Pirate People Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rick Cole
Conversations with people associated with North Central Missouri College in Trenton, Missouri; hosted by Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media.
The current Provost at Northwest Missouri State University is a native of Trenton, a graduate of Trenton Junior College, and former Vice President at North Central Missouri College. She joins Rick Cole on the Podcast.
Amanda is in her fourth year at NCMC, and is now the Enrollment Marketing Specialist officially; however, she has several roles on campus, and off campus has recently become a mom as well. She visits with Rick Cole.
The head athletic trainer at North Central Missouri College, Megan Erickson, talks about her philosophies for working with athletes and coaches at NCMC as the first full-time athletic trainer at NCMC. With Rick Cole.
Former NCMC golf athlete and one of the first Pirates Digital Media crew members, Jayson is now at the University of Central Missouri studying--and working--in the UCM broadcast department. He's also an aspiring country music artist, and he talks about both in this week's podcast. With Rick Cole.
Vice President for Academic Affairs at North Central Missouri College, Tristan Londre, is our guest on the Pirate People Podcast. With Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media.
We begin our 2023-24 podcast season right at the top, with North Central Missouri College's president, Lenny Klaver. A lot of new features, especially to the physical campus, are discussed. With Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media.
Adam Buckler is a gay/queer student at North Central Missouri College. He talks about the attitude toward LBGTQ students on campus, and in society as a whole. With Rick Cole.
North Central Missouri College's E-Sports team has been competing at a national level for four seasons now...meet the man in charge, Head Coach Chris Flowers.
North Central Missouri College Speech Instructor Tammie Wiebers has the reputation as a wonderful teacher, but she has insight into many areas of modern-day communications, which she shares in this visit with Rick Cole.
The recent Athletic Hall of Fame inductee continues his conversation with Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media.
The 1985 graduate of Trenton Junior College was the first African-American student body president at TJC, as well as an outstanding basketball player who has gone on to over 30 years as a collegiate coach, and was recently inducted into the NCMC Athletic Hall of Fame. Hear his story here, as told to Rick Cole.
Freshman student Audrey Keel—she goes by Ray Keel is part of our Pirates Digital Media team—you may have seen some of her promotional projects for NCMC on our online telecasts--and she joins us on the Pirate People Podcast.
North Central Missouri's Chief of Staff, Kristi Harris, provides information for people who are job hunting. She talks about application protocols, resume construction, and in-person interviewing. With Rick Cole.
Tyler Dove is studying Agriculture at North Central Missouri College, and his path to school is an interesting an inspiring one. He shares how he has taken advantage the opportunities a small college can provide, and talks about his plans for the future on this edition of the Pirate People Podcast, with Rick Cole.
North Central Missouri's Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Planning Committee promotes an environment of equity and inclusiveness in NCMC's educational programs, and recently staged a discussion on banned books.
We host that discussion this week, with Aliza Duncan and moderator Kristi Harris.
New to North Central Missouri College, Janelle Golden is our campus Counselor/Accessibility Services coordinator. She provides services for students struggling with various issues that come with college life, and as you'll see, she's a compassionate and thoughtful person. With Rick Cole.
A graduate of Trenton Junior College before its transformation to North Central Community College, Phyllis went on to become a teacher and business leader in the community. Listen to her views on how it has changed--and remained the same--in this podcast. With Rick Cole
An original member on North Central Missouri College's Dance Wave team, Carly is now the coach of the team...which has spring-boarded her career path as well. With Rick Cole.
A non-traditional student at North Central Missouri College, Abner has some unique qualities and storylines that lead to Missouri. Meet him here and enjoy the conversation.
Sophomore Jaden Varner is a play-by-play announcer at North Central Missouri College. He started last year with virtually no experience and this year will be a regular voice on Pirate basketball, baseball and softball games, as well as hosting our pregame shows. He's also a fledgling podcaster, as he'll explain here. With Rick Cole.
Well known for her abilities as a basketball coach at NCMC, Jenni is also a math instructor at the school and is the matriarch of a very active family. Get to know Jenni better in this episode of the Pirate People Podcast. With Rick Cole.
Sophomore Zoe Williamson continues the family tradition, attending North Central Missouri College as her sister (Essie) did, and her twin sister (Bailey) does...plus her mom and dad work here! She talks about her life on campus and her many activities in this interview. With Rick Cole.
Rex Ross is the Chief of Police for Trenton, which includes being the law enforcement presence for North Central Missouri College. The three-decade veteran of the TPD talks about that responsibility, and shares his thoughts on law enforcement in general...as well as talking about some things you may not know about him. With Rick Cole
NCMC Dean of Instruction Mitch Holder is the guest. A huge supporter of community college education, Mitch is also a huge basketball fan, and he discusses both.
Donnie Hillerman is in his 16th year at North Central Missouri College. You may know of him as the baseball coach for the Pirates, but he also has other important roles on campus as well. Here what he has to say in this episode. With Rick Cole.
Sophomore Gracey Gordon has earned many of North Central Missouri College's awards this year. She talks about her experiences at NCMC, and offers some advice for successfully navigating college's challenges.
North Central Missouri College's on-campus counselor shares her views on the services available to NCMC students (which are free of charge). Grace also shares about the positive outcomes for students when they employ strategies for coping with stress, making large decisions in their lives, and overcoming the fear of reaching out for help when needed.
For more information on NCMC counseling services, visit www.ncmissouri.edu/studentlife/counseling-services .
If you are an NCMC student and feel counseling would help in your life, contact Grace at gcarder@mail.ncmissouri.edu, or by calling (660)-357-6418.
Also, look for periodic workshops offered by Grace three times a semester on the North Central Missouri College campus.
Megan Pester, Director of Marketing and Admissions, is the guest in an episode recorded in December of 2021.
Kelly is the nursing faculty and Director of PN to ADN Program at North Central Missouri College, and was recently honored with the Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching at the statewide MCCA convention. She shares some insight into this very successful program at NCMC.
She's a freshman softball player at NCMC and a part of the Pirate Digital Media live production crew, but did you know she is somewhat of a trailblazer for girls high school sports in Missouri? Meet Zoe Chrisman of Brookfield...
The recently elected President and Vice-President of NCMC's Student Senate share their thoughts on politics, food, life in Trenton, and celebrities.
The President of North Central Missouri College reflects on the duties as President, cooking without recipes, and his time coaching college baseball and basketball.
The head men's basketball coach at North Central Missouri College, Jeremy Esry, has taken his team to the NJCAA National Tournament the past three years. Here, he visits about some of the things that have made his program successful.
Freshman Kendall Rivero, a member of the NCMC Introduction to Audio/Video class, hosts this week's Pirate People Podcast.
Sophomore Gary Culp, a member of NCMC's Introduction to Audio/Video class, hosts this week's Pirate People Podcast.
She's head of the Psychology staff at NCMC, which is a mere start of Dr. Lindsay Oram's responsibilities on and off campus. Join Rick Cole for a visit about psychology in our society and how it affects students on the Pirate People Podcast from North Central Missouri College.
North Central Missouri Colleges Vice-President of Student Affairs shares her thoughts on college life, drawing on her experience at many levels of education. She visits with host Rick Cole.
Linda Crooks is a North Central Missouri College graduate, former teacher and coach, and now mayor of Trenton. She's much more than that, however, as you'll learn this week.
Jim Norris is the Director of the Dorris Rider Art Gallery at North Central Missouri College. Jim talks about the Local Artist Showcase going on now at the Rider Art Gallery, as well as talking about how art influences many aspects of life. Rick and Jim also discuss their favorite rock bands and the shows they've been to.
New NCMC women's and men's golf coach Nate Swann is the guest. Student Sammi Bradshaw is the co-host this week.
Nate Gamet moves to the Athletic Director position at North Central Missouri College this fall, and talks about the various challenges he faces. He also takes us through his time as a college coach, and how that experience helps him be one of the top basketball officials in the area.
Sammi Bradshaw, a sophomore at NCMC, co-hosts with Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media.
Sarah Bird has been teaching at North Central Missouri College for 17 years. A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Sarah uses a personal touch and boundless enthusiasm in her teaching of business classes.
She's also been through a few tough patches in her life, as you will soon discover.
Listen to the amazing life experiences of NCMC's Beth Caldarello, Director of Library Services. She's anything but your typical librarian! Rick Cole of Pirates Digital Media hosts.