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Episode 144: Justin Koehler
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Gracia Espinosa chats with fellow host Justin Koehler for a look back on the podcast this term and what the two have planned for their holiday breaks.
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Nov 24, 2023
Episode 143: Finch Neves
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by radio student and Interrobang reporter Finch Neves to talk about his articles, his thoughts across the music industry, and more!
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Nov 17, 2023
Episode 142: Jessy Walsh
This week on The Red Couch Podcast, host Gracia Espinosa chats with respiratory therapy student, Jessy Walsh about the struggle of attending college as a parent of three.
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Nov 10, 2023
Episode 141: Mia Rosa-Wayne
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by Interrobang reporter Mia Rosa-Wayne to talk about her articles, her focus in sports, and more!
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Nov 3, 2023
Episode 140: Sarah Abukarsh
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Gracia Espinosa is joined by Interrobang reporter Sarah Abukarsh. Hailing from Palestine, Sarah shares how the current conflict in Gaza is impacting her and her family.
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Oct 27, 2023
Episode 139: Will-Osbourne-Sorrell and Mauricio Osorio
In this of The Red Couch Podcast episode, host Gracia Espinosa discusses Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the 50-30 Challenge with Training Advisor Will-Osbourne-Sorrell and Project Coordinator of the 50-30 Challenge, Mauricio Osorio.
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Oct 20, 2023
Episode 138: Konstantinos Drossos
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by Interrobang reporter Konstantinos Drossos to talk about journalism, his upcoming articles, and more found in the newly released Diversity Issue.
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Oct 13, 2023
Episode 137: Mary Akpojivi
Talking about mental health is still taboo, but not for Gracia Espinosa and her guest, Interrobang reporter Mary Akpojivi. Both journalists talk about their past experiences to raise awareness of counselling services at Fanshawe College.
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Oct 6, 2023
Episode 136: David Gomez
The loss of 600 jobs at regional papers to save money has created a gap in news coverage of small areas across Canada. Gracia Espinosa interviews David Gomez to learn more about the work of a local journalist in Middlesex County.
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Sep 29, 2023
Episode 135: Dr. Rob Carver
On this episode of the Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by the Associate Dean for Fanshawe College’s School of Contemporary Media, Dr. Rob Carver. The two discuss just exactly what associate deans do regularly, their dynamic with students and faculty, and learn a bit more about Dr. Carver.
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Sep 22, 2023
The Red Couch Podcast Episode 134: Jack Britton
This week on The Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by Video Game Design student Jack Britton to talk about gaming, virtual reality, AI, and more found in the newly released Tech Issue.
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Sep 15, 2023
Episode 133: Leah Marshall
In this special Sex themed episode of The Red Couch Podcast, host Gracia Espinosa chats with Leah Marshall, Fanshawe’s Sexual Violence Prevention Advisor. The two chat consent, pleasure, and why sex shouldn’t be a taboo subject.
Looking to schedule an appointment with a counsellor? Visit https://www.fanshawec.ca/students/support/health-wellness/counselling to learn how.
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Sep 8, 2023
Episode 132: Mauricio Prado
This week on The Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by Interrobang reporter Mauricio Prado to recap his summer, discuss his new skills and talk about his upcoming articles.
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Sep 1, 2023
Episode 131: Christine-Siroyt Vandelaar
What better way to start the semester at Fanshawe College than by attending some exciting events. If you'd like to know more, check out this episode with Fanshawe’s Orientation, Transition, and First Experience Manager, Christine-Siroyt Vandelaar.
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Aug 25, 2023
Episode 130: Gracia Espinosa
Gracia Espinosa gets ready to take over hosting The Red Couch Podcast. She sits down with current hosts Alex Allan and Mauricio Prado in this special host hand-off episode.
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Aug 18, 2023
Episode 129: Hannah Theodore
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Alex Allan and Mauricio Prado are joined by our Interrobang Editor Hannah Theodore to talk about Bill C-18, Interrobang news not showing up on Meta’s social platforms, and what this means for students and Canadian journalists.
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Aug 11, 2023
Episode 128: Cole Tyler
Fanshawe Music Industry Arts student Cole Tyler joins hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan on this week's episode of The Red Couch Podcast. The three discuss Cole's decision to enroll in the MIA program, the experience of being taught by music industry professionals and how AI will impact the future of music production.
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Aug 4, 2023
Episode 127: Briana Brisset
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstaninos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) graphic designer, Briana Brissett. The three discuss Briana’s aspirations as an animator and the threat of AI on the world of graphic design.
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Jul 28, 2023
Episode 126: Asiah Prestanski
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by Interrobang videographer and Fanshawe film student Asiah Prestanski to discuss the craze over Barbie vs Oppenheimer. The three also chat about Asiah’s filmmaking career and the film industry overall.
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Jul 21, 2023
Episode 125: Manjot Singh
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, Hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by XFM reporter Manjot Singh to discuss the flash floods happening in India as well as international foods and snacks.
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Jul 14, 2023
Episode 124: Olivia Kyriakopoulos
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan sit down with TikTok influencer Olivia Kyriakopoulos to talk about her life as a nanny and au pair. Olivia has posted videos over TikTok about her life and journey.
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Jul 7, 2023
Episode 123: Stephin Sathya
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan sit down with FSU President Stephin Sathya to give an insight into how it's been. Stephin took office as the new president in May. He has done graduation speeches and has been running around all summer with tasks.
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Jun 30, 2023
Episode 122: Basia Boron and Arthur Brkic
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan sit down with FSU Student Life Coordinator Basia Boron and Event Technician Arthur Brkic to discuss Pride Month and the Pride events being held here at Fanshawe and in London.
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Jun 23, 2023
Episode 121: Chris Hannah
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by Chris Hannah, from Fanshawe’s Institute of Indigenous Learning to discuss Indigenous History Month.
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Jun 16, 2023
Episode 120: Shirley Porter
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by a Fanshawe counsellor Shirley Porter to discuss Men's Mental Health Month.
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Jun 9, 2023
Episode 119: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by XFM’s Justin Koehler and for another classic reporter rant and more!
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Jun 2, 2023
Episode 118: Cameron Ayres and Adam Boyce
Hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan are joined by two FUEL players Cameron “A1rzee” Ayres and Adam “Boyc3” Boyce to discuss PC vs console gaming.
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May 26, 2023
Episode 117: Ken Judge
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, hosts Konstantinos Drossos and Mauricio Prado are joined by Ken Judge, a finance professor at Fanshawe to talk student finances and more!
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May 19, 2023
Episode 116: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by your new team of Interrobang summer reporters! Get to know Mauricio Prado, Konstantinos Drossos and Alex Allan.
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May 15, 2023
Episode 115: Brandon Grubb
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by Brandon Grubb, the new full-time videographer for the FSU and Interrobang. The two discuss making the podcast, why Brandon got into filmmaking, and plans for newfound free time.
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May 5, 2023
Episode 114: Reporter Rants with Zoë Alexandra King
This week on The Red Couch podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Zoë Alexandra King, junior advertising representative for FSU Publications and occasional Interrobang writer. The two discuss the Navigator, summer plans, and the struggles of writing.
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Apr 28, 2023
Episode 113: FSU Coordinators
This week on The Red Couch Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by the new Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) Coordinators so they can introduce themselves to the world and chat about what they plan on bringing to their new positions.
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Apr 14, 2023
Episode 112: Year in Review
Interrobang Editor Hannah Theodore sits down on the Red Couch for the first time to host our final episode of the school year. She’s joined by fellow podcast hosts Justin Koehler and Ben Harrietha to chat about this past year, their favourite stories, covers, and what they’ve learned along the way.
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Apr 7, 2023
Episode 111: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, join host Justin Koehler as he talks with Interrobang journalist Johan George for another episode of Reporter Rants. The two talk about stories, anime, video game music, and learn a bit more about Johan.
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Mar 31, 2023
Episode 110: Unbound Fashion
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by the Unbound fashion show committee leaders to chat about how they planned their year end show.
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Mar 24, 2023
Episode 109: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang reporter Emma Butler to chat about the new issue of the Interrobang, the upcoming Unbound fashion show, and how Emma got into journalism.
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Mar 17, 2023
Episode 108: Stephin Sathya
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Justin Koehler is joined by the new Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) president-elect, Stephin Sathya. In this episode, the two chat about some of the behind-the-scenes of a college election as well as reflect on the process as a whole.
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Mar 10, 2023
Episode 107: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang Editor Kate Otterbein to chat about the new issue of the Interrobang, the Outer Banks, and the two new sexual violence reporting apps.
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Mar 3, 2023
Episode 106: Galaxy Rose
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by local drag artist Galaxy Rose. In this special episode all about diversity, the two chat about Galaxy’s journey to discovering drag and how the recent political climate has impacted the drag scene.
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Feb 24, 2023
Episode 105: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, join Justin Koehler for his hosting debut where he is joined by Interrobang journalist and fellow host Ben Harrietha to talk about stories, sports, and more.
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Feb 17, 2023
Episode 104: Reporter Rants
This week on The Red Couch Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang Editor Hannah Theodore to focus on some national news stories, like the resignation of John Tory and the ecological disaster in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Feb 10, 2023
Episode 103: Troy Townsend
We’re back with another video episode! This week on The Red Couch podcast, host Ben Harrietha sat down with Fanshawe’s anti-racism and inclusion specialist, Troy Townsend. The two discuss Townsend’s background, the importance of Canadian Black history, and what’s on this month at Fanshawe.
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Feb 3, 2023
The Red Couch Podcast Episode 102: Reporter Rants
This week on the Red Couch Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang Editor Hannah Theodore to chat about the new issue of the Interrobang, our Black History Month Issue.
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Jan 27, 2023
Episode 101: The Red Couch Podcast Debut
Introducing the new and improved Interrobang podcast, now titled The Red Couch Podcast! Every other week, you’ll be able to view episodes on video on our YouTube channel, but don’t worry, audio episodes will still be available weekly on our website and all your favourite streaming platforms. For our first episode, we’ve got FSU president Ismail Aravai on the show. Host Ben Harrietha asks Ismail what the past year has been like, and what his advice would be for the next FSU president.
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Jan 20, 2023
Episode 100: 100th episode with special guests
This week on a very special episode of the Interrobang podcast, we’re celebrating 100 episodes! Host Hannah Theodore sits down with every host of the Interrobang podcast, both past and present, to discuss their fondest memories of hosting the show. Plus, current host of the show, Ben Harrietha announces what’s next for the Interrobang podcast.
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Jan 18, 2023
Episode 99 - Bonus Episode: Reporter Rants
This week on a special bonus episode of the Interrobang podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang sports reporter and future Interrobang podcast host Justin Kohler. The two discuss hosting a podcast, some of the behind the scenes work that goes into podcast making, and the two's previous podcast experience.
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Jan 13, 2023
Episode 98: Sports safety with Grant Dickey
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Western University biomedical engineering PhD student Grant Dickey. Dickey is currently studying commotio cordis, which is a condition that disrupts the heart and what many believe happened to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals earlier this month.
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Jan 6, 2023
Episode 97: Reporter Rants with Ben and Hannah
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang editor Hannah Theodore to recap their holiday breaks, as well as look forward to the new year.
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Dec 16, 2022
Episode 96: World Cup Recap
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by Interrobang Sports Reporter Justin Koehler to chat about the 2022 FIFA World Cup and some of the controversy surrounding it.
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Dec 9, 2022
Episode 95: FUEL wins big at Esports finals
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Adam Boyce, FUEL’s Valorant team manager to discuss the team’s recent championship wins and how the experience of being a manager has been so far.
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Dec 2, 2022
Episode 94: The Holiday Episode
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Hannah Theodore has Downtown London’s marketing and events manager, Aaron McMillian on to discuss the upcoming events coming to the downtown core. After that Host Ben Harrietha brings on reporter Kate Otterbein to chat about their holiday plans.
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Nov 25, 2022
Episode 93: The Story - a sustainable pop-up shop event
Hannah Theodore returns to host the Interrobang podcast. In this episode, she’s catching up with some of the students behind The Story, an annual sustainable pop-up shop run by fashion marketing and management students at Fanshawe College.
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Nov 18, 2022
Episode 92: Reporter Rants with Ben and Justin
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha talks with new Interrobang sports reporter Justin Koehler about their mutual love of sports and how Justin’s time with the Interrobang has been so far.
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Nov 11, 2022
Episode 91: Esports at Fanshawe
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha talks with Fanshawe Esports Coordinator Tyler Hetherington about Fanshawe’s new Esports room, the FUEL Station along with some of the background of FUEL.
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Nov 4, 2022
Episode 90: Shine the Light on Women’s Abuse
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha talks with Fabienne Haller, the coordinator behind the Shine the Light on Women’s Abuse campaign, as well as with fellow reporter Gerard Creces about the CUPE strike.
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Oct 28, 2022
Episode 89: Haunted Halloween Special
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, Host Ben Harrietha is joined by Grand Ghosts playwright Trina Davies to discuss the play running at the Grand Theatre this Halloween season. Also on the table, the disappearance of Ambrose Small, the original owner of the Grand Theatre.
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Oct 24, 2022
Episode 88: The Politics Episode
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, host Ben Harrietha is joined by Gerard Creces to discuss his election run back in 2015, the state of Canadian politics, and London’s municipal election.
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Oct 7, 2022
Episode 87: Reporter Rants with Ben and Kate
This week on the Interrobang Podcast, newcomer host Ben Harrietha is joined by reporter Kate Otterbein to discuss mental health and how they both managed it during schooling.
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Sep 30, 2022
Episode 86: Truth and Reconciliation
On this episode of the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore chats with Chris Hannah, Academic Advisor in the Institute of Indigenous Learning. Chris was behind many of the events planned during Fanshawe’s Truth and Reconciliation Week. On Orange Shirt Day (Sept. 30), the two explore what still needs to be done to heal the trauma of Canada’s residential schools.
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Sep 23, 2022
Episode 85: The Sex Episode
This week on the Interrobang podcast, we’re talking all things sex with Fanshawe’s Sexual Violence Prevention Advisor, Leah Marshall. From the events of Sexual Awareness Week to the weirdest myths about masturbation, we’re getting down and dirty for our annual Sex Episode.
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Sep 16, 2022
Episode 84: The Geek Episode
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by reporters Ben Harrietha and Kate Otterbein to fangirl over some of the topics you can find in our latest issue of Interrobang.
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Sep 2, 2022
Episode 83: What is Labour Day?
This week on the Interrobang podcast, we’re taking a deep dive into the history of Labour Day. Host Hannah Theodore takes you through the origins of this globally recognized holiday, and OPSEU 110 Steward, Darryl Bedford, explains why it has endured for so long.
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Aug 26, 2022
Episode 82: The Orientation Episode with FSU President Ismail Aravai
Have you ever wondered what the best opening line is for making new friends? We might have some answers. This week on the Interrobang podcast, we’re celebrating all things Orientation with FSU President Ismail Aravai. Find out what’s on at this year’s in-person Orientation week, and how the college is preparing for the influx of students on campus.
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Aug 12, 2022
Episode 81: Reporters Rants with Hannah and Ben
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by Interrobang’s new full-time multimedia reporter, Ben Harrietha. The two discuss the best of 2000s television, Windsor pizza, and Ben’s journey from Fanshawe student to Interrobang reporter.
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Aug 5, 2022
Episode 80: Troy Townsend
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by Fanshawe’s latest addition to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team, Troy Townsend. The two discuss Townsend’s extensive background, and her goals for her new position as Fanshawe’s Anti-Racism and Inclusion Specialist.
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Jul 29, 2022
Episode 79: A ”normal” school year?
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by reporter Kate Otterbein to discuss the changes coming to Fanshawe College this September. With increased numbers of students, more in-person classes, and restaurants opening up, it’s looking almost normal…but are we headed in the right direction?
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Jul 15, 2022
Episode 78: Reporter Rants
Reporter Rants is back on the Interrobang podcast. Host Hannah Theodore is joined by reporters Kate Otterbein and Zoë King to catch up on everything from the recent Rogers outage, aliens and The O.C.
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Jul 8, 2022
Episode 77: Water and Wilma
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore catches you up on what’s making headlines this week in London, Ont. First, Interrobang reporter Zoë King stops by to share the saga of the Rock the Park water bottle fiasco. Then, Terri Phipps is on the show to tell us about a new all-woman ride-hailing service coming to London later this summer.
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Jun 30, 2022
Episode 76: Abortion rights advocate Robyn Schwarz
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by the co-founder of Pro-Choice Southwestern Ontario, Robyn Schwarz. Following last week’s Supreme Court decision in the United States, the two discuss abortion access in Canada, how students can get involved and learn more about this issue, and what comes next for reproductive justice advocacy.
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Jun 24, 2022
Episode 75: Class of 2022 Graduation Special
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore chats with Fanshawe’s registrar, Fiorella Sabadin to learn more about how this week’s graduation events came together. Also, reporters Kate Otterbein and Johan George stop by to share what their recent grad ceremonies were like.
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Jun 17, 2022
Episode 74: Reporter Rants With Hannah and Kate
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is once again joined by video reporter Kate Otterbein for an episode of Reporter Rants. The two discuss the Jan. 6 hearings, the end of mask mandates in Ontario, and more.
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Jun 10, 2022
Episode 73: The Pride Episode with Joseph Pazzano
June is Pride Month so this week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by Fanshawe’s director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Joseph Pazzano. The two discuss how Pazzano is using his position to advocate for concrete action, what more can done in the face of an increase in homophobic and transphobic rhetoric, and the importance of genuine allyship.
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Jun 6, 2022
Episode 72: Northern Tornadoes Project
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore chats with the Executive Director of the Northern Tornadoes Project (NTP) David Sills, as they relive the derecho storm that touched down in London on May 21. Sills, along with his team at NTP, determined that two tornadoes also touched down that day, one not far from Fanshawe College. What led to this brief but wild bout of weather? And what can it tell us about the future?
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May 20, 2022
Episode 71: Reporter Rants with Hannah and Kate
Reporter Rants is back on the Interrobang podcast! Host Hannah Theodore catches up with Interrobang video reporter Kate Otterbein about what working in a real newsroom is like, what’s on at Interrobang this week, and what’s still to come.
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May 13, 2022
Episode 70: Get ready to Explore Fanshawe
On Saturday, May 14, Fanshawe College will host its first in-person event in over two years. So, this week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is sitting down with Fanshawe’s Executive Director of Reputation and Brand Management, Dave Schwartz to give you all the details about what to expect at this weekend’s event. With over 2,000 visitors already registered to attend, it’s time to finally Explore Fanshawe.
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May 6, 2022
Episode 69: FSU President Ismail Aravai
The Interrobang podcast is back! May means the start of a new year at the Fanshawe Student Union (FSU). To celebrate, host Hannah Theodore catches up with the new FSU President, Ismail Aravai. The two chat about Aravai’s plans for the future, how he recently celebrated Eid, and more.
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Apr 8, 2022
Episode 68: Reporter Rants - Year In Review
Thank you to all those who have been tuning into the Interrobang podcast. Like the saying goes, time flies when you're having fun. For host Amy Simon's last week on the Interrobang podcast, she is joined by editor Hannah Theodore, illustrator and writer Ian Indiano, reporter Jess Gould, and sports reporter Brad Kraemer to reflect on this past year. From first impressions to final thank yous, it's an episode that'll tug on your heartstrings.
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Apr 1, 2022
Episode 67: Race Against The Clock
As the Forest City Film Festival (FCFF) is calling for submissions, the annual "Forest City 48" competition is gearing up to begin! Challenging teams to write, shoot, and edit a short film under a strict timeline, host Amy Simon is joined with FCFF Founder and Executive Director Dorothy Downs and Fanshawe Advanced Filmmaking professor Carson Haight to talk about this race against the clock. Listen in to find out more!
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Mar 25, 2022
Episode 66: The Arts and Music Episode
Time to pick up where we left off in our last episode, 'Art Curious,’ but this time with a very special guest. Host Amy Simon is joined once again by Interrobang illustrator Ian Indiano, and new to the Interrobang podcast, internationally acclaimed visual artist and former Fanshawe professor Gerard Peter Pas, whose art has been exhibited in many of the world's most renowned museums and galleries. From being involved in the 70s punk movement to coming to grips with a physical disability caused by polio, Gerard takes us on a journey through his artistic career.
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Mar 18, 2022
Episode 65: Art Curious with Illustrator Ian Indiano
It's time to go beyond the studio with host Amy Simon and Interrobang illustrator Ian Indiano! From musicians to circus performers, Ian talks about growing up in an artistic family and why he believes art still holds value in today's society. Get ready for a great insight into the creative world of art!
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Mar 11, 2022
Episode 64: Russian Propaganda
Russian attacks are continuing on Ukrainian soil; but that's not how Russians are seeing it. This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon speaks with Russian international student Veronika Ignatova about Russian propaganda and the fake news circling her country's view of the Ukraine invasion. Getting both sides of the story, Veronika also talks about her newfound financial troubles due to Russian sanctions and boycotts, as well as population scrutiny.
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Mar 4, 2022
Episode 63: Amy Simon with Ukrainian reporter Svitlana Stryhun
On this special episode of the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon is joined by Ukrainian Interrobang freelance reporter, Svitlana (Lana) Stryhun. As Russian attacks continue on Ukrainian soil, Lana gives us a deeper insight into the tragedies caused by the relentless bombing, told through the stories of her family and loved ones back home. We thank Lana for opening up on this episode of the Interrobang Podcast.
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Feb 18, 2022
Episode 62: Reporter Rants: Super Bowl Special
The Super Bowl is taking over Reporter Rants this week on the Interrobang podcast. Host Amy Simon catches up with Interrobang sports reporter Brad Kreamer to go over the highlights from this year's game! From historical plays to halftime show questions, there's something in it for everyone.
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Feb 11, 2022
Episode 61: Black History Month Special Episode, Part 2: Lydia Collins
It's time to pick up where we left off here on the Interrobang podcast. Host Amy Simon is joined once again with writer and sexual health educator Lydia Collins. With a focus on HIV prevention in African, Caribbean and Black communities, not to mention decolonial consent education, this episode is all about reflection. While in part one, the two talked about Lydia's personal experiences and her published poetry books, part two focuses on the overall message Lydia wants to give to her audience: "You can't put a condom on racism."
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Feb 4, 2022
Episode 60: Black History Month Special Episode, Part 1: Lydia Collins
Host Amy Simon is back and joined by a very special guest to kick off Black History Month this week on the Interrobang podcast. Lydia Collins is a writer and sexual health educator with a focus on HIV prevention in African, Caribbean and Black communities, and decolonial consent education. Through Lydia's personal stories and diving into her various self-published poetry books, she discusses the importance of consent and the power behind setting boundaries.
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Jan 28, 2022
Episode 59: OPSEU 110 president Darryl Bedford
Editor Hannah Theodore is back to host an all-new episode of the Interrobang podcast. Hannah chats with OPSEU 110 president Darryl Bedford about the latest development in the ongoing colleges labour dispute. Hear their full conversation and catch up with all the latest news from Interrobang in this week's podcast.
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Jan 21, 2022
Episode 58 - Students making a difference: Elliot Hegel
When the province announced its new approach to COVID-19 testing, Western University student Elliot Hegel worked with Carleton University computer science student Henry Morris to launch rapidreport.ca for people in Ontario to self-report Rapid Antigen Tests. Host Amy Simon talks to Elliot about everything from the inspiration for the website, to the public response from the data collected. All while encouraging students to go after their aspirations and desires now.
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Jan 14, 2022
Episode 57: Reporter Rants
Reporter Rants is back to break in the new year! Host Amy Simon sits down with the first two guests of the show, reporters Kate Otterbein and Jess Gould. From comparing their lives to TikToks, becoming rappers, and reporting on a man with a pig's heart, this episode is as chaotic as it sounds. But one you're not going to want to miss.
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Jan 7, 2022
Episode 56: The Winter Orientation Episode with Ricardo Souza
Welcome back! This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon is joined with Fanshawe Student Union (FSU) President Ricardo Souza to talk about some of the changes happening to our campus life. With COVID-19 numbers rising around the province, Souza says it's been a chaotic week here at the FSU. But even though new restrictions are in place, Souza says there are still a lot of events to look forward to in the 2022 Winter Term!
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Dec 17, 2021
Episode 55: The Holiday Episode
He's up there as a major staple of the Christmas season. With his big red suit and jolly smile, the one and only Santa Claus joins host Amy Simon for the last episode of the Interrobang podcast for 2021. With a long list of questions sent in from elementary students around the London area, Santa is ready to check this list not once, but twice.
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Dec 10, 2021
Episode 54: Year In Review
As the 2021 Fall Term comes to an end, it's time to look back on what's happened this year. Host Amy Simon sits down with Interrobang Editor Hannah Theodore to reflect on their favourite issues. From the Sex issue to expert advice on gingerbread house construction, they break down what the process is like here at the Interrobang.
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Dec 3, 2021
Episode 53: Reliving the CCMAs
You don't have to be "Raised on Country" to know that the 2021 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) awards just wrapped up here in London. This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon is joined once again with Interrobang reporter Kate Otterbein. The two have been tackling all of the events leading up to the CCMAs and are here to share their favourite moments from this past week.
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Nov 26, 2021
Episode 52: Reporter Rants
Reporter Rants is back on the Interrobang podcast! Host Amy Simon is joined once again by Interrobang reporter Kate Otterbein as the two go over the news they've covered this week. From attending a live concert to reporting on a $31 million dog house, you're not going to want to miss this week's episode.
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Nov 19, 2021
Episode 51: The Finance Episode with FSU Finance Coordinator Karen Martinez
The term "detox" can be used in different aspects of our lives, including our personal finances. This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon sits down with FSU Finance Coordinator Karen Martinez to talk about the term "financial detoxing." Referencing her article now posted in the Interrobang, if you need help saving money, you don't want to miss this week's episode!
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Nov 12, 2021
Episode 50: Fanshawe‘s Poppy Project
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon sits down with Wendy Sperry, the professor in Fanshawe's school of design program responsible for designing the environmentally sustainable Poppy Project. Joined by other special guests, the theme for this episode is all about the future meeting the past.
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Nov 5, 2021
Episode 49: Nicole Case (Mission Services of London)
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon sits down with Nicole Case from Mission Services of London. With campaigns like Scan Away Hunger, Lewkowitz Financial Challenge, and the Hope Banquet all happening in and around London, Nicole tells us how London is a city that cares.
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Oct 29, 2021
Episode 48: Girl Talk with Amy Simon
It's Girl Talk on the Interrobang podcast! This week, for our Halloween special, host Amy Simon is joined again with reporters Kate Otterbein and Jess Gould as the three reflect on some of their favourite to the most basic and overrated Halloween costumes. It's an episode you don't want to miss!
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Oct 22, 2021
Episode 47: Proof Line: Exploring Local History - The story of Jumbo The Elephant
This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon introduces a new series called Proof Line, where she will be exploring surprising, local histories in London, Fanshawe, and the surrounding area. The first episode will start off with the rather large story of Jumbo the Elephant, a famous circus animal that truly lived up to his name in size and enjoyed a few glasses of whiskey every now and then. With special guests, St. Thomas city councillor Steve Peters and Railway City Tourism representative Megan Pickersgill, it's an episode you don't wanna miss and like an elephant, you're sure to never forget!
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Oct 15, 2021
Episode 46: Reporters Rants
Reporter Rants is back for this week's episode of the Interrobang podcast! Amy Simon sits down with Western Gazette coordinating editor Hope Mahood as the two describe what it's like being a reporter in this fast-paced world. It's an episode you don't want to miss!
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Oct 8, 2021
Episode 45: The Mental Health Episode
This week on the Interrobang Podcast we focus on maintaining a positive mental health. Host Amy Simon sits down with fellow reporter and Fanshawe campus peer support mentor Savi Bisaillon to find ways of managing the common stressors of college life. The two also spark an important conversation about the stigmatization around seeking help when it comes to addressing our mental health as Bisaillon shares her own personal experiences.
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