Is It OK If I Record?: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to a special Valentine’s Day episode with Sarah and Angela! This week, we kick it off by sharing our personal love languages before jumping into a game of red flag (or green flag?) or dealbreaker. Join us for a conversation all about what we look for or avoid when dating!
Join us this week for a nuanced discussion on how to make your resume stand out! Sarah and Angela give their takes on what works for highly experience-based fields — and how these resumes differ from your typical academics-focused resumes. The two contrast their very first resume with their most up-to-date, analyzing what they’ve learned and what they’ve changed.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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Sarah worked two internships in science communication and social media at NASA, while Angela completed a six-month co-op reporting for The Boston Globe. The two college journalists share what they learned from these experiences, as well as what comes next for them as Sarah enters her final semester at Boston University and Angela progresses through her junior year.
Sarah and Angela are back for their final season of IIOIIR. This time, they'll focus on everything surrounding building your career as a young journalist. Join us for a season full of tips and discussions about how to succeed in this rapidly changing industry.
Thanksgiving may be over, but it’s always a good time to remember what we’re grateful for. This week, Sarah and Angela share just a few of the things they appreciate most about their lives, especially when it comes to journalism. (And, stay tuned to hear Angela’s personal news about what she’ll be doing in the spring!)
This episode was edited by Angela Yang
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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Sarah and Angela skipped last week’s episode in honor of the burnout that plagues them like a college dorm-induced cold. But they did still record to lament about it while the pain was at its peak! So here’s that conversation.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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Happy Halloween! Sarah and Angela constantly gush over how much they love journalism, but of course, it's not always so fun and exciting. This week, the pair point out some of the scariest parts of the job — from hearing your own voice on tape to communicating with editors who constantly type like they're mad at you (even though they're not).
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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This week, Sarah and Angela will walk you through getting that first internship in college. We cover how to create opportunities when there might be none on offer, and how to communicate with potential employers throughout the process. But what are tips without examples? At the end of the conversation, each cohost answers a common interview question as they would during their own job interviews.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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TikTok Audios:
"This will be a great opportunity for me and Jimmy to bond" by @theslappablejerk
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8ymwroA/
"I'm Natalie but you can call me Senior Director" by @corporatenatalie
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8ym3GUJ/
"When I Was A Little Pup" by Puppy Songs
https://www.tiktok.com/music/When-I-Was-A-Little-Pup-6984814495998692102
This week, Sarah and Angela react to an Atlantic column by Arthur C. Brooks titled, "A profession is not a personality." The article feels like a much-needed callout of the workaholism ingrained in American culture, and the two recovering productivity addicts reflect on some of the points that hit them hardest.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Broadcast journalistMcKenzie Allen-Charmley, who is Dena'ina Athabaskan from the Tribal Village of Eklutna, joins IIOIIR this week to share insights on what it's like serving as the sole newsroom representation of America's many Native communities. Oftentimes, it forces her to take on extra burdens to ensure accurate representation. Plus, is reporting to amplify marginalized voices advocacy journalism... or just plain responsible?
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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As Sarah and Angela continue to explore why prestige is so desirable, the two reflect on how their high school experiences shaped their initial attitudes toward college — causing them to place more value on certain name-brand universities, for example. How do toxic environments, societal expectations and self-centered assumptions contribute to the narrow-minded judgments we, and so many others, subconsciously made (or still make) about others?
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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This week, Sarah and Angela introspect on why it's so tempting for journalists to chase after prestige, as well as why society seems to place so much value on big names. What counts as humble-bragging, and is it intentional? Why does the journalism community list their entire resume in their Twitter bios? Do journalists put their careers on a pedestal? Join us on a deep dive into these topics and more.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:
Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Now that campus life is back in full swing and offices are beginning to reopen, Sarah and Angela reminisce on the pros and cons of reporting from home before sharing what it's like to finally be back on the streets of Boston. Plus, Angela entered the Globe office for the first time and finally met her coworkers in person. Later in the show, the pair get into a discussion about how to keep track of your work over the course of your career, as well as whether life should get better with age.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Sarah and Angela are kicking off their senior and junior years of college after a summer full of work experience. Sarah, an aspiring science journalist, wrapped up a communications internship at NASA and is staying on for the fall as a social media intern. Angela finished a radio production gig at GBH before moving on to report on business for The Boston Globe. The two share insights about what it's like learning at and working for some of their dream organizations.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Sarah and Angela are back for another semester of "Is It OK If I Record?", each taking on a new chapter in their college journalism careers. This season, the former student newspaper editors will share what they learn and how they're faring working full-time in the industry — at two (very different) dream organizations. Join IIOIIR as we continue to tackle nuanced discussions about everything that matters to young journalists.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music:Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On the season finale of "Is It OK If I Record?", New York Times national baseball writer Tyler Kepner and incoming Daily Free Press editor-in-chief Lily Kepner — father-daughter journalist duo — join the podcast to discuss how journalism shaped their family dynamic.
This episode was edited by Jackson Machesky.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
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On another in-person episode of "Is It OK If I Record," hosts Jackson Machesky, Angela Yang and Sarah Readdean discuss the idea of news commentary — specifically cable news personalities like Tucker Carlson and Rachel Maddow — and how conflating commentary with hard news is dangerous for the journalistic profession.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On today's episode of "Is It OK If I Record," BUTV10 and WTBU contributor Will Andronico joins the podcast to discuss the differences in enterprise and incremental journalism and which is a more valuable source of information to the public.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On the first in-person recording in the podcast's two season history, "Is It OK If I Record" discusses how journalists have used social media to their advantage and the dangers that social media poses for maintaining objectivity as a journalist.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On today’s episode of “Is It OK If I Record,” J.D. Capelouto — Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter and former Daily Free Press editor-in-chief — joins the podcast to discuss how his college experiences and internships in journalism prepared him for the industry.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean and Jackson Machesky discuss recent coverage of the mass shooting in Atlanta and answer questions people often search on Google about journalism.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
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On this episode of "Is It OK If I Record?", hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean and Jackson Machesky discuss whether or not toxic work environments and mindsets exist in their experiences with journalism internships and activities.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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In today's episode of Is It OK if I Record?, hosts Jackson Machesky, Angela Yang and Sarah Readdean discuss the process of getting jobs and internships as young journalists and analyze how toxic competition among journalists has the potential to harm the industry.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On this special Valentine's Day episode of Is It OK if I Record, hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean and Jackson Machesky blind-react to a Huffington Post article that details why you shouldn't date a journalist, and talk about why they agree and disagree.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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On this episode of Is It Okay If I Record?, hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean and Jackson Machesky discuss their college experiences at Boston University, including why they chose journalism as a major and the lessons they've learned during their time at BU.
This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Ananya Panchal, Diversity & Inclusion Chair for Back Bay Publishing Co., joins Is It OK If I Record? to discuss the importance of diversity in the field of journalism, implicit biases in reporting and how The Daily Free Press plans to address diversity concerns for the Spring 2021 semester. This episode was edited by Angela Yang.
Music: Honey Bee by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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Is It Okay if I Record? returns for its second season, where student journalists Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean, and Jackson Machesky discuss and analyze the multifaceted journalism industry.
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In the season 2 premiere of Is It Okay if I Record?, hosts Angela Yang, Sarah Readdean, and Jackson Machesky discuss their views on the coverage of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, along with the Biden administration's initial interactions with the press corps.
Edited by Angela Yang.
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In our final episode of the season, Justin, Angela and Sarah pass on their editor torches to Jackson, Colbi and Cammy as our first fully remote semester nears its end.
“Is It OK if I Record?” is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Big controversy of the week: laundry. Hear us out as we walk you through The Daily Free Press' editorial process and discuss how opinion pieces work in contrast to news pieces.
“Is It OK if I Record?” is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Here's why we think college newspapers are worth taking seriously, and why doing so could benefit your community as a whole.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Three college journalists share their most embarrassing mistakes as young reporters and the important lessons we've learned from them. Also, our favorite journalism movies.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
In a basement newsroom on a college campus, three editors from The Daily Free Press worked through the night to pull together a 16-story newspaper.
City editor Allison Pirog and opinion editor Colbi Edmonds join Justin, Angela and Sarah to discuss how a student news outlet covers national news — while remote. Listen for more about our early-morning catastrophes before the paper went to press.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
This week's episode starts off with a heated debate over sparkling water, potato smoothies and burnt steaks. But how did Justin, Angela and Sarah stumble into the field of journalism? Join us as we share what makes us so passionate about this profession and what our goals are as the next generation of professional communicators.
“Is It OK if I Record?” is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Is it OK to not be OK? Erin Slowey, editor-in-chief at The Daily Gamecock, joins the podcast from the University of South Carolina as we discuss her editorial board's decision to "go dark" for two weeks in the interest of mental health.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Justin, Angela and Sarah reminisce on life at the newsroom before COVID-19, while also discussing all the quirks of running a student newspaper 100 percent virtually — from how we trained a whole new board of editors to which in-person traditions are now at risk of fading.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
This week's episode takes on a dense topic: what's the difference between journalism and social media, and what are some misconceptions we've seen around the two? Join us as we share our perspectives on this subject as student journalists and avid news consumers.
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
In our first episode, Justin, Angela and Sarah discuss what it means to be an independent student newsroom. It's a label touted proudly by many college publications, so what does "independence" entail?
"Is It OK if I Record?" is hosted by Justin Tang, Angela Yang, and Sarah Readdean. The show is edited by Justin Tang.
Join Podcast Editor Justin Tang, Editor in Chief Angela Yang and Managing Editor Sarah Readdean from The Daily Free Press every Sunday for "Is It OK if I Record?", the podcast that brings you an inside look into an independent college student newsroom during one of the most historic eras of campus life.