JHU Film and Media Studies

Must-listen media coverage for those left behind. After the deadly failure of the first civilian mission to the terraformed Earth 2,  tune in to the fallout on Surf, the audio content aggregator app of the future, to piece together the darkly comic mystery surrounding their fate. Created by Anna Weaver and Udochukwu Nwosu. ----- Music and sounds in “Ophelia IX” are sourced from Pixabay.com, FreeSo...

Though many local businesses close, their memories live on. Each season, join host Claudia Sesso as she interviews people from a different town in America to reminisce about their community’s bookstores, restaurants, florists, hardware stores, and everything in between that have come and gone over the years. Created by Claudia Sesso. ----- Music Credits (in order of appearance): Koi-discovery, “Be...

Revisiting the choices that change us. In each episode, join Ivy as she follows one person’s journey in making a big pivot in their lives—whether that’s moving across the world, switching careers, or pursuing a new degree. Through interviews, Uproot explores their decision-making process, in carving out new, previously unexpected, paths for themselves. Created by Ivy Xun. ----- Music Credits: Inne...

Drawing the line between right and wrong is tricky and sometimes we never find answers. Come curious and open-minded to explore sticky moral situations where nothing is black and white. Leave with no satisfying answers.  Created by Caroline Winter. ----- Music and Sounds Why by Atoll: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/atoll/single/why-1/ Underpass by Golden Grey: https://freemusicarchive.org/musi...

What’s the worst they could say? Listeners will join me on a quest to get rejected by anyone and everyone in an effort to gain confidence in a highly judgmental society. Episode 1: Rejection Therapy. Created by Miayunique South.

You are what you eat after all? Identity and food are inextricably linked, so join Shanelle as she examines the cultural significance of dishes and how you can plate them yourself. Created by Shanelle Quinn. Music credits: Music Accessed using YouTube Audio Library, Free Music Archive, and Upbeat. Songs are listed in order of appearance.  Ringside by Dyalla  Name by Walz Forgotten by Soundtroll Pa...

Grab a seat, a drink, and share a tale. I, Axl Night, interview the various travelers of the world of Etania. Open to whoever happens to stumble into The Silent Donkey Tavern and wishes to share a story. Created by Kyle Velez.

One topic explored in several poems. Poets—classic and contemporary alike—explore a great many themes: love and loss, faith and family, seasons and sexuality, and the list goes on. This podcast investigates how different poets approach a certain topic. Each episode features a handful of poems, curated by Allison Lilley and read by her or the artists themselves. Created by Allison Lilley. 

Success isn’t always a straight line. Tune in each week to take a deep dive into the career of an expert. Hear from a seasoned professional, who has already walked the path you are on, about the obstacles they overcame and the lessons they learned along their journey to success. Created by Connor Devlin.

Dissecting the language we speak. Join Jeanie Fung's exploration of different language quirks through conversations with native speakers who often use them without knowing it. Created by Jeanie Fung.

Firsthand Latino history. Join Fernando on a journey through modern Latin American history as he navigates the nuances of revolutions, invasions, and conspiracies with testimonies from first-hand witnesses. Created by Fernando Nova. 

Catch up on the latest in the fastest sport on earth; Formula 1. The high intensity of formula 1 racing has finally found the right podcast covering all the interesting aspects of the 2023 season. Join host Julius Dunn as he dives into the greatest sport on earth with electrifying analysis and broadcasting. With over 56 years of F1 coverage under his belt, our host welcomes you to the world of rac...

What goes around comes around... Usually. Mariam is wrapped up in a cycle of serious mistakes, and now her history has caught up with her. She’s caught between two decisions, both with catastrophic results. What choices will she make? And can she escape her past? Created by Lubna Azmi.

The adventures of two unlikely friends. Pic, an odd caterpillar, explores both the world and herself with the help of Eni, an enigmatic robot.  Created by Rachel Xu. 

Be French in America or how to hear every day oui oui baguette. Based on my own experience, the episodes will relate the daily life of an international student in America. I will share my experiences, mistakes, and successes and hope that this podcast will be able to advise and inspire other students to live abroad. Created by Enzo Gourdon.

An everyday confessional. You may outgrow the schoolyard, but you never outgrow the questions. Join the Kiss and Tell Club to hear brief collections of diverse and silly interviews, each centered on one intimate prompt. Created by Claire Goudreau. 

Pick up the phone. It might just save your life. The war on drugs has escalated. Effective immediately, all citizens involved in overdose-related incidents will be subjected to a series of neurological trials that will determine the necessity of continued life. Created by Christian Reidy. 

An audio guide to Baltimore’s best restaurants. New city. Same love for food. Follow my journey as I discover everything from the hidden gems to established staples of Baltimore’s food scene. Each week I’ll cover a new restaurant and give my honest review.  Created by Madeline Sukhdeo.

A tale as old as time. Based on the Lion King and Hamlet, a new story reimagined where instead of Lions, demigods take the scene. A greedy brother challenges the king and steals the throne from him, banishing his young son which starts the child’s journey. Accompanied by an evil spirit bent on revenge, this boy must learn to become the true king. Created by Chime Nwogu.

How we get lost in our hobbies. Videogames, binge-watching, and endless social media use are synonymous with youth culture. Through a series of interviews, Escapist explores the line between hobbies, escapism, and behavioral addiction in young adults.  Created by Merone Eshetu.

What you didn’t hear on that college tour. You’ve read the brochures. You’ve probably met the eager tour guide. But now, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty… It’s time to unpack the stereotypes we’ve all heard but never actually known whether they’re true or not. In A (Not So) Classified College Collage, we’ll meet students from universities all around the world who have been there, done tha...

A confessional tale from a super-villain crony. In this found audio style podcast, “Mr. Adams” recounts his time working for the nefarious Dr. Zagorvsky. Through his recordings we learn the horrors of scientific advancement and the very limits of the human psyche. Yet we are left wondering whether it is necessary to lose one’s humanity to become superhuman. Created by Mark DeCastro.

Life’s too short not to know what to drink. As a liberal arts major I feel an obligation to drink with a mild sense of sophistication. Let’s have a drink together as I explain the history and nuances of the cocktails of present and past. Come for the lesson and stay for the jokes. Created by Hank Behaeghel.

Obscure eras of women’s history. Each month, Period will travel to a new time and place in history to discuss society’s conception of womanhood and the female experience, unraveling the funny, the surprising, and the morbid all at once. Created by Anna Sargeantson. 

In every myth, there is a grain of truth. In 1955, Ken Takamoto began documenting his unusual career on a tape recorder. When his grandson Steve inherits Ken's belongings, he discovers the tapes. What he hears on them will change his view of his grandfather and the world forever. Created by Curtis Nishimoto.