Offbeat, a podcast from The Diamondback, the independent student newspaper at the University of Maryland
About every college town has a place like this... one that's open all night, easy to get to and has delicious food. Add those all up, and you have the most optimal place to go post-shenanigans. In College Park, that place is Marathon Deli. This episode, we bring you a night spent at Marathon Deli. From 9 p.m. well into the wee hours of the night, Offbeat reporters talked to the hungry people of College Park. Plus, later in the show, Offbeat's Kimi Fleming tries to answer the most important question about the deli's iconic 'Marathon sauce.' Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
Football season is in full swing, and whether the Terps win or lose, Maryland fans make the most of the gameday experience. From the first stirrings of a morning tailgate to the last strains of the marching band at the end of a game, the sights, sounds and smells of football are familiar to the Maryland faithful. But what about all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen? Have you ever thought of how many people it takes to run concessions? Or to keep that giant video board going? This month we're pulling back the curtain on gameday to answer all your burning questions. Offbeat assistant editor Kimi Fleming will be your guide for the day. And later in the episode, she'll talk with some Maryland fans to test how much they really know about their favorite team. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
For the first time in over a year, campus is returning to a semblance of normal. Sidewalks fill between classes, professors dust off their projectors and a new freshman class finds their homes in the dorms. This month we're taking you inside freshman move-in. From tearful parents to packed minivans, let's experience the moment a new generation of college students starts their journey. Bring water and sunscreen; it's a hot one out there. Plus, later in the show, Offbeat's Kimi Fleming shares campus resources for health, academics and safety. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
From flag football to squirrels, this year's graduating class will remember College Park for more than the pandemic. They will tell the stories of a campus that, for a brief time, was their home. Plus, in this month's question segment: What will Diamondback seniors remember about their time on staff? Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Our music this month is Graduation Day by Math and Physics Club: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Various_Artists/Swingin_Singles/csr044_swingin-singles_side-a_05_math-and-physics-club_graduation-day. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
America's religious and spiritual landscape is changing. According to data from the Pew Research Center, the share of people who identify as religiously unaffiliated has risen nine percentage points since 2009. But that doesn't mean that believing in something larger than yourself has gone out of style. Some UMD students are finding spirituality outside of a church or temple. Tarot cards, crystals, and astrology help them think about their lives and feel more connected to the world around them. In this month's question segment, assistant Offbeat editor Kimi Fleming gives a crash course on astrology and horoscopes. Learn how to find your sun, moon, and rising signs. Plus, what signs are most common among Diamondback staff? Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Our music this month is “Mystic” by Moments. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
April is Autism Month. Through this episode, multimedia reporter Amelia Jarecke seeks to take listeners beyond autism awareness to autism inclusion and empowerment by: featuring autistic students who explain what having autism feels like explaining the history of autism misinformation and the current misconceptions about the syndrome, and discussing ways in which non-austitic people can think, speak, and act in a way that empowers people on the spectrum. This episode features Kathy Dow-Burger, a University of Maryland Department of Hearing and Speech Science clinical associate professor, the Founder and Coordinator of the Social Interaction Group Network for All (SIGNA), and Co-Director of the University of Maryland Autism Research Consortium; the president of the Autism Student Group, junior computer engineering student Nina Agrawal; and treasurer of the Autism Student Group junior information science student Emmet Ryan. Resources: Social Interaction Group Network for ALL or UMD SIGNA http://signa.umd.edu/ The Autism Student Group https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/autismsupportgroup “Anti-Vaccine Movement'' from You're Wrong About https://www.stitcher.com/show/youre-wrong-about/episode/the-anti-vaccine-movement-81281035 “Why Autism Functioning Labels Are Harmful -- and What to Say Instead.” by Jessica Flynn https://themighty.com/2018/07/autism-functioning-labels-low-functioning-high-functioning/ Music: “Motions” by Marco Sesay https://soundcloud.com/marco-sesay/fuego Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
In this bonus episode of Offbeat, assistant special projects editor Clara Longo de Freitas leads a roundtable on mental health and coping during a global pandemic. Mentioned in the episode: https://www.fastcompany.com/90612974/you-are-not-the-person-you-were-before-the-pandemic https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52845775-minor-feelings
Over the past year, we've all lost little things in our lives. Restaurant dinners. Birthday parties. The hum of a crowded room. This episode of Offbeat is about all those smaller griefs. It's about the year we've lost. And in this month's question segment, Clara Longo de Freitas leads a roundtable on the pandemic's effects on mental health, inviting some Diamondback reporters and editors to share their experiences from this past year. If you or anyone you know is currently struggling with mental health, the university counseling center offers students free individual, group and couples counseling sessions, as well as drop-in hours and referral services to other resources nearby. Visit counseling.umd.edu for more resources. Our music this month is Just to Make You Happy by Jeff Draco and Skate Stance. You can find them on Spotify. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
TikTok's popularity skyrocketed as young people were stuck indoors because of COVID-19. And among the dances and viral challenges on the app, there's a thriving queer community. This month on Offbeat, we dig into LGBTQ TikTok. How has the app helped viewers and creators feel less alone? And, in this month's question segment: how does the TikTok algorithm determine what content goes on the For You page? Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
(We get the irony.) 2020 has been hard for everyone, and it can be hard to find the lighter moments. On this episode of Offbeat, we find some cool things University of Maryland students made or did in this weird time that brought smiles to our faces and ask how we take care of ourselves and our minds when happy moments feel few and far between? Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
No matter who you voted for or what party you favor, the week of the election was long. At the University of Maryland — less than 10 miles from Washington, D.C. — students sat in "election purgatory" for five days, waiting to find out who the next president of the United States would be. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com --- music --- Is That You or Are You You? by Chris Zabriskie http://chriszabriskie.com Creative Commons — Attribution 4.0 International — CC BY 4.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Oi342ys Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/mL8255oswZo
In the midst of a global pandemic, it's hard to find love and relationships. But at the University of Maryland, some students are really trying to make it through this cuffing season. Listen to stories of love (and heartbreak) in the time of coronavirus. On this episode of Offbeat, we answer your questions about another kind of public health precaution — STI testing — and safe sex on campus. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
Apartments in Leonardtown have become home for many students who test positive for COVID-19. Students have stories of living in quarantine and isolation: the good, the bad and the boring. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
For 110 years, The Diamondback has served as local newspaper for the University of Maryland and city of College Park. Now, it's moving online. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
The promo for season 12 of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' is out, so we're here to break down the 13 queens' looks ahead of the season premiere.
For more than two years, Eugene Williams, 78, has been on a mission: get basketball teams across the country to play "Lift Every Voice and Sing" alongside the national anthem. He finally (somewhat) succeeded at the University of Maryland. Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
Welcome back to The Dive, and happy Valentine's Day! Instead of going on dates, we sat down and figured out what makes some on-screen kisses so good and others so, so bad.
Welcome back to The Dive! This week, we're taking on The Oscars, and we're covering it all — from our overlooked faves to our predictions about who's winning what.
October may be over, but in this episode we got ~*~spooky~*~ anyway. We rode the green and orange buses all night long on Halloween. Along the way, we found some great costumes, a lively game show and a romance for the ages. Then, we answer the question many people dare not ask: What causes those steam swirls around campus? Offbeat is The Diamondback's podcast where we go beyond our typical coverage to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DBKOffbeat Read more of our coverage: dbknews.com
Welcome back to The Dive! In this episode, we go over all things spooky season. For the best music for the ultimate Halloween playlist to 'American Horror Story' seasons worth binging and spooky movies you have to watch — we've got you covered.
Welcome to Offbeat, The Diamondback podcast where we go beyond beat reporting to find the most entertaining stories from the University of Maryland's campus and College Park. This week on Offbeat we: - talk to the McKeldin Smokers - explain why last week's demonstrators were allowed to stay on campus - figure out who on staff has the best face for radio
The Dive — James Charles is "CANCELLED" The Diamondback's Diversions staff discusses the never-ending scandals around YouTuber James Charles.
The Dive — Ariana Grande, "thank u, next" and cancel culture In this episode, The Diamondback's staff discusses Ariana Grande's latest album "thank u, next" and the pervasiveness of cancel culture. Produced by Allison O'Reilly
This episode of The Dive is presented in two parts. 2:02 — Music's muse | written and produced by J Reed 14:53 — Musical Secret Santa | written and produced by the Diamondback staff Be sure to check our SoundCloud page or dbknews.com for new content.
This episode of The Dive is presented in three parts. 1:05 — My grandmas yellow slicker | written and produced by Hallie Miller 13:12 — Who doesn't love Hallmark? | written and produced by Susannah Outhier 16:05 — Chick-fil-a and dead people | written by DBK staff/produced by Hallie Miller New episodes will be released on a biweekly basis so be sure to check our SoundCloud page or dbknews.com for new content.
The Dive's Spooky Sequel is presented in two parts. 1:12 — A Very Kendall Halloween | written by Cameron Neimand/produced by Anna Muckerman. 10:16 — That Devil Music | written and produced by Patrick Basler
Our final episode of the year is presented in three parts. 0:00 — First Look | Written by Taylor Stokes/Produced by Michael Errigo 5:10 — Cheek to Cheek | Written by Anna Muckerman/Produced by Patrick Basler 10:19 — Top Four | Written by Michael Errigo/Produced by Michael Errigo
Presented in three parts. 1:31 — From Spain with Bars | Recorded by Michael Errigo/Produced by Michael Errigo 13:16 — Sample Size | Written by John Powers/Produced by Michael Errigo 27:13 — International Man of Hits | Recorded by Patrick Basler and Cam Neimand/Produced by Patrick Basler CORRECTION: Due to a reporting error, voice-over in the 10th minute of this podcast incorrectly states that Jose Luis Magro got his Masters from NYU and is now an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland. Magro got his Masters from Queens College and is now a Visiting Assistant Professor at Maryland.
Our Oscars special is presented in three parts. 2:18 — What's at Stake? | written by Hannah Yasharoff/produced by Patrick Basler and Michael Errigo 6:27 — Why La La Land? | written by Taylor Stokes/produced by Michael Errigo. Read our original review of the movie here. http://bit.ly/2hBiPrD 10:20 — Why Moonlight? | written and produced by Michael Errigo. Read our original review of the movie here. http://bit.ly/2fkpXKR
The Dive — A Love/Hate Thing Our first episode of the second semester is presented in three parts. 1:40 — Maeve on the Mall | written and produced by Maeve Dunigan. Read our review of 'La La Land' here. http://bit.ly/2hBiPrD 4:46 — Valentine's Days Past | stories by Anna Muckerman, Danielle Ohl and Jay Reed/produced by Michael Errigo 13:10 — Awfully Important | A conversation between John Powers and Michael Errigo/produced by Michael Errigo. Read the story that inspired this conversation here. http://bit.ly/2lDKiOv
It's the most wonderful time of the year! List season, baby. Every year, The Diamondback compiles lists of our favorite movies, TV shows, albums and songs. In this episode of The Dive Extra, we talked to some DBK Diversions writers who had hot takes about the best in pop culture in 2016. 1:37 — Best Television: Taylor Stokes on “Stranger Things” | Produced by Michael Errigo. Read the rest of our TV picks here. http://bit.ly/2gigMvh 10:24 — Best Album: Josh Magness on “Blonde” | Produced by Patrick Basler. Check out our other albums of the year here. http://bit.ly/2hiwUgt 21:46 — Best Movie: Sam Antezana on “Arrival” | Produced by Michael Errigo. Read our other choices for best movie here. http://bit.ly/2h9gbrB
0:00 — Ride of Your Life | stories by Michael Errigo, Scott Gelman, Molly Podlesny, Cam Neimand and Brittany Cheng/produced by Michael Errigo. 12:59 — No New Fans | conversation between Patrick Basler, Brittany Cheng, Danielle Ohl and Casey Kammerle/produced by Patrick Basler.
The Dive Episode 4: Mr. President The Dive's fourth episode is presented in four parts. 2:23 Scenes from Outside McKeldin | written and produced by J Reed. Read our story from the rally here. http://bit.ly/2eXOem9 6:47 In the Crowd | written by Josh Magness/produced by Michael Errigo. Read the transcript to Josh's essay here. http://bit.ly/2fX6tx4 13:40 Women Ask Why | written by Anna Muckerman/produced by Michael Errigo 17:49 The Millenial Bubble | written and produced by Patrick Basler
This is The Dive Extra, a series of short audio clips adding another dimension to our written coverage. Last week, Jessica Williams came to campus to deliver SEE's annual fall lecture. Before the talk, she sat down with The Diamondback's Patrick Basler to chat about the election, comedy and funemployment. Segment produced by Patrick Basler. Be sure to check our SoundCloud page or dbknews.com for new content.
The Dive: Episode 2 Our second episode is presented in three parts. 0:00 — Banning Books in 2016 | by Michael Errigo featuring Dr. Wayne Slater/produced by Michael Errigo. For more coverage of Banned Books week, check out this essay. http://bit.ly/2dp48Z6 17:19 — A review of the National Gallery's New East Building | by Evan Berkowitz/produced by Patrick Basler and Michael Errigo. Read more of Evan's art coverage here. http://bit.ly/2cOWeHC 24:04 — Outkast, 20 Years after ATLiens | by Patrick Basler and John Powers/produced by Patrick Basler. Read the John Powers lasting impact on ATLiens that is mentioned in the piece here. http://bit.ly/2ddy5ea
The Dive: Episode 1 Our debut episode is presented in three parts. 1:45 — A Shortage of Buffalo Chicken | written and produced by Anna Muckerman. For more on this issue, read the original news story here: http://bit.ly/2cqWuK8 7:13 — Weezy's Career in 10 Songs | written by Cameron Neimand/produced by Patrick Basler. For more rap coverage, check out our thoughts on Young Thug's gender politics: http://bit.ly/2cbxHIT 17:30 — Lasting Impact: Willy Wonka | written and produced by Michael Errigo. For more Willy Wonka remembrance, here's our celebration of the movie's 45 year anniversary: http://bit.ly/29TAsQy
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