The Panther Pod

Professor Lewis Luartz joins Rosemary on the Panther Pod to discuss President Donald Trump's recent wave of tariffs and what they could mean for you.

Rosemary talks Chapman Radio and broadcasting in this recap of the 2025 Intercollegiate Broadcast System Awards.

Devin Saddler joins The Panther Pod to discuss Chapman Black Arts Association and black film at Chapman in honor of Black History Month. Created by Rosemary Wright, Podcast Editor for The Panther Newspaper. 

Rosemary sits down with Ashley Kuckler, Editor-in-Chief of the Panther Newspaper. Created by Rosemary Wright, Podcast Editor for The Panther Newspaper.

Rosemary sits down with Jolina Hamdan, Co-President and Founder of AURA (Aspire Unity, Reform, and Activism in Medicine). https://www.instagram.com/chapmanxaura/?hl=en - AURA's Instagram https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/ - Self Breast Exam Instruction https://www.stopbreastcancer.org - NBCC Trigger Warning: This episode discusses abortion.

Rosemary speaks to Chapman Alumn Renee Moore about the impact a post-grad break from social media had on her daily life. Created by Rosemary Wright, Podcast Editor for The Panther Newspaper.

Tim Kashani joins Rosemary to discuss news bills surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) in filmmaking, and how AI will impact media and other industries. https://nycoc.org - Apples & Oranges https://a.co/d/eUx24RQ - The Coming Wave https://a.co/d/0568PCP - The Singularity is Nearer Created by Rosemary Wright, Podcast Editor for The Panther Newspaper. Views expressed on The Panther Pod are not legal advice.

Chapman Radio's Academic Director Cameron Hughes joins The Panther Pod to discuss some new changes over at the radio station. Created by Rosemary Wright, Podcast Editor for The Panther Newspaper

In this episode of The Panther Podcast, Panther staff members Anastasia Kuplinova and Justin Yoon sit down with talented sound designer and Chapman student Annie Okuhara to discuss her journey into the industry, her creative process when designing sound for film and video games, and how she collaborates with directors and producers to bring their vision to life. They also explore the important qualities that a sound designer should possess and address AI implementation in the field of sound design. Tune in to hear from Annie Okuhara and discover the world of sound design! Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

The initial massacre by Hamas on Israel on October 7th, 2023 resulted in yet another Israel-Palestine war. The war has resulted in over 23,000 deaths, and a multitude of humanitarian crises. It has sparked a strong, passionate, yet divisive international response. In America, hundreds of protests and demonstrations took place. On college campuses specifically, intense reactions resulted in tense consequences. How has the war affected the Chapman student body specifically? Or its Jewish and Arab communities? How has the university responded and what do students think of it? For the past few months, Video and Podcast Editor Lisa Wong talked with students, professors and Chapman administration to answer some of these questions.  Podcast timestamps:  00:00 → Intro and Oct. 7, 2023  12:10 → Sharing your perspective on war and it affecting your personal relationships 22:00 → Interview with Dean of Students Jerry Price: Controversy with pro-Israel and pro-Palestine posters and how Chapman administration responds to issues affecting the student body 30:13 → Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) teach-in, Wilkinson College's Ask the Experts panel  33:30 → How should a university and college campus respond to the Israel Palestine war?  46:46 → Updates on the war as of Feb. 11, 2024 and where to go from here, as students?  Humanitarian aid links:  International Committee of the Red Cross  Doctors Without Borders  American Friends of the Parent Circle -- Families Forum Created by Lisa Wong, Video & Podcast Editor

In this episode, Anastasia and Justin sit down with Lauren Besso to discuss her experience of being undecided/undeclared in college and how she ultimately ended up double-majoring at Chapman University. The trio dives into the challenges of choosing a major and the pressure that comes with such a decision. Lauren shares her personal journey of self-discovery and offers valuable tips on how to navigate the process of choosing a major. Whether you're currently undecided or simply looking for some guidance on this topic, this episode is sure to provide you with valuable insights! Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

In this episode, Anastasia and Justin share their experiences as transfer students at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. They discuss the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning to a new environment and provide valuable insights for anyone considering transferring to a new school. Tune into our recap of Fall '23 semester! Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor,  and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

In this episode, you'll hear from Jake Slocum '25 and Devansh Mehta '26, students who served in the U.S. Navy and transferred to Chapman University. They share their inspiring stories of transitioning from military life to academic life, as well as how their experiences in the Navy have shaped their outlook on life. They also discuss the challenges they faced during the transition process, along with the rewards that come with pursuing a college education. Additionally, they provide valuable insights into the Veteran's Club at Chapman, inviting you to participate in Veteran Students' Life and become a part of the community.  Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and experiences of veterans who are transitioning to college life! Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Ivan Coronel, a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha (ΠΚΑ) fraternity at Chapman University, to discuss Greek Life on campus. Ivan shares his personal experience as a member of the fraternity, highlighting the benefits of joining a fraternity as well as addressing common misconceptions about Greek Life. Tune in to gain insight into the social and philanthropic aspects of Greek Life at Chapman University! Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

In the second part of our transfer podcast, Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor, welcome Caroline Chang, a transfer student from NYU Tisch who joined Chapman University's renowned Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.  Caroline shares her experience of transferring to a new school and how she found her footing in a new academic environment. We focus on the transfer process into Dodge College and how it differs from other programs at Chapman University. Caroline also talks about her favorite aspects of the film school and offers advice to students who are considering transferring into Dodge College. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the transfer process and the unique opportunities available at Chapman Dodge. Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

For students looking to transfer into Chapman University, especially for those who are transferring as international students, it can be hard to know what you should do when applying. Video and Podcast Editor Anastasia Kuplinova, along with Podcast Editor Justin Yoon, discuss their experiences transferring to Chapman as international students, along with some tips they have for interested individuals, in this video podcast. The second and final part will focus on helping students looking to transfer into the Dodge College of Media and Arts. Created by Anastasia Kuplinova, Video and Podcast Editor, and Justin Yoon, Podcast Editor

What happened these past couple months? It was earth's hottest summer ever, Barbie broke records in Hollywood, Trump and former Chapman School of Law's Dean got arrested. Due to the summer break, The Panther wasn't able to cover major local, national or international news. Video and Podcast Editor Lisa Wong compiled the biggest headlines you may have missed from this past June to August. Created by Lisa Wong, Video and Podcast Editor

During this episode, Podcast Editor Timea Steingart spoke to Sophia Farchione and Michael Sakhel, representatives from Chapman University's wellness and recreation department. They explored the department's commitment to providing students with a holistic wellness program. Through a diverse range of engaging activities like goat yoga and camping trips, the department fosters a strong sense of belonging and community among students. Created by Timea Steingart, Podcast Editor

In this episode, The Panther spoke to Jeff Winston, a retired former Chief Technology Officer at Allergan, Inc., with 40 years of experience in the technology industry. With his involvement in countless hiring processes, Winston offers practical approaches and techniques that can empower students to enhance their negotiation power and increase their prospects of securing a job.  Created by Timea Steingart, podcast editor

Mindfulness expert Justice Crudup hosts the Mindfulness Monday Sessions at Chapman University's Fish Interfaith Center. In this episode, he talks about the transformational power of mindfulness and how students can apply this practice amidst the busyness of their everyday lives.  Created by Timea Steingart, podcast editor

Meet The Panther's newest Video & Podcast Editor, Timea Steingart. She's a freshman political science major from Berlin, Germany. In this episode, she talks about stereotypes people have about Germans: are they true or not? Steingart compares the education systems in America and Germany, what her time at Chapman has been like, and what listeners of The Panther Pod can expect in the future. Created by Lisa Wong, video & podcast editor

Have you ever been curious about what The Panther's top stories are? We gathered the top 10 stories including news, features, entertainment and guest opinions on The Panther's current website when it was created in February 2020. The analytics and viewership numbers mentioned in this episode were retrieved on March 11, 2023. Created by Lisa Wong, video & podcast editor 

The Sundance Film Festival is the largest American film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. Nidhi Kumar, video & podcast editor, reflected on her experience attending the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. She talked about her favorite films, her experience getting to chat with experienced filmmakers, how the festival was structured and seeing actor and singer Ben Platt. Created by Lisa Wong, video & podcast editor

Disney's latest animated film ‘Strange World' releases in theaters on Nov. 23, but the film's marketing falls flat compared to its previous counterparts. Video and Podcast Editor Abby Little sits down with Annaliese Barnett to discuss the company's shortcomings in comparison to their past films. Created by ABBY LITTLE, video & podcast editor

This episode was recorded on the morning of Nov. 11, 2022. Due to the rapid changes of Twitter's platform, the information discussed in this episode may be out of date. Elon Musk's recent acquisition of the popular social media app Twitter has sparked heated conversations from content moderation to subscription fees. Video and Podcast Editor Abby Little sits down with “The Social Media Professor” Niklas Myhr to discuss the scope of Twitter in this new age of Elon. Created by ABBY LITTLE, video & podcast editor

With the release of her 10th studio album, Taylor Swift has now been in the public eye and continually breaking records ever since she started her music career as a teenage country singer over 15 years ago. In this episode, Video & Podcast Editor Abby Little sits down with two other “Swifties” to discuss the music sensation's latest release “Midnights.” Created by ABBY LITTLE, video & podcast editor

Mid-September, migrants originally arriving in Texas and Florida started showing up unexpectedly in northern cities like Washington D.C., Chicago and New York City. They were bussed or flown to these locations by taxpayer funded transportation programs from Texas and Florida as a part of a political stunt protesting immigration laws. The response from locals has been generally positive so far: people are provided food, donating winter clothing and giving legal assistance. Video and Podcast Editor Lisa Wong spoke with Adama Bah, a community organizer in New York City to understand the situation from a personal perspective and what people could do to help out if they're not based in directly impacted cities. Below are the organizations and fundraisers mentioned: Migrant Support DMV Wishlist Sanctuary DMV fundraiser Artists Athletes Activists Created by LISA WONG, video & podcast editor

Halloween is just around the corner, and although it's known for being a lively holiday where people can dress up, let loose and eat lots of candy, Halloween generates tons of plastic waste every year. Video and Podcast Editor Abby Little sat down with the co-presidents of Chapman's Mission Environment club to talk about some of Halloween's most wasteful behaviors, while offering solutions that college students can easily participate in. Created by ABBY LITTLE, video and podcast editor

Mariachi music has been around since the 18th century, but recently, Chapman University has become host to Orange County's first collegiate mariachi ensemble — the Mariachi Panteras. In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Little talks to two students within the ensemble to discuss their relationship to the traditional folk genre that is Mariachi. Created by ABBY LITTLE, video & podcast editor

Chapman is known to host a wide variety of travel courses from full semesters abroad to summer or interterm courses. This last summer, over 20 film students had the opportunity to produce films in Greece for the class FTV 393: Cultural Filmmaking, Greek Myths from Page to Screen. Podcast Editor Abby Little sits down with one student filmmaker on this trip who had the privilege of getting their script realized and produced as a film. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

Chapman University is host to many different religious organizations across its campus, including from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities. In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Little sits down with members of some of these various groups to discuss and highlight their weekly meetings, any upcoming special events, how they came to join their organization and how their group provides an educational resource and community for students seeking to explore their faith. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

Sophomore computer engineering major Brandon Lee took on a Chapman research position under Tom Springer this past summer. Using industry standard operating systems like VxWorks, writing code in C and C++ and quickly learning new applications and software, Brandon discusses the value and difficulties of hands-on learning while contributing to research projects. By LISA WONG, video & podcast editor

As a part of a series with students reflecting on their busy summer projects, Juhi Doshi — a junior broadcast journalism and documentary major — shares her realization that psychology was not meant for her, despite being so involved in it during high school and early college years. She refocused on her true passions of journalism and politics and took steps to pursue them at Chapman. Juhi unfolds what those steps looked like for her: taking writing workshops, sending her work to publications and more. All this hard work in such a short amount of time landed her an internship with CBS over the summer, which continued into the fall semester. Created by LISA WONG, video & podcast editor

Every semester, Chapman hosts all of their clubs and organizations in the Piazza for students to find communities that they'd like to be involved in. Podcast Editor Lisa Wong set out during this semester's fair to interview some organizations to find out what they're all about and how students can get involved. Created by ABBY LITTLE and LISA WONG, podcast editors

What were Chapman students up to this summer? Podcast Editor Lisa Wong interviewed various students to see what kind of work, opportunities, and experiences they encountered during the break. In this episode, sophomore film production major Alonzo Labiosa talks about his time as a camp counselor in a film camp. He discusses the challenges in that experience, valuable lessons and how the camp influenced his personal filmmaking career. Created by LISA WONG, video & podcast editor

Welcome back Panthers! Over the summer, The Panther — along with its student body — took a well-deserved break over the summer holiday. However, the news never stops, so Podcast Editor Abby Little took the time this week to summarize the biggest news stories of the summer as they relate to the world, the nation and more locally, to California. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor Sources mentioned: NYT Abortion Map 2022 California Primary Election Results First James Webb Space Telescope Images LIVE Russian-Ukraine Updates

In this “Best of” special issue of The Panther, Podcast Editors Abby and Shannon take a look at their favorite TikTok audios of the past year. From catchy songs to celebrity mockery, these audios shaped online trends with millions of views. To hear Abby and Shannon's top audio picks, tune in to this episode of The Panther Pod. Created by ABBY LITTLE, SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editors Audio Sources I just a baby: @jordy5022 on TikTok Yo bro who got you smiling like that: @zeddywill on TikTok Eat your vegetables: @sulfateoctagon on TikTok What do you wanna tell Joe Byron: @sidetalk on YouTube I mean I was Josh Safdie's muse: @callherdaddy on Spotify I wouldn't wish that upon my worst enemy: @liketodrinktea1 on TikTok Freddy! You're supposed to be on lockdown: @swammyxo on TikTok Butterfly in the sky: Reading Rainbow theme song by Tina Fabrique

While the news can tend to focus on the tragedies and horrors occuring in the world on a daily basis, positive news often gets overlooked or overshadowed in comparison. In this “Best of” special issue of The Panther, Podcast Editors Abby and Shannon discuss their favorite uplifting news stories of 2022. Created by ABBY LITTLE and SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editors

From students struggling with mental illnesses to those who deal with the annual stresses and heightened mental fatigue from finals week, mental health is something that affects every student on campus in one way or another. In acknowledgment of Mental Health Awareness Month — which occurs each May — Podcast Editor Abby Little highlights signs to look out for when monitoring your mental health, daily practices to help with mindfulness and available resources both nationally and at Chapman University. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor Sources Mental Health America Warning Signs and Symptoms 31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health from MHA Phone resources for additional help: Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 National Grad Crisis Line: (877) 472-3457 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 Chapman Student Psychological Counseling Services After Hours Line: (714) 997-6778 Chapman Public Safety 24-hour Dispatch Line: (714) 997-6763

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide non-profit intended to spread cancer awareness and raise money for scientists to research a cure. Each year, the organization hosts over 5,000 Relay For Life events, where community members gather for a fundraising walk against cancer. ACS on Campus is hosting a 24-hour Relay For Life event April 30 through May 1 to fundraise for the organization. In this episode of The Panther Pod, Podcast Editor Shannon Stanton talks with ACS on Campus secretary Kate Sheafor, a sophomore health science major, to learn more about this event. Also featured in this episode are ACS on Campus club members Curran Mcintyre, a junior sociology major, and Sammy Johnson, a sophomore applied human physiology major. Further, students Paige Watanabe, a freshman health science major, and Lauren Delany, a freshman public relations and advertising major share their perspectives about the event. So far, ACS on Campus and its participants have raised $14,736. This amount may increase as more donations are made throughout the rest of the event. To see the total amount of money raised, click here. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor

Earth Day 2022 was April 22, making it all the more relevant to revisit the issue of climate change — as well as take action against it. In this episode of The Panther Pod, Podcast Editors Abby Little and Shannon Stanton look at realistic ways to be more environmentally friendly as college students. Created by ABBY LITTLE, SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editors

According to The University Network, 14% of college students in the U.S. are vegan or vegetarian. For Chapman's population of plant-based eaters, the university dining hall offers a vegan station with rotating meal options in addition to other food shops on campus. In this episode of the Panther Pod, editor Shannon Stanton talks with vegetarian Madie Manalo, a screenwriting major, and vegan Zoey Hughes, a freshman creative producing major, about the challenges of having a plant-based diet on campus and tips they have to eat well. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor

According to 2020 statistics from CampusReel, 19% of students at Chapman University are transfer students, or individuals who pursued some form of higher education at a different institution before coming to Chapman. While those who come to Chapman starting out as freshmen in the fall might receive an orientation week and unique bonding experience surrounded by other brand new faces just like them, not every transfer student is guaranteed the same introduction and integration into campus life. Podcast Editor Abby Little talks with transfer students Hazel Thurston — a junior creative writing major, and Rolando Sanabria – a sophomore political science and strategic and corporate communications double major — to share their experiences coming to a brand new school and give advice on how to make the best of your time while here. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

The Walt Disney Company is one of the largest media conglomerates to exist today. Covering mediums from animated movies, theme parks, cruise ships, vacation clubs and beyond, the corporation is known for creating magical experiences for their guests and viewers through the content they create. Though Disneyland, one of the company's many properties, is known for being the “Happiest Place on Earth,” the company is not free from socio-political controversy. Podcast Editor Abby Little talks with President of Club 55 Sam Borthwick — a junior theater performance major, Disneyland cast member Clare Thompson — a sophomore communication studies major, Club 55 executive assistant Lauren Wang — a sophomore communication studies major — and avid Disney fan Jack Cohenour — a sophomore creative producing major — to discuss this difficult dichotomy for Disney supporters. Other content from The Panther to check out on these topics: The Panther Pod | Episode 54 | Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Florida Disneyland introduces new, controversial Genie+ service Employees in the dark on Disneyland reopening Club 55 hosts discussion on diversity in Disney productions Opinion | Disneyland: the most commercialized place on Earth Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

The annual Grammy Awards show was held April 3 this year, featuring various categories like Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and more. In this episode of The Panther Pod, Podcast Editor Shannon Stanton shares her thoughts on the nominees, winners and live performances at the show. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor

Every Friday at 12 p.m., viewers can tune in to watch the only live broadcast news program Orange County has to offer: Chapman News. As part of Dodge College's broadcast journalism program, Chapman News is an entirely student-run production broadcasting from a fully outfitted studio. Podcast Editor Abby Little talks with Chapman News executive producers Payton Bell, Adrienne Mitchel, Kinsley Rolph, and Emma Sexton to discuss their first semester running the show and their future career goals. Created by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor Chapman News Instagram & Twitter: @chapmannews

Most college students know about the musical style of a cappella from the hit film trilogy “Pitch Perfect,” but for some Chapman students, the world of a cappella is a part of their daily lives. To learn more about the history of a cappella and what being in one of these ensembles is like, The Panther Pod talked to Men of Harmony singer Spencer Gonzalez, a senior business administration major, and Valentyna Simon, a sophomore psychology major and assistant music director of The Chaptones. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor The ChapTones Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1H3Tf4Rw7i3XWWsHlmc4nw Men of Harmony at the 2022 International Championship of Collegiate A Capella: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyXPb_jJOo0&t=26s

In honor of Women's History Month, Podcast Editor Shannon Stanton talks about female leaders and activists you should know about — but probably don't. To learn more about the first woman elected to Congress, a leading disability rights activist and more, tune into this episode of The Panther Pod. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor

In this episode of The Panther Pod, Podcast Editors Abby Little and Shannon Stanton look at the history of daylight saving time and discuss its pros and cons. They talk to freshman broadcast journalism major and Hawaii native, Czerena Bayle, about her thoughts on daylight saving time coming from a state that does not practice it. Created by ABBY LITTLE and SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editors Sources: History of daylight saving Dangers of daylight saving

The standard of weekly-released television was disrupted in the early 2010s with Netflix and its full-release strategy. Since then, binge-watching has increased, and the debate over which release method is better has become more of an active discussion. In this episode, Podcast Editor Abby Little compares the two methods and analyzes their success rates across different streaming services. Created and edited by ABBY LITTLE, Podcast Editor

Florida's proposed “Don't Say Gay” bill passed in a 69-47 vote in the Florida House. It will now move onto the Florida Senate. The bill states that “Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade three.” President Biden criticized the bill for being anti-LGBTQ+, while Florida Governor DeSantis supported the bill for giving parents a say in their child's education. In this episode of The Panther Pod, Podcast Editor Shannon Stanton shares her opinions on the bill and talks to freshman creative producing major and Florida native, Izzy Betz. Created by SHANNON STANTON, Podcast Editor Sources: LGBT mental health What schools can do to diminish disparities between straight and non-straight students