The Alligator Podcast

Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer in a special hispanic heritage month edition of the top stories of the week!

Sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams give their thoughts and quick reactions to the Gators' 29-16 win against the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers in the Swamp Saturday night.

Sports editor Jackson Reyes sat down with Caleb Jarreau, the sports editor at the Daily Beacon, to break down the Gators' matchup with the No. 11 Tennessee Volunteers Saturday.

Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks to Alligator reporters Alissa Gary, Jinelle Vasquez and Jared Teitel on the top stories of this week.

Join podcast host Caitlyn Schiffer as she speaks with reporters Valentina Sandoval, Megan Howard and Kylie Williams on their top stories for this week's Alligator paper.

Alligator Sports podcast host Brandon Hernandez sits down with sports editor Jackson Reyes and assistant sports editor Topher Adams to talk about the Florida Gators' week one loss against the No. 14 Utah Utes. Topher Adams and Jackson Reyes also give their picks for upsets of the week for the second week of college football.

Bills, Barbie, Bear and Bombs. The Avenue staff had many adventures this semester, and are ready to debrief you all. Listen to our last episode of the summer as we chronicle some of the crazy events that made the past few months truly unforgettable.

In this week’s episode, podcast host Brandon Hernandez discusses with Alligator staff writers from all desks the stories in this week’s “Summer of DeSantis” paper edition.

New music is coming out almost every day, but the biggest news in the music industry is recent release of Taylor Swift's "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The Avenue staff along with Kristine Villarroel, the Alligator's resident Swiftie and Engagement Managing Editor, discuss the new album.

The Alligator's student government reporter Vivienne Serret discusses the recent vetoing of bills, and the former Communist Party leader files a case in the Supreme Court. Guest: Vivienne Serret, University Student Government Reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator. To read more about the topic, visit  https://www.alligator.org/

The Alligator's East Gainesville reporter, Amanda Friedman, discusses how students can become more politically active. Guest: Amanda Friedman, East Gainesville reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator. To read more about the topic, visit https://www.alligator.org/article/2023/07/uf-student-political-activism

The UF’s Student Government Rules and Ethics Committee met for nearly four hours on June 17th to deliberate the expulsion of Student Senate President Oscar Santiago Perez (Change-District D). The charges included malfeasance, moral turpitude and forgery. Vivienne Serret, The Alligator’s student government reporter, discusses the allegations, trial, and evidence presented.  Guest: Vivienne Serret,...

Multinational corporations have cut back on pride representations amid nationwide backlash. Emma Parker, the metro desk news assistant for The Independent Florida Alligator, talks about how local businesses in Gainesville have been stepping up. Moreover, Nicole Beltran, editor for the Caimán desk, talks about how LGBTQ+ Latinx students have found community in Gainesville. Guest: Emma Parker, the m...

Join Avenue reporter Aubrey Bocalan as she talks to Avenue editor Lauren Whiddon and staff writers Valentina Sarmiento and Leia Ulrich about the latest movies and other important pop-culture issues. They discuss their reactions to the new live action Disney movie Little Mermaid, changes to the way society is honoring Pride Month and the top stories from the Avenue from this week.

This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Siena Duncan and Aubrey Bocalan, featuring interviews with Alligator staff writers Claire Grunewald, Alissa Gary, Allesandra Inzinna and Jackson Reyes as they take a closer look at how climate change is impacting UF, Gainesville and Alachua County. 

On this final week of the semester, Alligator Sports writer and Weekly Roundup host, Brandon Hernandez, sits down with Sports editors Joseph Henry and Jackson Castellano as they discuss the many highs of the hectic 2022 fall semester. 

On this final week, join your host Brandon Hernandez as he brings you a special edition of the podcast where he talks to various editors about their favorite stories from the past 16 weeks and the impact the Alligator has had on them.  This podcast features interviews with Jiselle Lee, Lucille Lannigan, Aurora Martínez, Joseph Henry,  Jackson Castellano, Ashleigh Lucas, Namari Lock, Luig...

This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Aidan Bush, Siena Duncan, Sophia Bailly, Melanie Pena, Heather Bushman and Fernando Figueroa as they take a closer look at the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its impact on the local community. 

This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Peyton Harris, Omar Ateyah and Averi Kremposky as they talk about DeSantis' "Stop W.O.K.E. Act," a reported rape that occurred at a UF residential hall and Lizzie Robinson Jenkins' new book discussing her own coming of age and her calling to tell the story of the Rosewood massacre. 

The Alligator's football writer Topher Adams hops back on the show to talk about the Gators resurgence these last few weeks and their upcoming slate of games.

This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writers Lauren Brensel, Siena Duncan, and Heather Bushman as they talk about Cocktail bar Madrina’s closing after 6 years, UF's continual struggle with graduate student housing and the implications of the Midterm elections. 

Join Avenue editor Veronica Nocera as she talks to staff writers Lauren Brensel, Isabella Marzban and Naomi Volcy about the biggest pop-culture issues from the past two weeks. They discuss the recent drama surrounding Selena Gomez and her kidney donor Francia Raisa, The Crown's fifth season release and the controversy surrounding its historical accuracy, and Elon Musk's new reign over Twitter.&nbs...

This week, The Alligator's women's basketball reporter Jackson Reyes joins the show for a full Florida basketball preview. Michael and Jackson break down both the men's and women's teams, including their opening night victories and expectations for the season.

This special edition of the weekly roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with various Alligator staff writers as they provide a comprehensive breakdown of North Central Florida's major midterm election races. 

This week's roundup is presented by Brandon Hernandez and features interviews with Alligator staff writer Aidan Bush, Peyton Harris and Alissa Gary as they talk about UF's president-elect Sen. Ben Sasse's future at UF, Student Body President Lauren Lemasters' possible impeachment and Alachua County elected officials’ residence requirement problem.