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UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 21: Restarting SPJ ft. Megan KleinThis week's podcast special guest is Megan Klein; the president of the Society of Professional Journalists at Iowa! SPJ just started a new chapter at UIowa, give it a listen to learn more!
2025-12-1219 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 20: The Media Law Experience 2025 ft. Brett JohnsonThis week we are joined by Professor Brett Johnson to talk about the 1 semester hour course: Media Law Experience! In this course, students get to take a trip to Washington DC as well as meet professionals in the industry!
2025-11-0628 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 19: Talking PRSSA with Kylah Hedding and Sam PetersonProfessor Kylah Hedding and PRSSA president Sam Peterson talk about PRSSA at the University of Iowa!
2025-10-3021 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 18: Ashley Loup and Sports StatuaryThis week we are joined by visiting associate Professor Ashley Loup! Ashley's research interests include sports and memory, public art, fashion, and sports statuary.
2025-10-1635 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 17: Tommy Bobbitt and Entertainment SportsThis week's guest is assistant professor of instruction Tommy Bobbitt! Tune in to hear him and Jordan discuss fanbase behavior, entertainment sports and more!
2025-10-0224 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 16: Jamil Marques and Global Media StudiesOur new host and producer Jordan Luebchow sat down with Professor Jamil Marques to talk about his inspirations, The Global Media Studies Working Group, and his interest in “de-westernization.” Jamil also talks about what makes writing stand out and advice for journalism students!
2025-09-1836 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 15: Advising with Anna NewnumThis week's SJMC Podcast guest is Academic Advisor Anna Newnum! Tune in to hear her and Kennedy discuss all things advising, courses, and even advice for first year students!
2025-07-0337 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 14: The Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop Feat. Erin Goss and Michelle SillmanThis week we were joined by Michelle Sillman and Erin Goss, the leads of the Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop! They discuss the ins and outs of the workshop and even give advice for students participating this year!
2025-06-1230 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 13: Ty Rushing Reflects on His First Year Teaching at UIowa SJMCThis week on the SJMC Podcast host, Kennedy Lein, was joined by professor, Ty Rushing! Ty reflected on his first-year teaching at SJMC and offered professional advice for students!
2025-05-0835 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 12: What is the Professional Advisory Board? Ft. John Tieszen and Carla KepplerThis week's episode is UIowa SJMC Professional Advisory Board President, Carla Keppler, and Vice President, John Tieszen! Tune in to hear the specifics of the PAB and professional advice from the members!
2025-04-2433 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 11: One Day for Iowa ft. Melissa TullyThe day has finally come! You can now access our One Day for Iowa live podcast episode with Director, Melissa Tully, and Host, Kennedy Lein, on audio channels! This podcast delves into One Day of Iowa, why it is important for our students, and so much more!
2025-04-1025 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 10: Getting a Non-Profit Certificate ft. Jenifer VickThis week we were joined by Jenifer Vick from the Non-Profit Leadership Certificate Program. Jenifer discusses with host, Kennedy Lein, what job opportunities a non-profit certificate can lead to, the important work students are involved in, and certain generalities of the certificate. She also offers advice for students going into the non-profit world in the future.
2025-03-1341 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 9: Co-Host of Filmspotting Adam KempenaarHost Kennedy Lein sat down with SJMC professor, Adam Kempenaar who is celebrating 20 years of co-hosing the podcast FIlmspotting. He remembers back to pivotal times for this podcast, memorable guests and films, and so much more! They also discuss the first ever Filmspotting Festival that takes place February 28-March 1 in Chicago.
2025-02-271h 03UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 8. The Chicago Sports Media Experience ft. Wayne DrehsHost Kennedy Lein and Professor Drehs discuss his course, The Chicago Media Experience, his 20+ years at ESPN as a feature writer, and advice for the graduating college students looking for careers.
2025-02-2050 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 7. The new Strategic Communication U2G program w/ Joanna KrajewskiHost Kennedy Lein sat down with Joanna Krajewski, Director of the Master's In Strategic Communication program, to discuss the brand new U2G program offered to undergraduate students! Joanna discusses what a master's in strategic communication is, why it is beneficial, and the ins and outs of the program.
2025-01-3041 minUIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 6. The Social Media Marketing Interns ft. Max Willis and Kennedy LeinSJMC students Max Willis and Kennedy Lein discuss the roles and responsibilities of being marketing interns for the school.
2024-12-1943 min
UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 5. The Association of Women in Sports Media ft. Dr. Jen Sterling and Zoe BentlerGuests, Zoe Bentler and Jennifer Sterling from the Association of Women in Sports Media, discuss the importance of this national organization, stereotypes around women in sports media, and also tackle advice for young students wishing to pursue a career in sports media!
2024-11-2833 min
UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 4. What are Peer Mentors? ft. Josh RihnerThis week producer/host Kennedy Lein and senior Josh Rihner discuss the role and responsibilities of Peer Mentors in SJMC! Check it out!
2024-11-0635 min
UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 3. Student Advisory Board answers faculty questions ft. Emily DelgadoThis week producer/host Kennedy Lein and vice chair of the Student Advisory Board Emily Delgado answered questions from the faculty in this week's podcast! Give it a listen!
2024-10-2443 min
UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 2. Getting Zealous Going ft. Abby WedemeyerProducer and host Kennedy Lein sat down with Zealous founder and executive editor Abby Wedemeyer to discuss what goes into creating and publishing a magazine.
2024-10-0825 min
UIowa SJMC PodcastEpisode 1. Starting the Adler Agency ft. Jeff GrisamoreWe're back! Kennedy Lein sat down with professor of practice Jeff Grisamore and Adler Agency executive director Lily Stence to talk about the new class/opportunity for students!
2024-09-2433 minIowa JournalistKatelyn Weisbrod, 2019 AlumniOn the latest "Iowa Journalist" podcast, recent graduate, Katelyn Weisbrod discusses her time at The Daily Iowan, her favorite stories, and post-graduation plans. You can also read more about her on our website (https://clas.uiowa.edu/sjmc/profiles/katelyn-weisbrod) or on hers (https://www.katelynweisbrod.com/).
2020-01-1407 min