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Alestle After HoursMass Comm, Mass Success - Episode 165In our first week back to weekly podcasts, Podcast Producer Sam Muren invites Mass Communications Club on the show to talk about the success of their club. President Ciara Folkerts and Advisor Theresa Pauli provide insight to the young clubs foundation and past projects. They also shed insight to an upcoming project partnering with The Alestle.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https...
2026-01-3130 min
AlestleticsLittle Louis Luck - Episode 25Sam and Audrey return with updates on SIUE Sports as Spring 2026 ramps up. Each team with some news and Alestletics with news of its own. Seems like some Louie luck is spreading around the SIUE sports world.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alestleafterhours/
2026-01-3118 minAlestle After HoursSee you next week! - Episode 164Podcast Producer Sam Muren provides exciting news about the Alestle After Hours and Alestletics publication schedule! Tune in to hear the updates along with some from around campus.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alestleafterhours/ Alestletics X:https://x.com/alestletics
2026-01-2414 minAlestletics2FeetIn with Women's Basketball Coach and Freshmen Stars-Episode 24SIUE Women's Basketball is making waves this season after finishing non-conference games with their best start in 12 YEARS. Head Coach Sam Smith joins Sam and Audrey to talk about their start and how the offseason led to this moment. Then after our hosts are joined by freshmen Lauren Miller and Kiyoko Proctor each scoring over 100 points and leading the team on the court. You don't want to miss this one, so TUNE IN.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's webs...
2025-12-2043 minAlestle After HoursThe Alest-La-La-La-lidays-Episode 163The Holidays are here early. We don't know if there'll be snow, but we do know all the best tips for holiday gifts and events. Join Managing Editor Michal Kate Reynolds, Copy Editor Destiny Albrecht, and Podcast Producer as they give news updates, exchange laughs and give their gift ideas!Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/th...
2025-12-1340 minAlestle After HoursNews and Notes from SIUE-Episode 162Your latest edition of in-depth discussion on recent news from The Alestle. Reporters Paris Thomas and Gavin Quinlan hop on the show to talk about their stories and share their opinions on some frustrating topics about SIUE.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alestleafterhours/
2025-11-2232 minAlestleticsThe Hoops for the Season-Episode 23Basketball is back and they are back with a mission! Hear from Podcast Producer Sam Muren and Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic as they give their thoughts on the upcoming season. Basketball isn't alone either, tune in to get all your news from the SIUE teams in postseason hunts.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.insta...
2025-11-0820 minAlestle After HoursAlestle After D.C. and Trusting News-Episode 161We are back from a trip to Washington D.C. and we have so many stories to share. Join Podcast Producer Sam Muren as he catches up with EIC Dylan Hembrough and Online Editor Sophie Hawkins as the discuss the recent Alestle news and stories from the nation's capital.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram...
2025-11-0145 minAlestleticsWrestling coaching tandem takedown upcoming season-Episode 22With a new era of SIUE Wrestling on the horizon, Alestletics invited Head Coach Jeremy Spates and Assistant Coach Daryl Thomas on to talk about this relationship and this upcoming change. Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Podcast Producer Sam Muren also preview wrestling's season and what's been going on around the SIUE sports world.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Ins...
2025-10-2519 minAlestle After HoursMovie Makers-Episode 160Lights. Camera. Action! This week on Alestle After Hours we chat about our special section in Lifestyles that is focused on movies. Mass Communications Instructor Cory Byers joins the show to talk about the movie making magic that takes place in SIUE Mass Comm Classes. Opinion Editor Brandi Spann and Copy Editor Destin Albrecht join to talk about their other stories as well.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://ww...
2025-10-1144 minAlestleticsSoccer Struggles, Volleyball spikes in success-Episode 21Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Podcast Producer Sam Muren jump back into focusing on SIUE Soccer. Sam and Audrey discuss their hopes for each team, and they chat about Bronze Boot style game on a baseball diamond.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www...
2025-09-2711 minAlestle After HoursTalking about SIUE's Fresh New Faces-Episode 159In this episode, Podcast Producer Sam Muren welcomes Reporter Gavin Quinlan on to talk about being a freshman starting out at The Alestle this semester. Then Sam and Graphics and Multimedia Editor Tahzive Avi Islam chat about new content Tahzive is working on for multimedia.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://ww...
2025-09-2023 minAlestleticsIs there Hope?-Episode 20Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Podcast Producer Sam Muren jump back into focusing on SIUE Soccer. Sam and Audrey discuss their hopes for each team, and they chat about Bronze Boot style game on a baseball diamond.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: h...
2025-09-0624 minAlestle After HoursA 'Love Story' engagement, not with Cracker Barrel- Episode 158We're back, you're back and Taylor Swift are all back in the news business! Tune into this episode to from Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough about The Alestle's latest top stories. Also, newly hired Copy Editor Destiny Albrecht and Podcast Producer Sam Muren gab about a Swift engagement and the Cracker Barrel logo.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Al...
2025-08-3027 minAlestleticsView from the Top with Andrew Gavin-Episode 19Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Podcast Producer Sam Muren are joined by SIUE Athletic Director Andrew Gavin to discuss all things SIUE sports related. Gavin dives into behind the scenes of overseeing the Athletics Department, and the three discuss their opinions on the past and upcoming athletic season.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram...
2025-08-0941 minAlestle After HoursInternet captivated by Coldplay Cheaters-Episode 157Graphics Manager Tahzive Avi Islam talks about some of his recent video work done over the summer. Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe gives a rundown of stories from her section in the most recent edition of The Alestle, and Podcast Producer Sam Muren dives into the Coldplay concert affair that has taken the internet by storm.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too...
2025-08-0235 minAlestleticsBeep Baseball and the SIUE ESPYs-Episode 18Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic spotlights the importance of the National Beep Baseball Association World Series coming to SIUE's campus. Then her and Podcast Producer Sam Muren discuss their picks for who would win the SIUE ESPYs. Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours In...
2025-07-1924 minAlestle After HoursA Movie Marathon-Episode 156Reporter Paris Thomas IV makes his debut on the podcast and talks about his recent work this week. Copy Editor Olivia joins him and Podcast Producer Sam Muren for insider on working at The Alestle over summer and some movie reviews.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle...
2025-07-1240 minAlestleticsUltimate growth of SIUE Ultimate-Episode 17Podcast Producer Sam Muren and Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic chat with Jesse Zawitkowski, Dillon McGinnis and Evan Driscoll to discuss the performance improvement and operations of SIUE Ultimate Frisbee Club.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://w...
2025-06-2822 minAlestle After HoursSIUE pitches in to help Tornado Troubles-Episode 155Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic and Copy Editor Matt Wolden talk with Podcast Producer Sam Muren about their stories in the local community during this summer break. Matt shares his experience talking to students and SIUE organizers that volunteered to help in the St. Louis tornado aftermath. Audrey talks about following up on reporting on the Mississippi River Festival.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/...
2025-06-2128 minAlestleticsPlayers to keep an eye on-Episode 16Podcast Producer Sam Muren and Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic discuss Audrey's top-4 SIUE players to watch going into the 2025-26 athletic year.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/2TqfxG6tv24KzFoDaTGPccLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alestleafterhours/ Alestletics...
2025-06-0717 minAlestle After HoursNew Voices and Survival Guides-Episode 154Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Managing Editor Michal Kate Castleman join Podcast Producer Sam Muren in a fun conversation about changes within The Alestle staff and the newly published Survival Guide.Check out more episodes on Spotify. https://open.spotify.com/show/7wnmP2tNzpbFI6pZQMyFgMLooking for SIUE news? Head to The Alestle's website for our editorial content.https://www.alestlelive.com/Look for our social media too! The Alestle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealestle/Alestle After Hours Instagram: https://www...
2025-05-3123 min
Alestle After HoursAlestle Superlatives-Episode 153Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down for a special end of the year episode where they assign superlatives to the Alestle staff.
2025-05-0335 min
Alestle After HoursA Compilation of the Last Two Years-Episode 152On this special episode Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford pulled clips from every single episode of Alestle After Hours over the past 2 years.
2025-04-2641 min
Alestle After Hours2025 Chicago Recap-Episode 148Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Sports Editor Audrey O'Renic, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to share all the awards that the Alestle won at the ICPA convention in Chicago.
2025-03-1436 minAlestle After HoursExploring Bookstores And The State Of The Student Body Address-Episode 147Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss student governments first state of the student body address. They also talk about a couple book stores that will be featured in this weeks edition of Metro East Markets. And Dylan explains why the publishing schedule for the Alestle is getting cut back.
2025-03-0633 minAlestle After HoursGraduation, Growth, and What Comes Next-Episode 143Opinion Editor Brandi Spann and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down with former alestle employee Francesca Boston to discuss their time at SIUE and studying abroad. They discuss managing homesickness and how traveling changed their perspectives on life. They also reflect on their time at SIUE as soon-to-be graduates.
2024-12-2136 minAlestle After HoursUnprovoked Frisking and Solar Panels-Episode 141Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Online Editor Michal Kate Castleman, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to discuss a bias incident on campus. They also discuss the fact that Chancellor Minor won't speak to The Alestle, a new literature column in the lifestyles section, and a solar panel project that will hopefully reduce the university's carbon footprint.
2024-11-2332 minAlestle After HoursThe New Orleans Recap-Episode 140Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford sit down to recap the Alestle's trip to New Orleans for the national college media convention. They also discuss all the awards that the staff won at the convention.
2024-11-0932 minAlestle After HoursThe Alestle's Past, Present, and Future-Episode 125Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough, Managing Editor Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford reflect on the Alestle's achievements over the past year and discuss upcoming changes in the publication's future.
2024-05-2542 minAlestle After HoursAlestle After Hours Out of Context-Episode 123On this week's episode we take a look back at some of the funniest moments that have happened on the podcast completely out of context.
2024-05-1118 minAlestle After HoursChicago Recap-Episode 113Lifestyles Editor Chloe Wolfe, Managing Editor Bruce Darnell, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford discuss the Alestle's trip to Chicago and all the awards they won at the ICPA convention.
2024-02-2430 minAlestle After HoursAn Atlanta Recap- Episode 102Opinion Editor Chloe Wolfe, Reporter Sam Muren, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford recap the Alestle's trip to Atlanta to attend the 2023 Fall National College Media Convention.
2023-11-1124 minAlestle After HoursAlestle After Hours (Taylor's Version)- Episode 101Reporter Michal Kate Castleman, Copy Editor Brandi Spann, and Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford review 1989 (Taylor's Version).
2023-11-0446 minAlestle After HoursA Look into Alestle History- Episode 100!On our very special 100th episode current Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough sits down with former Editors-in-Chief Kari Williams and Mich Yee to talk about their time at the Alestle.
2023-10-2847 minAlestle After HoursStaff Editorials-Episode 88Editor-in-Chief Dylan Hembrough and Illustrator Thea Weltzin sit down with Podcast Producer Hannah Ledford to discuss the editorials they've written for The Alestle. Topics include banned books in schools and the Supreme Court making questionable decisions.
2023-07-2233 minAlestle After HoursMental Health Issue and Sigmund Freud - Episode 82Sports Editor Bruce Darnell and Photographer Chloe Wolfe discuss The Alestle's Mental Health Issue among other topics.
2023-04-0155 min
Alestle After HoursCampus Comeback Challenges and a Hole lot of Donuts - Episode 70Managing Editor Gabriel Brady and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss the recent news.
Topics:
Returning to campus has posed significant challenges for students and administration alike.
There's a recent Metro East Eats where the Alestle staff reviewed Donuts.
Gabriel and Brandon discuss recent basketball games and what's to come in the sports section this semester.
Article Links:
Return to Campus:
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_2b2561b4-7405-11ec-b9b5-1b529847f6bc.html
https://www.alestlelive.com/news/article_c...
2022-01-3135 minAlestle After HoursA Year in Review - Episode 69Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Editor-in-Chief Alex Aultman, Social Media Manager Nicole Boyd and Sports Editor Brandon Wells discuss the recent past, present and future of the Alestle.
We will be back in Jan. 2022.
2021-12-1332 minAlestle After HoursDoggone it! - Episode 64Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady and Reporters Francesca Boston and Caitlynn Harbaugh discuss recent news and upcoming Alestle articles.
Topics Discussed:
SIUE's ACCESS is introducing sessions on campus to allow students to play with therapy dogs to help their mental health.
Parking Service's Green pass lottery has been causing controversy due to the fact it's not offering actual parking passes, but just the chance to buy one.
Halloween costumes are fun, but some people don't wear them in college. Gabriel, Francesca, and Caitlynn weigh in with their takes.
2021-10-2559 minAlestle After HoursNew Beginnings - Episode 56New host and Lifestyles Editor Gabriel Brady, Managing Editor Damian Morris and Reporter Francesca Boston discuss menstrual products in men's rooms, artistic nudity and reader feedback in the first returning edition of the Alestle After Hours.
2021-08-3040 minAlestle After HoursThe Sex Issue - Episode 55Reporter John McGowan, Lifestyles Editor Maddi Lammert and Editor in Chief Alex Aultman discuss The Alestle's upcoming Sex Issue. This Thursday, April 8th.
2021-04-0530 min
The Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 3/8The most important news of the week, narrated by Reporter John McGowan
2021-03-0905 minAlestle After HoursAlestle Roundtable - Episode 53Reporters John McGowan and Thomas Drake discuss this week's news.
2021-03-0932 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 2/23This week's most important news. Narrated by Reporter John McGowan.
2021-02-2405 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 2/15The most important news of the week. Narrated by Reporter John McGowan.
2021-02-1605 minAlestle After HoursAlestle Roundtable - Episode 49Reporter John McGowan and Editor in Chief Alex Aultman discuss Zoom classes, Dining Services, and the new COVID-19 variants.
2021-02-1025 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 1/25This weeks news. Narrated by Reporter John McGowan.
2021-01-2806 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 11/19The most important news of the week. Narrated by reporter John McGowan.
2020-11-1904 minAlestle After Hours#endSARS - Episode 45Host John McGowan and Senior Biology Major Mustapha Shobola from Nigeria discuss the endSARS protests, both here on campus and in Nigeria.
2020-10-1828 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 10/17The most important news of the week. Narrated by Reporter John McGowan.
2020-10-1805 minAlestle After HoursThe Black Plague, The Spanish Flu, and the Coronavirus - Episode 44Host John McGowan and History Professor Kathleen Vongsathorn discuss what we can learn about COVID-19 by comparing to past pandemics.
2020-10-1334 minAlestle After HoursCOVID-19, The Debate, and The Election - Episode 43Host John McGowan and political science major and reporter Gabe Brady discuss the ramifications of Trump's COVID diagnosis, the upcoming election, and that lively debate last week.
2020-10-0443 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 10/3Reporter John McGowan guides listeners through this week's news. October 3rd, 2020.
2020-10-0404 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 9/20Reporter John McGowan guides listeners through this weeks news. September 20th, 2020.
2020-09-2103 minThe Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 9/11Reporter John McGowan guides listeners through this weeks news. September 11th, 2020.
2020-09-1204 min
The Alestle News BiteThe Alestle News Bite - 9/6In the first episode of The Alestle News Bite, reporter John McGowan guides listeners through this weeks news.
2020-09-0703 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 42 - 9/6After Hours returns with a new format. Host John McGowan speaks to epidemiologist Dr. Ellen Santos about the Coronavirus and her thoughts on pandemic, both professional and personal.
2020-09-0633 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 41 - 4/20How is self isolation affecting you? In This episode, reporter John McGowan photographer Morgan Jackson, and reporters Damian Morris and Gabe Brady discuss what the world and it's people will be like after COVID-19 and self isolation are over.
2020-04-2044 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 40 - 3/27In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photograph Morgan Jackson, and reporter Damian Morris discuss how COVID-19 has so far affected them, SIUE, and the world.
2020-03-2747 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 39 - 3/10How well do you know your family history? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photographer Dominick Oranika, and reporters Alex Aultman and Isobel Abbot-Dethrow discuss the Lovejoy Library escape room, the importance of knowing family history, and the upcoming Illinois Census.
2020-03-1037 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 38 - 3/5Are all cops bad? In this episode, reporter John McGowan and copy editors Shane Wheatley and Brooke Hill discuss issues with the health services website, new initiatives to encourage students to vote, and we debate whether or not police should be abolished.
2020-03-0550 minAlestle After HoursAfter Hours Update - 2/22Please send all suggestions and feedback to jmcgowan@alestlelive.com!
2020-02-2205 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 37 - 2/19How did you celebrate Valentine's Day? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, photographer Dominick Oranika, and reporter Gabe Brady discuss the lasting impact of slavery, new food additions coming to campus, and unconventional ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.
2020-02-1942 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 36 - 2/18Would you support a change in government? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, reporter Isobel Abbot-Dethrow, and lifestyles editor Jordyn Nimmer discuss the merits and disadvantages of communism, a new multimedia performance on campus entitled "Chaos Magick", and a returning creative writing program on campus.
2020-02-1832 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 35 - 2/18Would you jump into a relationship based on an online dating profile? In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, and photographer Emma Davis discuss the new health sciences building opening on campus, the returning of the "Beet Box" to campus, the merits of online dating, and what we can learn from the death of Kobe Bryant.
2020-02-1838 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 34 - 2/5In this episode, reporter John McGowan, copy editor Shane Wheatley, and photographer Emma Davis discuss the new Starbucks opening in Lovejoy Library, sacred geometry and sound meditation, the benefits of going places alone, and their favorite movies of 2019.
2020-02-0541 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 33 - 2/5New year, new host! With reporter John McGowan taking over the show, he, copy editor Lamonya Smith, and multimedia editor Mackenzie Smith discuss global warming, SIUe's response to hate on campus, and their top songs of the decade.
2020-02-0534 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 32- 12/13In this episode we discuss how to deal with uncomfortable questions from family members, the best holiday-themed shots and the best and worst Christmas songs.
2019-12-1359 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 31-12/13In this episode we discuss the unwanted counter protests to the campus preacher, the best ways to study for finals and the cost of streaming services.
2019-12-1339 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 30-12/5In this episode, we discuss implicit bias, why the term "identify as" may be offensive and the best (free) places in the area to go on a romantic date.
2019-12-0549 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 29-11/19On this episode, we discuss nonviolent drug offenders potentially being released from prison, when is the right time to listen to get into the Christmas spirit and the best break up songs.
2019-11-1935 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 28-11/8On this episode, we talk about Yusef Salaam from the Central Park Five coming to our school and our takeaways from his speech, how badly women in politics are judged and songs we think everyone should know.
2019-11-1357 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 27- 11/1On this episode, we talk about the rising gas prices in Illinois, what the new marijuana law will mean for Edwardsville, men's basketball and cultural appropriation when it comes to Halloween.
2019-11-1335 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 26- 10/29On this episode we discuss the on-campus "preacher" and the protests to get him of campus and how you an learn from different faiths.
2019-10-2954 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 25-10/24In this episode, we talk about the protests at the new Planned Parenthood building in Fairview Heights, the 2nd Schnucks closing and why people should stop asking if/when women will have kids.
2019-10-2542 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 24- 10/15On this episode we discuss sex trafficking, debate whether the military should recruit young kids in high school and talk about how growing up in a low-income family can affect healthy eating habits.
2019-10-141h 01Alestle After HoursEpisode 23- 10/7On this episode, we recap the homecoming tailgate, why people should think before calling the police and why we feel that people should respect The Alestle and other media publications.
2019-10-0745 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 22-9/30On this episode we discuss how women who wear hijabs are perceived in society, climate change and multilevel marketing schemes.
2019-09-3055 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 21- 9/24On this episode we talk about which restaurants in the area has the best Impossible Burger, the vaping industry and why we should pay more attention to third party candidates.
2019-09-2457 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 20-9/18On this episode we talk about fundraising websites such as KickStarter and GoFundMe and how to avoid being scammed. Then, we talk about the College Republicans of SIUE's 9/11 display in the quad and the reactions that came from it.
2019-09-191h 10Alestle After HoursEpisode 19- 9/9On this episode we talk about Dunkin' Donuts NOT coming to campus, the newly passed bill that will make marijuana use legal in the state of Illinois and hurtful (and unnecessary) comments that people make regarding appearances.
2019-09-1042 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 18-9/3On this episode we share our thoughts (and criticisms) about the Root Beer Riot on campus, the Amazon Rain Forest fire and the lack of fact checking on social media and finally, we share songs that get us through the semester.
2019-09-0342 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 17-8/26Season 2 is finally here! On today's episode we discuss the new changes that were made to Starbucks, mass shootings and how we can prevent them on campus and ways to have the best living situation with your roommate.
2019-08-2651 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 16-5/9On our last episode of the semester we discuss the library's funding and where there money is going, Avenger's Endgame (major spoilers discussed!) and what is like to be a reporter/journalist.
2019-05-0940 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 15-5/1On this episode we talk about the street preachers that come to campus and why students are protesting them, SIU board of trustees, eating disorders and the What I Wish You Knew event.
2019-05-0158 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 14-4/26On this episode we talk about the faculty protest on campus , the newest student organization on campus and why students should take a more proactive role in their education.
2019-04-2934 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 13-4/12On this episode we talk about going make-up free why some women are afraid to do it, the issue of sexual assault on campus and what we can do about it and respecting women's decision to not have children.
2019-04-191h 11Alestle After HoursEpisode 12-4/5On this episode we Jakob geeks out over genome research and then we discuss the services that are available for sexual assault survivors and why all internships should be paid.
2019-04-121h 11Alestle After HoursEpisode 11-3/29On this episode we give an update of the investigation on SIUE's Head Start Facility in East Saint Louis, students getting scammed by fake honor societies and the college admissions scandal featuring Lori Laughlin and Felicity Huffman.
2019-04-0455 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 10-3/22On this episode we discuss a breaking story involving SIUE's head start program, car jacking's on the SIUE campus and how easy and simple it is to avoid them and finally we review Jordan Peele's "Us".
2019-03-2854 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 9-3/8On this episode we talk about the importance of having food options on campus that support our Muslim and Jewish students, our never-ending beef with parking services and how to relieve some of the stress that college students face.
2019-03-221h 00Alestle After HoursEpisode 8-Black History MonthOn this special episode, we talk about the ups and downs of the month of February aka Black History Month.
2019-03-0154 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 7- 2/15On this episode, we continue the conversation of SIUE's decision to not close campus during freezing temperatures, discuss the newest off-campus housing option "The Reserve" and discuss why SIUE has low attendance at athletic events.
2019-02-1856 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 4-11/6On this episode we discuss the importance of voting, Trump's rally near Carbondale, where to get the best Mac and Cheese, Netflix's "Big Mouth" and the best thanksgiving dishes
2019-02-1243 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 6-2/8On this episode we talk about the pros and cons of dating apps and we question if you really need a college degree in order to be successful.
2019-02-1150 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 5-2/1 During this episode we discuss SIUE's food pantry, "Cougar Cupboard" and how beneficial it is, SIUE's decision to not close school when temperatures were below freezing and how to deal with having different political and social opinions than your family members.
2019-02-1137 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 3- 11/16On this episode, we discuss voting results, the Student Veteran Association's No Shave November event (which includes a lesson on shaving and male grooming habits), Dunkin' Donuts coming to campus and voting rights for all people.
2019-02-0449 minAlestle After HoursEpisode 2- 12/7In this podcast, we question if Chic-fil-A should be cancelled and then Alestle reporters, Trevor and Jacob geek out over NASA.
2019-02-0454 minAlestle After HoursWhat I Wish You Knew-1/17The Alestle Staff talks about their new What I Wish You Knew Campaign talking about starting conversations and breaking down barriers. Listen and find out more about the campaign, the staff and how to get involved.
2019-01-2444 min