The Prospector Podcast

The end of the semester has arrived, which means it's time to close off season 14 of The Prospector Podcast. This year, the podcast turned 11 years old! We celebrated the love for our show by hosting various members from the staff, special guests including athletic director Jim Senter, and we end off the season by talking to former World Cup referee  and El Paso native, Jair Marrufo.   With t...

Athletics at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) has recently been under the limelight as the Miners' move to the Mountain West Conference nears.    Questions over programs like football and basketball have caused discourse about the state of the program before making the drastic shift. The Prospector Podcast discussed these topics including ticket prices and Name Image and Likeness (NI...

Midway through season 14 of The Prospector Podcast, the spotlight gets shined on the University of Texas at El Paso speech and debate team!   Members from the squad, Felix Castañon and Riley Ramirez, join their teammate and host to talk about their journeys in the activity!   The members also talk about the upcoming forensics showcase taking place on April 23rd at UGLC room 116 from 6:00 - 7:30 ! ...

March is National Women’s history month, episode three of The Prospector Podcast puts the spotlight on women in journalism! Golf player and MinerVision sideline reporter Paige Wood joins the podcast and discusses her journey in sports as both an athlete and a broadcaster.  Then, Sofia Sierra, EIC of Minero Magazine talks about her journalism career that has included stops at the Dallas Morning New...

Just like in a loving relationship, things go wrong.  Turns out using love as the symbol of season 14 of The Prospector Podcast destined us to go through some errors with our audio :( We apologize for the delay in this episode's release. However, we hope that’s giving you time to miss us! As we’re talking about UTEP softball, and concerts in El Paso, no curve balls thrown here!  Join The Pros...

It has been one full calendar year since The Prospector Podcast saw the introduction of a new staff, so to rewind to the beginning, season 14 picks up on the topic of love, again!   In the season debut, the table discusses the first day of school and how to get over semester blues. The Prospector staff and fans of Stranger Things talk about the finale which was not well received. Finally, we learn...

As pumpkins light up the night sky, and monsters mash away on the dance floor, The Prospector faces their biggest fear, socialization.  This Halloween, we present a very special edition of The Prospector Podcast. Our ghost enthusiasts reminisce on trips to haunted places in El Paso. Movie fans discuss the best horror movies, while trying not to scare those with light hearts.  Finally, the podcast...

After making its debut last Fall, The Prospector Digest returns to The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as an alternate episode to season 13 of The Prospector Podcast!  We head back to the Education Building to host discussions revolving around UTEP’s Fast Track program, the implications of money games in collegiate sports, and finally, we speak to associate athletic director of fan engagemen...

With the fall semester back in full swing, it’s important that as college students we have some pick me ups to get us through our assignments and textbooks.  So how about a little reading for enjoyment paired with some fun drinks? Well, that combination is exactly what’s highlighted on episode two, season 13 of The Prospector Podcast!  Author of the novel “Early this Morning,” Darrell Barry, flew...

After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with its 13th season! Since we’ve reached lucky number 13, our staff made sure to make this season premiere, the most special in all of Texas. We start by first, talking about the Miners’ Football, Volleyball, and Soccer season. To add a cherry on top, a new staf...

To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly one of the most creative, and funniest podcast episodes made by UTEP Student Media and Publications.  We learn about coffee passports with our Audience and Engagement editor and run down summer blockbuster season by learning what movies are worth the watch!...

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors!  The summer breeze has also given our podcast a breath of fresh air, as we’re moving into the Education Building to hold our conversations that are meant to inform, tell stories and tease the staff just a little.  Catch up with UTEP Student Media and Publications through th...

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso! They join Sebastian Perez-Navarro and Kristian Hernandez talking about everything UTEP and El Paso sports!  Adrian Broaddus is a Prospector alumnus, working with UTEP Student Media and Publications for four years, serving in positions such as Sports Editor...

After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector!  We'll talk to all of our staff, editors, and even some former faces and discuss their thoughts before they walk the stage at Don Haskins!  Thank you for keeping up with...

It's evident that the music industry has changed drastically over the 2000s, but in that time span, has pop music been left behind?  Or better yet, what even constitutes pop music? Well, thanks to those in The Prospector who truly know about contemporary tunes, we answer those questions!  Plus! The hero of Wrestling is a hero no more. We break down John Cena's turn to the dark side, aka...

*Editor’s Note, This Episode was Filmed April 3rd, 2025, the exact date of The Prospector Podcast 10 Year Anniversary. *   In 2015 a group of UTEP students launched the first episode of The Prospector Podcast, revolutionizing the way student opinions can be communicated, and shared throughout the Miner Community.    This month, episode six was dedicated to celebrating all individuals who have pion...

After becoming a video game that defined a generation, the Minecraft Movie has comeback into the limelight through the big screen. Since Minecraft has been a pivotal piece of the lives that work at The Prospector, we had to dedicate TWO segments to the movie!  Yet, we can't ignore how hard lucha libre has been hitting El Paso. As to start this episode, we talk about how Cinta De Oro, formerly...

The Prospector Podcast has returned for season 12!  New host Sebastian Perez-Navarro, along with co-hosts Kristian Hernandez and Cameron Mason guide the conversation from staff reporter Leah Austin's experience with the mayor, love, the border situation at El Paso, and UTEP Basketball.  Tune into The Prospector's Spotify Channel to listen anywhere!  Follow us on instagram @utep_prospecto...

Hopping off the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, there's no podcast like us!  For the second episode of The Prospector Podcast Season 12, we talk about how shocking Super Bowl 59 was for the result on the field, and the different performance we got from the halftime show.  Plus, a new Spider-Man series is out! We need to know if it's amazing. One thing that can't disappoint, is the Jazz sc...

It'd be a crime to ignore the end of a franchise 40 years in the making! At least, the end of a story for all the characters in Cobra Kai. Plus, our boss / EIC Avery Escamilla-Wendell joins us to speak about puppies, and life updates! Sorry Cam   On the topic of movies, we put a spotlight on UTEP's own movie club as they spread films that students may not know a-lot about!  Tune in throu...

The 915 just saw the edition of a new attraction, Cinemark's Gamescape! Maybe it's recency bias, but the belief over whether Gamescape can take over El Paso as it's premier entertainment destination is what we discuss in today's episode!  Since we need to get all aspects, today's discussion it topped off with some slap sauce!  We also, talk about Cafe Piro, one of the most...

Welcome back! This is Adam Regalado, your host of The Prospector Digest. in this episode we talk breast cancer awareness, Death by Denim along with UTEP athletics. We also talk about embracing pleasure in this segment of Intimate Insights. I hope everyone had a great October and is enjoying their November so far. I'll catch you on the next episode of The Prospector Digest.

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering. From arts & culture, news and sports, we talk about it all. This episode features an audio story by Sebastian Perez-Navarro covering the UTEP Football vs. FIU game and the future of UTEP FB. We also introduce a brand new column to The Pros...

Welcome back Miners! This is the new and improved Student Media and Publications podcast to ensure all Miners on and off campus are updated with everything UTEP related. In this episode reporters cover Rubin Center's latest exhibit to President Wilson's budget and plans for UTEP's renovations.

Hey there, it’s Adam. It was such a privilege and awesome experience to be this semester's podcast host. This was my first semester here at The Prospector and I have never felt so welcome somewhere. I hope to continue my journey here and keep growing with everyone here. On today’s final episode of the podcast we say hello to a past graduate you might recognize and say goodbye to our seniors E...