
Episode 34: Get to Know Grace Olson, The DI’s Executive Editor
This week, host Disha Patel interviews Grace Olson, the newest executive editor for the Daily Iowan. In this episode, you’ll find out what it’s like to be the executive editor, her responsibilities, a...
29 Sep 15min

Episode 33: Meet Disha Patel, SJMC’s Newest Podcast Host
This week on the SJMC Podcast, get to know Disha Patel – SJMC’s first ever Audio Production and Marketing Lead. In this episode, you’ll find out what student orgs she’s involved in, what she’s been wa...
15 Sep 25min

Episode 32: Supporting Community Non-Profits ft. Jered Kerr
On this week’s episode Jake Mayer sat down with SJMC student Jered Kerr. Jered received a grant through the Office of Community Engagement to work on a project with PAW Fort Madison over the summer.
1 Sep 15min

Episode 31: Hinterland University ft. Mahogany Vanpelt and Nolan Craig
On this week’s episode host Jake Mayer interviewed SJMC students Mahogany Vanpelt and Nolan Craig. These two participated in the first ever Hinterland University class. The three discuss getting a pee...
18 Aug 28min

Episode 30: 2026 Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop ft. Ayva Kemper, Ariel Ariel Kolder and Sophia DeBruler
On this week’s episode host Jake Mayer interviewed Ayva Kemper, Ariel Kolder and Sophia DeBruler. These three were counselors for the 2026 Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop (ISJW.) In this episode we di...
21 Jul 21min

Episode 29: Versatile Storytellers ft. Hannah Neuville
This week's guest is Hannah Neuville! She is the photo and video marketing lead for the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. In this episode you'll find out what her second area of study is, w...
7 Jul 33min

Episode 27: Tracy Meginnis and Student Publications at UIowa
This week's guest is Tracy Meginnis, the University of Iowa Student Publications Coordinator. Tracy supports the different publications in a variety of ways be it mentorship, inquiries about the edito...
9 Jun 20min



















