Radio Free George

As we transition from one semester of virtual learning to another, Olivia talk's with WAC Psychology Club president Shaniece Fraser and Vice President Kimberly Leonard about how students can prepare themselves mentally for what may come during the spring. (Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide.)

In this episode, join Patrick Salerno, Will Rotsch, and Rizzen Means as they delve into the dangerous, but eerily familiar world of Cyberpunk2077! How close are we to being a society so obsessed with the next upgrade, that we loose our values and identity In the process? Well in some aspects we may have already reached that point. Interested in finding out how? Or just want to listen to a cool dis...

In this episode, Host Will Rotsch brings on Mark Cooley and Hailee Hoeflin to talk about animation, both in its perception as a less mature art form and how it helps to educate us in our youth about social norms and expectations. This episode is filled with a lot of animation tangents and recommendations, bringing together an insightful and interesting conversation!

Thank you all for your patience with this episode, we are very excited to finally share with you our second stasis chamber. Join Host Patrick Salerno and co- host Will Rotsch, as they sit down with guests Dr. Laura E. Goodin (https://www.lauraegoodin.com/) and Kate Smith (https://www.alterkate.com/) as they reflect on their experience with 2020’s NaNoWriMo and trade stories on the craft and art of...

For the past five years Washington College administration has struggled to be transparent with it's community; whether that be students, parents, alumni, professors, or the town of Chestertown. Transparency Trap is an investigative report undertaken by english and journalism students to understand why these problems are ongoing, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has made the effects of this non-transp...

Happy Holidays everyone! This week is a little something special! I more relaxed and fun conversation on the darker implications of Good ole St. Nick! Enjoy!

This week, Olivia talks with Peer SMART members Annalie Buscarino and Bess Mascone to discuss the impact of altered Title IX plans made under President Incumbent Trump's administration during the last four years, how it has impacted the Washington College campus, and what the future holds in changes these implemented orders.

This week, Olivia will be talking with junior and president of the Washington College Chapter of the Food Recovery Network Alaina Perdon and seniors Doug Kurtz and Samina Soin Voshell, the Student Environmental Alliance president and vice president, about how we as a campus community can help and educate ourselves as well as others about the severity of climate change

Hey guys! So do to some scheduling and technical difficulties I was not able to get a guest this week, but I still wanted to share something with you all! I recorded a solo episode of me giving you guys a bit of a primer into some of the research I have been doing for my thesis. It is a bit shorter, a tad more scripted, and a new format, so I am very interested in hearing your thoughts and if you...

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, We will be sitting down with a writer/storyteller each week to discuss the craft and art of writing and it’s impact on the nerd world. On today’s episode we speak with Washington College Alum and winner of the Sophie Kerr Prize Mary Sprague. Together we explore Motivation and Inspiration for writing and the creative arts!

In the second part of this two-part episode, Olivia speaks with Director of Intercultural Affairs Carese Bates and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Emerald Stacy about both current and upcoming initiatives to assist in the Washington College campus and surrounding community become more embracing, inclusive, and protective of one another's diverse identities.

In a conversation with junior and African Student Union President Ama Amponsah and senior and Black Student Union President Destiny Harris, we talk about the actions these respective groups took to addressing racial injustice on the Washington College campus -- and how we can continue to have conversations and make change regarding how we consider and discuss race.

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, We will be sitting down with a writer/storyteller each week to discuss the craft and art of writing and it’s impact on the nerd world. Kate McLaughlin/Kessler/Locke likes to write in a variety of genres, hence the multiple names. A veteran of the publishing industry, she's written for most of the Big 5 NYC publishing houses, has been a USA Today and Amazo...

For the inaugural episode of Washington College Weekly, host Olivia Montes will be talking with SGA president, Elizabeth Lilly, and Dean of Students/VP of Student Affairs, Sarah Feyerherm, about what to expect with the upcoming spring semester -- all while still amid an ongoing pandemic and a strenuous election.

To celebrate National Novel Writing Month, We will be sitting down with a writer/storyteller each week to discuss the craft and art of writing and it’s impact on the nerd world. This week we have Dr. Laura E. Goodin. Laura E. Goodin has been writing professionally for nearly 40 years. She attended the 2007 Clarion South workshop, and holds a PhD in creative writing from the University of Western A...

Welcome to the Stasis Chamber, an AdNerdium Series! The stasis chamber is a more casual discussion format in which guests from the past month come back to talk more about their episodes and current topics in nerd news. This week join guests Rizzen Means and Will Rotsch along with Host Patrick Salerno as we discuss new insights from our premier episodes. Stick around for commentary on upcoming show...

In this episode, Patrick Sits down with Rizzen Means to discuss How the medium of Role Playing Games can have a meaningful impact on you, and your friends at the table. We go in depth on the intersection between games and creative writing, and how you can improve your RPG experience!

You didn’t ask, but this week Ty and Maddie discuss Miley Cyrus, Rhianna, Spooky Szn movies and QAnon conspiracies. It’s a wild ride but sit back and enjoy listening to Ty and Maddie explain all the things you didn’t ask about! Make sure to let them know you favorite Halloween movies after the show and maybe you’ll get a shoutout in the next episode!

Disclaimer – Some of the audio was corrupted, but we felt the episode was strong and worth sharing! In this episode of AdNerdium, I sit down with veteran cosplayers and costume builders Clark and Ashley Oliver. Together, we explore the rise of cosplay and the subsequent community and culture its popularity created. We also share some personal anecdotes of our most memorable convention moments. Int...

In this inaugural episode of AdNerdium, Patrick Salerno sits down with co-producer and guest host Will Rotsch for a deep dive into the world of science fiction, as they explore the themes of Identity, Personhood, and individuality in the Clone Troopers of Star Wars and how it relates to gender identity, school bullying, and much more!

You didn't ask, but this week we answered all questions relating to Chadwick Boseman, the VMAs, political conventions, and movies and music that came out over the summer. We explored what movies are coming out in the coming months, what's the deal with movie theaters during COVID, and, of course, what is Taylor Swift up to these days? Settle in and listen as Since You Didn't Ask takes you on a wil...

The inaugural episode of Radio Free Lit, Washington College's online literature reading series. This is a joint production between Radio Free George and the Rose O'Neil Literary House. A special thanks to our readers this week: -Isabella Anderson '22 (Reminder Separate Your Laundry) -Michelle Ly '21 (Hungry) -Leah Duff '21 (The Garden Graveyard) -Liane Beckley '21 (For My Stalker) -Annalie Buscari...

The inaugural "Focus on Fellows" podcast with Washington College Professor Kitty Maynard. “Focus on Fellows” is a conversation with recent recipients of Cromwell fellowships to develop teaching projects. In this episode, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Emily Steinmetz reflects on the first semester of her freshman year seminar, "Liberation". Steinmetz taught two sections of the course, one on...