Ryerson Rewind: Recent Episodes
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Ryerson rewind is a podcast series featuring alumni sharing their fondest memories of Ryerson. This podcast is brought to you by the Ryerson University Alumni Association (RUAA). It was produced and edited by Amanda Cupido, an alumna of Ryerson and a director on the RUAA.
What was the most important lesson critically-acclaimed director Jeremy Podeswa learned at Ryerson? Plus, his favourite scene from Game of Thrones!
Award-winning journalist Brian Stewart on the Ryerson’s ability to prepare his “impatient” generation of the 60’s and marvels at its ongoing success.
Longtime broadcaster Neal Sandy recalls unusual but beloved antics of former profs and what it was like the very first time he got behind the microphone.
He came to Ryerson determined to start an indie music label. Today, he’s the man behind, Beau’s one of Ontario’s most beloved craft breweries. What gives?
Can innovation, personal experience and a need for a decent thesis topic change the world? Yes, they can.
Three-time graduate Dr. Mehrnaz Shokrollahi shares her journey and explains why, for her, it became more than a place to study, but a home.
Sonal Bhadane, Biomedical Physics (MASc.) ’12 on the role Ryerson played in propelling her towards a career in science and how she managed stress as a student.
In this episode, Terry O’Connor, Journalism ’58 returns to the Quad and reflects on how much things have changed (including the smells!) Hint: there's no longer a functioning brewery on campus!
Tom Thorne, Radio and Television Arts '68, started Ryerson's independent student newspaper, The Eyeopener. Hear about how it started, who tried to shut it down and why he thinks it's still a success.
Angela Glover (Radio and Television '94) talks about witnessing Ryerson transition into being a university and why it feels like she's never left.