PodFest '22 Winners
Listen to the best of the best. Dive into the stories and experiences of the winners in all six categories.
BEST ON-THEME PODCAST: "Surviving Teen Pregnancy...Twice"
This podcast explores the struggles of being a teen parent...twice. Brenda Grimm details how she overcame obstacles to avoid becoming what her family called "just another statistic."
Best Student POdcast: "A SLice of IU Kokomo History"
This podcast is about IU Kokomo's history, monumental structures that are significant to IUK, and how the campus has evolved over 77 years. Host Kaylee Hartman focuses on the campus's journey as well as the obstacles and challenges it and the surrounding community have faced.
Best First-Timers Podcast: "M&M in a bag of skittles"
In this podcast, Mikey White shares his powerful story about the prejudice he faced being a Black, transgender man in high school. The podcast also includes interviews with classmates and family members.
BEST COLLABORATIVE PODCAST: "Cultural Chat"
We all have different cultural backgrounds that make us who we are. In this podcast, Paola Cubides, Hannah Ruckman, & Hayley Castillo discuss overcoming adversity around gender identity, cultural adaptation, and mental health issues.
BEST SERIES PODCAST: "It's Worth It!" Feat. Gwen Sunkel
A stand-up comedy podcast discussing the ups and downs of being a working comedian. In this episode, Dan West talks to Indianapolis comedian Gwen Sunkel.
BEST WILDCARD PODCAST: "Passion Makes Perfect"
In this podcast, Alex Carie explores the idea that finding out what you are truly passionate about in life is important for health and well-being. He explains his running story and how running for exercise has changed his life forever.
Amber Willard, "Long Distance Family Time"
I talk to my sister, her partner, and their child about the differences of COVID-19 from my hometown, Rochester, IN, and where they live, Chicago, IL. We talk about advice and how they are overcoming the struggles of the weird past 2 years.
Quiana Preston, et al. "P-OSSA CAST: Mutterings on the Wall"
Listen to the IU Kokomo Office of Student Success (OSSA) academic advisors as they share what they did to balance professional priorities with personal wellness while working remotely.
Isaac Beachy, "COVID IMpacts on the WEdding Industry"
In this podcast, Isaac interviews a wedding venue owner/operator about how the wedding industry is changing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyrus Felger, "Forever Friends Floral"
Cyrus sits down with his mother, Jackie Felger, a small business owner in New Haven, Indiana. They discuss the day-to-day operation of running a flower shop and the struggles with getting product throughout the pandemic.
Dan Allender West, "It's Worth It!" Feat. Dr. Chris Darr
A stand-up comedy podcast episode . . . with a twist! This time we speak to Dr Chris Darr about the value of a communications degree as a backup plan if the entertainment industry doesn't work out.
Dan Allender West, "It's Worth It!" Feat. Jamie Carbone
A stand-up comedy podcast discussing the ups and downs of being a working comedian. In this episode, Dan talks to Portland by way of Chicago comedian Jamie Carbone.
ARCHIVED PODCASTS
PodFest '21 Winners
Last year's PodFest drew submissions from across campus and around the country. Listen to the winning podcast entries from PodFest '21 below.
"Women in Gaming" (Winner: Best Student Podcast)
IU Kokomo student Sean Witter interviews his friend Kilo about her experiences as a female gamer in the male-dominated world of gaming.
"Women Facing Drug Abuse: A Personal Story" (Runner up: BSP)
IU Kokomo student Kaitlyn Jones interviews Tia Brewer, Director of the Women's Hope House in Marion, Indiana, a co-ed recovery residence in Grant county and surrounding areas. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on many topics, focusing specifically on the impact of drug abuse on women's lives.
"Cross Culture Women" (Winner: Best Collaborative Podcast)
IU Kokomo students Paola Cubides, Elizabeth Curtis, and Iliana Mehmeti reflect on contemporary issues facing women on college campuses (and beyond).
"Dirty Girls Literary Magazine" (Runner up: BCP)
IU Kokomo student Joelle Lambert joins McKenzie Teter to discuss their work on Dirty Girls literary magazine. More info at dirtygirlsmagazine.com.
"Beyond Garnet" (Winner: Most Bingeable Podcast)
Brian Dobbins interviews film director Lana Read on her early days as an actor and hand model, as well as her various influences over the years.
"Mia" (Runner up: Most Bingeable Podcast)
Dr. Eva R. White, Professor of English at IU Kokomo, reads her short story, "Mia."
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