The Bobcast

In Bridget's last Bobcast as host, join original Bobcast creator and social sciences expert Joe Henderson in an insightful deep dive into sociological phenomena in the modern day. Thanks for listening folks, it's been a great time. Signing Off...For Now Good Links History of Wikipedia - Wikipedia Conservapedia - Wikipedia The Ultimate Homeschooling Statistics for 2023 - USA Data and Trends (bright...

In this episode, join Bridget and Grace as they discuss how empathy can affect everything we do, the implications of old infrastructure and systems, power and balance, and how the internet contains multitudes. Join us for a hard-hitting and multifaceted discussion. Good Links: Exxon Mobil predicts global temperature increase over 2 degrees Celsius by 2050 - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (thebu...

A special Spotify upload of this song parody by Curt Stager from Issue 4 of The Apollos.

What does a community look like when it is cared for? In this episode, join Mary Haskell as she discusses the college bookstore, farmer's markets and CSAs, food insecurity, consumerism, and the importance of community. Good Links Learn to Spot Greenwashing (nrdc.org) Poverty - Our World in Data Juniper Hill Farm – Providing a large variety of fresh, locally and organically grown produce to our com...

In this episode, Bridget sits down with new PSC faculty member and garden superfan Amanda Kerkhove to talk about the comfort zone and choosing to leave it, knowledge and expertise, the joys of the summer garden, and the importance of community and love in a world that can often lack it. Join us as we discuss the vast expanse of what it means to be human. Good Links: Dr. Ellen George: Home | Little...

In the first installment of the fourth season, Bridget sits down with Wesley Burkit to talk about the story of Annie Brown, the daughter of abolitionist John Brown, and the graphic novel entitled Annie Brown: Adventures in Abolition Wesley is authoring and illustrating about Annie. Join the conversation as we talk about Annie and her life as an abolitionist alongside her family, and why her story...

The Bobcast returns for Season 4 on February 9th, 2024. See you soon!

In this episode, Bridget sits down with Glenn McClure to talk about a recent project taking water sonification data and turning it into music, plus some historical tidbits and musings about universal connection. Come join us for a cozy time here on The Bobcast. Good Links: Smetana: "The Moldau" - National Symphony Orchestra | The Kennedy Center - YouTube Home - Lake Champlain Basin Progr...

In this all-new video cast episode of The Bobcast, Bridget interviews Aidan Fahey about starting the PSC Supernatural Club, his own otherworldly experiences, scary movies, cryptids, and more. Join us for a scare-tacular new episode!

In this episode, special guest Ryleigh Mabus talks about The Barbie Movie, other Barbie franchise content, Littlest Pet Shop, getting older, and the significance of Barbie and her life throughout history and time. Come on Barbie, let's go party! Good Links: UnF*ck Your Brain | Podcast on Spotify Lessons in Chemistry | Bonnie Garmus

In this episode of The Bobcast, Bridget Fajvan sits down with Paul Smith's College psychology professor Vance Jackson to discuss implicit bias and positive psychology, and how we can implement mindful practices into our everyday lives. Join the conversation and dive into the world of the human experience. Good Links: Implicit Bias Test: Project Implicit (harvard.edu) Positive Psychology: Posit...

In this episode, Bridget sits down with the Director of the Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) and Paul Smith's alumni Scott van Laer about his past career as a forest ranger, his current role on the VIC, and some of his perspectives as a former student and current alumni.

The tables have turned, and now it's time for the editor and producer of The Bobcast to be interviewed. Join Kate Hemsley as she asks Bridget Fajvan what it's like to be a senior in college and an editor for Apollos. We laugh a lot in this one. Good Links Little Bee & Co. - Little Bee & Company Profile and Links | linkpop.com End Of The Rainbow Co. - jo stowe (@endoftherainbow.co)...

In the third installment of "A Conversation With...", Bridget Fajvan sits down with special guest Isabella Pena to talk about her final project for a social issues class. Join the conversation about the social and mental turbulence of immigration, the differences in lifestyle in the U.S. and Latin America, and what we can do to be a little nicer to one another. Good Links: Presentation &...

The Earth is our home, and here on The Bobcast, we're talking about how important it is to connect with it. Social issues students Matt, Abby, and Tommy sit down with Dr. Joe Henderson and special guest Kacey Sawatis to discuss Indigenous land conservancy, growing up in Akwesasne, and the displacement of people under the name of green colonialism. Join us for the last social issues episode of...

Your favorite producer and editor Bridget Fajvan sits down for the second episode of “A Conversation With…”, this time with chemistry professor, photographer, and dog lover Saikat Chakraborty. Listen to this chat all about the things that influence his art, how he came to the Adirondacks, and how his dog Moose helps him take photos. Pictured on cover: Sai's dog Moose enjoying the frozen lake o...

Censorship: the tool for those who are grasping at their waning power. In this episode, Dr. Joe Henderson talks with Taylor, Howard, and Dakota about censorship in education and politics, anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation, generational divides, and more. Join us for another great conversation right here on The Bobcast. Good Links: Conservatives want to control what kids learn, but it may backf...

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Far out man, it's the episode on drugs! Join Dr. Joe Henderson in a conversation with Ryan, Matt, and Zach about humans, mind-altering substances, and our use of drugs from a social-cultural perspective. Good Links: Whiteout by Helena Hansen, Jules Netherland, David Herzberg - Hardcover - University of California Press (ucpress.edu) Overwhelming support for legal recreational or medical mariju...

Bridget Fajvan sits down to talk with Craig Milewski in the new Bobcast series "A Conversation With..." Join this conversation about fostering empathy, the ecological conscience, and the beauty of life around and within us.

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of homicide, suicide, and other firearm violence. In this episode of The Bobcast, students Danielle, Nat, and Anthony sit down with Dr. Joe Henderson to talk about gun violence, specifically in the U.S. Listen to life experiences, relationships with firearms, and the violence that guns perpetuate. Join us for an honest discussion. Good links: The poem read at the beginn...

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of violence. In this episode, Elijah, Elizabeth, and Jayla sit down with Dr. Henderson to discuss the prison system, police brutality, and gun violence perpetuated by the U.S. in particular. Good Links About - The New Jim Crow

CONTENT WARNING: Discussion of suicide and other sensitive topics. In this episode of The Bobcast, Kim and Augus have a conversation about mental health with Dr. Joe Henderson. Join in the dialogue as they address the taboo reality of discussing mental health, the suffering it puts us through sometimes, and how we can work together to be more conscious of our mental well-being. Suicide & Crisi...

Content Warning: Includes Discussion of Suicide.  In this episode of The Bobcast, Dr. Joe Henderson sits down with Kaisa and Griffin to talk with special guest Kelly Metzgar of the North Country Gender Alliance, who "wears many tiaras" as she says. Join this conversation about polarized politics, self-discovery, and the joy of being who you are.  Good links:  We’re here for you Now...

In the first episode of the second season, Dr. Joe Henderson sits down with Wesley and Carson to talk about poverty, financial aid, a soup kitchen, and more. Join this candid conversation about the reality of poverty and the sharing of life experiences. Find more content from The Apollos at The Apollos – Paul Smith's College Student Run News & Literary Magazine (wordpress.com)