Coffee with COJO

The first episode of the Fall 2022 semester is hosted by graduate student Demetria Gilkey and features a conversation with new COJO Assistant Professor Dr. Hayden Barber.  Our next podcast will post on October 28th.

The last episode of the Spring semester features student host Sam Schauer interviewing Ted Heeren, a COJO graduate and the founder and creative director of Fresh Produce, an advertising and marketing agency in Sioux Falls.

This week our faculty podcast producer and associate professor Dr. Rocky Dailey gets in front of the mic to talk with student host Sam Schauer about his path to get back to SDSU and his upcoming documentary series on the history of broadcasting in South Dakota.

This week's guest is Lowell Haag, the coordinator for video projects and programming in the Yeager Media Center. Lowell is also a COJO graduate and has work on the On Call with the Prairie Doc show since it began in 2001. Our next podcast will be available on April 8th.

Our guest for this episode is COJO instructor Ginger Thomson. Ginger has worked as a news anchor and reporter for KELO-TV, on-camera talent and producer for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and as co-owner/producer for TV Productions, Inc. In addition to her SDSU teaching role, she is the producer of "On Call with the Prairie Doc," owner of a website development company, and inventor of "The Doorhickey."

This episode features COJO journalism student Carter Schmidt, who also works as the news director at the campus radio station KSDJ and at KELO-TV as a part-time reporter.  Carter shares how his co-curricular activities in COJO have helped prepare him for a career in journalism after graduation this spring. Our next episode will be on March 11th.

Student host Sam Schauer talks with COJO graduate student Brianna Doran, who assists with the school's social media & digital strategy, and is a local entrepreneur.

Student Host Sam Schauer starts off the Spring 2022 semester talking with Kristopher Kracht, COJO instructor and mental performance coach at SDSU.  

Our last episode of the fall semester features Steve Erpenbach, president and CEO of the SDSU Foundation and an alum of the school, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1985.  Student host Sam Schauer was able to talk with Steve before the Thanksgiving break. Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus until the beginning of the spring semester in January.

This week, our guest is COJO instructor Jade Larson.  Jade joins the faculty after completing her Masters degree in Communication and Media Studies last Spring.  Student host Sam Schauer was a student in Jade's public speaking section when she was a graduate student. They spoke last week. Our next podcast will be available on December 3rd.

This week, our guest is 1987 journalism alum John Mollison.  John is the host of "Old Guys and their AirPlanes," an award-winning video series that has been broadcast on PBS.  He is also a writer and artist known for his work recreating images of military aircraft.  John spoke with student host Sam Schauer earlier this week. Our next podcast will be available on November 19th.

This week student host Sam Shower interviews @Jacks1Fan Keith Jensen.  Keith graduated from SDSU in 1956 with a degree in journalism, and was the first full time director of the SDSU Alumni Association and was also the former director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association. Keith spoke with Sam about his experiences at SDSU and his 49 Hobo Days. Our next podcast will be available on November 5th..

This week student host Sam Schauer interviews Professor Roxanne Lucchesi, who has been teaching advertising at SDSU for thirty years. Our next podcast will be available on October 22nd.

This week student host Sam Schauer interviews new COJO faculty member Dr. Samantha Stanley.  Sam got to speak with Dr. Stanley earlier this week. Our next podcast will be available on October 8th.

We start this new fall season with a new host, Sam Schauer. Sam is a sophomore journalism and communication studies double major and also the news director for KSDJ, the student radio station.  Sam will be hosting Coffee with COJO for the Fall 2021 semester, so listen in and get to know a bit about our new student host. Our next podcast will be available on September 24th.

Our final episode of the semester features our school director, Dr. Lyle Olson.  Dr. Olson is retiring this summer, and student Jonathan Gouger spoke with him about his career and accomplishments and what the future holds. Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus over the summer, with new episodes this August.

Our latest episode features someone whose voice you should be familiar with, McCade Ivarsen.  McCade has been hosting Coffee with COJO since it began over a year ago, and he is wrapping up his graduate work this semester, with Jonathan Gouger taking over hosting duties.  Jonathan and McCade recently spoke about the podcast and McCade's future plans. Our last episode of the semester will be available on May 7th

Our latest episode features Heather Solberg, who joined COJO as an instructor of advertising in the fall of 2018. Her professional experience includes media buying, media planning, advertising sales, copywriting, media analytics, data analysis and marketing research. COJO advertising major Jonathan Gouger spoke with Heather about her life and work. Our next episode will be available on April 23rdth

This episode features one of our student's favorites, Betty Nelson. Betty had been with the school for over 24 years and is currently the school's program assistant. Graduate student McCade Ivarson was able to visit with Betty earlier this week.. Our next episode will be available on April 9th

In this episode we visit with Dr. Karla Hunter, who  a professor in the school. Graduate student McCade Ivarsen spoke with Dr. Hunter before Spring Break. Our next episode will be available on March 26th.

In this episode we visit with David Bordewyk, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association and former director of South Dakota News Watch. Our next episode will be available on March 12th

This episode features a conversation between graduate student McCade Ivarsen and Brian Stemwedel, who is the assistant coordinator for the Yeager Media Center.  Brian is an SDSU alum and has worked as a videographer and editor for SDSU AgBio Communications; and KEVN-TV, Rapid City, SD.  Our next episode will be available on February 26th.

This episode features COJO professional advisor Erica Quam.  Erica is an SDSU graduate and worked in admissions before becoming our professional advisor. S Our next episode will be available on February 12th.

Our second episode of 2021 features local businessman and SDSU alumni Buck Burdick. Buck owns Station 5 productions where he used his experience in graphic design to create the Fear Asylum haunted house as well as several escape rooms and props for other productions. Our next episode will be available on January 29th.

Our first episode of 2021 features Dr. Marina Hendricks.  Dr. Hendricks is an assistant professor in the school, teaching journalism, public relations as well as courses in our online Master of Mass Communication program. Our next episode will be available on January 15th.

Dr. Jennifer Anderson is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at South Dakota State University, as well as the Graduate Program Coordinator for both the Master of Arts program in Communication and Media Studies and the online Master of Mass Communication program. Our next episode will be available on January 1st.

Our 18th episode features a conversation with sports reporter and MMC graduate Charean Williams.  Charean has covered the National Football League for over 25 years and was the first woman to vote in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.  Our next episode will be available on December 18th.

Our 16th episode features a conversation well-known SDSU Journalism alum and photographer Greg Latza.  Greg spoke with graduate student McCade Ivarsen about his time at SDSU and some of his photography projects.

Our 15th episode features a conversation with journalism students Tori Berndt and Carter Schmidt. Our next podcast will be available on November 20th.

Our 15th episode features a conversation with popular COJO faculty member Jim Helland.  Jim's teaching focuses on journalism writing and reporting as well as sports and feature writing.

Our 14th episode features a conversation with new COJO faculty member Dr. Katy Coduto.  Dr. Coduto comes to SDSU after finishing her Ph.D at Ohio State University.  McCade was able to catch up with Dr. Coduto earlier this week. Our next episode will be available on October 23rd and feature a conversation with journalism instructor Jim Helland. Be sure to download our talk with Jim on October 23rd

Our 13th podcast features School of Communication and Journalism Associate Professor Dr. Rocky Dailey. Our next podcast will be available on October 9th and feature interviews with friends and supporters of COJO hosted by members of our Journalism Club.

Our 12th and first podcast for the fall semester features School of Communication and Journalism Director Dr. Lyle Olson and Associate Director Dr. Josh Westwick. Our next podcast will be available September 25th and feature a conversation with Dr. Rocky Dailey.

Our 11th and final podcast for the spring semester features Associate Professor Becky Kuehl.  Bea and McCcade spoke with Dr.  Kuehl earlier this spring after some technical issues happened with their first recording. Coffee with COJO will be in hiatus during the summer session but back with new episodes this August.

Our tenth episode features a conversation with two of our recent online Master of Mass Communication graduates, Luci Harrel and Suzanne Albers, who talk about their professional project work and their experience in an online master's program.  

This ninth episode is hosted by graduate student McCade Ivarson and features Andrea Carlile, forensics director and lecturer in the school. Mccade talked to Andrea a few weeks ago. Our next episode will be available on May 8th and feature a conversation with students who are graduating from the online master of mass communication program this spring. 

Our eighth podcast features Miranda O'Bryan.  Miranda is a senior double major in journalism and history, and her honors independent study was creating a documentary on the Day in the Life of Freeman project from 26 years ago.  Miranda talked to students in the original publication, which featured photos by SDSU journalism students documenting the small town of Freeman, South Dakota on April 20, 1994.  Journalism students revisited freeman last spring on the 25th anniversary to do another day in the life project. Our next episode will be available on April 24th and feature a conversation with SDSU forensics director Andrea Carlile. be sure to download our talk with Andrea on April 24th.

Our seventh podcast features Madison Van Walleghen.  Madison is a first year graduate student in the communication and media studies program and is also a graduate teaching assistant. Her hobbies include golf and softball. She hopes to work in media relations for major league baseball when she graduates.  Mccade and Bea talked with Madison last fall. Our next episode will be available on April 10th and feature a conversation with Miranda O'Bryan as she talks about her documentary project "A Day in the Life of Freeman, South Dakota." Be sure to download our talk with Miranda on April 10th.

Our sixth podcast features local photographer Dave Eggen. Dave has experience as a photojournalist for the Brookings Register and as digital media producer for KDLT-TV.  He now works as a freelance photographer specializing in sports.  Dave has photographed many SDSU sporting events and often talks to our journalism classes about his experience. Our next episode will be available on March 27th and feature a conversation with graduate student Madison Van Walleghen. Be sure to download our talk with Madison on March 27th.

Our fifth podcast features graduate teaching assistant Alexandra Farber. Alex is a South Dakota State University honors alumna with a double major in communication studies and advertising, so one of the first truly “COJO” graduates. She served as the communications chair for the SDSU Students Association and won best presenter at the national level in the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition. Our next episode will be available on March 13th featuring local photographer Dave Eggen. Be sure to download our talk with Dave on March 13th.

Our fourth podcast features another one of our faculty members, Doctor Kelli Chromey. Dr. Chromey is an assistant professor and co-director of the speech 101 basic course. Her focus in in the area of impostor phenomenon, workplace bullying, organizational socialization, and emotions in the workplace. Our next episode will be available on February 28th, and feature Alex Farber, a graduate student and teaching assistant in the school.  Be sure to download our talk with Alex on February 28th. Publish

Our third podcast features one of our graduate students, Rachel Eickhoff.  Rachel works as a graduate teaching assistant in our fundamentals of speech course and is also a yoga instructor.  She is a South Dakota State University honors college graduate and former division one track and field athlete.  Rachel sat down with her fellow classmates Bea and McCade last fall for this conversation. Our next episode will be available on February14th and feature Dr. Kelli Chromey, a new assistant professor in the school.  Be sure to download our talk with Dr. Chromey on February 14th.

This episode of "Coffee with COJO" features visual communication instructor Frank Robertson.  Frank  joined the SDSU School of Communication and Journalism in the fall of 2017 as an instructor to teach Intro to Digital Media, Basic Photography, Photojournalism, Advanced Photography, and Advance Multiplatform Storytelling — a course he developed while earning his master's from the department's online Master of Mass Communication program the same year. After receiving his B.A. here in 1995, he spent most of the past 22 years in the newspaper industry as a photojournalist and multimedia editor, working at the Aberdeen American News and Sioux Falls Argus Leader here in South Dakota before spending ten years in southern Ohio at the Chillicothe Gazette, first as a staff photojournalist then eight years as its multimedia editor. Frank was recognized in 2014 as Distinguished Alumni by the department and has earned dozens of awards for his work throughout his career, earning eight in just his final year at the Gazette which included five 1st Place awards and Best Photographer (Ohio APME Newspaper Awards, Div. I).

This inaugural episode of "Coffee with COJO" features students who worked for ESPN College GameDay last fall. ESPN College GameDay is a pregame collegiate football program show on Saturday morning during the football season.  The program broadcasts live from various college campuses hosting a featured game.  On Saturday, October 26th 2019, GameDay broadcast for the first time on the South Dakota State University campus. This episode, hosted by McCade Ivarsen, focuses on the experiences of three COJO students who worked with the GameDay crew; Tori Berndt, Alex Eigen and Natalie Hilden.