VoV Podcast

Jacob Saunders is a personal trainer of 13 years and super athlete. He talks about what demotivates most from their fitness resolutions, the real meaning behind marriage, and if Canada should become the 51st state. Watch Jacob's 2024 episode here: https://youtu.be/UC-H6yxOWe8 Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Zach Joseph is a 2024 Rotman Graduate and natural bodybuilder. He talks about enjoying the path to your dream physique, the important difference between faith and religion, and maintaining discipline while living in a frat house. Zach's fitness Instagram page: @zj_fit Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Tyler Kristjansen is a 4th-year Math student and President of the UofT Visual Art Club. He talks about all things 3D art, growing up in Saudi Arabia, and AI's impact on creativity. Check out the Visual Art Club on Instagram: @uoft_vac Tyler's art account: @tylersculpts Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Troy Ponce is an all-round stud completing a one-year Electrical program at Sheridan. He talks about his experience at trade school, how to talk to strangers, and shares funny stories of brotherhood. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Dr. Rhonda N. McEwen is the 14th President and Vice-Chancellor of Victoria University (in the University of Toronto). She talks about her academic and professional journey around the world, the state of higher education in 2024, and the importance of and limits to free speech. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 0:00 Intro 2:43 Road to the Presidency 14:18 Imp...

AJ Swave is a 22-year-old fashion designer. He talks about building a brand in Toronto, the beauty of risk-taking as an entrepreneur, and lessons from his first fashion show in Montreal. Check out the recent drop at https://swavestore.com/collections/all Swave on Instagram @swave.clo AJ's Instagram @ajswave Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Tejas Trikha is a 3rd-year Commerce student and Founder of Coubon. He talks about the challenges of running a startup in university, the ethics of marketing, and the most creative sales tactics. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Nikolai van Niekerk is a 2nd-year Architecture student and Pearson scholar. He talks about race from a South African lens, studying in three different countries, and the difference between true belief and true knowledge. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Sooraya Rosanally is a 5th-year Cell & Systems Biology student. She talks about her lifelong dedication to academic success, chasing that bag, and the destruction of social practices. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Wasay Shahrukh is a 2nd-year Neuroscience student at UTSC. He talks about the differences between the three UofT campuses, the importance of faith, and the four Cs for excelling in social situations. Check out Wasay's new podcast on Instagram: @health.unplugged Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Rishi Shashank is a 1st-year Economics student. He talks about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, starting a non-profit business after high school, and wokeness in universities. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Melis Gudum is a 3rd-year Psychology student. She talks about learning English in five months before leaving Turkey to study at UofT, her career as a professional swimmer, and how she sustains happiness with a positive mindset. Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Cole Hayes is a 5th-year Journalism student and Communications Assistant for the women's Varsity Blues hockey team. He shares his experience working in sports, gives tips on how to get into the industry, and comments on the 2024-25 NHL season. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Dr. Juan Carlos Rocha Osornio is a professor at the University of Toronto in the Department of Spanish & Portuguese and Latin American Studies. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees at Texas A&M University and his PhD. at Western University for Hispanic Studies in London, Ontario. He shares his love for Mexican culture, his thoughts on whether young people should attend university, and rea...

Jay Laskar is a 3rd-year Environmental Science student. He talks about working in his family business since the age of 13, getting involved with provincial politics, and the uplifting effects of faith. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Haadiya Usman is a 4th-year Human Bio student and President of Woodsworth College Students' Association. She talks about studying in four different countries, founding an anti-bullying club in high school, and discusses voters' top issues for the upcoming US election. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Razzak Noorani is a 4th-year Biomedical Ethics student and music producer. He's been labelled as "the face of electronic dance music in Pakistan." He talks about being recognized by his inspiration, Tiesto, performing in cities across the country, and overcoming challenges posed by balancing a career in music with his studies at the University of Toronto. Razzak’s new song ‘Slowly’ is out on Spoti...

Sebastian Perreault is a 3rd-year Business student and privately licensed pilot at Bishop's University in Quebec. He talks about education in French vs English, flying planes, and whether or not he'd join the air force. Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Andrew Whitton is a welder and stud athlete. He talks about playing for the Oshawa Generals in the Ontario Hockey League, growing up as the younger brother, and the importance of having a plan in university. Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Colin Thompson is an incoming transfer student to Conestoga College. He talks about moving from a sports management program to police foundations, becoming assistant captain of the Orangeville Jr B Northmen, and makes predictions for the 2024-25 NHL season. Colin's 2023 episode: VoV Ep. 16 Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Abbey Thompson is a 2nd-year Biomedical Sciences student at the University of Manchester in the UK. She shares her experience moving to a new country on her own, switching from gymnastics to hockey, and whether she’d rather pursue an MD or PhD! Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Jacob Wolosik is an ex-UofT Computer Science student who graduated at the University of Guelph in Psychology. He is now a photographer and videographer in the hip-hop/rap space. He talks about being backstage at his favourite artist’s show, the importance of networking, and why he decided to leave UofT! Follow us on Instagram @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Alex Keith is a junior Sports Management student and MVP ice hockey goalie at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She talks about the wild contrast between Liberty’s conservative culture and UofT’s liberal culture, how Christ’s influence benefits her school, and how students get married often enough to have come up with the term “ring by spring.”Alex’s 2023 episode: https://youtu.be/Qxu34kP1QeQ?s...

Alivia Keith is a high school student and aspiring hairdresser. In this first and only ever interactive episode, she shares her thoughts on going to university, music culture, and Gen Z high schoolers. Alivia’s baking account: @sweetsby.liv1 Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Watch on YouTube!

Jacob Saunders is a personal trainer and super athlete. He talks about biking over 500km in one day, rising from a troubled childhood, and blindly believing the news. Jacob’s Instagram: @jacobsaunders1 Follow us on Instagram: @voicesofvic Listen on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 0:00 preview 3:08 intro 4:16 “there’s so much to do” 10:22 “upsetting the league” 14:49 “the source” 17:56 “everything is g...