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Smooth Jazz Radio Top 20 CountdownThe Vegas Jazz Countdown - June 7th 2025 🎷 It’s the first Smooth Jazz Countdown of the summer—welcome to the Vegas Jazz Countdown! This week, we crowned a brand-new number one: Vincent Ingala’s “Let’s Get To It.” 🎶 Catch the full countdown every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon—or stream it anytime, anywhere, on your favorite podcast platform. 20. Special EFX – "Meant To Be" (feat. Chieli Minucci) 🎧 Listen on YouTube19. Ryan La Valette – "Release Me" 🎧 Listen on YouTube18. Jazz In Pink – "Expansions" 🎧 Listen on YouTube17. Brian Simpson – "Under The Stars" 🎧 Listen on YouTube16. Bob James & D...2025-06-051h 49
Inside JMSDr. Matt EichnerIn the inaugural episode of season 3 of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia. After teaching adjunct courses and pursuing a PhD at the University of Oregon, Matt realized his passion for teaching and mentoring young journalists. The conversation delves into his experiences in the newspaper industry, his teaching philosophy focused on producing professional-level writing, and...2024-10-2139 min
Talking With The ProsProfessional Professor, Doctor in Educational Technology, and Audio Master - David "Dave" NourseThank you for joining me for season two of Talking with the Pros with me, Jess B. Today we are talking to David Nourse. Dave is an assistant professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. He holds a B.S. in Criminology and an M.Ed. in Counseling from North Carolina State University. He received his doctorate in Educational Technology from UNLV where he focused on how technology can be utilized to help at-risk students graduate from high school. Nourse teaches courses in audio gathering and production, audio storytelling and podcasting, and media innovation. He...2024-04-0228 minInside JMSDr. Bumsoo ParkBumsoo Park is the featured guest in this episode of Inside JMS. Bumsoo joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media studies in the summer of 2023 as an assistant professor specializing in sports media and strategic communication. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Bumsoo about how growing up playing soccer in Seoul, South Korea sparked a lifelong passion for sports which eventually led him to pursue a Masters degreein Sports Management from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Alabama. The conversation covers a wide range of issues from NIL (name, image and likeness), to...2023-11-1625 minInside JMSKevaney MartinOne of the newest faculty members in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies joins us for this episode of Inside JMS. After a distinguished sports reporting career at broadcast television stations across the country, Kevaney Martin joined the faculty in Fall 2023 as a Visiting Lecturer. Kevaney shares with hosts Kevin and Dave how after spending four years playing Division 1 collegiate basketball she took an unpaid internship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which primed her for a career in sports media. Now as a new faculty member we learn how Kevaney is inspiring the next generation of...2023-10-1132 minInside JMSDr. Gregory BorchardWe launch season two of Inside JMS with a conversation with Dr. Gregory Borchard. Greg is a full professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and wears additional hats as the School's Associate Director and Undergraduate Coordinator. Outside of his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Borchard has authored several books and he recently completed editing the second edition of The Encyclopedia of Journalism, which contained more than a million words! In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with Greg about what fuels his passion for the 19th century press, what he's currently...2023-09-0631 min
Talking With The ProsProduction Manager Professional and Music Collector - Wes KnightThank you for joining me for another episode of Talking with the Pros. Today we are talking with Wes Knight. Wes is the production manager at KUNV-FM in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. He graduated from UNLV in 2017 and holds a B.A. in journalism & media studies. His responsibilities include recording, editing, producing, and publishing the weekend talk show and online podcast content for 91.5 FM Jazz & More and 91.5 The Rebel HD2. When not in his office recording on-air content and jamming to an eclectic mix of genres ranging from Japanese city pop to hardcore punk...2023-07-2031 minInside JMSBen Morse, M.A.Ben Morse is in the hot seat for this episode of Inside JMS! Hosts Kevin and Dave turn the tables on this long time podcaster and grill him on the issues that (arguably) matter most: the reason his favorite superhero is The Flash, how he got away with focusing his Master's thesis on Magneto from The X-Men, and of course, how his time as digital editor at Marvel Entertainment primed him for a second career in higher education teaching courses in podcasting and digital/social media, and running a student-staffed digital media agency. Buckle up, you're in store for...2023-05-0539 min
Inside JMSMichael Easter, M.A.In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Michael Easter. In addition to being a visiting lecturer in the School, Michael is actively writing a follow up to his New York Times bestseller, The Comfort Crisis. Throughout the conversation, Michael shares some of the harrowing situations he found himself in while completing research for this second book, how he sees the media industry shifting and what that means to future journalists, and why Kevin is so jealous of Michael when he sees him on the fitness app Strava.2023-03-1028 min
Inside JMSDr. Julian KilkerThe inaugural episode of Inside JMS for 2023 features Dr. Julian Kilker. Julian is an Associate Professor of Emerging Media in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies with research interests ranging from unique forms of visual communication and data analysis, to the power behind iterative design, to the promise of no-code programming platforms. In this fascinating conversation, hosts Kevin and Dave discover what led Julian to join the Peace Corps after completing his undergraduate studies with a degree in physics, where his passion for photography stems from, and how his teaching career actually began as a teenager.2023-01-2046 min
Inside JMSTodd 'T.R.' Witcher, M.A.This episode of Inside JMS features Visiting Lecturer, Todd 'T.R.' Witcher. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with T.R. about how he cut his teeth as a journalist writing for alternative 'alt' weeklies in cities across the Midwest. Later we hear about what inspired his love of architecture and how he was able to fuse that love with his passion for writing. Finally, we learn about the significance the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas holds for T.R. and his wife. 2022-12-1442 min
Inside JMSDr. Linda DamThis episode of Inside JMS features Journalism and Media Studies Assistant Professor, Dr. Linda Dam. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Linda about her current research interests in wearable health technology (think Fitbits and Apple Watches). We also get some insight into Linda's background, including why this Taekwondo Junior Black Belt and Tough Mudder competitor didn't get to sleep over at her friend's homes until she was in high school and how her 65 pound German Shepard, Olive, changed her life.2022-11-1117 min
Inside JMSMolly SullivanThis episode of Inside JMS features Molly Sullivan. Molly is a visiting lecturer in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and helps oversee the School’s Sports Media concentration. A proud graduate of Greenspun Junior High in Henderson, Molly went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she was a competitive swimmer. Later she held roles as a sideline reporter for the MountainWest Sports Network and the Philadelphia 76ers. Molly chats with hosts Kevin and Dave about the drive that led her to US Olympic trials, how her interview with musician John Le...2022-10-2127 min
Inside JMSStephen Bates, J.D.In this episode, hosts Kevin and Dave welcome professor Stephen Bates to the Inside JMS studio. Stephen chats about how his experience going head-to-head with his local school board over the First Amendment rights of students -- as a high schooler himself -- influenced his decision to go to law school. He also talks about his work studying the Hutchins Commission and the recent book he authored on the subject published by the Yale University Press. Finally, we hear about some of Stephen's favorite films, and how in his first semester of college he watched five movies-a-week at the historic...2022-10-0424 min
Inside JMSJason BeattyIn this episode of Inside JMS, Kevin and Dave turn the tables on Jason Beatty, the Operations Manager of KUNV Radio's three stations, by making him the interviewee rather than the interviewer! This native New Yorker shares how he made it to Las Vegas by way of the Cayman Islands, why fitness is such an important part of his daily routine, and how an early job at a roller rink paved the path for his love of radio.2022-09-2322 min
Inside JMSDr. Benjamin BurroughsIn this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Associate Professor of emerging media, Dr. Benjamin Burroughs. Ben is a digital media scholar whose interests span from live streaming to sports (with quite a lot in between). Ben gives us insight into some of the projects he currently working on as well as how he came to edit one of the most popular blogs covering Clemson University's football team, and how he's perfected the hamburger from In N' Out. 2022-09-0622 min
Inside JMSDr. Aya ShataIn this inaugural episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Dr. Aya Shata. Aya is one of the newest members of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media studies family, having joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Digital Media in the summer of 2022. In addition to insight into her academic and professional background, we learn about Aya's involvement in the Arab Spring revolutionary movement in her home country of Egypt, and why she is definitely the person to call if you need something fixed! 2022-08-2220 min
CheckpointXP On Campus PodcastTSM Launching College Esports-Focused Program, TSMUTSM launches new program TSMU A collegiate-focused initiative built specifically for university students that have a passion for gaming and esports. The free program will offer mentorships and internship opportunities not only to students but to everybody who’s interested in entering the industry. More about TSMU: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC02tspfJxZELmegsLCmDF-w In collaboration with UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.2021-04-1805 minCheckpointXP On Campus PodcastCF1 College Valorant Esports - Conference 1 UpdateAn update of the Valorant Conference One Collegiate Esports League. In collaboration with UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.2021-04-1708 minCheckpointXP On Campus PodcastOverwatch Collegiate Championship 2021 FinalsOne of the best Overwatch Collegiate Championships Finals to watch. In collaboration with UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.2021-04-1612 minCheckpointXP On Campus PodcastMaryville's Overwatch Collegiate Championship Win w/ LiteWe speak with the 2021 Overwatch Collegiate Champions Maryville's Parker "Lite" Lewis on how it feels to win the Overwatch Collegiate Championships. This is Maryville’s third national esports championship, but a first for Overwatch. In collaboration with UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.2021-04-1507 minCheckpointXP On Campus PodcastCoastal Region Showdown in College Call of Duty | The College Esports UpdateThe College Esports Update, giving you all the stats and updates about the biggest games in college esports. This week we cover: College Call of Duty College League of Legends Collegiate Rocket League Collegiate Rainbow 6 In collaboration with UNLV's Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies.2021-04-1518 min