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Season 5: Valentine’s Amid the Virus

Cate and Corbin welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Ng, director of Fordham’s Counseling and Psychological Services, to discuss the importance of intimacy and romance in a social distanced world. Hosted by Cate...

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Season 5: Comedy During a Pandemic

The Stove’s Cabin Crew E-Board talks with Cate and Corbin about their experiences putting on live comedy shows throughout the pandemic. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Corbin Gregg. Music by Michael...

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Season 5: Catholic Culture on Campus

Head Copy Editor Jill Rice explains the significance of Lent and shares her experience as a practicing Catholic at Fordham. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Corbin Gregg. Music by Michael Appler. The post...

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Season 5: Fordham Women’s Basketball Reflects on Season

Fordham women’s basketball team Captains Kaitlyn Downey, Katie McLoughlin and Anna DeWolfe recount their success this season and how the team was impacted by the suspension of in-person activities at...

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Season 5: Feminist Advocacy and Women’s History Month

Members of the Feminist Alliance E-Board Gabby Abrazaldo, FCLC ’23, and Katrina Shea, FCLC ’22 discuss feminist activism at Fordham and the ways the university should address gender inequality. Dr....

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Season 5: A Hybrid Approach to Government

United Student Government (USG) President Loreen Ruiz, FCLC ’21, and Vice President Robert Sundstrom, FCLC ’22, reflect on the success of their partnership during an exceptional school year. Hosted by...

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The Observer’s 40th Anniversary Special: Evolution of Journalism

Cate and Corbin speak with Joe DeLessio, FCLC ’06, former managing editor for The Observer and current social media editor for New York Magazine, about the evolution of journalism and the rise of...

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Season 5: New Beginnings

Dean of Fordham College at Lincoln Center (FCLC) Laura Auricchio recounts the successes and failures of the 2020-2021 academic year. Later, Cate and Corbin introduce the new Retrospect host, Diana...

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Season 5: What’s Brewing at Birch?

Cate and Diana sit down with Birch Coffee co-founder Jeremy Lyman to discuss the history and vision behind the business. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva. Music by Michael Appler and Twin...

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Season 5: Summing Up Spring Sports

With the semester in its homestretch, Sports & Health Editor Patrick Moquin, FCLC ’22, recaps the highlights of the spring season for the Fordham Rams. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva....

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Season 5: Questioning Southern Stereotypes

Asst. Opinions Editor and columnist Jessica Yu, FCLC ’23, explains why hating country music may have political and social implications beyond just music taste. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva....

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Summer Special: Portrait of NYC Pride

Cate and Diana share the sounds of New York City Pride. Then, Cate speaks with Alden Kennedy, FCLC ’22, about her first Pride experience. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana Silva. Music by Michael...

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Summer Special: Fordham True Crime

Cate and Diana explore the case of Anastasiya Andreyeva, a Fordham student charged with the 2007 murder of Brooklyn resident Aleksey Kats. Then, Leo Bernabei, FCLC ’21, shares the various theories...

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Summer Special: Welcome Back, Rams!

Diana sits down with Julia Rinaldi, FCLC ’23, to hear what she’s looking forward to in the fall semester. Then, Diana shares her top 10 tips for students new to campus. Hosted by Cate Galliford and...

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Season 6: Retrospect Reflections

Cate and Diana speak with former Retrospect hosts Corbin Gregg, FCLC ’22, and Kevin Christopher Robles, FCLC ’20, about their experiences working on the podcast. Hosted by Cate Galliford and Diana...

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Season 6: Fashion and Function … or Dysfunction

Diana speaks with Fordham professor and fashion historian Sonya Abrego, who holds a Ph.D. in decorative arts design and material culture, about her experiences in the fashion world. Then, Diana shares...

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Season 6: An Ode to Hispanic Heritage Month

Diana sits down with journalism major Letícia Guimares, FCLC ’23, to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, what it was like growing up in a Latin household, and she fills us in on the club at Fordham...

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Season 6: Spooktober with Retro

Happy Halloween Rams! Diana and new co-host Mia Swann sit down with Gabby Etzel, FCLC ’22, to talk about her favorite things about Halloween, Nightmare at Gravity Hill, and the spookiness/perks of what...

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Season 6: Thrown for a Hoop this Coming Sports Season

Diana and Mia talk with Sports and Health Editor Patrick Moquin about how he’s doing with sports coverage, the Fordham football team and their accomplishments and the basketball season approaching....

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Season 6: New York State of Mind

Diana has a chat with Julia Rinaldi, FCLC ’22, on what it was like to transition from suburban to city life, her different experiences of living in the city, and things she loves most about New York...

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Seasons 6: A Valentine’s Day Super Bowl

Diana and new co-host/producer, Shaily Jani, FCLC’ 23, have a chat with one of WFUV’s sports beat reporters, Samantha Bohrer, FCLC ’23, about WFUV, her predictions on the Super Bowl and what she looks...

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Asking About Astrology

Co—Star, Astrology Cafe, tarot cards — what is the best astrology reading for you? We talk with Kat Fitzpatrick , FCLC ’25 about the ins and outs of astrology and reflect on our own experiences with...

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Season 6: Dating 101 with Emily Ellis

Diana, Christian and Shaily talk with Head Copy Editor Emily Ellis, FCLC ’23, about her new dating advice column, “Ask Em.” We discuss dating apps, hookup culture and more in this special interview....

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Season 6: All by Lauren

Christian talks with Multimedia Editor Lauren Bocalan and Staff Writer Sydney Champagne, both FCLC ’24, about Champagne’s article on Lauren’s small business — making Harry Styles-inspired earrings —...

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Superhero Talk

Hosts Christian and Shaily talk with Arts & Culture Editor Isabella Gonzalez, FCLC ’23, about superhero content from Marvel and “My Hero Academia” and why they are interested in superheroes. The...

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Summer Activities in New York City

Hosts Christian and Shaily and contributor Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk about summer activities in New York City. The post Summer Activities in New York City appeared first on The Observer.

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Season 6: Study Abroad Stories

Christian and Shaily talk with Reeya Vasisht, FCLC ’23, about her experience with Fordham’s study abroad program. We discuss her time in London, travel stories and more in this exciting episode. The...

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Season 7: Interview with Allie and Maddie

Christian and Shaily talk with Editor-in-Chief Allie Stofer and Managing Editor Maddie Sandholm, both FCLC ’23, about their roles and plans for the upcoming semester. We reflect on their previous...

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TikTok’s Influence on Music: Interview with Mia Giovina

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette, FCLC ’23; Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26; and Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk with Mia Giovina about her music career and experience with...

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Season 7: Let’s Get Eco-friendly!

Host Christian and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette, FCLC ’23; Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26; and Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk about various carbon footprint apps that promote eco-friendly practices....

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New York Comic Con

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette and Kat Daughdrill, both FCLC ’23, share their experiences of attending New York Comic Con. The post New York Comic Con appeared first...

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Season 7: Collaboration with Sports and Health

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Podcast Producer Brianna Doucette, FCLC ’23, talk to Sports and Health Editors Gabriella Bermudez, FCLC ’25, and Chris Murray, FCRH ’24, about their experiences working...

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Winter Activities in New York City

Hosts Christian and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik GSBLC ’26, talk about activities and events that occur in New York City during the winter season.  The post Winter Activities in New...

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Comfort Films with Arts & Culture

Hosts Brianna and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik, GSBLC ’26, talk to Arts & Culture Editors Izzy Gonzalez, FCLC ’23; Julia Jaramillo, FCLC ’25; Aditi Praveen, FCLC ’25; and Avery...

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Season 7: The Banking Crisis with the Women in Finance and Economics club

Hosts Christian, Shaily and Morgan and Producer Nellie Podokshik talk to the Women in Finance and Economics club’s junior E-Board member, Tiffany Ng, FCLC ’26, about the recent banking crisis and what...

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Season 7: Women in Pop Music with Opinions

Host Morgan Johnson and Producer Nellie Podokshik talk to former hosts Christian Madlansacay, Shaily Jani and Brianna Doucette and former Opinions editors Ava Peabody and Isabella Scipioni about the...

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Summer Special: Brand Marketing During Pride Month

Host Morgan Johnson and Producer Nellie Podokshik talk to PRISM LC co-presidents Tessa Erbe and Emmanuel Okeke about rainbow capitalism and how corporations choose to engage with the LGBTQ+ community....

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Summer Special: Reimagining Creativity in the Generative AI Era

Host Morgan Johnson and Producer Nellie Podokshik speak with Tiffany Ng, Fordham College at Rose Hill ’26 and a major in computer science, about the disruption of human creativity by AI, its impact on...

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Back to School Advice

Host Morgan Johnson and producer Nellie Podokshik speak with Jax Ellis, FCLC ’26, about back to school advice for incoming freshmen. The post Back to School Advice appeared first on The Observer.

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Season 8: Hollywood Strike

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and contributors Anesiah Watson, FCLC ’27, and Samantha Ortiz, FCLC ’26, speak to arts and culture editors Aditi Praveen Kariyanahalli, FCLC ’25, Julia...

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Season 8: Fordham’s Academic Integrity Policy on AI

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and contributor Samantha Ortiz, FCLC ’26, speak with news editors Alexa Villatoro, FCLC ’24, Insiya Gandhi, FCLC ’24, and professor in Gabelli School of...

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Why Does Everyone Have a Podcast?

Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and contributors Anesiah Watson, FCLC ’27, and Evita Garrity Robbins, FCLC ’27, discuss the rise of podcasting, trends in the space and its influence on...

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Grammy Nominations

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, and contributors Samantha Ortiz, FCLC ’26, and Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24 discuss the artists, songs and albums that made this year’s Grammy nominations....

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Oscar Nominations

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, fun & games editor Abby Grunzinger, FCLC ’25, and contributor Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24, discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations sharing hot takes and...

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Season 8: The Presidential Press Release Debrief 2024

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and assistant features editor Colby McCaskill, FCLC ’26, review the recent presidential press conference held between Tania Tetlow and Fordham’s student...

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Season 9: Sensationalism

Is it activism or is it sensationalism? In this episode, we delve into the controversial world of sensational activism. With everything happening in the world today, it is important to understand what...

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Season 9: Relationship Representation

Media, in all its forms, tells a lot about our current culture and climate, especially when it comes to romantic relationships. In today’s episode, our hosts discuss the influence media has on...

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Season 9: Affordable Groceries in NYC

Are groceries really that expensive in Midtown? Of course, for broke college students but thankfully the podcast hosts have a variety of ways to save money on food in today’s episode on affordable...

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AITA (Generic Edition)

Am I The A**hole (AITA)? Arguably the most popular — and controversial — subreddit to date, in today’s episode our hosts discuss a plethora of curated AITA posts and decide are they really TA? The post...

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AITA (Roommate Edition)

Roommates: love ’em or hate them. If you’re a college student, you gotta live with them — even when they — (or you) might be an a**hole. In today’s episode, podcast producer Sukriti, with guests...

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