GRCC Collegiate Podcast

Check out the ninth episode and the return of Collegiate's Chop it Up Podcast where your hosts Kevin Lopez and Pierson VanGorp are joined by Collegiate Editor in Chief Blace Carpenter along with Collegiate Reporter James Herold and discuss: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift dating rumors National Emergency test and student reactions School safety video student reactions and editorial Student Government meeting  Fall GRCC Sports  Damian Lillard trade and how that affects the NBA  Weekend talk 2024 Team USA Men's Basketball commits    

On the ninth episode of the Collegiate's summer 2023, Chop it Up Podcast, your host Kevin Lopez chats with Student Government Communications Director Nicholas Thomasma about GRCC Block Party, GRCC safety improvements, Student Life renovations, and future goals for the fall and winter semesters.  

On the eighth episode of the Collegiate's summer 2023, Chop it Up Podcast, your hosts Kevin Lopez and Pierson VanGorp discuss: GRCC Student Athlete All-Conference and All-MCCAA teams Michigan Reconnect program update GRCC President Charles Lepper's plan to improve campus safety that he shared at a recent town hall meeting Cool Story Bro Upcoming Lollapalooza festival  

Check out the seventh episode of the Collegiate's summer 2023 Chop It Up Podcast, featuring your hosts, Kevin Lopez, Pierson VanGorp, and Collegiate Editor-in-Chief Sophie Deiters discussing: David Murray leaving as communications director and becoming the fourth GRCC employee to join former GRCC President Bill Pink at Ferris State University in Big Rapids The newest social media platform: Threads "Pink Tape” album review NBA Summer League reactions - Is Damian Lillard the best Portland Trailblazer of all time, and who are some of the best players in each franchise's history

Tune into the sixth episode of the Collegiate's 2023 summer, Chop it Up Podcast, where your hosts, Kevin Lopez and Pierson VanGorp, and Collegiate Feature Editor Brandon Smith discuss: Grand Rapids Foodie Fest Firework shows in Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Ada Results on “Chopped” for GRCC professor Jenn Struik NBA Free Agency: Who went where and winners and losers of the first few days Plus - Where will Damian Lillard be traded?  

Hey GRCC! On the fifth episode of The Collegiate's summer 2023, Chop it Up Podcast, your hosts, Kevin Lopez and Pierson VanGorp, discuss: The declining air quality around the Midwest Holland pride festival  GRCC Professor Jenn Struik featured on Chopped Governor Whitmer's new distracted driving law Post-NBA Draft recap along with reactions to the two blockbuster trades  

 Hey GRCC!  On the fourth episode of The Collegiate's Summer 2023 Chop it Up Podcast, your hosts, Kevin Lopez and Pierson VanGorp, along with Collegiate Feature Editor Brandon Smith discuss:  Jerad Berkenpas earning NJCAA All-American honors GR Pride highlights with Brandon Smith NBA Draft rumors Biggest NBA Draft Busts and Steals  

Hello GRCC!  On the third episode of The Collegiate's Summer 2023 Chop it Up Podcast, your host, Kevin Lopez, along with Collegiate News Editor Blace Carpenter discusses: – GRCC drops title IX investigation – Juan Olivarez Mural – Board of Trustees Recap  – Provost Search continues – NBA Finals Game 5 Reaction  

Hello GRCC!  On the second episode of The Collegiate's Summer 2023 Chop it Up Podcast, your host, Kevin Lopez, discusses: – A big win for the GRCC athletic department – “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” review with Abby Haywood and Brandon Smith (read our review as well) – NBA Finals game reaction  – Team USA basketball commitments

On the first episode of The Collegiate's Summer 2023 Chop it Up Podcast, your hosts Pierson VanGorp and Kevin Lopez discuss the provost candidates for GRCC, the Golf Team dominating for their 14th consecutive title, and NBA Final predictions.

Hello everyone and welcome to the first episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast of the fall semester. Today, managing editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Editor-in-Chief Anthony Clark Jr. as they discuss the GRCC volleyball's impressive season as well as GRCC golf and men's and women's cross country.

Hello everyone and welcome to the final episode of the 2021 Collegiate Summer Sports Podcast. Today Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Sean Chase and Anthony Clark Jr. to discuss the GRCC volleyball tournament results as well as discussing the recent hiring of Molly McKinney as the new head softball coach for GRCC. We will switch over to national sports news and discuss the NBA Summer League.

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss and Sam Tucker discuss Metallica's contribution to the Grand Rapids Community College welding program and the national blood shortage. They also discuss what colleges and universities are requiring their students and faculty to be vaccinated for the fall semester.

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast. On today's episode Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Editor-in-Chief Sean Chase and Anthony Clark Jr. They discuss the 2021 NBA draft and the recent NBA free agency news, as well as continuing their conversation on the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. As always, thank you for listening!

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast. As always, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Editor-in-Chief Sean Chase and Anthony Clark Jr. Today we will discuss the Grand Rapids Community College baseball golf outing as well as discussing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with topics including Simone Biles and the U.S. men's basketball team. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss and Sam Tucker discuss Kent County's recent COVID-19 case numbers and the Delta Variant. After the news, they discuss the benefits of attending Grand Rapids Community College compared to a university and the Michigan vaccine lottery.

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast. Today, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Editor-in-Chief Sean Chase, and Anthony Clark Jr. We will discuss the NBA playoffs as well The Grand Rapids G League team changing their name. Before discussing the recent news of Sha'carri Richardson. Thank you for listening!

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss and Sam Tucker discuss the Ransom Street closure and the updated hours for the Library and Fieldhouse. After the news, they discuss the services offered by the counseling center and the Collegiate Winter 2021 magazine.

Hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast. As always, Sports-Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Sean Chase and Anthony Clark Jr. Today, we will be discussing the recent news of the Carl Nassib coming out as gay, making him the first person on an NFL roster to come out, as well as, discussing the NBA playoffs. We will switch over to Grand Rapids Community College news to talk about the recent hire of Lauren Ferullo as the new Athletic Director, as well as briefly touching on Joe Fox being named the new Men's Head Basketball Coach. 

Welcome to another episode of the Collegiate Sports Podcast. This episode, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by Anthony Clark Jr. They discuss Grand Rapids Community College athletic trainer, Mike Roche, receiving National Junior College Athletic Association Athletic Trainer of the Year, as well as talking about the new recruits for the GRCC Women's Basketball and Volleyball teams. Wrapping up the discussion talking about the NCAA Women's College World Series and the NBA Tournament. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss and Sam Tucker discuss Noorthoek Academy's newly appointed executive director and Michigan's latest COVID-19 numbers. After the news, they discuss the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's reopening and new season lineup and pop-up performances around downtown GR.

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss, Sam Tucker and Editor-in-Chief Sean Chase discuss the current renovations taking place at Rosa Parks Circle, the one-year anniversary of the riots downtown following the death of George Floyd and the June 1 changes to COVID-19 restrictions. After the news, they discuss the First Lady's May 27 visit to the Grand Rapids Community College pop-up vaccine clinic.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast summer 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman speaks with Anthony Clark Jr. and Sean Chase about the Grand Rapids Community College golf team's performance at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship. Then they discuss the end-of-season awards for the GRCC softball and baseball teams. Before wrapping up with some picks for the NCAA DI Softball World Series.

Welcome to the Summer Edition of the News and Feature Podcast! This week, Managing Editor Breegan Petruska, Aspen Strauss and Sam Tucker discuss the May 13 CDC announcement that all vaccinated individuals can interact indoors without masks and the First Lady's upcoming visit to the GRCC vaccine clinic. After the news, they discuss the benefits of online classes and how you can study out of state while saving money through community college.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast summer 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman speaks with Anthony Clark Jr. and Sean Chase about Shonyah Hawkins receiving Second Team All-American honors. Then they discuss the completion of the GRCC softball and baseball teams' seasons, along with the golf team's national championship appearance, before wrapping up with some picks for the NBA playoffs.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase, Kaia Zimmerman and Anthony Clark Jr. speak with Shonyah Hawkins, Danielle Lamancusa and Jayla Bibbs from the Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball team, who after winning their region are headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament. They discuss COVID-19's impact on their season, their teammates and their upcoming game against Johnson County Community College on Wednesday, April 21.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman and Anthony Clark Jr. about the week of April 5, for the Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball team, who won the Michigan Community College Athletic Association Great Lakes district title. Then, they get into discussing the volleyball team, who's season was recently restarted and are now headed to the national tournament. Before touching on the GRCC softball team's recent games, the GRCC baseball schedule and how the men's golf team opened their season.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Anthony Clark Jr. about the week of March 29, for the Grand Rapids Community College volleyball team, who played their final game against Muskegon Community College. Then they get into discussing the women’s basketball team, 10-3 on the season, and the men’s basketball team, 5-8 on the year, breaking down the most recent games. Before touching on the GRCC softball team's current status and the baseball team, who are currently 10-3.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr. and Nelson Hubbell about the Final Four match-ups in the NCAA women’s and men's  tournaments, including their updated predictions for the ultimate winner. They also discuss how their brackets from the men’s tournament are holding up.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr. and Malachi Robinson about the week of March 22, for the Grand Rapids Community College for the volleyball team, who finished their season 8-4 and are looking to make a run in the national tournament. Then they get into discussing the women’s basketball team, 9-2 on the season and the men’s basketball team, 4-7 on the year, most recent games. Before touching on the GRCC softball team, 2-6 so far this season, and the baseball team, who are currently 8-1.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Malachi Robinson and Nelson Hubbell about the round of 16 in the NCAA women's tournament, including their predictions for the ultimate winner. They also discuss how their brackets from the men's tournament are holding up. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr. and Malachi Robinson about the week of March 15 for the Grand Rapids Community College softball and baseball team's starting their seasons. After that we get into the GRCC volleyball team, 7-3 on the season, the women's basketball team, 7-2 on the season and the men's basketball team, 4-5 on the year, most recent games. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr., Malachi Robinson and Nelson Hubbell about the NCAA tournament, including their predictions for the ultimate winner. They also discuss the recent missteps by the NCAA in terms of equal treatment for all athletes. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Welcome to another episode of the News and Feature Edition of The Collegiate Podcast! This week, Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson and Feature Editor Breegan Petruska discuss the Board of Trustees' approval of flat tuition for the 2021-2022 school year. After the news discussion, they highlight some of the responses from across the campus community reflecting on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 storming the nation.   This episode was produced by Aspen Strauss with original music by Gozer.

Thank you for tuning in! This week on The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr. and Malachi Robinson about the Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team, who are 6-1 and currently on a six-game win-streak, the GRCC volleyball team, who are 4-3 on the year and the GRCC men’s basketball team, who are also 4-3. As well as discussing GRCC allowing limited fan attendance at home games. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Welcome to another episode of the News and Feature Edition of The Collegiate Podcast! This week, Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson and Feature Editor Breegan Petruska discuss the new pandemic order that was unveiled on March 2 by Gov. Whitmer and the college's plans for Graduation. After the news, they preview LaughFest 2021 and highlight some of their favorite events taking place this season as well as The Collegiate's upcoming project that will reflect on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19.  

Thank you for tuning in! On Episode 6 of The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman, Anthony Clark Jr. and Malachi Robinson about the Grand Rapids Community College women’s basketball team, who are 4-1 and currently on a four-game win-streak, the GRCC volleyball team, who are 3-2 on the year and have rattled off three consecutive sweeps and the GRCC men's basketball team, who are 3-2 this season and undefeated in the Gordon Hunsberger Arena. As well as how you can catch all of the upcoming GRCC sporting events for the week of March 8. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Thank you for tuning in! On this weeks episode of The Collegiate Podcast winter 2021 sports edition, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Kaia Zimmerman and Malachi Robinson about the start of the Grand Rapids Community College women's basketball, men's basketball and volleyball teams' seasons. As well as how you can tune into all of the upcoming games this season. Music Courtesy of Gozer

Welcome to another episode of the News and Feature Edition of The Collegiate Podcast! This week, Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson discusses her conversation with Provost Brian Knetl about the future of GRCC after the pandemic and Gov. Whitmer's COVID-19 briefing with Feature Editor Breegan Petruska. After they discuss the news, student reporter Paige Bodine joins the conversation to talk Valentine's Day and share her conversation with the creator of the GRCCMeetup Instagram page, Jessica Hay. This podcast was produced by Aspen Strauss.

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Connor Lannen, Kaia Zimmerman and Malachi Robinson about their Super Bowl LV prediction column. After the discussion, Kaia Zimmerman sat down with GRCC women's head basketball coach David Glazier, to discuss the changes to their season after Gov. Whitmer reinstated contact sports.

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College volleyball head coach Chip Will, about the team's first match, returning sophomores, and what to expect for the coming season. After the interview, Kaia Zimmerman joins the conversation to discuss the top sports stories of the past week. Music courtesy of Gozar

On this episode of the News and Feature Edition of The Collegiate Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson discusses Gov. Whitmer's new pandemic order, the GRCC Board of Trustees meeting, and the impact of the Diversity Lecture from Dr. Michael Eric Dyson with our Feature Editor Breegan Petruska. After a recap of the news, they share what projects they have in the works.

Welcome another episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast. This week, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College men's basketball head coach Jeff Bauer, about the status of the men's basketball team, returning sophomores, and what to expect for the coming season. After the interviews, Kaia Zimmerman joins the conversation to discuss the top sports stories of the past week.

On this first episode of The Collegiate News/Feature Podcast 2021 Edition, Collegiate Editor-in-Chief Annah Johnson breaks down Inauguration Day and shares some Grand Rapids Community College news. This episode, produced by Aspen Strauss, features an interview with GRCC instructor Jenn Fillenworth by Collegiate reporter Paige Bodine. 

On the first episode of the winter 2021 edition of The Collegiate Sports Podcast, Sports Editor Sean Chase speaks with Grand Rapids Community College Interim Athletic Director David Selmon and Director of the Ford Fieldhouse Whitney Marsh, about GRCC sports in the COVID-19 era, recent changes to amateur athletics, and the status of the fieldhouse. After the interviews, Connor Lannen joins the conversation to discuss the top sports stories of the week.

This week's episode features a candid conversation with Braylon Edwards, All-American football player and former University of Michigan and NFL wide receiver. Edwards talks about mental health, life after football, his book “Doing It My Way,” and how he spent his off-seasons while being in the NFL. 

Episode 5 of The Collegiate Live Summer Semester Podcast features 27-year-old NHL defenseman for the Arizona Coyotes, Jordan Oesterle. Oesterle discusses his experience growing up in Dearborn Heights playing hockey, his time in the AHL, and how he continues to grow as a professional athlete in the NHL. Make sure to listen in every Friday for a new episode of The Collegiate Live Podcast.  

Episode 4 of the Collegiate Live Summer Podcast features Zach Napont. Napont is from Boyne City, Michigan and spent four years of his college career as a student manager for the Michigan Wolverines Basketball Team. Napont discusses his duties as a manager, his relationship with the players, and Michigan’s student manager staff went viral with their tape abilities. Make sure to stay tuned every Friday for new episodes of the podcast.

Episode three of The Collegiate Live summer podcast features an interview with Chris Mokma, Holland native and Miami Marlins organization pitcher. Mokma discusses his decision to choose the pros over college, what it’s like being a pro athlete, and how he worked out his deal with the Marlins. After the interview Joshua Carlson and Anthony Clark Jr. discuss the Michael Jordan Documentary, “The Last Dance,” LeBron vs. MJ, and the reopening of sports.

Episode 2 of the Collegiate Live Podcast for the semester features professional basketball player Zach Hankins. In his college career, Hankins garnered several achievements such as winning a Division II title with Ferris State University in 2018 while also being awarded tournament MVP. In that same year he also was named Division II Player of the Year as well as GLIAC player of the year for the second time, then moved on to a Division I one university in Xavier. On this episode Hankins discusses his time in college, his experience with the NBA Summer League, how playing overseas differs from in the states, and more.

On the first episode of the summer 2020 edition of The Collegiate Podcast, Joshua Carlson interviews The University of Michigan Women’s Basketball recruits Elise Stuck and Whitney Sollom. The incoming Wolverines talk about their experiences with being recruited, how COVID-19 affected their high school seasons, injuries, and more. Be sure to stay tuned for episode 2 next week with special guest and professional basketball player, Zach Hankins.