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Scholastic Transmission: A College Radio Podcast seeks to provide you the tools to preserve and promote College Radio. Join Shane Garcia and Dr. Ralph "Doc Roc" Anttonen as they tell their tales and describe what makes a successful College Radio Station -

Shane Garcia, Dr. Ralph Anttonen


    • Jun 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Celebrating The Life of Dr. Ralph "Doc Roc" Anttonen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 72:38


    On October 21, 2022 the world lost “The Man, The Myth, The Legend” himself, Dr. Ralph “Doc Roc” Anttonen. Doc was a retired faculty member at Millersville University, where he acted as Director of the Exploratory Program, PA Announcer for and supporter of Ville Athletics, and advisor of the college radio station, 91.7 WIXQ. On what would have been Doc's 83rd Birthday, his WIXQ Family has come together to celebrate his life and the impact he had on generations of students. If you knew Doc and would like to be added to this episode, please send a recorded testimonial to collegeradiopod@gmail.com

    60 Years of Doc and Mama Roc, Ralph and Judy Anttonen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 56:31


    On June 9, 2022, “Doc and Mama Roc” Ralph and Judy Anttonen celebrated 60 Years of Marriage. On this special edition of Scholastic Transmission, Shane interviews Doc and Mama about their long and storied union and the many highs and lows they have experienced together. From poor beginnings to new horizons in Millersville, PA, raising a family, crafting a legacy at Millersville University and 91.7 WIXQ, an unimaginable tragedy that rocked their world, and forever shaping the lives of many within their community - Doc and Mama reveal all while cherishing their love, commitment, and dedication to one another. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 60, Part 2: Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist Matt Ritter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 31:12


    Doc and Shane return for the second of a two-parter with Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist Matt Ritter. On Part 2, Matt discusses his 30 year career in meteorology - including his 20 year stint with WGAL News 8, his switch to radio working for WTOP-FM in Washington, D.C., and his pending journey with The National Weather Desk. Matt also provides advice for current and future Meteorology students, College Radio DJs, and his love for the live music scene in Lancaster/Central Pennsylvania. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 60, Part 1: Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist Matt Ritter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 37:11


    Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter by longtime Mid-Atlantic Meteorologist, Matt Ritter. On Part 1, Matt discusses life growing up and his ever-growing passion for music and the weather in his youth. Matt details his days in College at Millersville University and the profound impact his peers within meteorology and the radio station, WIXQ, had on him - and an appreciation for the confidence College Radio provided him to establish an on-air personality that he would later use for over 30 years within television and radio. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 59: Coming Out of Your Shell Through College Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 32:34


    Doc and Shane talk about the purpose College Radio serves for students to develop the interpersonal skills they will use for the rest of their lives - no matter how open or introverted one may be. Doc and Shane discuss various factors that may determine how much a student opens up - including their programming slot, the amount of DJs at the station, and the size and location of the studio on campus. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 58: The Solace of College Radio, featuring Shannon Sisson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 51:58


    Doc and Shane are joined by the final Station Manager under Doc's advisement of Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ, Shannon Sisson. Shannon discusses how the College Radio station continuously shaped her entire college career - from the time she joined WIXQ and all throughout her journey as a leader of the station. Shannon also discusses her role as an ambassador for College Radio Day, why WIXQ was so much better than other campus Communications clubs, and Doc's retirement as WIXQ Advisor. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 57: Growing Your Station on Campus, featuring Daniella Singleton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 56:25


    In celebration of the ten year anniversary of 91.7 WIXQ's “Marauder Ball” dance, Doc and Shane welcome former College Radio Station Manager Daniella Singleton to Scholastic Transmission. Daniella discusses her embarrassing introduction to College Radio which fortunately led her to falling in love with her station at Millersville University. From there, she did everything in her power to grow it through on-air advertisements, campus promotions, the rise of social media, and coming together with her fellow staffers to create events like the Marauder Ball. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 56: Forming Friendships Through College Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:21


    Doc and Shane get philosophical this week on the podcast, as they talk about how friendships form at the College Radio station. Whether they are temporary or long-lasting, friendships can have an impact on the students and the radio station as a whole – especially if the once sturdy bond goes sour. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 55: Marijuana and Debauchery in College Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 32:06


    Happy 4/20! Doc and Shane celebrate by trading stories about Marijuana's influence in and out of their College Radio station. In addition, Doc also talks about the history that sex, parties, and alcohol played during his four decades as a College Radio station advisor. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 54, Part 2: 90.3 WESS Station Advisor Dr. Rob McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 53:16


    Doc and Shane are re-joined by Dr. Rob McKenzie, Station Advisor for East Stroudsburg University's 90.3 WESS. On Part 2, Rob discusses his advisement of California State University, San Bernardino's KSSB (now known today as Coyote Radio) and for the past 30 years, WESS – where he used Doc Roc and his WIXQ roots to build the foundation of both stations. Rob also talks his disdain for automated radio and the alternatives to replace it - and of course, winning the 2014 mtvU Woodie Award for Best College Radio Station. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 54, Part 1: 90.3 WESS Station Advisor Dr. Rob McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 37:32


    Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter by Advisor to East Stroudsburg University's 90.3 WESS, Dr. Rob McKenzie. On Part 1, the MTV U Woodie Award winning Advisor talks about his days in College Radio as a History Major at Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ, where he held both the Sports Director and Educational Program Director positions on the station's council - to which Doc proclaims him to be "the consummate Educational Program Director" due to his body of work intertwining the town and gown through WIXQ's Campus Roundtable program. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 53: Relying on Your College Radio Station Constitution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 30:36


    Doc and Shane discuss the necessity of having a Constitution in place for your College Radio station to not only build off of and shape the station's future, but for the students to use as a tool to know their rights and privileges as DJs and staff members of the station. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 52, Part 2: Atlanta Hip Hop Mogul Jayforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 34:43


    Atlanta Hip Hop Mogul Jayforce returns for Part 2 of his interview with Doc and Shane, discussing his move to Atlanta after college and building his brand - where he's worked for ABC News, NBC News and SiriusXM Radio - all while simultaneously staying true to himself and creating connections around the globe. Jayforce talks about how he identified the need to create his own brand over 30 years ago at Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ, and gives advice to future generations on how they can make themselves stick out when the world is so media driven and accessible in today's climate. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 52, Part 1: Atlanta Hip Hop Mogul Jayforce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 36:48


    Doc and Shane celebrate one year of the podcast with a two-part interview featuring Atlanta Hip Hop Mogul and former College Radio Station Manager, Jayforce. On Part 1, Jayforce talks about his Philadelphia roots and the role Urban Music played in his life when coming to Millersville University and their College Radio station, 91.7 WIXQ. Jayforce discusses his determination to grow the footprint of Hip Hop in Lancaster County as WIXQ's first Urban Music Director – and did so by speaking to city schools and bringing kids into the station, turning them into local celebrities and getting more eyes on WIXQ in the process. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 51: The Unsung Heroes of Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 31:19


    Often times in any workplace or work-like setting, hard work may very well go unnoticed – so Doc and Shane wanted to take the time out to highlight some of the unsung heroes of their College Radio station, Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 50, Part 2: Scripps-Howard Most Valuable College Broadcast Staffer, Erik Gudmundson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 31:33


    Doc and Shane welcome back former College Radio Station Manager and Chief Announcer Erik Gudmundson for part two of his interview on Scholastic Transmission. Erik talks about the necessity of teaming up with other organizations on campus to grow your radio station, being calculated to ensure growth on campus doesn't negatively impact your station, his nomination and win of the Scripps-Howard Foundation's "Most Valuable College Broadcast Staffer" award and its impact on the future leaders of Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 50, Part 1: Scripps-Howard Most Valuable College Broadcast Staffer, Erik Gudmundson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 39:01


    Doc and Shane welcome former College Radio Station Manager and Chief Announcer Erik Gudmundson for the first of a two-part interview. Erik talks about why he joined Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ as a Computer Science major and the aspirations he had to grow the station through his love of technology, including using production and imaging to enhance the sound of the station and taking initiative to bring Streaming Audio to WIXQ with the turn of the new millennium. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 49: Investing in the Future of the Student

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 30:49


    Doc and Shane discuss why it is more than necessary for the College Radio station to provide the needed support and invest in the future of the students, no matter the background or major. Doc talks about his deep passion and intentions to give back like his mentors did for him, while Shane provides specific examples on how your station can provide an ever-evolving structure and foundation for DJs and leaders to learn and benefit from. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 48: The Man with the College Radio Tattoo, Keith Grohowski

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 51:39


    Doc and Shane welcome former College Radio Program Director, Operations Manager, and Assistant Music Director Keith Grohowski to Scholastic Transmission. “The Wild Man” discusses his days at Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ, where he embodied the name of his former show, "The Hungry Life" - getting free pizza in exchange for promoting a local business in his show, never once buying a textbook in College, and doing anything he could to encourage people to join the radio station. Keith also candidly discusses the family atmosphere of WIXQ, which has given him more than he could have ever imagined, including a station tattoo right across his forearm. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 47, Part 2: When Trainer and Trainee Fall in Love, featuring Shea and Andrew Mazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 40:29


    Doc and Shane welcome back Villanova University's Shea and Andrew Mazar for part two of their College Radio Love Story. The couple discusses life after graduation, their roles at Villanova, and advice for those looking to work in higher ed. Andrew and Shea also talk about the role their home College Radio station, Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ, played in their engagement photos and the special wedding request they had for their former advisor, Doc Roc. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 47, Part 1: When Trainer and Trainee Fall in Love, featuring Shea and Andrew Mazar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 48:30


    Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter with Shea and Andrew Mazar of Villanova University. The duo discusses their days in College Radio at Millersville University's WIXQ, where Shea trained to be a DJ under Andrew's show – and well, the rest was history. The couple also talks about their leadership and goals at the station, where Andrew was once Station Manager and Metal Director while Shea later became the Business Manager. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 46, Part 2: College Radio Power Couple Priscilla and Chris Bevans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 44:37


    Doc and Shane welcome back Priscilla and Chris Bevans for Part 2 of their interview, as they discuss being married to their College Radio station before being married to each other. Chris and Priscilla dive into their respective goals for growing the station in-house, on-campus, and in the community – and the importance of appreciating your time at the station and the role it can play in building the foundation of your life in the years ahead. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 46, Part 1: College Radio Power Couple Priscilla and Chris Bevans

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 46:32


    Doc and Shane continue their love stories series by welcoming on former College Radio Station and Operations Manager Priscilla Mulrooney-Bevans and her husband, former College Radio Business Manager, Chris Bevans. The duo talk about their early days and influences in the medium, what gave them the urge to get further involved in College Radio, and the domino effect that caused them to fall for one another. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 45: College Radio Love Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 35:47


    As Valentine's Day approaches, Doc and Shane welcome back “Mama Roc” Judy Anttonen to talk about the inevitable in College Radio – no, not broadcasting – but the formation of romantic relationships. Doc, Mama, and Shane discuss why relationships form at the College Radio station, how to keep the relationship from hurting the station, when College Radio love stories don't have a happy ending, and the most rewarding aspects of successful College Radio relationships. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 44: College Radio Anarchy, featuring Erik Gölden

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 49:10


    Doc and Shane welcome former College Radio Program Director and Operations Manager Erik Gölden to Scholastic Transmission. Erik talks about the influence College Radio had on him growing up and the role it had in keeping him enrolled in school and out of the jail cell - all thanks to the responsibility he felt he owed to his station. Erik also heavily talks about his love for Metal and the drive he had to represent it over the air through "Metal Wednesday" at Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 43: College Radio for the Non-Broadcaster, featuring Carl Schulz

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 55:19


    Doc and Shane are joined by former College Radio Station Manager and non-broadcasting major Carl Schulz to discuss the community and life lessons he was able to take away from the station, as well as the passion he had to see his station grow and be open to all walks of life. Carl also dives deep into his ambitions to serve the community - including his biggest highlight – bringing the Grammy-Nominated Metalcore band August Burns Red to 91.7 WIXQ. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 42: Former College Radio Business Manager Cullen Feister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 51:14


    Doc and Shane are joined by “The Man That Every Mothers Loves” (as dubbed by Doc Roc) – former College Radio Business Manager Cullen Feister. The once late-night DJ talks about the home his station provided and the dedication he had towards 91.7 WIXQ, especially through his position on Council. Cullen also provides some tips and tools for current and future Business Managers in addition to his thoughts on what all College Radio stations should be doing based on his experiences working in Commercial Radio. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 41: The Power of Networking Through Your College Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 33:52


    Doc and Shane dive into the importance of networking through your College Radio station and how it can benefit you both professionally and personally through the connections made with campus, community, and alumni. Oh, and Doc contemplates dressing up like a Bunny for Easter. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 40, Part 2: Apple Music's Steve Uknuis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 45:44


    Apple Music Programmer Steve Uknuis is back for Part 2 on Scholastic Transmission. Steve talks his days working in Commercial Radio for 105.7 The X as Nixon and the magic that was created there thanks to the likes of The People's Morning Show (Nipsey, Earl David Reed, and Jen Shade), Michelle Cruz, Ronnie Ramone, Maria Davis and Number One Son – before taking his talents up to Syracuse, NY and working for KROCK. Steve also discusses how he landed his dream job with Apple Music and how he wouldn't have any of this today without working in College Radio. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 40, Part 1: Apple Music's Steve Uknuis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 40:36


    Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter with Rock, Alternative, and Comedy Programmer for Apple Music, Steve Uknuis. Steve discusses his early involvement in College Radio at Lehigh University's WLVR as a High School student, which gave him the experience needed to join Millersville University's WIXQ in College. From there, Steve candidly talks about his drive to grow the station and form partnerships with the community, and how his work at WIXQ and on the school's concert committee landed him his job at WQXA-FM, 105.7 The X (then 105.7 The Edge) where he was known for over a decade as Nixon. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 39: Preparing For a New Semester at Your College Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 41:05


    As the year comes to a close with a new semester right around the corner, Doc and Shane sit down and provide you a list of tips and tools to plan and prepare for the semester ahead - including: paying your bills, station retention, station imaging, and connecting with community contacts. Doc and Shane also pay tribute to a man that provided their home station WIXQ with many of the fortunes that they now have today, Robert “Bob” Slabinski. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 38: Celebrating the Holidays at Your College Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 33:11


    With festive cheer in the air this time of year, Doc and Shane decided to sit down and provide you some tips and tools on how you can appropriately celebrate the holidays at your College Radio station - including radio imaging, campus caroling, station events, and the infamous Doc Roc/WIXQ Pepperoni Christmas Tree! Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 37: Moving the College Radio Station Antenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 25:41


    Doc and Shane discuss the intricacies involved when you have to move your College Radio Station's antenna – including the planning, funding, various approvals, and labor that must occur throughout this process. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 36, Part 2: Central PA Radio Personality Michelle Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 33:47


    Doc and Shane are back for Part 2 with longtime Central Pennsylvania Radio Personality, Michelle Cruz. Michelle discusses her days up and down the dial in Central PA, Baltimore, and Philadelphia – including stories on her days at Fun 101.3, the “Radio War” between 105.7 The X and 93.5 WTPA, and her personal experiences with the seedy side of the radio business. Michelle also provides some advice for those looking to get into Voice Over work and how she believes College Radio can make a true impact locally. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 36, Part 1: Central PA Radio Personality Michelle Cruz

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 24:35


    In the first of a two-part episode, Doc and Shane sit down with longtime Central Pennsylvania Radio Personality and Voice Over talent Michelle Cruz. Michelle discusses how she got involved in commercial radio thanks to a charity drive in College - which led to her to joining Millersville University's campus radio station 91.7 WIXQ – and how working in both college and commercial radio as a student sparked her passion and motivated her to do anything she could to grow in the medium. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 35: Millersville University College Radio Pioneer Susan Breidenbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 50:28


    Doc and Shane are joined by quite possibly the most important guest to ever join Scholastic Transmission, Susan Breidenbach. In 1968, Susan was responsible for launching Millersville University's College Radio station, 91.7 WIXQ (then WMSR.) On this episode, Susan talks about her background learning and teaching radio at Franklin & Marshall College - where she used her experience from their then station WWFM (now WFNM) to be the person Millersville University relied on to launch their own station. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 34: What Scholastic Transmission is Thankful For

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 33:05


    Before they stuff their faces at the Dinner Table, Shane, Doc, and Mama Roc sit down behind the microphone and discuss what they are thankful for personally, professionally, and through College Radio and Scholastic Transmission. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 33: Matt Conn (University of Maryland, Baltimore)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 53:19


    Doc and Shane are joined by the Assistant Dean for Communications at the University of Maryland School of Social Work, Matt Conn. Matt discusses his time in College Radio at Towson University and Millersville University and how it provided a straight-laced college student the outlet and inspiration to become creative through his radio show, the position of Station Manager at 91.7 WIXQ, and his work in University Communications up and down the Mid-Atlantic states. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 32: How To Brand Your College Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 32:07


    Doc and Shane are back at it again to give you the tips and tools to brand and promote your college radio station – including how to properly identify your station based on format and personalities, creating a slogan, producing radio imaging, and the relationships you form with those on campus and in the community. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 31, Part 2: Television Producer and Director Andrew Nock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 31:36


    Doc and Shane welcome back the Executive Producer of ‘Unidentified with Demi Lovato,' Andrew Nock, to discuss his career working in Television Production since he graduated from College at Millersville University – including how to appropriately tell a story, the satisfaction he gets from his work, advice he would give to prospective workers within the entertainment industry, and working with Demi Lovato themselves. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 31, Part 1: Television Producer and Director Andrew Nock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 28:55


    Doc and Shane are joined for the first of a two-parter with Executive Producer for Unidentified with Demi Lovato, Andrew Nock. A former international student at Millersville University, Andrew discusses how the College Radio station, 91.7 WIXQ, provided him a home within a different stratosphere – and how his involvement at the station gave him the creative spark to become Music Director, develop station production, and pursue an internship in Los Angeles with FOX. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 30: Nipsey (The People's Morning Show on 105.7 The X)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 57:19


    Just over a week before Pay 4 Play XV, Doc and Shane are joined by the driving force behind The People's Morning Show on 105.7 The X in Central PA, Nipsey. “The People's DJ” talks about his days in College Radio at Millersville University's WIXQ, and how his innovative talk radio show allowed him to develop the confidence to become a radio personality before working under John DeBella at 94 WYSP and later as the controversial jock many have known him as for the past 20 years. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 29: College Radio Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 29:26


    In the Spirit of Halloween, Doc and Shane talk about the stories that brought a scare to their home College Radio Station – including instances on the air and behind the scenes – and how you combat the shock and spooks in order to protect and save your station from the horror of it all. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 28, Part 2: Central PA Radio Personality Ronnie Ramone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 52:33


    Doc and Shane are back for Part 2 with Central Pennsylvania Personality Ronnie Ramone as he prepares to emcee Millersville University's Homecoming Parade. Ronnie candidly discusses his days working up and down the dial in local commercial radio – including his role in signing off and saying goodbye to WROZ Fun 101.3 – as well as his thoughts on the landscape of local radio as more Mom and Pop stations disappear. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 28, Part 1: Central PA Radio Personality Ronnie Ramone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 37:17


    In the first of a two-parter, Doc and Shane are joined by longtime Central Pennsylvania Radio Personality Ronnie Ramone to discuss his days in College Radio at Millersville University's 91.7 WIXQ. Ronnie discusses how he used the element of locality to grow the college station through events, remote broadcasts, and imaging that poked fun at campus - as well as his embarrassing beginnings in Commercial Radio as a teen. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 27: The Value of College Radio Reunions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 39:38


    Doc and Shane welcome “Mama Roc” Judy Anttonen back to Scholastic Transmission to discuss the value of College Radio reunions and the efforts that go into planning them – including funding, location, catering, and when the inevitable occurs and egos collide. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 26: Student Leadership at the College Radio Station

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 33:42


    "Leadership is Lonelyship." - Doc Roc. Doc and Shane dive into the ever-prevalent role of Student Leadership within the world of College Radio. As the Advisor, Doc talks about the qualities he looked for within students to become future leaders of the station and how he attempted to keep station staff motivated, working together, and heads level through station meetings. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 25: College Radio's Influence on Student Retention

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 31:35


    Doc and Shane discuss College Radio's role in keeping students motivated and working towards graduating from their University. This topic is very near and dear to Doc's heart, as he was formerly Millersville University's Student Retention Officer - where he developed retention-centric programs for the school and through his role as station advisor at WIXQ, had to make difficult decisions so students would boost their grades back up to remain on the air. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 24, Part 2: Former 91.7 WIXQ Advisor Dr. Lowery Woodall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 48:39


    Happy WIXQ Day! Doc and Shane are back at it for Part 2 with the then Station Advisor for 91.7 WIXQ Dr. Lowery Woodall to discuss his time overseeing Millersville University's campus radio station. Dr. Woodall candidly talks about succeeding Doc Roc as Station Advisor, how he addressed the needs of the students and the station, how the COVID-19 Pandemic has changed College Radio and his thoughts on acting as a source of institutional memory for students who may not know a station pre-pandemic. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 24, Part 1: Former 91.7 WIXQ Advisor Dr. Lowery Woodall

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 38:50


    To celebrate their home College Radio station's upcoming "WIXQ Day" on September 17, Doc and Shane welcomed Dr. Lowery Woodall to Scholastic Transmission. In the first of a two-part interview, Dr. Woodall discusses his days as a Student DJ at Sam Houston's KSHU-FM before continuing his education, teaching radio, and succeeding Doc Roc as the Station Advisor for Millersville University's radio station. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

    Episode 23, Part 2: Dr. Kevin "Disco" Dixon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 39:09


    Doc and Shane are back at it for Part 2 with Dr. Kevin “Disco” Dixon. Dr. Dixon discusses how his days in College Radio and focus on Community Ascertainment provided him a purpose and gave him the confidence for a 35-year career in Mental Health and Community and Cultural Engagement – working with the likes of Maya Angelou, Randall Robinson, and Sonia Sanchez - and the efforts and lessons he learned while breaking down barriers, being present, and earning trust to meet the need of the people. Follow Scholastic Transmission all across Social Media at @CollegeRadioPod and be sure to share the Podcast with anyone that loves College Radio!

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