VCU's Intro Into Podcasting: Moments of Change

Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence and may be distressing for some listeners. If you need help or someone to talk to, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit thehotline.org for confidential chat support. At 21 years old, Rachel was young and “in love”, living with her partner. When she begins to see alarming behavior, s...

VCU Student JJ must face the unfairness of restaurant workplaces, learning how to evaluate management and human relationships.

Amany told her mom she was going out with her girlfriends, which was not the case. Her mom looked so betrayed, so she spent the summer hanging out with her mom and working on her music instead of going out with friends. This moment became one of the biggest synchronicities in her life. Featuring Amany Bouali, Producer: Bri Stevens, Assistant Producer: Amany Bouali Music: Strength of Your Emotions...

Have you ever felt secluded, burnt out, drowning in work, and yearning for a change from your downward spiral? VCU Arts major Mae Thomas knew this feeling all too well. Locked in a lonesome apartment, feeling isolated from the typical college experience. Mae embarks on a journey of self discovery and change to escape the trials and tribulations of loneliness.

Family and politics don’t always mix. In this emotional episode of Bloodlines & Beliefs, Jason Ntiamoah sits down with Morgan Tracy to explore how one simple question forever altered her relationship with her brother. What begins as a simple disagreement becomes a real look at what loyalty, love, and communication actually feel like when things get hard. Morgan opens up with how she tried to r...

This Podcast Focuses on a friend of mine, Jason, who experiences the ebbs and flows of being a college student and also tries to navigate what can work for him going forward, like solutions for the reasons of him struggling in his first year in College. This Podcast will also help shape new students who haven’t experienced the struggles of being a young adult.

Some people wait for luck. Others make their own. The Winning Hand explores what it really means to play the cards you’re dealt and how one decision can change everything. In this episode, host Makaela Woodson talks with her jack of all trades brother, Dante Woodson, about how he built a successful life without a college degree, starting from the challenges of a single-parent home and an early mov...

“Plot Twist: I’m that Girl” follows the heartfelt journey of Jace, a woman who spent years feeling out of sync with the world and with herself. After growing up believing something was “off”, she finally discovered the truth she’d been circling her whole life: she wasn’t meant to live her assigned birth sex, she was meant to live as her. Jace invites listeners into the messy, yet meaningful, proce...

Self discovery is never an easy journey, especially under the watchful eye of the Lord. A proper God fearing young lady should never bear this burden. Every expectation has clearly been laid out for her, and she will see fit that she exceeds said expectations. The Church of Latter Day Saints has assured her that they will guide her on her way, but each Sunday that passes and prayer repeated only l...

Set Back, Then Forward March is a hopeful, personal story about resilience, leadership, and what truly shapes a future soldier. When my younger brother was passed over for a well-earned JROTC promotion in high school, it felt like a moment that could break his confidence. Instead, it became the turning point that pushed him toward a bigger dream. In this episode, listeners follow his journey from...

Senior year is full of changes. You’re heading towards the next step of your life. With that comes even more changes. Meet Victoria–a college senior at VCU who was once on the path of the arts, but had creative differences with herself. While attending VCU that is known for its arts, Victoria ponders over her career choices as a STEM major.

Younger + Dumber is a heartfelt guide for our folks out there who are trying to navigate love, life, and everything in between. Celebrity guests and steamy conversations, that just might make you want to take control of your life.

Following the April 2024 protest outside Cabell Library, VCU’s administration made changes to it’s campus expression policies. This includes canvassing, posters, and protests. Join our host, VCU student Kacy Lee, as they talk to a VCU Student Government Association (SGA) Leadership Board member on what these changes mean for the future of free speech at VCU’s campuses.

On this episode of VCU’s Got Issues, we’re going to find out just why the Chili’s left campus, and what’s being planned for its replacement. Why hasn’t VCU said anything in nearly a year? Let’s find out together.

In this VCU's Got Issues episode, we're talking with the Executive Director of VCU Parking and Transportation, Josh Stone. We cover all commuter concerns like pricing, accessibility, overcrowding, and more! Commuter student Kalin D’Reaux-Rodgers also shares her experiences. What is your parking pass paying for, and what's in your best interest? All questions are answered in this episode.

VCU is one of the largest universities in Virginia, and they have the spending to match it. But some worry that VCU's big spending is turning Richmond into a college town. Is there anything students can do? Or are things set in stone?

In this episode of VCU’s Biggest Hater, I sat down with Courtney Angelini to dive into a hot topic on campus. We talked about VCU cracking down on Greek life and how that’s affecting active chapters like ours. Courtney opened up about the real struggles that come with trying to stay in good standing. We discussed how the constant pressure from the university can make it harder to maintain morale....

In this episode of VCU’s Got Issues, host Sofia Feliciano sits down with VCU students to discuss their personal experiences with challenging professors—what went wrong, how it affected their academic journey, and what they wish could have been different. We also hear from a VCU academic advisor, who provides insight into what happens behind the scenes when students file complaints and how the univ...

In this episode of Truth Be Told, I will be talking with my mother who has gone through the ups and downs of caring for two sick parents at the same time. Through doctors appointments to accepting these life altering events, it will be a rollercoaster ride of emotion. She doesn’t open up much but this time she allowed herself to speak outside of her comfort zone.

In this episode of VCU’s got issues we’re discussing how higher education comes with an even higher price tag. What issues will rising tuition rates cause? Is college even worth it anymore? Listen in for some student’s perspectives.

In this heartfelt episode, host Bobby Holman sits down with filmmaker Jacob Simmons for an honest conversation about life after film school, navigating the creative industry, and the emotional reality of graduation. From reflections on their time in the cinema department at VCU to dreams of freelance filmmaking and artistic growth, Jacob shares his personal journey, lessons learned, and the passio...

Prices go up, as paychecks stay the same. In this episode of VCU’s Got Issues, we’re talking about how food insecurity affects students and what the university has done to combat this issue. But is there more that can be done?

She was just 19, working, partying, and dodging responsibilities—until one painful night turned her whole world upside down. A story about chaos, couch-surfing, and life coming at you fast.