Podcasts
04/02/22 11:30pm
S1E2: Student Entrepreneurship ft. Ishaaq Shafi and Eliott Hoffenberg
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Portraits of Penn In this second episode, Mohamed meets the dynamic student entrepreneur duo of Ishaaq Shafi and Eliott Hoffenberg. Both are London exchange students in Wharton who recount their experiences in starting their respective projects: Dedoh and Olam ventures. The conversation transitions into vast topics surrounding project management, hustle culture, and the aims of student entrepreneurship. Hosted by Mohamed Ben Fredj. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Tyler Kliem. Music by PYC music (Promise Me).
03/20/22 5:29pm
S1E2 - Navigating the Noise Around NFTs: Gaining Visibility and Credibility Ft Evan Golinsky
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts The Start-Up Circle The entrepreneurship journey can often be a long, arduous and lonely one. This podcast sits down with student start-up founders from the University of Pennsylvania ecosystem who are at various stages of building and growing their ventures. The aim of this podcast is to create awareness about the amazing ideas and projects that Penn students are working, highlight their journey's and struggles, and document their lessons for others who wish to venture into the start-up space. In this episode, we speak to Evan Golinsky (C'24), who founded MyCrptoWish - an NFT project that donates 100% of proceeds directly to St. Jude Children's Hospital with the goal of raising $1,000,000 for their cause of ending childhood cancer. He shares with us how he’s currently navigating the noise around the NFT space to build and ensure the success of his current venture, a charitable platform leveraging on NFTs - the first of its kind. Hosted and edited by Harsha Ravindran. Podcast art by Harsha Ravindran. Music by Heerraa (@heerraaofficial on Instagram)
03/13/22 4:15pm
S1E1 - Gaining Traction: Build Your User Base from Scratch
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts The Start-Up Circle The entrepreneurship journey can often be a long, arduous and lonely one. This podcast sits down with student start-up founders from the University of Pennsylvania ecosystem who are at various stages of building and growing their ventures. The aim of this podcast is to create awareness about the amazing ideas and projects that Penn students are working, highlight their journey's and struggles, and document their lessons for others who wish to venture into the start-up space. With hundreds of start-ups in Penn's ecosystem, we have an abundance of stories to tell, and a vibrant community of entrepreneurs who will be able to benefit from hearing the experiences of others who are going through similar challenges and pitfalls as they are. Learn the essential lessons from the experiences of our fellow entrepreneurs Penn here at "The Start-Up Circle". In this episode, we speak to Sarah Tran (W'25) and 5x start-up founder, whose expertise lies in gaining traction and users for her ideas before they even launch! Sarah shares with us how student start-ups can attract and build their user base leading up to their launch date and how they can utilize their traction to accelerate their growth. Hosted and edited by Harsha Ravindran. Podcast art by Harsha Ravindran. Music by Heerraa (@heerraaofficial on Instagram)
03/13/22 4:11pm
S1E1: International Encounters Ft. Javier Romera and Lauren Fiori
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Portraits of Penn In Portraits of Penn, international-student host Mohamed interviews Penn students from different backgrounds to learn about their unique journeys navigating life on campus. It joins casual student-on-student chats with field experts' reflections on powerful social forces that shape the Penn bubble including race, class, sexuality, and much more. In the podcast's premiere episode, Mohamed sits down with Spanish exchange student Javier Romera to talk about the triumphs and tribulations of an international student's life at Penn. The episode then reflects on cultural adjustment and foreign exchange in the age of COVID-19 with Lauren Fiori, the associate director of international programs at Penn. Hosted by Mohamed Ben Fredj. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Tyler Kliem. Music by PYC music (Promise Me). 01/30/22 9:06pm
S1E5: Formula One Edition with Esther Lim and Kathryn Xu
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Calling. All. Quakers. Hello and goodbye Quaker Nation! In the last and longest episode of the semester, Nicky and Joey open up with their Penn roundup: highlighting the squash teams, the struggling basketball teams, wrestling teams, and transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, who is making national headlines. Then, the two of them visit their NBA over/under bets before setting the scene of the NFL playoff landscape. Lastly, incoming Senior Sports Editor Esther Lim and Sports Associate Kathryn Xu tell us everything you need to know about Formula One and the rivalry between Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Hope you enjoy and see you next semester Quaker Nation! Hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Music from Pixabay and 2B Studio.
12/03/21 5:27pm
S2E5 - Erin Feng: Leaving an Ambitious Legacy, Cutting Back, and Writing a Book
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton sophomore Erin Feng discuss what they want out of their time at Penn and what legacy means to them. Erin explores how she’s always kept the core value of social impact in all her ventures, from clubs to book-writing. Cutting back on commitments to be healthy and Erin’s journey for her book “Everyday Impact” are also discussed. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
12/02/21 1:12pm
S1E1: Liberal Arts and Pre-Professionalism
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Music Tune into the Daily Pennsylvanian’s newest podcast, GroupThink, where opinion columnists provide exclusive insight into their most popular articles! In this debut episode, host Jay Sekhsaria sits down with opinion columnists College sophomore Artur Vllahiu and College first year Tony Zhou to discuss the commodification of a liberal arts education and how this has contributed to a toxic, pre-professional culture at Penn. Drawing from their personal experiences, Vllahiu and Zhou share their unique perspectives and contemplate solutions to improve both Penn and the broader academic world. Hosted by Jay Sekhsaria. Edited by Jay Sekhsaria. Co-produced and scripted by Emily Chang. Podcast art by Isabel Zhang.
11/22/21 8:36pm
S2E2: FGLI @ Wharton
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts In this second episode of season two, Javion and Nia met with Wharton junior Zoe Patterson and Wharton senior Ore Opayemi, leaders of the Wharton FGLI Group! Tune in to hear about their experiences at Wharton as FGLI students and also learn more about the Wharton FGLI Group. The MOSAIC hosts and their guests also debunk myths, discuss stereotypes, and get to the truth of their student experience at Wharton. Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr. 11/17/21 8:41pm
S1E4: Special NFL Edition
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Calling. All. Quakers. Quaker Nation is a weekly podcast hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Each Wednesday, Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt sit down to chat about what’s what and who’s who in Penn sports. On this week of Quaker Nation, Nicky and Joey return to their segment-based format to break down the landscape of the NFL, specifically dividing playoff teams into a “contender” or “pretender” camp. The episode begins with a quick Penn roundup, highlighting Penn men and women’s basketball return to the court. After that, the two of them reflect on their preseason picks before providing their predictions for the NFL playoffs. Stay tuned for next week’s episode for a basketball special edition! Hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Music from Pixabay and 2B Studio.
11/17/21 7:25pm
November 17, 2021: Students report month-long wait for CAPS appointments
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts As the holidays approach, wait times for Penn’s psychological services have approached a month for some students. Guest reporter and college sophomore Delaney Parks explains why the wait times have increased, and what students can do in the meantime. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Audio Correction: At the beginning of the episode, Julia announces the date the episode was recorded, November 12, not the date the episode was published, November 17.
11/16/21 9:52pm
S2E1: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Companies
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Welcome back to a new season of MOSAIC! In this episode, Javion and Nia sit down with Wharton alumni Alexandra Sharpe and Nick Lumsden and discuss their experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in corporate America! What is it like being a POC in companies and the corporate world? Are DEI strategies effective for companies? Listen to learn more! Hosted by Javion Joyner and Nia Robinson. Edited by Khalid Mohieldin. Podcast music by Wataboi and John_Sib from Pixabay. Podcast art by Pwaperpro on Fiverr.
11/12/21 6:12pm
S2E4 - Timi Adekeye: Wharton’s Opportunities, Recruiting Fatigue, and At What Cost?
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton sophomore Timi Adekeye open up about how they knew Wharton was the place for them. Timi explains how recruiting takes a physical and mental toll on students and questions at what cost should you be more involved in the process. They also discuss Timi’s top 5 rappers, relocating cities to "rep" your basketball team, and musical instruments. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
11/09/21 12:56pm
November 9, 2021: Students’ class registration delayed for not complying with vaccine policy
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts As registration opens for the spring semester, some students are unable to register for classes because of noncompliance with university policy regarding vaccines. While some simply were noncompliant for technicalities or missing information, others may have to choose to be vaccinated or not be a Penn student next semester. Julia sits down with guest reporter College junior Jonah Charlton to get the full picture. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Audio Correction: At the beginning of the episode, Julia announces the date the episode was recorded, November 5, not the date the episode was published, November 9.
11/05/21 3:29pm
S2E3 - Sumanje Chigwenembe: Liberal Arts Works for Business, Doubting Club Commitments, and a Busy Life
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Claremont-McKenna College sophomore Sumanje Chigwenembe discuss how a job in business can be reached through various avenues, a liberal arts education being one of them. They both relate to how some clubs may not be as rewarding as the work put in and how busy life can get in college. Basketball, entrepreneurship, and travel are also on the table! If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza. 11/04/21 6:00pm
S1E3: Analytics in Penn football and the NFL, with guests Zach Drapkin and Sarah Hu
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts Summary Calling. All. Quakers. Quaker Nation is a weekly podcast hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Each Wednesday, Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt sit down to chat about what’s what and who’s who in Penn sports. In episode three, Nicky and Joey depart from their segment-based style and have a wide-ranging discussion with Penn students and NFL interns Zach Drapkin and Sarah Hu. The four of them open up with some questions for Zach and his analytics relationship with Penn football, baseball, and basketball. Then, the focus shifts to the NFL, as Zach and Sarah detail their summer experiences working for the Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions, respectively. Profiles Zach Drapkin is a senior in Wharton studying statistics and decision processes. He interned for Pro Football Focus and the Baltimore Ravens last summer and is pursuing a career in sports analytics and administration. Sarah Hu is a junior in Wharton studying statistics and finance. She interned with the Detroit Lions last summer in football analytics. Hosted by Nicky Belgrad and Joey Piatt. Edited by Nicole Zhao. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Music from Pixabay and 2B Studio.
10/29/21 1:00pm
S2E2 - Daisy Okoye: Podcasts and UChicago Life
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and University of Chicago sophomore Daisy Okoye share their journeys into podcasting. They also dive into UChicago life (or lack thereof) and how important it is to think deeper about your studies. spicy food, horror movies, music production, and dancing are thrown in the mix! If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza.
10/29/21 12:00pm
October 29, 2021: Harnwell floods, 27 residents displaced
Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts On October 20th, Harnwell College House flooded due to an activated fire alarm sprinkler on the fifth floor of the high rise. 27 students have been displaced, and many have experienced property damage. This episode's guest is College freshman Jared Mitovich, who reported on the incident on October 25. Julia also recap this week’s top stories. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
10/28/21 6:00pm
October 28, 2021: Calculus flipped instruction model draws controversy
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts DP reporter and College freshman Claire Redmer explains student dissatisfaction with flipped classroom instruction in calculus classes. A relic from COVID-19 instruction, students say the style is ineffective while professors say it has driven higher exam scores than previous years. Our guest is Claire Redmer. Host Julia Van Lare also recaps this week’s top stories. Penn Daily is The Daily Pennsylvanian's news recap podcast hosted by Julia Van Lare. Whether you're a Penn student, alumnus, or interested in the University, Penn Daily will fill you on the top campus news stories of the week. Hosted by Julia Van Lare. Edited by David Xi. Podcast music by from Music for Video Library. Podcast art by Isabel Liang.
10/24/21 7:54pm
S2E1 - Alfie Tsang and Aaron Osei: Know Your Resources, Find Your People, and Sports & Music
Listen on Spotify | Google Podcasts The S.O.S. Podcast host Cesar Lainez and Wharton sophomores Alfie Tsang and Aaron Osei deliberate on finding their place at Penn. The dynamic duo address how sports and music have helped them find solace as they interacted in-person once again and how having a supportive group means you’ll never be alone. If you’re interested in being a featured guest (student, alumni, etc.), feel free to fill out this form and Cesar will reach out to you. Hosted and music produced by Cesar Lainez. Edited by Zoe Ralph. Podcast art by Isabel Liang. Follow Cesar on Instagram: @kingxceza. 10/13/21 6:00pm