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We are two Mizzou graduates who hope to make the news a little more relatable for those wondering what is going on in the world around them. Often times it's hard to know how to engage with news locally or internationally. This podcast hopes to give you t


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    Episode 22 - Think or Sink Spooky Season Edition 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 25:11


    Halloween is coming up so obviously we had to celebrate with a spooky themed Think or Sink! Pour yourself a drink and play along, Cheers!

    Episode 22 - Think or Sink: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 29:52


    This week on the Speak Easy we are talking about Hispanic Heritage Month! How it started, the difference between Hispanic and Latino and how many people of Hispanic descent call the U.S. home! Pour your drink and play along, cheers!

    Episode 21 - Let's talk money, honey: Getting serious about salaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 48:07


    This season we are starting with a bang with four guests from all over the United States to talk salary in the media industry. This episode we get into bad past salary experiences, how to approach a raise and what tools to use to get a salary estimate for your industry and area.

    Episode 20 - Think or Sink: The Speak Easy Comeback!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 52:30


    That is right ladies and gentlemen, we are back! The Speak Easy may be a little different now, but we are so excited to jump in with some great new content and a brand new look! This week we are talking about everything from celebrity gossip *obviously*, what's happening in the Middle East and insane weather. Pour yourself a drink to play along. CHEERS!

    Episode 19 - Regan's Farewell: Camel Wrestling, Voter Suppression and Hot People Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 34:50


    On this episode of Think or Sink, we're touching on International News, Politics and, of course, Pop Culture. We're also wrapping up season 2 with a tearful goodbye from one of our cohosts, Regan. So tune in, grab a drink and get informed with this special episode! It's been a fun season, and there's more to come soon! Cheers.

    Episode 18 - Juneteenth: Free-ish in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 40:08


    We sat down with Boukary Sawadogo, Ph.D, and Stephen Graves, Ph.D, to talk about Juneteenth -- how it started, how it's honored and its context in today's racial awakening in America. Hours before we recorded this episode, we learned that the senate passed #S475, making Juneteenth one step closer to becoming a federal holiday, and it brought up the question: What's next? How do we maintain optimism, while moving away from performative activism, and tackling systemic racism head-on? Grab a drink and tune in to this powerful episode to learn all that and more from our knowledgeable guests.

    Episode 17 - Think or Sink 3: Dog Sniffs, To-Go Cocktails and Ariana Grande's Wedding

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 32:09


    This week, we're playing our favorite game: Think or Sink, where we ask questions about science news, politics and, of course, pop culture. Tune in to hear more about dogs sniffing out COVID, the fight for to-go cocktails, Ariana Grande's secret wedding and more. Pour yourself a drink and play along!

    Episode 16- The Freelance Dance vs. The 9-5 Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 24:09


    Tonight, we're taking a look at the media industry through the lens of a freelancer. Our guest Max Mitchem talks us through the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, and gives tips on how to break into the fast-paced landscape.

    Episode 15- Think or Sink 2: The Olympics, Selena Gomez's Blonde Hair & The Census

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 35:26


    This week we are bringing back Think or Sink for another round! Pour yourself a drink and play along as we talk about the 2021 Olympics, national politics and of course pop culture. Cheers!

    Episode 14- A Budding Industry: Cannabis conversations with Kristen Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 52:48


    Happy 4/20! To celebrate, we meet with special guest Kristen Williams. Williams is the founder of Hempsley, a wellness education company focused on the endocannabinoid system and cannabis. We learn about cannabis, its medicinal uses and what's next for the marijuana industry.

    Episode 13- THINK OR SINK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 37:57


    This week we do things a bit different! You all know the game think or drink, well this week we take it to the next level and go shot for shot for each wrong answer! Follow along on our social media accounts FB: Speak Easy Podcast and IG: Speak_easy_podcast to watch our first video episode!

    Episode 12- Powerful Women in Media: A Conversation with Debbie Anglin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 54:03


    This week on Speak Easy, we are joined by business owner, marketer, mother and mentor Debbie Anglin. Debbie owns Anglin PR in Oklahoma City and gives us insight into expectations vs. reality as a new professional, life as a woman in media and tips for making yourself successful.

    Episode 11- Pick me, Choose me, Hire me: Job searching in a pandemic

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 30:37


    One of the focuses of our show is personal growth and self-care. This episode focuses on our job hunt journeys and how we've all been able to start our careers remotely. If you are looking for a new position we have some tips for you! And if you aren't just grab a drink and laugh along to our covid fueled mess.

    Episode 10- One Vodka Toxic…I mean, Tonic, please!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 31:53


    Resources: The Science Behind How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Mental HealthCreate a Safety PlanThe Psychology Behind Remaining in Toxic Relationships   

    Episode 9 - Business on the top, cozy on the bottom: Redefining professionalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 22:01


    Does anyone remember how to dress ‘business professional?' It's okay, we don't either! This week we're talking about our favorite working from home fits and the taboos of professionalism. Have the new guidelines changed the way we and every other generation will approach professionalism in the future? All that and more this week on Speak Easy!

    Episode 8 - Covering Controversy: staying sane and reporting with integrity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 24:07


    Being in news and PR we are sometimes faced with challenging or controversial things and it can be difficult to compartmentalize beginning professional life. This week we talk about our personal experiences covering particularly difficult stories or client work, working with people and topics that are against our personal beliefs, and maintaining sanity and personal ethics through hard topics.   Follow us on socialInstagram:speak_easy_podcastFacebook:Facebook.com/speakeasypod

    Welcome to Season 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 0:48


    We're Back!

    Episode 7- Impostors Among Us...and Within Us: Learning to Know Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 35:32


    We all know it's fun to search for the impostor, but what if you're always worried it could be you? Starting a new job and a new life can make us feel like we are the fraud in the room. Impostor phenomenon can be crippling and we are here to say cheers to that and help you realize that you DESERVE your success.

    Episode 6-Love Thy Citizen Journalist? Global journalism and digital audiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 27:40


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    Episode 5-Breakdowns and Breakthroughs: The 2020 Self Care Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 34:55


    Resource:https://www.psychologytoday.com/usHere you can just type in your zip code and fill out information like insurance etc and it will allow you to contact a therapist!Follow us on socialTwitter:Speakeasy__podInstagram:speak_easy_podcastFacebook:Facebook.com/speakeasypod

    Episode 4-Miss Me with the Misinformation: Spooky Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 23:41


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    Episode 3-It's Time To Take (Flu) Shots

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 22:54


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    Episode 2- Burner, Baby, Burner: Professional Personas & Secret Accounts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 24:47


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    Episode 1 -Meeting tHe MeDiA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 24:21


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    Intro-Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 9:00


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