about the NFL draft process, getting the unique opportunity to hear Boomer Esiason discuss the draft, and finish up by giving our thoughts on the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.

Imagine college athletes making millions of dollars a year off of their name, image, and likeness. This is something that athletes 30 years ago, let alone 10 years ago, would have never believed. Athletic departments used to get into a lot of trouble for this. Now in the year 2023 collegiate athletes can make millions, in this episode we will delve into the impacts and the importance of NIL and co...

Welcome to the first episode of the Gridiron Gold Podcast with Chloe Norseth, Jake Willoughby, Ellery Davidson and Keaton Campbell! This episode is all about conference realignment. Listen as we interview reporters, players and fans, in discussing this controversial topic!

In Episode 4 of the Call of Beauty Podcast, we will be getting real about all things beauty. No topic is off limits, from Botox to Pilates. We hope to reach many women trying to live their best lives by opening the conversation around beauty and wellness. In this episode, we will be talking about gendered beauty and feminine beauty expectations.

In Episode 3 of Call of Beauty, we dive into women's body image, trends, and workouts. We spoke with a women's boxing coach, a pilates enthusiast, and a mature woman about how working out changes as you age. Tune in to hear our thoughts about the topic and what we can do as a community to encourage healthy minds and bodies.

In Episode 2 of Call of Beauty, Emma Ratkovic, Elle Crossley, Estella Weeks, and Ellie Toner discuss women's fashion. We hear from a fashion model and learn how women’s beauty expectations have changed over time.

In Episode 1 of Call of Beauty, Elle Crossley, Estella Weeks, Emma Ratkovic and Ellie Toner take a closer look at the role of cosmetic procedures in modern women’s beauty expectations. We talk about how the popularization of aesthetic surgeries has impacted women and why it has become as prominent as it is today. We hear from women who have received these procedures, women who haven’t and even the...

Danielle Endres, professor of communication, discusses her book “Nuclear Decolonization: Indigenous Resistance to High-Level Nuclear Waste Siting,” which explores how Indigenous populations have been affected by global nuclear production and how they have successfully resisted the projects.

Lance Olsen, Professor Emeritus of English, discusses his novel, “Always Crashing in the Same Car,” a fictional exploration of David Bowie’s consciousness and interactions in his final months battling liver cancer.

Avery Holton, professor of communication, discusses two of his upcoming books examining journalist burn-out and well-being titled, “The Paradox of Connection: How Digital Media Is Transforming Journalistic Labor” and “Fostering a Culture of Well-Being in Journalism.”

Jake Nelson, assistant professor of communication, discusses his book, “Imagined Audiences: How Journalists Perceive and Pursue the Public,” that examines the role that audiences have traditionally played in journalism, how that role has changed and what those changes mean for both the profession and the public.

Jay Jordan, professor of writing and rhetoric studies, discusses his book, “Grounded Literacies in a Transnational WAC/WID Ecology: A Korean-U.S. Study,” that describes and theorizes the intellectual, social and material complexities of cross-border educational efforts.

Avery Holton, Chair of the Department of Communication, shares valuable insight on thriving as a successful journalist in this technology-driven society.

Professor of World Languages and Cultures, Joseph Metz, shares what he is most excited about regarding the new Great Books course being offered this fall at the University of Utah.

The East vs. the West: Differences in Air Quality Throughout Salt Lake Valley Salt Lake City’s poor air quality is no secret to its residents but did you know there’s a stark contrast and divide between the East Side’s air quality versus the West’s? Vanessa Hudson has more.

The University of Utah Has Become Busier with the End of COVID-19 Students at the University of Utah are in full-swing since the end of the Pandemic. Trevor Hagen reports on different students’ opinions on how the population influx has affected the University.