The UCC Podcast: Recent Episodes
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New to the University Catholic Center/Newman Center? Or are you looking to hear from the incredible people in your community? The UCC Podcast is here for you! Join Jason and members of the Catholic community as they discuss a smorgasbord of different topics. From struggles with faith to social justice, and from healthcare to K-Pop and Christianity, come hear the varied interests of your brothers and sisters in Christ!
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We're talking about history and travel! Kateri and Jason reminisce about their days in elementary school while looking forward to their respective futures and how their faith has been shaped throughout their entire lives. They talk all matters philosophy, their favorite historical moments, and the Catholic Church and how it shaped civilization.
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The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
From law school to choirs, Siona and Jason talk about all things musical and melodious in this episode of the UCC Podcast! They discuss childhood choir melodies, what makes Catholic music so moving, and the music to be found at UCLA!
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The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Philosophize this! While it may not be an episode of another philosophy podcast we know and love, the 16th episode of the UCC Podcast features one of the UCC’s top philosophers in Omar Castillo! Jason and Omar talk about Lakers basketball on Mamba Day, the philosophy major at UCLA, and a discussion of Jacques Philippes’ book “Interior Freedom.” This episode will surely get your mind going!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
In this episode of The UCC Pod, Stephen from the University of Maryland and Jason discuss a myriad of subjects, including mission trips, space adventures, the UMary community, and a solid way to pray during these tough times. Plus, we get some hot takes about praise and worship and other aspects of the Catholic community!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
The 14th episode of the UCC Podcast is all about leveling up, not only in just video games, but about our faith! Ashley and Jason talk about family life, education, natural family planning, and ways to tackle on anxiety with the usage of video games!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
What time is it? It’s time to delve deeper into social justice by the legendary UCC Social Justice Leader, Alondra Saldivar! In this episode of the UCC Podcast. Alondra and Jason discuss leadership experiences, the current state of the world, and what Catholics can do to make an impact within their own community and the community outside of their churches.
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The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Let’s talk about faith journey! In this episode, Tran and Jason talk about their upbringing in the Catholic faith and how to trust non the Lord, even through difficult circumstances. The life of a missionary is hard, and so is balancing school-work-life as a college student!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
In the first episode of Season 2 of the UCC Podcast, Galo and Jason talk about their love of history and explains how music itself is integral to human history and to the Roman Catholic Church. They also discuss leadership aspects in social justice and Galo plays two amazing pieces for opening and closing prayer!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Season 2 is upon us! Join us on Friday, August 21, for the start of a new season filled with new insights and amazing conversations that is sure to widen your Catholic faith!
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MUSIC
Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3788-funkorama
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
In our season finale of The UCC Podcast, Jason and Ella Gunady, a small group leader at Duke University and intercollegiate catholic leader extraordinaire, discuss their faith life in the pandemic and how intercollegiate catholic events connected them! The Duke Catholic Center and the reason why prayer is #1 are also discussed in this final episode of Season 1!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Our ninth episode of The UCC Podcast shows Jason and Francine, a second year business economics major, talk about their different upbringing in their community. Francine discusses her Catholic upbringing and the different aspects of her faith while she and Jason talk about their experiences with the Indonesian church community.
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
We will finally hear about the Covel Controversy! This is the second part of the two-parter where Jason and Chloe Alviz, one of the UCC Outreach Student Leaders and the artist of The UCC Podcast, tackle on the Covel problem, in addition to insights about filmmaking, Studio Ghibli, intercollegiate Catholic events, and the first UCC experience they had!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
A shocker! This is the first part of the two-parter where Jason and Chloe Alviz, one of the UCC Outreach Student Leaders and the artist of The UCC Podcast, discuss something unsavory about Covel that is sure to shock people. In addition, they discuss their late night gaming sessions in Toontown, the enormous amount of activities that Chloe is involved in, the alternate universe of an artist, and three podcasts that everyone should listen to.
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
cw: mentions of homophobia + transphobia
In the sixth episode of The UCC Podcast, Jason and Shanahan talk about the LGBT Catholic experience through personal stories, Biblical translations, and historical viewpoints. Shanahan highlights key ways for the church to embrace queer Catholic members and how anyone can be an LGBT+ ally. Also featured in this podcast: classical civilizations, Hadestown, and media representation!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Go Bears! Or… Go Bruins? In this episode of The UCC Podcast, Jason is joined by Tracy Tanusi, a former Student Minister at the UC Berkeley Newman Center, to talk about student leadership, virtuous friendships, and spiritual desolation. Will the school rivalry put their friendship to the test or will they have an amazing, fruitful conversation of faith in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic? (SPOILER: it’s the latter!)
Every five episodes, the UCC Podcast highlights a member from a different Newman Community! If you are from a different Newman/Catholic community, sign up below!
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The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Big brained moments only for this episode! Jason and neuroscience queen, Lupita Valencia, talk about their neuroscience experience and how they attempt to reconcile their faith with their work life. Can one be a neuroscientist/researcher and be a faithful Catholic? Does faith truly elevate reason and science? All things science and religion are discussed in this episode of The UCC Podcast!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
In this episode of The UCC Podcast, Jason and Michael Inoue, 2019-2020’s EFD Student Leader, discuss their favorite gaming memories, academic life hacks, and apologetics strategies. Other topics discussed include: the responsibilities of leadership, some of Michael’s favorite philosophers (C.S. Lewis, Trent Horn, and G. K. Chesterton), and one of Michael’s high school secrets that he finally reveals in the podcast!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Jason and recent graduate, Brianna Tanusi, talk about their choir experiences, the importance of liturgical music, and discusses the effect of praise and worship in the Catholic community.
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Interested in speaking in our podcast? Fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/ZepXNkpFQe5g9A7J6. We can't wait to have you on board!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com
Join our host, Jason, and Mary Epperson, a fellow UCC Student Leader, in the inaugural UCC Podcast episode as they talk about Catholic Social Teaching, their favorite podcasts, a recent Pope Francis article, and their opinions on Catholic solidarity!
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DISCLAIMER:
The views, information, or opinions discussed in this UCC podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the UCLA University Catholic Center and its staff. The UCLA University Catholic Center is not responsible and does not verify for any accuracy of the information that this podcast contains. This podcast series is meant to showcase the different perspectives of the members in the UCLA UCC community and other Newman Catholic centers. This podcast series is not meant to be a theological podcast, though the certain subjects related to theology will be discussed. If you have any questions or comments concerning the information, leave a comment below or email us at catholicconvos@gmail.com.
New to the University Catholic Center/Newman Center? Or are you looking to hear from the incredible people in your community? The UCC Podcast is here for you! Join Jason and members of the Catholic community as they discuss a smorgasbord of different topics. From struggles with faith to social justice, and from healthcare to K-Pop and Christianity, come hear the varied interests of your brothers and sisters in Christ!
If you are interested in discussing in one of our episodes, fill out this form at: https://forms.gle/ZepXNkpFQe5g9A7J6
We hope you have a blessed day!
COVER ART BY: Isabella Richards