The WCU PodCats: Recent Episodes
The WCU PodCats
Your semi monthly trip into the world of Western Carolina University! Get updates about athletics, campus events and activities, and meet some of our amazing students!
Welcome back to the WCU PodCats! Patrick kicks off a new season of the PodCats with a preview of one our favorite events of the year, Mountain Heritage Day! This year is the 50th anniversary of the event and we’re excited to see you on campus this weekend. Also this week, Patrick is joined by Alexandra and Ainsley, two of our Entourage tour guides for our student spotlights. Thanks for listening and Go Cats!
Welcome back to the PodCats! This week Patrick is recapping winter sports while providing a preview of the SoCon tournament for basketball and previewing the spring sports! Patrick also looks ahead at some of the many different activities that are taking place on and around campus over the next several weeks while the students are away enjoying Spring Break. As always, thanks for listening and Go Cats!
This week Patrick is joined by Alex and Alex to recap all of the exciting happenings in the world of Catamount Athletics! A special congratulations to our Women’s Soccer team on capturing the Southern Conference regular season championship this year! We also look ahead to this weekends exciting football matchup against Furman. Then Patrick enters the fall version of the Great Debate with Alex, Alex, and Aly! Thanks for listening, and as always, Go Cats!
For our regular listeners, this episode is a special episode of the PodCats designed specifically for guests that are touring the campus of Western Carolina University on their own! The audio tour follows along the self-guided tour route provided on maps at the Office of Admissions. We hope that the guests listening while walking around campus enjoy their time in Cullowhee, and we look forward to seeing you back on campus for an official campus tour or Open House event soon!
This week Patrick highlights how all of our fall Catamount athletic teams are doing so far this season, previews Mountain Heritage Day, and much more! With so many different events and activities taking place on campus over the next several weeks, this weeks episode is dedicated to all everything happening on campus. As always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick finishes the summer student spotlight with two current Entourage Tour Guides Alex and Alex! The summer debate topics wrap up as the PodCats enjoys the final days of summer in Cullowhee! Also, Patrick provides a quick preview of some of the activities around the first few days of the school year!
This week Patrick continues the summer student spotlight with two current Entourage Tour Guides Calesia and Keelin! The summer debate topics are in full swing as the PodCats enjoy summer in Cullowhee! Also, Patrick does a quick preview of the upcoming fall sports schedules so that you can start making your plans now to cheer on the Catamounts!
This week Patrick continues the summer student spotlight with current Entourage Tour Guide Jarrod and former Entourage Tour Guide Brandon! The summer debate topics are in full swing as the PodCats enjoy summer in Cullowhee!
This week Patrick continue the summer student spotlight with recent graduate, and former Entourage Tour Guide Lori! The summer debate topics are in full swing as the PodCats enjoy summer in Cullowhee!
Patrick is back to wrap up our spring sports for our Catamount Athletic teams and to kick off the summer with one of our student spotlights! Our first student spotlight of the summer is with one of our WCU Entourage Tour Guides Emily! This is also the final episode with Jalin, as she as taken a new position at a different institution and we wish her all the best in
Even though it is only February, spring is in the air! Patrick is back to catch everyone up on the latest for our Catamount Athletic teams and to highlight some of the various events taking place on campus over the next few weeks while also highlighting some events taking place in the area this spring. He is also joined by one of the Office of Admissions Tele-Recruiters, Gabby, to hear about her college experience so far and to face off in our great debate questions! Thanks for listening, and as always, Go CATS!
Welcome to the new year! After taking a few weeks off the air, Patrick is back to catch everyone up on the latest for our Catamount Athletic teams and to highlight some of the various events taking place on campus this year. He is also joined by two of the Office of Admissions Golden Ambassadors, Sophie and Sydney to hear about their college experience so far and to face off in our great debate questions! Thanks for listening, and as always, Go CATS!
Happy Holidays from the PodCats! This week Patrick takes some time to review some of the many events that have happened over the past year in Cullowhee! He also catches everyone up on our Catamount Athletic teams as they wrapped up the fall sports season and kicked the winter sports into high gear. Joining Patrick this week is Caroline and Aly, two of the Tele-Recruiters that work in the Office of Admissions. They face off in our great debate questions and take the PodCats Questionnaire! Thanks for listening, and as always, Go CATS!
This week, Jalin is finally back from the road, rejoining Patrick in the studio! We catch you up on all that has been happening in the world of Catamount Athletics, highlight some events on campus, and welcome one of our favorite alums back to the show! This week, Class of 2020 member Jade rejoins us as we catch up with her on all that she has done following graduation. She
This week, Patrick is bringing you the PodCats from the road! While out traveling for college fairs in the eastern part of NC, Patrick catches us up on the world of Catamount sports, the numerous events and activities taking place on campus over the next few weeks, and some of the Homecoming event highlights! We look forward to seeing all of the alumni back on campus this weekend and appreciate
This week Patrick welcomes two of our Entourage tour guides, Alexander and Alicia, to the show as our student spotlight segment returns to the PodCats! Patrick also recaps the latest in Catamount Athletics and previews some of the events taking place on campus for students once they return from Fall Break. Thanks for listening and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick highlights various events that are taking place on campus and in the region that highlight what makes fall in Cullowhee so special. He also recaps all that has taken place in Catamount Athletics over the past couple of weeks, while also previewing upcoming games for the teams. Thanks for listening and as always, Go Cats!
This week Josh and Patrick take a look back at the previous 100 episodes of the PodCats! We talk about some of our favorite episodes, and all that has changed on campus during the past 8 years! We also recap all that has happened in Catamount Athletics, while previewing this weekends Mountain Heritage Day festival. Thanks for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick dives into the world of Catamount Athletics to preview our fall sports teams schedules and to recap the games that have already taken place. Patrick also previews some of the many activities that will be taking place for students over the next several weeks and previews whats ahead for the PodCats this fall! Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Bashaun, the Dean of Students! We get to know more about Bashaun with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Payten and Zoe, two of our Entourage tour guides, for conclusion of our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Mike, the Director of Admissions for the Office of Admissions! We get to know more about Mike with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by James and Lori, two of our Entourage tour guides, for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Emily, the Senior Assistant Director of campus visits in the Office of Admissions! We get to know more about Emily with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Kendall and Jarrod, two of our Entourage tour guides, for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always,
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Keri, one of the Admission Counselors in the Office of Admissions! We get to know more about Keri with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Ezri and Claudia, two of our Entourage tour guides, for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined again by Keyona, one of the Admissions Counselors in the Office of Admissions! We get to know more about Keyona with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Ash, one of our Orientation Counselors, for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Abi, the newest member of the Admissions staff! We get to know more about Abi with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Corbin, one of our Orientation Counselors for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and as always, Go Cats!
This week Patrick and Jalin are joined by Tammy from the Office of New Student Orientation! Hear all about Tammy’s time with orientation, plus we get to know more about Tammy with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Alexander and Christine, two of our Orientation Counselors, for our summer Great Debate and our “Paws and Reflect” segment. Thank you for taking the time to join us and
This week Patrick and Jalin are rejoined by Josh! Josh has been hard at work preparing for the return of in-person Orientation this summer in Cullowhee. Hear all about what to expect at orientation, plus we get to know more about Josh with the PodCats Questionnaire. We’re also joined this week by Ryanne and Lindsay, one of our Orientation Counselors and one of our Entourage tour guides, for our summer
This week Patrick & Jalin wrap up some of our spring sports teams and recap the past weekends graduation events. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out catamountsports.com. As we kick off the summer months, we are starting some new segments that we will preview in this episode. We’re also joined this week by Peyton, one of our Entourage tour guides, to kick off
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Patrick & Jalin wrap up some of our spring sports that have been taking place and look at the final events taking place on campus before commencement. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu, catamountsports.com, and graduation.wcu.edu. We’re joined this week by Penny, of our Entourage tour guides, some great debate moments and
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Patrick & Jalin highlights some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of April on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu and catamountsports.com. Then we take a stroll down memory lane sharing some of our memories of being
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Patrick & Jalin highlights some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of April on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu and catamountsports.com. We also talk about some of the many activities available for students in the area
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Patrick & Jalin highlights some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of March on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu and catamountsports.com. Also this month, we’re joined by WCU Entourage Tour Guide President Madison, to hear about
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Patrick highlights some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of March on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu and catamountsports.com. Also this month, we’re joined by Alyssa and Lyndsey, two WCU Entourage Tour Guides, to hear about
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of February on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu and catamountsports.com. Also this month, we’re joined by Kelly and Jack, two WCU Entourage Tour Guides, to
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the many events taking place over the next several weeks of February on campus for students and the general public to participate in. For information about some of the events featured, be sure to check out engage.wcu.edu. Also this month, we’re joined by Gabby and Kylie, two WCU Entourage Tour Guides, to hear about
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the exciting events coming up this spring for our alums through the Office of Alumni Engagement! We’re joined by Beau Busby as we discuss different events that will be taking place for our alums, a way for alums to connect with other alums and current students, and much more. Now that the snow is
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the exciting events coming up this spring in Cullowhee! Looking ahead at the spring baseball and softball schedules, in addition to MLK Week activities, and performances from the Stage and Screen students, it is going to be an exciting semester! Also, joining us this week is Heather Hill, Sr. Assistant Director of Admissions. In
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the many things that have taken place in Cullowhee over the past year. It has been a busy and exciting 2021, with a lot of changes around campus. Join us as we take a look back on the new hires in Catamount Athletics, the opening of Apodaca Science Building, the naming of our new residence halls, and much more! Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the activities that are taking place this holiday season in the WNC region for students, staff, alumni, and future students! As always, we also check in on our Catamount athletic teams to see how the season is going so far along with other exciting events and activities taking place at WCU. Then we highlight events and activities throughout the region for students. From Dillsboro to Asheville, there isn’t a shortage of activities taking place during this time of year. Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick highlight some of the activities that are taking place this upcoming weekend for Homecoming 2021! As always, we also check in on our fall sports teams to see how the season is going so far along with other exciting events and activities taking place at WCU. Also joining the PodCats this week as part of our student spotlight is Brandon Rice! Brandon is a part of the Entourage Tour Guides and is a member of the Pride of the Mountains. Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick are checking in on our fall sports teams to see how the season is going so far along with other exciting events and activities taking place at WCU. Including a preview of this weekends Mountain Heritage Day event! Also joining the PodCats this week are two WCU students that are a part of the Entourage Tour Guides; Kylie Ockomon and Sophia Pontillo! Hear about their experiences so far during their time in Cullowee and why they decided to choose WCU when going through the admissions process. Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick are checking in on our fall sports teams to see how the season is going so far! Going through a team by team recap of the season to date and highlighting upcoming games. That’s not all! Joining the PodCats this week is WCU student and brand new Entourage Tour Guide Lori Godwin! Hear about some of Lori’s favorite things about WCU and what it was like being one of the last students to live in Scott Hall before it was torn down to make way for our new residence halls under construction. Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Jalin and Patrick are highlighting our upcoming fall sports! Going through a team by team breakdown of the fall schedule, the PodCats highlight key games and dates for our fall sports teams. PLUS! That’s not all! Join the PodCats as they welcome one of the newest members of the Office of Admissions team in this months Counselor Spotlight with Keyona Presha! Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!
Hello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! After a crazy 2020-21 school year, the PodCats have returned with our first new episode of 2021! Joined by our Dean of Students, Dr. BaShaun Smith, we’re highlighting some of the exciting events that will be taking place in Cullowhee this fall as students return to campus! Thanks for joining us and as always… Go Cats!