Sarah Lawrence College

The Sarah Lawrence College Podcast

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The Sarah Lawrence College Podcast explores the lives, careers, ambitions, and passions of the Sarah Lawrence College community. Host Tim Kail interviews faculty, staff, students, and alum with a signature style that's as in-depth as it is welcoming.

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Sarah Lawrence College

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Society

Podcast website

www.sarahlawrence.edu

Latest episode

Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

SLCP - EP53 - 1970s New York Soundscapes With Ryan Purcell 05.09.2025

Today's episode of the podcast is a Faculty Spotlight which was recorded in front of a live audience. We're joined by professor Ryan Purcell, an expert on the 1970s New York rock scene. Host Tim Kail and Ryan discuss what soundscapes are, the origins of "Punk", how environmental conditions shape art, the aesthetics of "Punk", and more. If you have any questions, thoughts, or guest suggestions emai...

SLCP - EP51 - A Campus Tour (Season Finale) 09.05.2025

In this season finale episode host Tim Kail is joined by students Chloe and Alex for a tour of the Sarah Lawrence College campus. This is a perfect way for prospective students to get to know SLC. Learn about living on campus, the structure of classes, student affinity spaces, and more! Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP50 - Filmmaker, Jasmin Lopez 02.05.2025

This week's episode is a Faculty Spotlight with filmmaker and professor Jasmín Lopéz. Tim and Jasmíz discuss Jasmín's favorite filmmakers, her affinity for long takes, her short & feature films, navigating the relationship between art and commerce, and how her students nourish her creativity. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP48 - Director of Spiritual Life, Frances Lee 18.04.2025

This week host Tim Kail is joined by the Director of Spiritual life, Frances Lee. They discuss how Frances got their job, their past growing up in a devout household, their mind expanding in college, what they hope to offer students at SLC, and how the recently opened HUB has become a center for spiritual life. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP47 - Director of The Center for the Urban River at Beczak (CURB) Ryan Palmer 11.04.2025

This week Tim is joined by Ryan Palmer for a Faculty Spotlight. Ryan is the Director of CURB, The Center for the Urban River at Beczak. Tim and Ryan discuss climate change, pollution, the beauty of The Hudson, passing on an appreciation of nature to the next generation, and more! Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP46 - Campus Safety with Jim Verdicchio 04.04.2025

This week Tim is joined by Assistant VP of Campus Safety, Security & Public Safety Jim Verdicchio. Topics include: What led Jim to Sarah Lawrence College Developing an "all hazards approach" to community monitoring Finding joy in gardening and wild life Knowing Campus Safety's emergency number (2222) Helping a student find their fish Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Inst...

SLCP - EP45 - Love And Squalor with Theodore Heil and Faith-Marie McHenry 28.03.2025

This week host Tim Kail is joined by Editor-in-Chief Theodore Heil and Senior Editor Faith-Marie McHenry of the SLC Student Literary Magazine, Love And Squalor. They discuss their favorite student work, the publishing process, accepting submissions, and curating a variety of art. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP43 - Podcast Assistant, Madeline Cho 14.03.2025

This week host Tim Kail is joined by student and Podcast Assistant Madeline Cho. They discuss Madeline's talent for podcasting, what she's studying, and her ambitions beyond graduation. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠...

SLCP - EP42 - Laura Hercher, Director of Research, Human Genetics 07.03.2025

This week we're joined by Director of Research in Human Genetics, Laura Hercher. In addition to establishing a healthy work-life balance, Tim and Laura discuss the wide-ranging consequences of treating embryos as people, when life begins, how the process of Genetic Counseling works, and what's a big way genetics plays a role in our lives that we're largely ignorant of. Follow Sarah Lawrence Colleg...

SLCP - EP41 - Eileen Cheng on 18th & 19th Century American History 28.02.2025

This week Tim is joined by history professor Eileen Cheng. Tim and Eileen discuss why she prefers small classes, how she came up with her "gaming the past" courses, misconceptions about the founders, understanding the losers of history, and what makes a good, functioning democracy. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP40 - Wings Of Desire with Mustafa Sakarya 21.02.2025

This week Tim is joined by Mustafa Sarakrya to discuss recreating a famous library scene from the Wim Wenders film "Wings Of Desire". They discuss how Mustafa first got this idea, how they'd like to involve multiple departments, and how to realize their shared vision. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP39 - Bernice Rosenzweig On Climate Change Resilience 14.02.2025

This week's episode is a Faculty Spotlight of Professor Bernice Rosenzweig. Host Tim Kail discusses Bernice's work on climate change resilience, how to maintain agency and a positive outlook in the face of climate change, "Green Infrastructure Plans", and rethinking our food systems. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fac...

SLCP - EP38 - New Library Staff & Singer, Rebecca Regan 07.02.2025

This week, host Tim Kail is joined by the latest addition to the Access Services team at the SLC Library, Rebecca Regan. Topics include: Rebecca's passion for music What she enjoys about library work Her affinity for Star Wars and Phineas & Ferb Life as an introvert What she'd like her coworkers to know about her Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP37 - David Neumann on Dance, Choreography, and Art 31.01.2025

This week's episode is a Faculty Spotlight of professor David Neumann. Host Tim Kail discusses David's career in dance and choreography, what it was like to work with Baryshnikov, learning from SLC students, being in a state of "flow", and experiencing bliss while performing. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP34 - Is Careerism Ruining College? with Rachelle Rumph 13.12.2024

In this season finale episode host Tim Kail is joined by Senior Associate Dean of Studies and Director of the Learning Commons, Rachelle Rumph. They discuss the NY Times article "Careerism Is Ruining College" by Isabella Glassman. They trade stories about their own college experiences and discuss the different expectations today's generation faces. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ins...

SLCP - EP33 - Jerri Dodds on Medieval Iberia 06.12.2024

This week Tim Kail is joined by author and professor Jerri Dodds to discuss Jerri's latest book Visual Histories from Medieval Iberia: Arts and Ambivalence. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . A...

SLCP - EP31 - John Carroll, Head Coach of Men & Women's Volleyball 16.11.2024

In this unique episode Tim interviews John Carroll while inter-cutting audio from a Sarah Lawrence College volleyball game. Coach Carroll shares his philosophy on coaching, why he takes his work home with him, and why he feels his athletes are the absolute best in their division. Click here for the volleyball schedule. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠T...

SLCP - EP30 - Katie Gallagher, Director of the Genetic Counseling Program 15.11.2024

This week host Tim Kail is joined by Katie Gallagher, Director of the Genetic Counseling Program. Tim and Katie discuss what a Genetic Counselor is, how Genetics Counseling can help in family planning, the role of nature vs nurture, and what genes do and do not determine. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP29 - Dance Movement Therapy with Elise Risher 08.11.2024

This week on the podcast host Tim Kail is joined by Elise Risher the Director of the Dance Movement Therapy Graduate Program. They discuss everything from the program at SLC to Elise's education and learning how to "be in your body", and how Dance is a way of communicating one's inner self to the outer world. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ,...

SLCP - EP28 - Visual art at Sarah Lawrence with student Ashe 01.11.2024

This week Tim is joined by student Ashe to discuss visual art, concept art, character creation, mixing colors to create commonality, and much more. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And give this podcast a five star rating and review in App...

SLCP - EP27 - Life at Sarah Lawrence with student Hope Hamilton 25.10.2024

This week Tim is joined by student Hope Hamilton to discuss classes, concentrations, and clubs. It's a nice conversation that really showcases what Sarah Lawrence has to offer students. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And give this podcas...

SLCP - EP26 - Dave Stanfield on The Hub 18.10.2024

Vice President and Dean of Students Dave Stanfield stops by the podcast to discuss the completion of The Hub. Dave shares stories about the construction of the space, how students worked together particularly with the kitchens, and some new features like the spiritual space offer something new for students. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

SLCP - EP25 - Emily Bloom, Author of I Cannot Control Everything Forever: A Memoir of Motherhood, Science, and Art 11.10.2024

This week on The Sarah Lawrence College Podcast, we're joined by Emily Bloom, author of I Cannot Control Everything Forever: A Memoir of Motherhood, Science, and Art . Host Tim Kail discusses Emily's process, weaving together motherhood, science, and art and much more! Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠...

Sarah Lawrence College Podcast - EP24 - SLC Embedded with Meghan Joblonski 04.10.2024

This week Tim is joined by Director of Embedded Education, Meghan Joblonski. They discuss what embedded education is, how it benefits students, sleep health, and more. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And give this podcast a five star rating and review in Apple P...

Sarah Lawrence College Podcast - EP23 - Deena Mohamed, Author of Shubeik Lubeik 27.09.2024

This week Tim is joined by Egyptian comics artist and writer, Deena Mohamed. They discuss Deena's award winning graphic novel Shubeik Lubeik , which tells the story of a world where wishes can be bought and sold. Follow Sarah Lawrence College on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . And give this podcast a five...

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