The Pod: Recent Episodes
La Salle Collegian
Welcome to The Pod, the podcast created by The Collegian Newspaper at La Salle University. Here at The Pod, co-hosts David O'Brien and Kylie McGovern deep dive into the lives of those in the La Salle University community, uncovering topics that spark interest for all listeners! Join us each week for a new episode!
Produced by Emily Allgair
On this week's episode, Kylie and David welcome guest and busy bee Alyssa Rodriguez to The Pod. Walking us through her busy schedule, Alyssa talked about her experience in ROTC, La Salle's nursing program, and the sisterhood of Delta Phi Epsilon. Join us this week on the Pod as we talk all out what the military means to Alyssa and get the inside scoop on Delta Phi Epsilon's annual event, Deepher Dude!
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On this week's episode of The Pod, Kylie and David welcome guest and friend, Mia Mattingly, to talk about her extracurriculars and summer travels. From Spain to student government, join Mia as she walks us through the scholarly life of a female student-athlete here at La Salle.
Kicking off Season 2 of The Pod, Kylie and David give their own personal hot and cold takes for various topics. From banned books to Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, listen in to Kylie and David's start to this year of the Collegian Pod!
On this episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome Alina Snopkowski, Claire Kunzier, and Jake Eiseman to reminisce on their experiences, both at La Salle and on the Collegian editorial staff. From favorite memories to reminders on what's important throughout undergrad, join this weeks guests as we close out our premiere season of the Pod!
On this week's episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome fellow sophomore history major, Cooper Smith! Talking historical figures and what about the East Coast he finds appealing, Cooper explains how his experience in Philadelphia and La Salle has shaped his outlook on life. Join us this week as we cover American history - from William Howard Taft all the way to modern Greek life!
On this very special episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome Tyler Williams to talk past, present, and future. From first experiences with spicy foods to the criminal justice system, join us on the Pod this week. Inspired by Hot Ones, watch as Kylie, David, and Tyler turn up the heat for you, the audience!
On this week's episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome friend and fellow student, Andrew Plunkett. Andrew talks to what it's like being an RA, a campus tour guide, and life-long stan of 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Join us this week as we welcome Andrew and his hot topic to the Collegian Pod!
For this year's Fool-egian episode of The Pod, we finally reveal the face behind the camera (kind of...) Kylie and David welcome Pod producer Emily Allgair to the hot seat, learning about her interests, hobbies, and hot takes. Join The Pod this week as we learn all about our puppeteer who pulls the strings!
As La Salle returns from Spring Break, we decide to hear from our student body by taking the Pod to the quad! Join Kylie and David as they take us around campus to hear some of the thoughts and hot takes our students have to share!
This week, Kylie and David welcome La Salle junior Leah Brown on the Pod to talk about her independent research project. Revolving around restorative justice in relation to the public school system, Leah added interesting information that she gained from her immense work with non-profits. Join the La Salle Collegian Pod as Leah takes Kylie, David, and the listeners through her experience with multiple La Salle University clubs.
On the first double-digit episode of The Pod, Kylie and David welcome La Salle University's own Father Frank. The trio discuss growing up in the Philadelphia area, Church reform, and how to figure out what to do after college. Join us this week as The Pod dives into the many contests and travels of our very own campus priest!
This week, David and Kylie welcome the fourth and final of David's roommates, Veljko Kotrarica. He talks about the differences between life in Serbia and life in America, including the differences of soup, stores, and burgers. Join The Pod as we hear what it's like to move continents from the first-hand experience of La Salle's very own women's water polo Assistant Coach.
On this week's episode, Kylie and David welcome La Salle junior, Rachel Phillips. The trio discuss Rachel's life as a memoir, as well as the rationale of humor in the age of technology. Join Kylie and David as Rachel takes us through her experience as a transfer student, dishing out hot (and cold) takes throughout!
On this week's episode, Kylie flies solo and welcomes guest and friend of The Pod, Kyle Storti. The two talk all about Kyle's passion for video-making and what the future of his YouTube channel will hold. Join us this week as Kyle shares his hot and cold takes and takes us through the mind of a young creative with a passion for connecting with his generation.
Kyle's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRDRk9VI-7AKtgvd6VpzGVw
Kyle's Documentary, "As the Night Comes": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSaE5MRM5b4
In this week's episode, Kylie and David welcomed ex-water polo player Jorden McVeagh on The Pod to discuss his business major, La Salle pre and post COVID-19, and Jordan's hot and cold takes. Join the Collegian Pod as we settle into the semester and prepare for exciting guests and new topics!
Enrique Carrasco's Referenced Article: https://thelasallecollegian.wordpress.com/2022/01/27/opinion-why-the-athletic-department-made-the-wrong-call/
On the first episode back from winter break, co-hosts David and Kylie share their hot and cold takes on ten different topics. Join them for their first hot and cold of many.
On this week's episode, Kylie and David welcome guest and close friend Enrique Carrasco. The trio talks immigration, both policies and experiences, and religion majors. Join Enrique as he talks about his favorite Mexican dishes, as well as his love for winter sports on the Collegian Pod's final episode of the semester.
On this week's episode, David flies solo and welcomes political science and history major, Reggie Greene. Join David and Reggie as they chat about water polo, California, and Afghanistan, as well as recent developments in the Silicon Valley.
On this week's episode, David and Kylie welcome friend and classmate Liz McLaughlin onto the Pod to discuss fast fashion, lawyers, and Buddhism. Listen along to hear the inside scoop on Liz Lettering and its sustainability, as well as all of the hot takes that Liz has to offer.
The La Salle Collegian Podcast, hosted by David O'Brien and Kylie McGovern. Marking the first episode of the Collegian Podcast, David and Kylie introduce not only the podcast, but also each other to their listeners. From favorite books to hot takes, join Kylie and David as they welcome in the newest addition to the Collegian. Audio - Sam Long Video - Emily Allgair