PaltzCast

What is sustainability? In theater, sustainability includes considering how costumes are made; how to use the same costumes over time and not waste materials. Theater Costume Professors Andrea Varga and Kaitlyn Kociela Taylor have joined us on this episode of Full Circle Sustainability: Theater, Textiles, and Trends . They provide us with a clear definition of sustainability and talk about a range...

The episode surrounds a current New Paltz student who is also an ex-member of a religious cult close to campus. She shares how she got in, what she had to do while a member, and finally, leaving. Cult expert Rick Alan Ross and YouTube creator Jordan Hatfield give their insights on this group. Mollie Zoldan: Editor/recordist Jolany Alcantara: Researcher Pamela Gebhardt: Writer Demi Camus: Narrator/...

The year is 1937. The United States military is engaged in a brutal war with their Canadian neighbors up north, and tensions are higher than ever before. With the fate of the country hanging in the balance, President Lucius Brewer has devised a bold plan that promises a sure end to the war. However, when an unexpected player enters the mix, chaos is not far behind. Step back in time to an alternat...

WARNING: Contains spoilers. "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" took over social media discourse and box office scores when it was released in 2022. With its increasing popularity, it felt like everyone was raving about the film both on and off campus. Join Paltzcast hosts Steven and Alli as they talk to fellow New Paltz students about their reactions, favorite characters and scenes and simil...

On this episode of Obsessions Podcast, we discuss Jacob's niche obsession with the reality game show Survivor ! We deep dive into the rules of the game, his favorite (and least favorite) contestants, what makes the show so special for him, and more! Producer - Alison Aaron Editor - Alexandra Sachelari Writer and Researcher - Brianna Criscitelli Audio Recordist/Engineer - Rowan Murphy

As human beings, we often ponder the meaning of life and death. What if you could hear stories about the other side from someone who has actually died? We sat down to chat with recent SUNY New Paltz graduate Ryan Urbin to discuss what he saw when he died TWICE and was brought back to life. Hear his experiences and how it changed the course of his entire life. Click here for a transcript of the sho...

NYCrime is a podcast exploring the most famous cases in the great state of New York. This week we dive into John Lennon. What happened on that fateful day so many years ago? What was the reason this man was gunned down outside of his home in New York City? Who was Mark David Chapman? Lennon’s fans, friends, and former band-mates still mourn the man to this day. What kind of man did they know, and...

Looking for the Stars of the Show explores strange phenomena and explores possible justification for them. Not to mention, we feature SUNY New Paltz perspectives through interviews conducted in the Student Union Building. In this episode, we will discuss the belief of Extraterrestrial Life forms. We survey the possibility of Alien existence, communication, and even possible government interference...

Confessions is a podcast aiming to learn more about the students here at SUNY New Paltz, but without knowing their names. After hollowing out a book to place a recording device in, your hosts, Chelsea, Ejona and Troi placed it in with hundreds of other books down in the library stacks. From there, anyone was welcome to come share their own fears, worries, problems or thoughts anonymously. In this...

As you listen to the podcast, you will dive deeper into the lore and supernatural of Ulster County. In this podcast we interviewed Margaret at the Elting Library in SUNY New Paltz. A haunted house, building or a structure is said to be occupied by ghosts, spirits, and other paranormal forces. It is a popular belief that if a person dies tragically inside a house, their spirit is prone to haunt the...

For this episode of PaltzCast, join hosts Anthony, Devin, and Quinn as they dive into some embarrassing moments. From personal anecdotes to anonymous submissions, they will explore a selection of sticky situations and cringe-inducing circumstances like falling down the stairs or being locked out after a night out in town. Join them for a journey through life’s most awkward incidents! Anthony Conov...

In this week's episode of "Girlboss or Grotesque" we take on analyzing fictional girlbosses and question their validity to the title. With the help of SUNY New Paltz student interviews we get a few takes on what it means to be a girlboss, and who they think deserves the title. Natasia Plunkett- Lead Editor and Social Media Sydney Rockwood- Producer and writer/researcher Cole Finnecy- Assistant Edi...

In this episode join Janna, Natasia, Carlos and Geoffrey as we dive into crazy hypotheticals, discussing our viewpoints and how we would react to them. Our theme for this episode is "Just Like The Movies." Each scenario relates to the movies and how it would impact our real lives. Producer - Carlos Villanueva Writer/Researcher- Natasia Plunkett Recordist- Geoffrey Nickels Editor- Janna Guadal...

College towns are a place of unique opportunity to meet drunk and rowdy people. Townies, frat boys, and fake IDs ... there no place quite like New Paltz to get a swig of some of this drunk drama. Four college students take to the streets in their college town and ask, "what is your craziest night out?" "What are your craziest moments after a few drinks?" Through personal stories, bouncer tales, an...

Super Smash Slashers is an argumentative podcast where two sides argue which iconic slasher would win in a duel. In this episode, Host Mia represents Michael Myers, and host Sydney represents Freddy Krueger. The two cover the characters’ strengths and weaknesses, and debate how far into the supernatural realm Michael Myers really is. Post-debate, an audience decides via poll who the winner is! Mia...

In this podcast we dive into who we are, by looking at our human design chart, and with just a few things such as birthday, time, and place of birth, we discover things about ourselves we might not have known before. Chelsea - Host Devin - Host Anthony Host/Board op Troi - Host/editor

For this episode of PaltzCast, we take you back to the good old days... when all you had to worry about was what the cafeteria was serving for lunch... when you could spend hours playing Nintendo and watching your favorite cartoons... when almost every aspect of your life was less complicated, with not a care in the world. We talk about all of this and more, in this episode of "Back In My Day"; we...

In this episode we delve into how social media has drastically changed over the years, discussing the trends that have come and gone and the negatives and positives that it has had on Gen Z. We also get nostalgic and reflect on our own personal experiences with social media and how it has affected our own mental health. Emily Nagle: Producer/Editor   Richard Fontanez: Sound Engineer/Editor &n...

In this episode DJ, Joe, and Casey talk about the importance of physical and mental health, how it has affected athletes' lives and careers, and what students at SUNY New Paltz are doing for their own physical & mental well being. Credits: Producer/Editors: Donald "DJ" Hamilton, Casey Reisinger Sound effects, Editor: Joseph Bederka

Following and Interviewing a new local band by the name "Skinny B," we ask them questions about their goals and what music they have in the works. We also take a look at their origins and the process for creating music. New Paltz has already has a vibrant music scene, and "Skinny B" is looking to add their own spin on it. Alison Cox (Producer/editor) Olivia Meynadasy (Sound recordist) Sabrina Vale...

HobCast is a show focusing on the impacts of hobbies on the everyday person. Hobbies are a great way to help people get rid of stress and relieve everyday anxiety, no matter how severe. In this episode, we will discuss how hobbies make significant positive changes to people's mental health. The hosts, Andrew, Mike, and Nick, share their own unique hobbies including Taekwondo and fitness, music and...

In this episode of Paltzcast we take a look at Tinder horror stories posted on the social media platform Reddit. From a bad date at Applebees, to being an accomplice in a Ketamine heist, we learn that you never truly know what you're getting yourself into when going on an online date. Nancy Glascock - Editor Gwen Jones - Producer Keira Flanagan - Sound engineer

Welcome to The Wrong Kind of Nostalgia, this episode dives into the problematic issues surrounding the popular John Hughes 80s film Sixteen Candles. We explore these issues through the characters and their storylines from the film. In an effort to remind people that this film is more than just a nostalgic teen film from the past. The film covers their problematic moments such as sexual assault wit...

CAD Sports Show is a roundtable discussion that dives deep into the complicated mindset of athletes at the college level. A guest speaker on SUNY New Paltz's Men's Volleyball team joins the episode to share his experience as a college athlete. Sacrifices being an important factor, we hear how student athletes balance work, sport, and the demands of student life. Decisions! Casey Reisinger: Writer...

SUNY New Paltz, a college located in New Paltz, New York, is known for its diverse community, unlimited opportunities for creative expression, and its beautiful location. With these factors in mind, it's only natural that students gravitate towards this campus. However, not everyone gets the chance to explain their side of the story, which may be more personal. This episode of “Origin Stories: Why...