Yes To Tom: Recent Episodes
The Meredith Herald
Yes To Tom signifies yesterday, today and tomorrow. This podcast is dedicated to presenting historical, political and cultural discourse, and informing listeners about what is happening in present day discussions by showcasing real life stories from different communities. Yes To Tom is a branch of Meredith College’s student newspaper, The Meredith Herald.
In this episode, our hosts react to the first episode of the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids. The five-part series highlights the abuse many child actors faced while working for the TV station Nickelodeon.
Content Warning: This episode contains topics of sexual assault, verbal harassment, workplace harassment, child abuse
Hosts: Destiny Calvin & Hayly De Witt
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In this episode, our film nerd host dives into her favorite films list on Letterboxd.
Host: Destiny Calvin
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In this episode, our hosts discuss trend cycles and how they've noticed it impacts our lives.
Hosts: Sophie Ezedin & Grayson Morris
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In this episode, our hosts share their thoughts on the stigma on mental health.
Hosts: Hayly De Witt & Sophie Ezedin
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In this episode, our hosts discuss the recent resurrection of certain bands, books, shows, and YouTubers that were originally popular in the mid-2010s.
Host: Odie O'Daniel
Special Guest: Ariel Tickett
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In this episode, our hosts talk about about all things online dating. Recapping their last episode from a year ago, they talk about the "pen pal" stage and the pressures we face when it comes to dating.
Host: Grayson Morris
Special Guest: Arri Woodhouse
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In this episode, our hosts talk about their thoughts about Valentine’s Day and how to do it right.
Hosts: Hayly De Witt & Destiny Calvin
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In this episode, our hosts talk about lesbian stereotypes, lesbian relationships, gay indicators, Renee Rapp, date planning and more!
Hosts: Grayson Morris & Sophie Ezedin
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Don’t Blame us… In this episode, our hosts discuss all things Taylor Swift from the stories behind her lyrics to her controversial jet usage they take a deep dive into the pop goddess that is Miss Taylor Allison Swift.
Hosts: Sophie Ezedin & Grayson Morris
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In this episode, our hosts share their 2023 Spotify Wrapped to wrap up this fall semester!
Hosts: Grayson Morris & Destiny Calvin
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In this episode, our hosts discuss different things you can do to keep your spirits up if you’re alone at the holidays, whether you’re single or in a long-distance relationship.
Hosts: Sophie Ezedin & Grayson Morris
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In this episode, our hosts share tips for managing ADHD symptoms, specifically those of the inattentive type. They define ADHD, talk about symptoms they've experienced as people with ADHD and the tips that they've found most helpful.
Hosts: Hayly De Witt & Odie O’Daniel
Learn more from the CDC here:https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/index.html
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In this episode, our hosts talk about their favorite holiday movies. From Halloween to Christmas. Such movies like, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Practical Magic, Home Alone, and The Polar Express.
Hosts: Grayson Morris & Destiny Calvin
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In this episode, our hosts take a look at Sexual Politics in bell hook’s book Feminism is for Everybody. They explore topics such as sex ed, female pleasure, and the patriarchy through a feminist viewpoint.
Host: Grayson Morris
Special Guest: Eliza Lewis (‘26)
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In this episode our host, talks about the Apple TV series Ted Lasso, and mental health onscreen.
Content Warning: This episode references Abuse, Suicide, and Panic Attacks
Host: Kat Whetstone
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In this episode, our host gives advice about going through a breakup.
Host: Sophie Ezedin
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In this episode, our hosts take a deep dive into the novel Red White and Royal Blue and it’s recent film, while exploring queer representation in media and book to screen adaptations.
Host: Grayson Morris
Special Guest: Clary Taylor
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In this episode, our host talks about Colleen Hoover and her book “It End With Us”. An honest, nuanced review of the book and the controversy of Colleen Hoover.
Content Warning: This episode references Violence, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Host: Hayly De Witt
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In this episode, our hosts recap their summers and talk about their current top 3 music albums. With a special announcement!
Hosts: Grayson Morris & Destiny Calvin
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In this episode our hosts, talk about fashion styles, identity and expression. Special Guest: Liese Devine
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In this episode, the hosts talk about the movie genre: romantic comedy. The hosts talk about what a romantic comedy is to them, examples of tropes in the genre like You've Got Mail and The Holiday, and their top 5 romcom recommendations.
In this advice episode, our hosts talk about their thoughts on online dating. In this episode, they interview Arri Woodhouse on her experience with online dating as a black women. If you want your questions answered, submit them to @meredith_herald on Instagram
Contributors: Chorro Jobe and Kaelyn Coleman
In this episode, our hosts talk about setting New Years intentions, the trend "that girl", their goals for the new semester, and their tips on how to navigate starting a new semester. If you want your questions answered, submit them to @meredith_herald on Instagram! Link to Notion Template-https://youtu.be/DXFLmY6wTs8
In this episode, the hosts talk about their favorite and least favorite DCOM's from all of our childhoods.
The first in a series of answering advice questions submitted by Meredith students. We talk about the best study spots on campus, how to deal with suitemates, fall fashion on campus and more! To have us answer your questions, submit them to @meredith_herald on Instagram
Angels After Hours introduction episode. Introducing Grayson Morris and Destiny Calvin as its new hosts! Stay tuned!
In this episode of Yes To Tom, we chat with Meredith College President Jo Allen and Vice President Jean Jackson. Dr. Allen and Dr. Jackson spoke about their favorite college memories as alumnae of Meredith, discussed leadership and even shared their zodiac signs. This episode was produced and hosted by Sofia Gomez. Cover art courtesy of Dr. Allen and Dr. Jackson.
In this episode of Yes To Tom, we speak with Dr. Bing Yu, Acting Dean of Business and Professor of Finance, about investing and the stock market. Dr. Yu discusses GameStop's stock market short squeeze, the controversy surrounding the Robinhood app, how the stock market works and investing tips for students. This episode was produced and hosted by Sofia Gomez. Cover art courtesy of Dr. Bing Yu.
On this month's episode, we speak with two international students, Grace Wachira and Lorelei Liang. They discuss the end of the year celebrations from Guangzhou, China, and Nairobi, Kenya. This episode covers their traditional food, what celebrations they enjoy, what they miss from their countries and a few words of wisdom at the end. This episode was produced and hosted by Sofia Gomez. Cover art courtesy of the Smithsonian Magazine, depicting luminaries in host Sofia Gomez's home country of Colombia.
This month's episode is a debate between Zoe Hedelund, President of Meredith College College Republicans (@meredithcollegerepublicans on Instagram), and Olivia Slack, President of Meredith College Democrats (@meredithcollegedems). Topics in this episode include climate change, the economy, what the most important issues right now are, how the past four years have gone, and voter participation. Listen and learn more about what the Republican and Democratic parties stand for ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3. This episode was hosted and produced by Sofia Gomez. Episode art created by Madison Sholar.
On this week's episode, we'll be discussing fashion and how it has evolved over time, as well as what it means to be an ally in a predominantly white institution (PWI). We interviewed Korey Barringer, the Vice President of Meredith's Black Student Union (BSU) and a fashion design major. We spoke with her about what it is like to be a part of a major that is dominated by Eurocentric fashion, as well as how she pushes the boundaries of these biases. This episode was hosted by Sofia Gomez and produced by Jeanine Carryl and Milin Santizo-Escobar. Episode art courtesy of Korey Barringer.
This episode begins a two-part series on Black history featuring four Black women guests of different backgrounds and ethnicities. In this first part, we feature one Afro Latina and one African American, both of whom are RAs at Meredith College. They share with us their experiences at Meredith and in their broader personal lives. This episode was hosted by Sofia Gomez and produced by Mimi Mays. Episode art created by Savi Swiggard.