The Ubyssey

The Vilest Rag

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The Vilest Rag is a weekly podcast brought to you by The Ubyssey, UBC’s trusted source for news since 1918. In each episode, we speak with reporters, editors and other members of The Ubyssey team to learn about stories that matter to the UBC community, on campus and in Vancouver.

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Did UBC miss the opportunity to celebrate the World Cup? 30.06.2026 27:38

Welcome to The Vilest Rag. This week, host Sophie Clark speaks with The Ubyssey’s Deputy Sports Editor, Sofia Campanholo, about the FIFA World Cup’s impact and atmosphere on UBC’s campus and in Vancouver.

The uncertain future of Music Waste 15.06.2026 17:16

Welcome to The Vilest Rag. This week, host Sophie Clark speaks with The Ubyssey's Arts and Culture Editor, Claire Donnan, about Vancouver's 32nd iteration of Music Waste and the future of the independent music festival.

The Ubyssey is hitting the polls — here's who has our vote 11.03.2026 1:06:36

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Quyen Schroeder, The Ubyssey's AMS columnist, about who the newspaper will be endorsing in this year's AMS elections.

Your guide to AMS elections season 09.03.2026 37:03

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Quyen Schroeder, The Ubyssey's AMS columnist, about this year's AMS elections. Video credits:Host: Elena MassingVideo Editor: Saumya KamraVisuals: Ayla CilliersMusic: Aleesha ChaudhryFollow The Ubyssey on:Instagram: @ubyssey.caBluesky: @ubyssey.caSpotify: The Vilest Rag

Ayla Cilliers on The Ubyssey's new look 01.03.2026 18:07

Welcome back to The Vilest Rag! This week, host Elena Massing seeks with Ayla Cilliers, The Ubyssey's illustrations and print editor, about redesigning our print product after about a decade.

Caleb Peterson knows ball 19.12.2025 1:38:14

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Caleb Peterson, The Ubyssey’s sports and recreation editor, about women’s hockey and ducks. Also, what is the SJC? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

Kyla Flynn's just joking around 11.12.2025 33:50

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Kyla Flynn, The Ubyssey’s humour editor, about building community and deciding what makes something funny. Also, what is the Great Trek? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

A snapshot of Sidney Shaw 05.12.2025 34:11

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Sidney Shaw, The Ubyssey’s photo editor, about birding and leaning into the awkwardness of photojournalism. Also, why are we called the Thunderbirds? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

Elita Menezes goes under the microscope 24.11.2025 41:14

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Elita Menezes, The Ubyssey’s research editor, about her long-lost manuscript and her strange affinity for InDesign. Also, why were Ubyssey editors getting kidnapped? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

Spencer Izen wears many hats 15.11.2025 1:11:28

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Spencer Izen, The Ubyssey’s deputy managing and opinion editor, about developing a training program and his love for Kathleen Kingsbury. Also, what is the OTEU? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

The Vilest Rag: Elena Massing has too much to say 09.11.2025 1:08:33

This week, Caleb Peterson steps in to interview Elena Massing, The Ubyssey’s features editor, about ice sports, the value of long-form journalism and the Frank Slide. Also, has The Ubyssey really been around since 1918? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer. Video credits: Host: Elena Massing Video Editor: Saumya Kamra Visuals: Ayla Cilliers Music: Aleesha Chaudhr...

Jamming out with Julian Coyle Forst 30.10.2025 36:23

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Julian Coyle Forst, The Ubyssey’s arts and culture editor, about his deserted island album and what it’s like to do arts reporting as someone who has a background as an artist. Also, who is Mac? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

Will Stephen Kosar lead The Ubyssey's dodgeball renaissance? 23.10.2025 33:44

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Stephen Kosar, The Ubyssey’s news editor, about how he left childhood film stardom behind to pursue a career in journalism. Also, how did The Ubyssey gain its independence? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer.

Saumya Kamra’s on top of the trends 16.10.2025 25:41

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Saumya Kamra, The Ubyssey’s managing editor, about finding her way to journalism through photography. Also, how many bottles of pop can the average UBC student drink? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer. Hosted by Elena Massing. Edited by Saumya Kamra. Visuals by Ayla Cilliers. Music by Aleesha Chaudhry.

Getting Fyre-d up with Aisha Chaudhry 10.10.2025 30:53

This week, host Elena Massing speaks with Aisha Chaudhry, The Ubyssey’s editor-in-chief, about newsroom management and the trials and tribulations of making a vegetarian lasagna from scratch. Also, what’s the deal with our podcast’s name? Columnist Quyen Schroeder sifts through the archives to find the answer. Hosted by Elena Massing. Edited by Saumya Kamra. Visuals by Ayla Cilliers. Music by Al...