WMNJ–The Forest

In this episode to end off our journey, Edgar and Alyssa talk to a current Drew professor Sara Michals. She is a choir director for many choirs in New Jersey and Edgar's current choir director. We will hear about her journey from wondering what to do as a career and balancing education and love to still figuring out day to day how to use music to direct her passion. Credits: Episode hosted by Edga...

Join Evelyn, Casey, and Seth, members of the Drew University Team, as they venture on the road trip of a lifetime to the Vidalia Onion Museum. Featuring: Eveyln House, Casey Cornwell, and Seth Okumura Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! CREDITS: The Benchwarmers is a Drew University Football Team Production recorded at WMNJ on the Drew University campus in...

Welcome back to the Dadcast! We’ve got some great Dad’s for you to hear their stories today and as usual some great dad jokes! Featuring: Casey Cornwell, Victoria Hiscott, and Grady Cummings Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! CREDITS: The Benchwarmers is a Drew University Football Team Production recorded at WMNJ on the Drew University campus in Madison, N...

Two movie review experts John Paul and George Ringo take our listeners through the best and worst of recent cinema. Featuring Scott Feinstein as John Paul and Seth Okumura as George Ringo. CREDITS: The Benchwarmers is a Drew University Football Team Production recorded at WMNJ Studios in Madison, NJ Pod Art by Grace Ballard To learn more about the Drew University Football Team head over to feetbal...

You’ve asked for it and we are delivering it folks. This episode is an exclusive interview on the latest nation-wide headline making medical malpractice cases. Featuring Finn Jackson, Evelyn House, and Victoria Hiscott. CREDITS: The Benchwarmers is a Drew University Football Team Production recorded at WMNJ Studios in Madison, NJ Pod Art by Grace Ballard To learn more about the Drew University Foo...

Welcome back to the Slop Fest! Today is a very special episode marking the birthday of one of our very own members of the Slop Cast: Sloppy Joe. This episode features Scott Feinstein as Sloppy Scott and Troy Larkins-Johnson as Sloppy Troy. CREDITS: The Benchwarmers is a Drew University Football Team Production recorded at WMNJ Studios in Madison, NJ Pod Art by Grace Ballard To learn more about the...

On this last episode hosted by Katelyn, she has brought in Azra and Lindsay who will be completing honors theses starting in the fall. The trio, also known as “KLA,” discusses their origin story through WMNJ and the future of Azra and Lindsay’s theses. Azra and Lindsay introduce their topics in political science and marketing, respectively, and their research plans for the upcoming year. Katelyn a...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Bridget discusses her chemistry thesis in inorganic chemistry. This thesis studying triosmium dodecacarbonyl, is the culmination of her years of research the Chemistry Lab at Drew University. Bridget built on existing work analyzing reactions between osmium decacarbonyl bisethoxide and amides ligands. She emphasizes how transition metals are the “it” thing and stud...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Rebecah speaks on her environmental science thesis (featuring Maddy). Rebecah shares how during Drew’s Summer Science Institute (DSSI) she and Maddy put their blood, sweat, and tears into early experiments. Through DSSI, they investigated under-researched methods for sustainable agriculture—biochar and AMF. Rebecah expanded on the larger significance of these metho...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Katie discusses her creative writing thesis. Katie reflects on tips and tricks learned along the way, challenges faced, and highlights of the writing and editing process. In her novel she explores themes of memory and remembrance while fictionalizing a local communal living experiment that once existed across the street from Drew’s gates! Credits Thesis Talks is ho...

On this episode of Thesis Talks , Maryann presents her biology thesis. Inspired by recent studies using ketamine to treat depression, her work aims to contribute to this growing body of experimental research. Maryann became a “rat whisperer” this year, testing ketamine as an antidepressant on rats through controlled experiments. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf Subscribe to this pod...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Elliot discusses the close-knit Jewish population in Ireland during World War II. In his history thesis, Elliot highlights stories told by members of this community and their reactions to neutrality and censorship. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get podcasts! D...

On this episode of Thesis Talks , Alice introduces her art thesis. Originally pitched as a series of unrelated videos, Alice crafted a thesis about ecological communities, self-sustainability, and agency. With ecology at the forefront, Alice speaks a message of hope and “liberation in the dirt,” alongside the reminder that humans are pretty cool. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf Sub...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Luiza discusses her international relations thesis on Brazil’s foreign policy in global climate change conferences. Highlighting the democratization of Brazil’s politics with an emphasis on the Global South’s position on the world stage, Luiza echoes Chico Mendes' claim that “environmentalism without class struggle is just gardening.” Credits Thesis Talks is hosted...

In this episode of The Bravery Blueprint, host Gus Baxter sits down with Drew University alum Zack Mower to explore the unexpected twists and thoughtful choices that shaped his journey from business student to college admissions professional. In this episode of the Bravery Blueprint, Zack Mowers shares how getting involved on campus—from cross-country to student government—taught him how to build...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Jared (Drew University, class of '25) introduces his computer science thesis. From “game jams” to his thesis and beyond, he pulls together programming and art to delve into five different game prototypes of his own making. Inspired by psychology and perception, Jared tackles the world of game development through research and his own personal experience. Credits The...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Ben Paley (Drew University, class of '25) presents his research on demons through space and time. His anthropology thesis synthesizes theology and ethnography to construct a theory of personal and cultural identity through Zarian, Cuna, and Hauka possession cults. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotif...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Michael (Drew University, class of '25) presents his political science thesis answering the question “Why are American trains so bad?” He delves into the history of American rail, its many failed projects, and why federalism is to blame—all through examining the most critical infrastructure investments of modern America. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Ro...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Sierra (Drew University, class of '25) presents her marketing thesis with a focus on industrial and organizational psychology. Sierra explores how this niche field can help people be more productive and happy in their careers. Credits Thesis Talks is hosted by Katelyn Rohlf Subscribe to this podcast and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get...

In this special presentation, Drew University podcasting students report on the 1964 civil rights protests outside Madison, NJ barbershops. Credits Kayla Cleary (host, writer); Andrew J. Salvati (writer, editor, producer); Micaela De Los Santos (reporter); Jesse Faro (reporter); Skylar McGuire (reporter); Madison O'Neill (reporter); Ethan Salvo (reporter); Junhao Shu (reporter); Lucy Spagnoletti (...

What does it take to build a successful career from the ground up? In this episode of The Bravery Blueprint, host Gus Baxter sits down with John Cevallos, a Drew University alum who turned uncertainty into opportunity. With no job lined up and no safety net, John took a bold leap into international sales, navigating setbacks, layoffs, and tough decisions along the way. Now, with 25 years in the co...

In this episode, John Lewis and Cat Maida explore the history of Drew Theological Seminary and its commitment to social justice issues. Listen and subscribe to all episodes of The Fourteen on  Spotify  and  Apple Podcasts ! Episode Credits Dr. Andrew Salvati – Producer and Editor Cat Maida – Host and Editor John Lewis – Host and Editor Siang Au – Reporter Karen Lewis – Guest Isaac Minkah – Guest A...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Anna Beth discussed her thesis in visual environmental anthropology in partnership with Grow It Green, an urban farm in Morristown, NJ. She introduces her research process, working at the farm, and her methodology in which participants are tasked with taking photos of their own food for a week. This encouraged participants to explore what “farm-to-table” actually l...

In this episode, I sit down with Salia Paul Kamara (from Sierra Leone), a graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Music at Drew Theological School, and Ama Kyei (from Ghana), a Finance graduate student, to discuss their experiences as international students at Drew University. We dive into their journey of integration, how they navigate connections with both African and African American communitie...

On this episode of Thesis Talks, Emily talks about her English thesis at Drew University on contemporary literature and how she analyzes literature through a philosophical lens. The novels she studies hold a mirror to society’s perception of human, compared to the "other." Emily exposes the connections between cycles of originals and their copies—all through a post-modern lens. Credits Thesis Talk...