Weber PodCats

Welcome to the last episode of season 5 of the Podcats Podcast! We had the privilege to interview two big members of the Ogden community, Jessica Oyler, Weber State's Vice President of Student Access and Success, and Benjamin Nadolski, the Mayor of Ogden Utah! Find out what they have to say about what's in store for Ogden and Weber in this episode!

Join us as we discuss the experience of immigrant communities here in Ogden. This week we interviewed Kacy Peckenpaugh, a professor at Weber State University heavily involved with the study abroad programs. We also interviewed Kaihan, Sobhan, and Rezwan, three brothers in Ogden with an insightful family story of coming here from Afghanistan. Thank you for listening!

Join us today as we explore the popular outdoor scene here in Ogden! With local ultra marathoner, Tara Warren, and rock climber extraordinaire, Jesse Pleyel, learn about all the amazing experiences Ogden has to offer!

Hosts Cory Mater and Rachel Wallis interview local golf legend, Bob Wallis and Ogden Mustangs owner, Sean Wilmert, and Weber State students to get varied perspectives on how our athletics community impacts Ogden.

What makes Ogden a draw for talented artists? We find out in this episode with special guests Todd Orbendorfer and Matthew Choberka as we talk about the local arts scene, and Benjamin Shafer, a local musician and student at Weber State!

Curious about the history of Ogden and Weber State? Today we interviewed Sarah Langston and Kandice Harris both with the Weber State Archives about the history of Ogden and what makes it such a unique town. Tune in on Wednesday for next week's episode!

Welcome to the 5th season of Weber Podcats! A podcast hosted and produced by students from Weber State University. In this episode, we will meet this season's hosts and a preview of the topics we will dive into. Please join us every Wednesday with new episodes!

Welcome back to Weber Podcats! In this episode, we discuss our thoughts and feelings on how season 4 has gone and dive into Andrew's conspiracies with our entire cast and crew. As this is the final episode of the season, we will see you next spring with a new season, cast, and crew! Primo the Peacock: https://twitter.com/WeberStateU/status/543086410782109696?s=20 https://drive.google.com/file/...

Join our hosts Emily, Sarah and Ash as they talk with Soslan Bekoev, a Ukrainian refugee living in Germany. In this episode we will discuss what is like to have boundaries broken by another country. We also talk about what cultural boundaries are like living in a different country. We also talk about Bekoev's impact and what he is doing to help his people who are still in Ukraine.

Welcome back to Weber Podcats! In this episode, we explore boundaries in higher education. This week's hosts, Andrew & Kennedy, interview Madilyn Gomm, a recent Weber State graduate, about her disability and how it affected her schooling. Stick around until the end for a Boundary Breakthrough interview with Lily Nunley, a first generation student at Weber State.

This week we interview Weber State athlete and assistant coach, Tawnie Moore! We talk all about boundaries present in athletics and discuss our boundary breakthrough Wat Misaka. Thanks for tuning in. As always, follow our Instagram and TikTok @Weber_Podcats so you never miss an update. SOURCES: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/21/sports/basketball/wat-misaka-dead.html https://www.npr.org/2019/11/23...

Content Warning: Mental Health Welcome back! In this episode we will explore boundaries when it comes to mental health. This week's hosts, Ash and Jake, interview Dr. Vaughn Heath, licensed therapist and CEO of the Arise Society about boundaries in mental health and how to help cope with them in positive ways. Additional Resources:   Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988 Weber State University Couns...

For our first episode this season, we will discuss setting boundaries within your relationships. Our hosts, Ash and Kyle interview Dr. Ryan Dunn, Assistant Professor of Child and Family Studies and Dr. Hailey Gillen Hoke, Associate Professor of Communication on what boundaries look like in their specific fields. We also discuss healthy and negative boundaries, what it means to set boundaries and h...

Welcome back to a new season of Weber PodCats! This season we will be exploring the CCEL Learning Series theme of Boundaries and Beyond. This season will have 6 episodes that discuss mental and physical boundaries, boundaries in education and athletics, and what to do when boundaries are broken. We hope you enjoy listening and we are looking forward to an awesome season.

In our sixth and final episode we will be discussing how we re-connect through school. Our hosts, Addison and Brayden interviewed Ben Ferney, he is currently serving as Student Body President at Weber State University. Previously, he served as President of the Latter-day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) overseeing a council of 18 peers and prior to that was a chair over a major LDSSA committee. H...

In our fifth episode we will be discussing how we re-connect through culture. Our hosts, Charlyrae and Jed interviewed Terri Hughes, President of the Weber State chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She is a strong advocate for social justice, and we really think you’ll enjoy what she has to say and it was an absolute honor having her on the Weber PodCats Podc...

In our fourth episode we will be discussing how we re-connect through Art. Our hosts, Addison and Brooklyn, interview Mike Hurst, who is an Ogden, Utah based lamp worker who specializes in pendants, marbles, Christmas ornaments, and more! He began working with glass in January of 1994 and since that time he has passionately studied and practiced the art of glassblowing. He is always striving to pe...

In our third episode, we discuss how we re-connect through our community.  Our hosts, Dominique, and Addison interview Stacy Bernal, who is very active within the Ogden community.  She is a change instigator, TEDx speaker, author, and coach at See Stacy Speak LLC.  She proudly serves on Weber State’s Alumni Association Board of Directors, The Ogden Weber Technical College Foundation...

In our second episode, we discuss how we re-connect through our body.  Our hosts, Dayton, and Taylor interview Debbie Perry.  She is a triathlete and owner of Salt Lake Running Company and a former Weber State athlete and high school track and cross-country coach.  We really think you’ll enjoy what she has to say, and it was an absolute honor having her on the Weber PodCats Podcast!

In our first episode, we discuss how we re-connect through mindfulness.  Our hosts, Brooklyn, and Brayden interview Yongi Xayavongsa.   She is on the Student Involvement and Leadership Presidential Cabinet, and she is an advocate for Mental & Physical Health.  We really think you’ll enjoy what she has to say, and it was an absolute honor having her on the Weber PodCats Podc...

On this bonus episode with the Weber PodCats, we sit down with Teresa Martinez, the Student Engagement Coordinator with the Center for Community Engaged Learning. As you might know, our theme for this season is Re-Connect*.  On this episode we discuss the meaning behind this Engaged Learning series theme and what it represents

Welcome back to another season of the Weber PodCats!  This season we are  exploring the CCEL Engaged Learning Series theme of “re-connect*.”  In  our 6 episode season, we will be discussing the many different ways on  how we re-connect with our mind, body, community, culture, school, and  arts. We would like to thank our photographer, Camden Vantassell and Cassandra &...

On our final episode of the season we will be focusing on the struggles students face academically and how to overcome them. The topic of failure is, and always has been relevant.  Everyone stumbles sometimes, and mistakes are proof that we're trying. During our interviews this episode we will be focusing on how to connect to, and through our struggles, and how to come out better on the other...

Today we will dive into issues involving race. The topic has gained a lot more public attention recently, and the issues have only deepened throughout the course of the pandemic. These issues have ranged from police brutality, to disparities in Covid-19 impacts and vaccine distribution.  Join us as we interview two Weber State Students, Cameron and Ian, about their experiences with racial inj...

Welcome back to another episode of Weber Podcats! This week, we'll be discussing the environment. Stick with us as we continue to explore our theme of connectedness as we talk about how we can get closer to our environment and what we can do to make a difference. With Earth Day around the corner, it seems like the perfect time to connect to the environment!