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The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In the last episode of the semester, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to have a discussion about the ending of shows that t...

In this episode of STEAM Unscripted, we talk with Akshay Naraine, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Nova Southeastern University, to explore how he uses improv, exploration, and play in neuropharmacology, Parkinson’s research, and brain science. Through conversation and improvisational exercises, we dive into: - How improv in communication assists in presentations and explaining new research...

On this very last episode of Off The Record, we had an interesting show which included segments that bite like the 5-Minute News Update with the Current’s Editor-In-Chief and Mako Media Graduate Assistant, Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV’s General Manager, Madison Kasper and they gave us the latest in The Current and what to expect in Mako TV for the next semester. We were joined with Ainsley and Nat...

In this episode of Media and the Mind, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Bianchi, whose work explores how video games simulate ecological responsibility and challenge our understanding of the posthuman, to examine the surprising ways interactive media shapes how we think about the environment. Then, Dr. Aimee Sanchez-Zadak breaks down the neuroscience behind why virtual worlds feel so psychologically r...

Step into the story behind the sound in this episode of Era to Era as we explore the evolution of DJing—from early radio selectors to global festival headliners. Hosts, Denisia “DJ Blossom” Martimbor and Ryan “DJ Romi” Romero, breaks down how DJs like DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash transformed music into a live experience, shaping entire genres and cultures along the way. With smooth transitio...

The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In this episode, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to have a discussion about the music videos they grew with and what they...

On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Dr. Mario D'Agostino are joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV and Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about noteworthy musicians taking their next big steps in their careers!

In this episode of STEAM Unscripted, we learn about the power of spontaneity and problem-solving under pressure with Fire Captain Richard Alvarez. During this episode, we dive into: - How acting in the moment has the power to save lives - The roles people play and their importance - The mental and emotional demands of working in the fire service We explore how adaptability, presence, and teamwork...

What limbless animal broke a world record from behind the wheel of a car? What famous musician did Barbra Streisand know before she set off on her singing career? And what organization can students at NSU get involved with if they’re interested in public relations and communications? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of That’s News to Us, featuring student members of the NSU...

On this episode of Off The Record, we had an interesting show which included segments that bite like the 5-Minute News Update with the Current’s Editor-In-Chief and Mako Media Graduate Assistant, Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV’s General Manager, Madison Kasper and they gave us the latest in The Current and what to expect in Mako TV’s Newscast Ep. 35. We were joined with Kaylee and Lara where they ca...

This episode of Era to Era, Denisia Martimbor “DJ Blossom” and Ryan Romero “DJ Romi”, dives into the world of underground music—exploring its roots, evolution, and the artists who shaped it from the shadows to the spotlight. Joined by one of our equipment manager’s at Mako Media Network, Jalen Williams, we break down how underground scenes influence mainstream sound, and we also sit down with an u...

The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In this episode, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to talk about the snacks that resonated with their childhood and their fa...

On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Dr. Mario D'Agostino are joined by Dr. Bill Adams, music and theatre program director and professor in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts, Madison Kasper, Mako TV general manager and sports reporter and photojournalist for The Current and Liv Zolk, executive sports producer and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about the influence of musica...

On this episode of STEAM Unscripted , we introduce Angelica and Alexandra Zadak, co-founders of This Is Improv, as they share their passion for improv and how they've applied it to education, therapy, and communication-based training. In this episode, they explore: How improv builds confidence, adaptability, and leadership skills The essential connection between creativity and real-world probl...

What Harry Potter character has become the unofficial mascot of the Chinese Lunar New Year? What extreme sport did New Zealanders invent? And how can NSU students get on-campus experience as editors, reviewers, and authors? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of That’s News to Us, featuring student members of the staff of Digressions, NSU’s literary and art journal Sara Arenas,...

On this episode of Off The Record, we had an interesting show which included segments that bite like the 5-Minute News Update with the Current’s Editor-In-Chief and Mako Media Graduate Assistant, Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV’s General Manager, Madison Kasper and they gave us the latest in The Current and what to expect in Mako TV’s Newscast Ep. 34. We were joined with Emilio Lorenzo where he came...

In this episode of Media and the Mind, we explore how writing and curation shape the narratives that define our understanding of the world, with Professor Mario A. D'Agostino, Assistant Professor of Writing at Nova Southeastern University. Then, Dr. Aimee Sanchez-Zadak breaks down the neuroscience behind why stories and curated spaces hold such profound emotional and psychological power over t...

In this episode of Era to Era , Denisia “DJ Blossom” Martimbor and Ryan “DJ Romi” Romero gives us a R&B- part 2 by taking the conversation further, tracing the evolution of R&B from its late ’90s and early 2000s foundation into the sound we hear today. From powerhouse vocals and classic storytelling to the rise of alternative, trap soul, and genre-blending artists like SZA, Frank Ocean, Br...

The nostalgia podcast with Jonathan Paul is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. In this episode, Jonathan Paul, host of the Nostalgia Podcast with Jonathan Paul is joined by his co-host Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez to have a conversation about the items and toys that they grew up with in...

On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Dr. Mario D'Agostino are joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV, Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio and Gabby Flora, DJ for Mako Radio to talk about the history and latest updates of Muzak, background music, elevator music and their subgenres!

In Episode 2 of STEAM Unscripted, we sit down with NSU’s own Bill Adams to explore the intersection of health care and the arts and the science of both. Through conversation and improvisation, we examine: How health care and the arts work together The importance of communication between disciplines  Why communication is both an art and a science The hidden benefits of singing in the shower Using i...

What dairy product can you make while running? What did the eagle on the US dime just drop? And what club can students at NSU get involved with if they care about human rights, the environment, and political action? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of That’s News to Us, featuring student members of the Students for Social Change club Ariel Pierre, Peter Sader, and Gabriella...

On this crossover-episode of Off The Record and The B-Side, we had a half-show but it included segments that bite like the 5-Minute News Update with the Current’s Editor-In-Chief and Mako Media Graduate Assistant, Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV’s General Manager, Madison Kasper and they gave us the latest in The Current and what to expect in Mako TV’s Newscast Ep. 33 that was released on Friday Marc...

This podcast episode features portrait artist Professor Kandy Lopez discussing how materials and representation shape cultural identity through portraiture, and psychologist Dr. Aimee Sanchez-Zadak explaining how the brain processes and responds to human faces. Together, they examine why portraits carry such emotional and psychological power, revealing that artistic choices in representation direc...

In this episode of Era to Era, Ryan “DJ Romi” Romero and Denisia “DJ Blossom” Martimbor, welcome special guest Maritza “DJ Lush” Louis to discuss the history and evolution of R&B. The conversation focuses largely on the roots and foundations of old-school R&B, from pioneers like Ray Charles and the Motown era to iconic voices such as Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Boyz II Men. Keep an...