Rhythm and News

Rhythm and News assistant editor Alison Mitchell speaks to popular music major and singer-songwriter Michele Lu about her musical inspirations, live performances and more.This episode was written, hosted and edited by Alison Mitchell and produced by Auburn D'Artell, Nathan Elias and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

Rhythm and News hosts Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann talk about how BookTok trends have revolutionized reading for a new generation. From Colleen Hoover "It Ends with Us" to Sally Rooney's "Normal People," social media has shaped how readers consume content.This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann, edited by Kaylee Bennett, and produced by Auburn D'Artell, Nathan Elias and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

Rhythm and News hosts Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo discuss their favorite comfort shows to relax with — ranging from "Abbott Elementary" to "The Great British Bake Off" — and offer the perfect show suggestions for any mood you're in.This episode was written and hosted by Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo, edited by Kaylee Eiber, and produced by Kaylee Bennett and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of Rhythm and News, as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year. This episode was hosted by Abi Mann; written by Aubrie Cole; edited by Amrita Sundaresan; and produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com

On this episode of Rhythm and News, hosts Amrita Sundaresan and Nicole Chan talk about some piping hot tea, specifically the celebrity kind. What are the most culturally significant moments between celebrities and how do their fan bases respond? Our hosts dive into all of the drama famous people bring to the public eye in this week's episode. You certainly won't want to miss it. This episode was written and hosted by Amrita Sundaresan and Nicole Chan; edited by Alison Mitchell; produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com

On this special Spanish language edition of Rhythm and News, host Fabián Gutiérrez sits down with Martín Aguirre and Dulce Mejía, the minds behind “USC Sings: Voz Latina”, and sheds light on how the event came to be, the challenges that arose when making it a reality and what it means for Latine representation on campus. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Fabián Gutiérrez, produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. Rhythm and News is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts as well as our website dailytrojan.com.

Welcome back to “Rhythm and News!” Our hosts kick off this semester with a review of the 2024 Grammy Awards. In this episode our hosts discuss red carpet looks and give an overview of the winners. Need a recap of the Grammys? Love Taylor Swift? This episode is for you. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abigail Park; edited by Alison Mitchell; produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts welcome you back to the last segment of "Snap Crackle Pop" for the Fall 2023 semester! This week's episode features guest Eliza Poster to discuss a recap of music released in 2023. Also in this episode, our hosts close out the semester with all things holidays: movies, music and traditions. Thank you so much for listening to “Rhythm and News” this semester, and we hope you all have a wonderful break. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt, Amrita Sundaresan, Alison Mitchell, Chris Turino, Fitz Cain and guest, Eliza Poster; Edited by Abigail Park; produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

 This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts welcome you back to another segment of Snap Crackle Pop! This week they talk about concert etiquette and what not to do at a concert. Also in this episode our host welcomes Fitz Cain from The Merry Men, Alabama Wilson from 4th Quarter All-Stars, and Kamryn Tate from Commedus Interruptus to talk about all things sketch comedy and improv at USC.  This episode was written and hosted by Alison Mitchell, Chris Turino and Fitz Cain; It was written by Amrita Sundaresan and Alison Mitchell; our guests on this episode are Fitz Cain, Alabama Wilson, and Kamryn Tate; produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News" is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts talk about the history of LGBTQIA+ representation in movies, TV shows, animation, etc. Also on this episode our hosts take us through a list of queer cinema around the world like, “Joyland” by Saim Sadiq and “Rotting in the Sun” by Sebastián Silva. This episode will give some great recommendations of queer movies to add to the watch list.  This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt, Alison Mitchell, Chris Turino and Fitz Cain; It was also written by Amrita Sundaresan; edited by Abigail Park; produced by Auburn D'Artell and Jonathan Park. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts dive back into the world of pop music, discussing the biggest bops and flops of the month. Also in this episode, R&N welcomes guest Jenna Peterson, Daily Trojan's editor-in-chief to talk about her column "Written in The Stars," zodiac signs and all things astrology. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt, Chris Turino and Fitz Cain; based on an article by Jenna Peterson; edited by Abigail Park; produced by Jonathan Park, Grace Ingram, Alia Yee Noll and Aubrie Cole. “Rhythm and News” is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan Podcast Network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts as well as our website dailytrojan.com.

This week on Rhythm and News, we are discussing all things music. Our hosts dive into unreleased music, Olivia Rodrigo's new album and the recent Jungle concert.This episode was hosted by Amrita Sandareson, Chris Turino, Fitz Cain, Reagan Mading, Fabian Gutierrez, and Caitlin Roehmholdt. Written by Auburn D'Artell, Amrita Sandaresen, Fabiahn Gutierezz, Caitlin Roehmholdt. Edited by Alison Mitchell and Abby Park. Produced by Grace Ingram, Aubrie Cole, Alia Yee Noll and Jonathan Park. Rhythm and News is one of four shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com. Visit the episode description for our links and more information.

This week on "Rhythm and News," Daily Trojan associate managing editor Kimberly Aguirre and podcast editor Grace Ingram discuss all things "Glee." From most feral Mr. Schuester moments to a game of "ChatGPT or 'Glee,'" this episode has it all. Hosted by Kimberly Aguirre and Grace Ingram. Produced by Kimberly Aguirre, Grace Ingram and Jonathan Park. Edited by Auburn D'Artell and Alison Mitchell. "Rhythm and News" is one of four podcasts on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts or on our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on Rhythm and News, our hosts Kirsten, Kamry and Grace discuss which summer movies they are most looking forward to. From "Barbie" to "Oppenheimer" we cover it all! Hosted and written by Kirsten Hawkins, Kamryn Tate and Grace Ingram. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Grace Ingram.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Kamryn Tate and Claudia Regalado chat about queer identity while living in the social media sphere with a special guest from USC's newest student-run organization, the Radical Theory Club.  In this episode, we talk about allyship, queer identity and its facilitation on the internet, representation, and infiltrating queer spaces. Hosted and Written by Kamryn Tate and Claudia Regalado. Edited by Abby Park and Ryan Skidmore. Produced by Grace Ingram. Rhythm and News is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Kamryn Tate, Kirsten Hawkins, and Ryan Skidmore discuss the new beginnings of live music performance in the post-lockdown era. Has the quality of performance changed? Has there been a shift in music culture? Is it safe to attend concerts? Can we even afford it any more? These questions are discussed, topics are addressed and the ultimate question is, “are we gonna be outside this summer?” Hosted and Written by Kamryn Tate, Kirsten Hawkins and Ryan Skidmore. Edited by Abbey Park and Ryan Skidmore. Produced by Grace Ingram. Rhythm and News is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com

This week on “Rhythm and News,” our hosts Claudia and Kamryn discuss how "Grey's Anatomy" (Season 19, ep 5) focuses on a woman being walked through an abortion. Our hosts discuss the importance of portraying difficult topics on television, nuanced discussions of abortion that have been happening on the USC campus and what they would like to see the show cover in the future. Hosted and Written by Kamryn Tate and Claudia Regalado, with the help of Aneri Narayan. Edited by Abbey Park and Ryan Skidmore. Produced by Grace Ingram and Au Chung. Rhythm and News is one of three shows of the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

For the first episode of 4th Floor, Daily Trojan's new music performance and podcast series, Andrew Kerner and Gunner Lee sit down with singer-songwriter, Hailey Wild. Hailey talks about her musical journey, her voice, and the value of live performance. Be sure to check out Hailey's 4th Floor performance and her music video to “My Favorite Part,” on Youtube. Music by: Hailey Wild and 4th Floor

Podcast Staffer Ally McCoy gives an overview of the first LA Times Festival of Books since the pandemic. Listen to learn more about the history of the event, the programming of the festival and hear interviews with participants.

A&E staffers Jack O'Neill, Fitz Cain, Chris Turino, Jina Umakanthan and Ally McCoy break down the 94th Academy Awards. From the major categories to the snubs, listen to gear up for Sunday's ceremony.

On the inaugural episode of The Trojan Horse, podcast host Au invites Abitha Nunis from the Break On Two dance team to speak about their experience performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the cultural impact of this year's performance, and the secrets behind what REALLY went down at SoFi Stadium this Super Bowl Sunday. Want to be featured on the next pod? Submit your secrets, thoughts, and feedback: https://forms.gle/82VtD74V31MaVP4j7 Music by Au Chung Art by Shriya Jayanthi and Lauren Schatzman

Podcast Staff Member Andrew Kerner shares his experience seeing Love Actually Live, an interactive musical that combines a live orchestra with film reenactments, bringing a beloved Christmas movie to life. Tune into hear about the show and the magic of returning to live theater!

In the second installment of Trojan Eats, podcast staff members explore food and beverage places around the USC area. In this episode, Andrew Kerner, Brooke Soriano and Nikhita Datar visited three popular sandwich places near campus: Honeybird, Greenleaf and Rock and Reilly's. Take a listen for recommendations and reflections!

Welcome to the first installment of Trojan Eats, where podcast staff members explore food and beverage places around the USC area. In this episode, staff members Andrew Kerner, Brooke Soriano and Nikhita Datar visited three popular boba places near campus– Pot of Cha, Cup O' Joy and Factory Tea Bar. Take a listen for recommendations and reflections!

Podcast staff member Sarah Goldman chats with Haute Magazine about the evolution of the publication and their Fall 2021 upcoming release. Music by Yung Logos.

Podcast staffer Veronique Louis-Jacques speaks with executive director and co-founder of the Native American Student Association Maracea Chase about how the NASA has grown over the past four years, the path to becoming recognized by the University and what the future holds for the organization. Music by IMPERSS MUSIC.

Podcast Editor Abbey Martichenko sits down with features editor Sophia Ungaro to discuss the Daily Trojan's newest supplement on Native students and how the edition is important for the USC community on Indigenous Peoples' Day. Music by ThunderHoodie Beats.

Live2 Create is a content creating platform that aims to create fanbases for unknown talent through social media. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk to McClain Portis, CEO and founder of Live2 Create, about his company and how he plans to use online platforms to grow his base. They then talk about influencer culture after the bullying and sexual assault allegations facing David Dobrik and members of The Vlog Squad. “Tequila,” the latest song from USC sophomore Sumit, is featured in this podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Charlie Feuerborn and Colin Spiridonov are the founders USC’s Open Alpha - a group of students who look to develop a playable game each semester. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk with Feuerborn and Spiridonov about their desire to start the club and the process of developing games. They then talk about one of the most highly-anticipated games of all time, Cyberpunk 2077, and the reasons why it has failed to live up to the hype. “No man is ever going to change you,” a single by USC junior January Billingnton, is featured in this week’s podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Lana Nguyen was one of three students in her senior class to direct a senior thesis last semester. “Monsters of Mine,” is a stop-motion animation that Nguyen and her crew had to shoot virtually. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk with Nguyen about her experience directing as well as their takeaways from this year’s batch of Oscar nominations. “Blue,” the newest single from USC senior Tyler Smith, is featured in the podcast as well. Music by Joakim Karud.

On this special episode of Rhythm and News, Digital Managing editor Lauren Mattice, Arts and Entertainment editors Angie Orellana Hernandez and Emily Sagen along with Features editor and film critic Sophia Ungaro talk about this year’s slate of Oscar nominations. They discuss the biggest snubs such as Delroy Lindo for Best Actor in "Da 5 Bloods" and Anya Taylor-Joy for Best Actress in "Emma." and who they think will come out on top on Oscars night. Music by Joakim Karud.

Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani speak with USC alum Tiffany Lin — production coordinator at Deluxe Animation — about her experience at USC in relation to diversity on and off screen and topics such as grief that she looks to center her future films around. After, Bajpai, Ramani and Lin discuss Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari," the immigrant experience in the United States and how films like “Minari” can help drive the industry to invest in diverse storytelling. “Rn” is the newest song from USC student Tuan Le featured in the podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani speak with USC student Bryan Vaca — founder of creative content company The Madness Studios — about his inspiration to start the production company and his future developing projects. After, Bajpai, Ramani and Vaca discuss Marvel Studios’ Wandavision and its impact on streaming as people turn away from the movie theatre to their living room. Bajpai and Ramani also break down the latest news and give their entertainment suggestions. Music by Joakim Karud.

News editor Ana Mata speaks with art-ivista and alumnus Jose Richard Aviles about their upbringing in South Central Los Angeles and how it has shaped their work in dance and poetry. They also talk about their recently published book “Semilla - a Collection of Poems” and its connection to social justice and art.

Arts & entertainment editor Ellice Ellis is joined by artist Jairus Edwards as he reflects on his career and musical influences. He is a junior in the Thornton School of Music majoring in jazz vocal performance and will be performing at GearFest Saturday. Music by Joakim Karud.

Former A&E editor Matthew Philips reunites with Isa Uggetti to give a rundown of his favorite music and movies of the year. The two talk Young Thug, Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood, and Parasite —along with a little conjecture about the biggest trends of the year. Music by Joakim Karud.

Daily Trojan's editor-in-chief Tomas Mier writes a biweekly column "You Should Stan" where he interviews and recommends up-and-coming artists. Here's his recent interview of rapper and singer Jake Miller about his newest music and acting endeavors.

Eliot Ohlemeyer wakes up at 4am to commute from Pasadena to USC for ROTC training — and stays until after dark for theatre rehearsal. The Theatre Design student is slated to serve in the army after graduation, but right now he's the production designer on the School of Dramatic Arts' upcoming production of Men on Boats

Sophomore neuroscience and cognitive science student Alexia Sambrano draws from mental health, sexuality and femininity for her paintings and prints featured in Divine Femininity, a student-curated art exhibition. Arts and Entertainment Editor Isa Uggetti sat down with Sambrano to talk about her process for the season premiere of Rhythm and News. Music by Joakim Karud.

In this season's finale, Isa and Natalie host a Coachella 2019 recap with festival attendees photo editor, Josh Dunst; lifestyle editor, Matthew Philips; and editor-in-chief, Allen Pham. Later, Matthew and Allen say their goodbyes to Daily Trojan. Music by Joakim Karud, billie eilish, Tame Impala (Zerky Remix), KIDS SEE GHOSTS, The 1975, Kacey Musgraves.

Matthew and Isa are joined by Jay Blanes, a student musician from Barcelona, Spain, to chat about his international musical pursuits. Music by Joakim Karud & Jay Blanes.

Matthew, Isa and Ryan are back to hash out the nominees for the Academy Awards this Sunday and offer their predictions for who will (and should!) be taking home an Oscar.

Isa, Matthew and Karan break down the nominees for Sunday’s Grammy awards, including Best Song, Best Record and Best Album.