Rhythm and News

“Rhythm and News” host Camille Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Camille Culbertson; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows o...

“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them. This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Haydée Cepeda; edited by Haydée Cepeda; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the...

"Rhythm and News" hosts Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer discuss and predict the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. This episode was written and hosted by Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer; edited by Lizzy Liautaud; and produced by Kaylee Eiber. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast...

"Rhythm and News" hosts Aubrie Cole, Aden Max Juarez and Sammy Bovitz discuss and predict The Game Awards 2025, from Game of the Year frontrunner "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" to other indie titles like "Dispatch." This episode was written and hosted by Aubrie Cole, Aden Max Juarez and Sammy Bovitz; edited by Wendy Le; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Noah P...

"Rhythm and News" hosts Reya Chand and Genna Edelstein discuss the history of movie musicals, from "The Sound of Music" (1965) to the upcoming "Wicked: For Good," and make predictions on how the highly anticipated movie will "hold space" in our minds before it hits theaters on Nov. 21. This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Reya Chand; ed...

Rhythm and News assistant editor Alison Mitchell speaks to popular music major and singer-songwriter Michele Lu about her musical inspirations, live performances and more. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Alison Mitchell and produced by Auburn D’Artell, Nathan Elias and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episo...

Rhythm and News hosts Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann talk about how BookTok trends have revolutionized reading for a new generation. From Colleen Hoover "It Ends with Us" to Sally Rooney's "Normal People," social media has shaped how readers consume content. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann, edited by Kaylee Bennett, and produced by Au...

Rhythm and News hosts Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo discuss their favorite comfort shows to relax with — ranging from "Abbott Elementary" to "The Great British Bake Off" — and offer the perfect show suggestions for any mood you're in. This episode was written and hosted by Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo, edited by Kaylee Eiber, and produced by Kaylee Bennett and Alia Y...

What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of Rhythm and News, as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year. This episode was hosted by Abi Mann; written by Aubrie Cole; edited by Amrita Sundar...

On this episode of Rhythm and News, hosts Amrita Sundaresan and Nicole Chan talk about some piping hot tea, specifically the celebrity kind. What are the most culturally significant moments between celebrities and how do their fan bases respond? Our hosts dive into all of the drama famous people bring to the public eye in this week’s episode. You certainly won’t want to miss it. This episode was w...

On this special Spanish language edition of Rhythm and News, host Fabián Gutiérrez sits down with Martín Aguirre and Dulce Mejía, the minds behind “USC Sings: Voz Latina”, and sheds light on how the event came to be, the challenges that arose when making it a reality and what it means for Latine representation on campus. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Fabián Gutiérrez, produced by...

Welcome back to “Rhythm and News!” Our hosts kick off this semester with a review of the 2024 Grammy Awards. In this episode our hosts discuss red carpet looks and give an overview of the winners. Need a recap of the Grammys? Love Taylor Swift? This episode is for you. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abigail Park; edited by Alison Mitchell; produced by Auburn D’Artell...

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts welcome you back to the last segment of "Snap Crackle Pop" for the Fall 2023 semester! This week’s episode features guest Eliza Poster to discuss a recap of music released in 2023. Also in this episode, our hosts close out the semester with all things holidays: movies, music and traditions. Thank you so much for listening to “Rhythm and News” thi...

 This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts welcome you back to another segment of Snap Crackle Pop! This week they talk about concert etiquette and what not to do at a concert. Also in this episode our host welcomes Fitz Cain from The Merry Men, Alabama Wilson from 4th Quarter All-Stars, and Kamryn Tate from Commedus Interruptus to talk about all things sketch comedy and improv at USC.  This episo...

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts talk about the history of LGBTQIA+ representation in movies, TV shows, animation, etc. Also on this episode our hosts take us through a list of queer cinema around the world like, “Joyland” by Saim Sadiq and “Rotting in the Sun” by Sebastián Silva. This episode will give some great recommendations of queer movies to add to the watch list.  This episode was...

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts dive back into the world of pop music, discussing the biggest bops and flops of the month. Also in this episode, R&N welcomes guest Jenna Peterson, Daily Trojan’s editor-in-chief to talk about her column "Written in The Stars," zodiac signs and all things astrology. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt, Chris Turino and F...

This week on Rhythm and News, we are discussing all things music. Our hosts dive into unreleased music, Olivia Rodrigo's new album and the recent Jungle concert. This episode was hosted by Amrita Sandareson, Chris Turino, Fitz Cain, Reagan Mading, Fabian Gutierrez, and Caitlin Roehmholdt. Written by Auburn D'Artell, Amrita Sundaresan, Fabiahn Gutierezz, Caitlin Roehmholdt. Edited by Alison...

This week on "Rhythm and News," Daily Trojan associate managing editor Kimberly Aguirre and podcast editor Grace Ingram discuss all things "Glee." From most feral Mr. Schuester moments to a game of "ChatGPT or 'Glee,'" this episode has it all. Hosted by Kimberly Aguirre and Grace Ingram. Produced by Kimberly Aguirre, Grace Ingram and Jonathan Park. Edited by A...

This week on Rhythm and News, our hosts Kirsten, Kamry and Grace discuss which summer movies they are most looking forward to. From "Barbie" to "Oppenheimer" we cover it all! Hosted and written by Kirsten Hawkins, Kamryn Tate and Grace Ingram. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Grace Ingram.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Kamryn Tate and Claudia Regalado chat about queer identity while living in the social media sphere with a special guest from USC’s newest student-run organization, the Radical Theory Club.  In this episode, we talk about allyship, queer identity and its facilitation on the internet, representation, and infiltrating queer spaces. Hosted and Written by Kamry...

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Kamryn Tate, Kirsten Hawkins, and Ryan Skidmore discuss the new beginnings of live music performance in the post-lockdown era. Has the quality of performance changed? Has there been a shift in music culture? Is it safe to attend concerts? Can we even afford it any more? These questions are discussed, topics are addressed and the ultimate question is, “are...

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Claudia and Kamryn discuss how "Grey’s Anatomy" (Season 19, ep 5) focuses on a woman being walked through an abortion. Our hosts discuss the importance of portraying difficult topics on television, nuanced discussions of abortion that have been happening on the USC campus and what they would like to see the show cover in the future. Hosted and Written by K...

For the first episode of 4th Floor, Daily Trojan’s new music performance and podcast series, Andrew Kerner and Gunner Lee sit down with singer-songwriter, Hailey Wild. Hailey talks about her musical journey, her voice, and the value of live performance. Be sure to check out Hailey’s 4th Floor performance and her music video to “My Favorite Part,” on Youtube. Music by: Hailey Wild and 4th Floor

Podcast Staffer Ally McCoy gives an overview of the first LA Times Festival of Books since the pandemic. Listen to learn more about the history of the event, the programming of the festival and hear interviews with participants.

A&E staffers Jack O’Neill, Fitz Cain, Chris Turino, Jina Umakanthan and Ally McCoy break down the 94th Academy Awards. From the major categories to the snubs, listen to gear up for Sunday’s ceremony.