Bästa Washington State Magazine podcaster (2024)

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A new voice for Coug sports 30:03

15d ago30:03

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If you listen to Washington State University sports, you’ll hear calls from a Coug who’s returned home: Chris King. Chris graduated in 2009 from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, returned to WSU when he took over radio broadcast announcing duties from Matt Chazanow in fall 2024. King came back to Pullman after announcing for minor leag…

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A stormwater priority: Protecting coho salmon from tire chemicals 22:16

22d ago22:16

22:16

Coho salmon in urban areas were dying from stormwater runoff, but scientists didn’t know why until a few years ago. A team of researchers from Washington State University and University of Washington identified a chemical found in tires as the culprit. Tires contain 6PPD, which keeps the rubber from cracking after exposure to ozone in the atmospher…

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Opportunity for the Cougs: A chat with WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy 22:51

23d ago22:51

22:51

As the Pac-12’s remaining members—Washington State University and Oregon State University—began rebuilding the conference, WSU President Kirk Schulz announced in June 2024 that Anne McCoy was the new permanent athletics director. McCoy hit the ground running earlier in the year as interim AD, since she has worked for WSU Athletics since 2001 in alm…

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How do we compensate for memory loss? 21:19

3M ago21:19

21:19

Remembering to perform a future action is a critical part of daily life. Psychologists refer to this as our “prospective memory,” and some examples include remembering to pay bills on time, returning library books when they’re due, or getting to doctor’s appointments. Brooke Beech is a Washington State University doctoral student specializing in cl…

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Sweet beats with the Cougar Marching Band 23:46

9M ago23:46

23:46

The WSU Fight Song, the roaring crowd, the electric atmosphere. Washington State University’s Cougar Marching Band is often the heart and soul that connects WSU alumni and fans at these games. In this episode, new Cougar Marching Band director Jon Sweet takes magazine associate editor Adriana Janovich behind the scenes. He talks about the music, th…

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TikTok Rx: Youth turn to social media for health advice 15:19

10M ago15:19

15:19

Young people have lots of questions about diet, exercise, and sexual health. TikTok is one of their most trusted venues for finding out information. “They’ll go to TikTok and ask questions,” says Nicole O’Donnell, assistant professor at Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. “They’re learning about health mostly th…

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Weather Watch: Reflecting on a Year of Extremes with Nathan Santo Domingo 23:11

11M ago23:11

23:11

2023 was a year of weather extremes, with damaging floods, fires, and storms unfolding across the globe. The United States logged a historic number of billion-dollar weather disasters, while smoke from Canada’s wildfires choked parts of the country. “It’s kind of odd to be talking about our neighbor just to the north, but they really did have such …

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Feeding our ethics: A conversation about food and values with Samantha Noll 34:38

1y ago34:38

34:38

A simple decision about what to order for lunch can have profound effects on others. “Food is interesting because it touches so many other communities,” says Samantha Noll, an associate professor of bioethics in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at Washington State University. “When we decide that we're going to eat that falafe…

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Restoring Palouse prairie: A field trip with Chris Duke 17:37

1y ago17:37

17:37

Palouse prairie of eastern Washington and northwestern Idaho is an endangered landscape. It’s dominated by forbs—flowering plants—that cover the fields with a riot of color that attracts native pollinators. The Phoenix Conservancy is among the groups restoring Palouse prairie. Led by Chris Duke, a doctoral graduate in biology from Washington State …

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Tongues of Fire: Poetry and piano 31:30

1y ago31:30

31:30

Eric McElroy is an American pianist and composer who released his debut album, Tongues of Fire, in March 2023 on Somm Recordings. He wrote the songs to accompany poems from modern poets W.S. Merwin, Gregory Leadbetter, Grevel Lindop, Alice Oswald, and Robert Graves. The poems are sung by acclaimed English tenor James Gilchrist and McElroy performs …

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More than a kick 12:58

1+ y ago12:58

12:58

Dean Janikowski is the kicker for Washington State University’s football team, a 2022 graduate and currently an MBA student at WSU. He also has a great time on Instagram and other social media with photos and videos playing football for the Cougs, riding dirt bikes, and kicking spicy Chicken McNuggets. In this episode, Dean talks with Washington St…

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Kellie Zimmerman, Brightloom, and adventures in tech 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

Kellie Zimmerman is no stranger to the Seattle tech scene. And she’s on a new adventure in the industry. She spent over 15 years building and leading teams in companies such as Concur and Avalara. Zimmerman is now CEO of Bellevue-based startup Brightloom, which leverages AI and data to help restaurants such as El Pollo Loco, Ruby Tuesday, and Jamba…

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James Donaldson’s gift of life 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

22:45

James Donaldson had a great college and professional basketball career, a physical therapy business, and many aspirations, even in retirement from sports. But over the course of several years, illness, bankruptcy, divorce, and circumstances in life sent Donaldson into a dark mental spiral. He found his way back, writing a book about his struggles a…

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No obstacles for this global nomad 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

33:55

Tom Haig loves adventure. From his high-flying diving days of youth to his recovery from a bicycling accident that left him paralyzed, Haig keeps on moving. He chronicles his life, struggles, and triumphs in a new memoir from WSU Press, Global Nomad: My Travels through Diving, Tragedy, and Rebirth. Haig writes with wit and candor about the ups and …

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Ethics and AI art 27:54

1+ y ago27:54

27:54

ChatGPT, DALL-E, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion—names that most of us hadn’t heard more than a couple of years ago now represent a slew of creative programs powered by artificial intelligence. Large language model AI programs can write stories and articles, make illustrations and artwork, and converse with users using prompts. But what does it mean f…

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Helen Szablya’s American adventure 41:20

2y ago41:20

41:20

Helen Mary Szablya and her family fled their home country of Hungary and its Communist regime in a harrowing journey under the cover of night in 1956. They traveled to Austria, Canada, and then to Pullman, Washington, where Helen received a degree, her husband John was an engineering professor, and they raised their family. Helen tells the full sto…

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Empire of Ice and Stone 44:19

2y ago44:19

44:19

The treacherous Arctic is the setting of a harrowing true story of shipwreck, disaster, and survival in the early twentieth century. Acclaimed adventure writer Buddy Levy, also a creative writing and English professor at Washington State University, talks with Washington State Magazine associate editor Adriana Janovich about his latest book, Empire…

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Art experiences and happiness: a visit to the museum 29:49

2y ago29:49

29:49

Can experiencing art improve your wellbeing? What better way to answer that question than to visit an art museum at Washington State University. Ryan Hardesty, executive director of the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU, takes Washington State Magazine editor Larry Clark on a tour of the museum in WSU Pullman’s Crimson Cube. They have plenty to di…

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A boatload of ideas for fungi 22:06

2y ago22:06

22:06

There are a million things to do with fungi, from boats to book covers to medicine for bees. Katy Ayers, a Washington State University student and avowed mycophile has done some pretty amazing things with mushrooms and fungi, including a world record canoe and homes for bees. In this episode, we talk with the bioengineering and biochemistry major a…

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Larkin Campbell: A view from the middle 12:58

2y ago12:58

12:58

Larkin Campbell calls himself an unknown actor. Now the Washington State University alum takes us behind the scenes of a life in Hollywood, not as a celebrity but as someone who loves the industry even if only a few recognize him. In this episode, Larkin talks about his WSU memories, getting into the acting business, and playing Coach Shane in the …

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Blanca Blanco breaks the mold 17:06

2+ y ago17:06

17:06

Actress, model, and author Blanca Blanco grew up around Chelan in north-central Washington state. Her parents from Mexico—her dad was a farmworker and her mom took care of peoples’ kids—had very little money, but Blanco had big dreams for her future. In her recent memoir, Blanco tells her story of tenacity and determination, how she went from a tou…

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Enrique Cerna’s podcast pulls no punches 26:05

2+ y ago26:05

26:05

Enrique Cerna and Matt Chan, two veterans of television work, had many conversations as people of color in the industry and in the United States. They decided to start a podcast, Chino Y Chicano, to talk about the tough complexities of race, and invite guests to join those discussions. Cerna, an alum and Regent of Washington State University, discu…

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Medical leadership and 3D-printed cartilage 21:12

3y ago21:12

21:12

The Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University emphasizes leadership as part of its curriculum for medical doctors. Founding Dean John Tomkowiak talks about why leadership training is so crucial as health care evolves into medical teams. Physicians who are prepared to be leaders could provide better care for people and take a…

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Bruce Barritt and the Cosmic Crisp® apple 22:40

3y ago22:40

22:40

Cosmic Crisp® just might be the perfect apple. Crisp, firm, juicy, sweet, slow to brown, and all around pleasing in appearance, it’s good for eating fresh as well as for cooking, in both sweet and savory dishes. Since its commercial release at the end of 2019, the inherently festive, crimson-colored apple, flecked with tiny golden lenticels and dub…

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YAZZ Band: New Normal 4:39

3+ y ago4:39

4:39

Listen to a review and tracks from YAZZ Band: New Normal, a new jazz album recorded during the pandemic lockdown by Regents Professor of music Greg Yasinitsky at Washington State University. Along with guest musicians, Yasinitsky made the "little big band" sound from tracks recorded all over the world and then produced at the WSU recording studio. …

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The future of hydrogen fuel and a Seattle DJ 30:53

3+ y ago30:53

30:53

Hydrogen fuel is emerging as a major part of the future fuel mix. Washington State University mechanical engineer Jacob Leachman has been on leading edge of hydrogen research for over a decade. He talks about hydrogen projects in the Pacific Northwest, reasons why hydrogen is a fuel of choice, and the potential of the fuel. Also in this episode: Se…

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Hydrogen fuel start-up, a Coug love story, and healthy plant relationships 27:22

3+ y ago27:22

27:22

How do you take innovative research from the university lab to the public? Three Washington State University engineering researchers working on unique hydrogen fuel tanks, fueling stations, and other technology started their own company to move their findings into the commercial world. We spoke with two of the founders about the challenges of launc…

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Bats and viruses 25:06

4y ago25:06

25:06

Bats could be a key to help prevent a future pandemic. Washington State University researchers Stephanie Seifert and Michael Letko explain why the flying mammals are important for improving our understanding of viruses and diseases that spill over from animals to humans, such as Ebola, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and SARS-CoV-2 novel c…

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Roast goose, researcher parents, and a plague journal 17:32

4y ago17:32

17:32

“There never was such a goose. ... Its tenderness and flavour, size and cheapness, were the themes of universal admiration,” wrote Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol. On this episode, Washington State University executive chef Jamie Callison offers ways to roast and serve the classic holiday goose and sides. It’s a dish ready for a comeback. Also…

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Glenn Johnson: Voice of the Cougs for 40+ years 28:32

4y ago28:32

28:32

We’re all missing the Apple Cup tradition this year, but we can still listen to the Voice of the Cougs. Glenn Johnson, mayor of Pullman and WSU football and basketball announcer, talked with associate editor Adriana Janovich via Zoom about his 40 plus years as Voice of the Cougars, and the surreal experience of announcing a 2020 football game at Ma…

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Rowing for 50 years, listening to art, and encouraging women in STEM 18:58

4y ago18:58

18:58

Cougar Crew, a scrappy and resilient group of rowers at Washington State University, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. They had to cancel a banquet and other events due to COVID-19, but former coach Ken Struckmeyer and rower Doug “Doc” Engle reminisce about the team, catching a crab, and rowing on the Snake River near Pullman. Also in this …

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Hunting the western toad, recognizing courage, and delving into the novel Stripland 16:50

4y ago16:50

16:50

Erim Gómez lives his childhood dream: catching frogs, toads, and salamanders. The doctoral student in environmental studies hunts for the western toad along the Snake River, as he works to determine the biodiversity of amphibians on the Palouse prairie. Also in this episode: Carla Peperzak risked her life and freedom in World War II as a member of …

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Composing music, living with wasps, and relishing Rainier cherries 15:48

4+ y ago15:48

15:48

Composer and Washington State University music professor Greg Yasinitsky hears a band in his head when he's creating music. In the premiere episode of Washington State Magazine's podcast, Yasinitsky dives into the art and craft of composition...and why writing music for kids requires special attention. Also in this episode: Megan Asche, a WSU entom…

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A new voice for Coug sports 30:03

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A stormwater priority: Protecting coho salmon from tire chemicals 22:16

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Opportunity for the Cougs: A chat with WSU Athletic Director Anne McCoy 22:51

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How do we compensate for memory loss? 21:19

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Sweet beats with the Cougar Marching Band 23:46

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TikTok Rx: Youth turn to social media for health advice 15:19

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Weather Watch: Reflecting on a Year of Extremes with Nathan Santo Domingo 23:11

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Feeding our ethics: A conversation about food and values with Samantha Noll 34:38

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Restoring Palouse prairie: A field trip with Chris Duke 17:37

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Tongues of Fire: Poetry and piano 31:30

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More than a kick 12:58

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Kellie Zimmerman, Brightloom, and adventures in tech 17:11

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James Donaldson’s gift of life 22:45

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No obstacles for this global nomad 33:55

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Ethics and AI art 27:54

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Helen Szablya’s American adventure 41:20

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Empire of Ice and Stone 44:19

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Art experiences and happiness: a visit to the museum 29:49

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A boatload of ideas for fungi 22:06

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Larkin Campbell: A view from the middle 12:58

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Blanca Blanco breaks the mold 17:06

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Enrique Cerna’s podcast pulls no punches 26:05

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Medical leadership and 3D-printed cartilage 21:12

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Bruce Barritt and the Cosmic Crisp® apple 22:40

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YAZZ Band: New Normal 4:39

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The future of hydrogen fuel and a Seattle DJ 30:53

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Hydrogen fuel start-up, a Coug love story, and healthy plant relationships 27:22

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Bats and viruses 25:06

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Roast goose, researcher parents, and a plague journal 17:32

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Glenn Johnson: Voice of the Cougs for 40+ years 28:32

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Rowing for 50 years, listening to art, and encouraging women in STEM 18:58

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Hunting the western toad, recognizing courage, and delving into the novel Stripland 16:50

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Composing music, living with wasps, and relishing Rainier cherries 15:48

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