Innis Herald Podcast

V61 of The Innis Herald is officially over! No really, we're done here. This episode (finally) wraps up the 2025-26 season. As is the nature of things, change happens, time waits for no one, and so on and so forth - you get the gist. Join Zach, Labelle and Simba as they have a chat about nothing in particular - one more time. ALSO!! Farewell to our Podcast Director, Simba! Congratulations to Label...

Have you ever wondered what goes on at a University of Toronto, St. George Campus, Faculty of Arts & Science, undergraduate-affiliated college newspaper's annual general meeting? Does the idea of ten or so students voting on the future of something that affects hundreds upon hundreds more intrigue you? Perhaps not... Regardless, witness student democracy at its finest! In the Events Room of th...

Soil, seeds, and other things you need to grow plants. These were the ingredients chosen To create the perfect urban community garden. But Sustainability Steward Cedar accidentally Added an extra ingredient to the concoction-- Actually, Cedar did not accidentally add some random chemical named after a letter of the alphabet - that's probably a health code violation. But you know what I was getting...

United by an often fleeting love for chemistry and a persistent love for yapping, three friends come to the studio to do just that. Labelle invites you to sit down with her, Orion, and Eisei to hear their opinions on how fried their attention spans are, what it's like to be in an Recognised Study Group, which winter sport is objectively the best, schooling system culture shocks, and whether the In...

How to become a teacher? Filming couches in elevators? Could meal plans be better? What are some canon events for incoming students? What has become of our critical thinking skills in this day and age?  Join our hosts Zach, and (chronologically for the first time) Labelle as they chat with Innis alumna Daria Mancino about what happens to you after graduating, among other things. Special thanks to...

Semi-accurate summary: the TTC, having pie, fighting animals, confronting people, watching sports, hopecore music. Join Julian, Marty, Zach, and Labelle as they explore all these somewhat important themes during the winter break. I know it's been a while, so here's another long one for you! Happy start of the semester/whenever other time you're listening to this. Also, thank you to our new produce...

It's hard to believe that SIXTY whole years have gone by since the release of The Innis Herald's first issue! Imagine what it was like being an Innis student in 1965, when the College was still finding its identity in a tiny building nestled between University College and Hart House. We sit down with alumnus Robert Patrick to talk about the early days of Innis College. Hear what it was like to est...

In 1965, The Innis Herald, released its first issue. For this episode, we go straight to the source! Meet Marilyn Beker, the paper's founding Editor, to answer these questions and more: What inspired the idea for a student paper in a brand-new college? How did The Innis Herald start?  Discover how Marilyn Beker found a passion and acted on it, starting a legacy that is still going strong today.

Aaaand we're back! For the first episode of the V61 season, meet our new Creative Directors (yes, plural again) - Ario and Batu. With the summer issue already out and our 60th anniversary edition coming up next, it seems reasonable to have an idea of who's in charge of the ingredients list for this metaphorical soup (i.e. The Innis Herald newspaper).    Got questions? We can answer them in the nex...

It's about time we wrapped up this season of The Innis Herald Podcast. Do whatever you do when you listen to a podcast one more time, as we bid farewell to two pillars of the masthead, Sam and Yash. After having been at the helm for a really long time, our outgoing Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor share some of their favourite Herald moments. Four years have gone and disappeared, oh how time fl...

Listen to the penultimate episode for V60 of the Innis Herald Podcast. Join our Host Zach as he catches up with former Podcast Director and incumbent Managing Editor, Marty. We cover the election results, life after PhySU, and combat capabilities against other mammals. P.S. This was recorded a little while ago, so several points of discussion may - or may not, quite likely but not necessarily, in...

Listen in to a conversation between one of The Herald's Creative Directors and the Senior Copy Editor. For this episode, hear from Julian and Rick about what it means to be a member of the masthead, and their opinions on serious matters like UofT meme culture and recreational math.

Whether you’re dreaming of a visit or reminiscing your last trip, join us on a deep dive into "The City That Never Sleeps." In this episode, our hosts Zach and Vedant are joined by a devoted contributor to the Herald, Innis’ very own, Kyle Newcombe, as they explore Kyle’s “religious” experience in NYC. From Broadway and Wall Street to some lesser known attractions, consider this your unique guide...

To start the new year (at least for the Julian calendar), join Vedant and Simba as they ask each other, 'This or That?'. There are no wrong answers, just some light-hearted discussions! As the winter semester starts up and winter break becomes but a mere memory, get insight into part of the Podcast Team's mutable opinions on topics ranging from campus life to the type of stuff one would here 6th g...

How many floors will the building be? How long until construction is done? Does the Innis Herald get first pick for office space? Join our Host, Zach; and Associate Director Advancement at Innis College, Megan McDonald; as we answer all your burning questions regarding the Innis College Renewal and Expansion Project.   Check out the latest updates here: https://innis.utoronto.ca/about-innis/projec...

Join us as we chat with Andrea Johns, an Indigenous Training Coordinator from the Office of Indigenous Initiatives(OII). In this episode, we cover past collaborations with Innis College, future plans, and their work across campuses.   Follow the Office of Indigenous Initiatives: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Subscribe to the Office of Indigenous Initiatives’ Newsletter  

Join us for a pair of short conversations with a pair of Junior Podcast Editors/Hosts! For the first episode of The Innis Herald Podcast: V60, we introduce Vedant and Zach, as well as some of our plans for this season.   Disclaimer: "Herald-Crunches" is not intended to replace actual newspapers as a source of news. Please continue to read your local Innis Herald newspaper for up-to-date informatio...

It's time to say farewell to Volume 59 of The Innis Herald Podcast! Join us for our finale as we reunite with some of your favourite guests from this season, including Michelle Wong, Zach Zanatta, and Cedar MacTavish. Together, we unpack the year that was, then brace for what's next. A heartfelt farewell to our amazing Podcast Director, Marty Hewitt. We wish you all the best, and a warm welcome to...

On this episode, Editor in Chief Sam Guevara and Managing Editor Yash Kumar Singhal interview the ICSS executives for the 2024-25 academic year. View the memes referenced by Sam in this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1XM1C1-gA9oVLqNypGVvBdSg-eYqhp2lS?usp=sharing

On this episode of the Innis Herald Podcast, producers Zach and Simba speak with former Communications Director Rhea Gosain to discuss her take on the recent pitch "Taylor Swift: Icon or Overrated?" Thank you to our producer Simbarashe Mutika for editing this episode! Simba will be taking over as Podcast Director for the volume 60 of Innis Herald, during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Today on the Innis Herald Podcast, we sit down with former Podcast Director Catherine Dumé, to discuss her recent Herald contribution, and to catch up on what she has been up to since leaving the Herald. Thank you to our producer Simbarashe Mutika for editing this episode! Read Catherine's recent piece "Yay, I'm Finished - Now What?": https://theinnisherald.com/yay-im-finished-now-what

In our first episode of 2024, we are joined by Innis Contributor and food reviewer extraordinaire Michelle Wong! On this episode, we review the food of the Acacia Cafe, formerly called the Innis Cafe. View the pictures from today's episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fdEcGdmAMTpywFbUmXEZU3dztt4aYRLo?usp=sharing

In this episode, Marty and Yash celebrate the holidays by reading a few Christmas stories.

On this episode, we hear from Innis Contributor Zach Zanatta, who has contributed a short playlist "Falling in (and out of) Love". Listen to Zach's Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ayENvnzc00fvwMhgJUQjW?si=f3d7aad404f74158

In this episode, our podcast crew interviews Cedar, the President of the Innis College Garden Club as we tour the garden. (07-11-23)