Shows
Conversations with COJOMiss SDSU Sydney MeissnerStudent host Kyla Andvik talks with COJO student Sydney Meissner. Sydney was crowned Miss SDSU 2026 earlier this fall. She is a Communication Studies major with double minors in Spanish and theater from Rapid City, SD.
2025-12-0508 minConversations with COJOTom NiemanStudent host Jordan Roemeling talks with Tom Nieman, an SDSU alum whose career began in broadcast journalism and expanded into sports reporting, play-by-play announcing and sales. Today, he serves as a Development Director at the SDSU Foundation for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
2025-11-2120 minConversations with COJOJeremy WaltnerStudent host Jordan Roemeling talks with Jeremy Waltner. Waltner is a second-generation publisher/editor of the Freeman Courier, a South Dakota Weekly newspaper, following his father, Tim Waltner. He also runs a photography/design studio called Waltner Media.
2025-11-0720 minConversations with COJOAlison SimonStudent host Kayla Walsh visits with Alison Simon. Alison graduated in 2021 with a degree in Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership. She has worked as a reporter for the Collegian, the Mobridge Tribune, and the Brookings Register. She was also the state president for the Future Farmers of America.
2025-10-2424 minConversations with COJOGreta GoedeThis week, student host Emily DeCock talks with COJO alum Greta Goede. Greta graduated cin May of 2024 with a bachelor's degree in journalism. She was the Editor-in-chief of The Collegian and interned with South Dakota News Watch while in college. Greta currently works as a reporter at KMTV in Omaha, Nebraska.
2025-10-1021 minConversations with COJOTyler MerriamCOJO student Annie Witt talks with Tyler Merriam. Tyler is the "Voice of the Jackrabbits" for SDSU athletics and the Jackrabbit Sports Network. He also hosts weekly radio sports shows. Tyler grew up in Pierre, S.D. and graduated from SDSU with a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism.
2025-09-2615 minConversations with COJOJosh MunceIn the first episode of the fall 2025 semester, student Brayden Byers talks to COJO alum Josh Munce. Josh has worked in television news, advertising and live sports, and is currently the Sports Operations Manager for Midco Sports. His work has earned him two regional Emmy awards, and he will be recognized as a Distinguished Alum in COJO this fall.
2025-09-1217 minConversations with COJOLandon DierksStudent host Taylor Tennant talks with Landon Dierks, who is an SDSU journalism alumni and sports editor for the Mitchell Republic.
2025-03-0722 minConversations with COJOStefanie FauthStudent host Jordan Roemeling talks with COJO graduate alum Stefanie Fauth. Stefanie is a Senior Communications Specialist at Dominium, Inc. and also an actor and filmmaker. Her graduate project was a documentary film entitled "Women in Film in Minnesota," which will be featured during the COJO Cinema event at the South Dakota Art Museum on April 14.
2025-02-2115 minConversations with COJOSteve JurrensStudent host Annie Witt talks with Steve Jurrens, who is the News Director at KXLG Radio 99.1 in Watertown, South Dakota.
2025-02-0714 minConversations with COJOJeanine BasingerStudent host Natalie Dean talks to Jeanine Basinger. Basinger is the Corwin-Fuller Professor of Film Studies at Wesleyan University, where she is also the founder and curator of the Wesleyan Cinema Archives and chair of the Film Studies Department. She has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from SDSU, and has authored several books on film history.
2025-01-2425 minConversations with COJOFinn KaneStudent hosts Coryn Wolff and Tessa Henderson talk to COJO graduate student Finn Kane. Finn is a teaching assistant in the Basic Media Writing course and it is working on a documentary for his graduate professional project.
This is the last episode of the fall semester, however look for new episodes in January.
2024-11-2920 minConversations with COJOMary Jo NesmithStudent hosts Coryn Wolff Tessa Henderson talk with COJO faculty member Dr. Mary Jo Nesmith, who has designed and taught the online SPCM 101 course for over 10 years.
2024-11-1525 minConversations with COJOLura RotiStudent host Anna Poull talks to COJO alum Lura Roti. Lura is an agriculture journalism and Master of Mass Communication graduate of SDSU. She grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota but today she calls the Cathedral Historic District of Sioux Falls home.
Lura has worked as a freelance journalist and media relations specialist for more than two decades. She loves telling the stories of agriculture and rural life – and engaging with the people, places, science, culture, businesses and organizations that make up South Dakota agriculture. Utilizing diverse platforms to share these stories, Lura’s work can...
2024-11-0121 minConversations with COJOKevin KlingStudent hosts Coryn Wolff and Tessa Henderson talk to playwright, actor, author, storyteller and cultural advocate Kevin Kling. Kevin visited SDSU on October 16th, and Coryn and Tessa talked with him prior to his visit.
2024-10-1818 minConversations with COJOV.J. SmithStudent host Anna Poull talks with V.J. Smith, a 1978 graduate of SDSU. V.J. worked as an assistant athletic director and then executive director of the SDSU Alumni Association. He is a motivational speaker and author, including a book entitled "Jackrabbit Tales."
2024-10-0418 minConversations with COJOJon BakkenStudent hosts Coryn Wolff and Tessa Henderson talk with Jon Bakken, who is the elementary 4th and 5th grade orchestra teacher in Brookings. He is also the author of the book Tiger Meat: The Stories Behind South Dakota’s Best Music, which will be featured at the South Dakota Festival of Books on campus this weekend. Jon is also hosts the website Tiger Meat: South Dakota Music.
2024-09-2017 minConversations with COJODr. Hye Soo ChangOur rebranded “Conversations with COJO” podcast starts off the fall 2024 semester with graduate student host Anna Poull talking with Dr. Hye Soo Chang.
Dr. Chang is a new assistant professor of advertising, and was most recently a visiting assistant professor in the Department of Advertising at the University of Florida, where she completed her Ph.D. in 2023.
Her research deals with how people psychologically process strategic communication and advertisements and how emotions help behavior changes.
Dr. Chang teaches advertising principles, research and planning and digital promotions, as well as advising and teaching in the Master of Mass...
2024-09-0620 minConversations with COJOMakenzie HuberOur student host Demetria Gilkey talks with Makenzie Huber, a COJO alum and reporter for South Dakota Searchlight.
2024-04-1912 minConversations with COJOBaylee PetersonStudent host Anna Poull talks with Baylee Peterson. Baylee is an news anchor for Dakota News Now. Baylee is a COJO alum with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Political Science and Marketing.
2024-04-0529 minConversations with COJOErica SummerfieldStudent host Anna Poull talks with Erica Summerfield, who will be joining COJO this fall as an assistant professor of agricultural communication. Summerfield is completing her Ph.D. in agricultural communication, education and leadership at The Ohio State University.
Her research focuses on the intersections of agricultural and communication education. She will teach digital promotions, public relations writing and science writing. In addition, she will assist with curricular revisions and develop new courses in agricultural communication.
2024-03-2230 minConversations with COJOJim BermanStudent host Anna Poull talks with Jim Berman, President and General Manager, Dakota News Now (KSFY/KDLT). Jim also serves on the boards of Junior Achievement, Make-A-Wish and Family Services, Inc, and The Children’s Home Society of South Dakota. Jim has been on the board of SEBA youth baseball and coached local youth teams.
2024-03-0843 minConversations with COJOAlexandra FarberStudent host Anna Poull talks with COJO alum Alexandra Farber, who is an Associate Account Executive at Click Rain, a digital agency in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Alex has a Bachelors' degrees in Advertising and Communication Studies, and an M.A. in Communication & Media Studies from South Dakota State University.
2024-02-2339 minConversations with COJOAbigail HoppStudent host Anna Poull visits with Abigail Hopp.
Abby graduated from SDSU in 2020 with a B.S. in Agriculture Communications. She also has a M.S. in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, and is currently the Marketing Manager for Pipestone, a agriculture company that provides resources and expert services in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and business.
2024-02-0935 minConversations with COJODeema Al Saffar PattersonStudent host Demetria Gilkey talks to COJO alum Deema Al Saffar Patterson. Deema received both her undergraduate and masters degrees at SDSU, and is currently a senior journalists for Al Arabiya and a form ernews producer for ABC10 in Sacremento, California.
2024-01-2627 minConversations with COJOAriana SchumacherGraduate student host Demetria Gilkey talks with COJO grad student Ariana Schumacher. Ariana is a Multimedia Ag Journalist for AGWEEK and also a COJO alum and student in the Master of Mass Communication program.
Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus until the new year, thanks for listening!
2023-11-1715 minConversations with COJOJillian WheelerStudent host Anna Poull talk with COJO alum Jillian Wheeler. Wheeler is the Sustainability Impact Lead at Truterra, LLC - Land 'O Lakes, Inc. She talks to Anna about her journey starting as a farm kid to working in sustainability.
2023-11-0329 minConversations with COJOJody HeemstraStudent host Anna Poull talks with COJO alum Jody Heemstra. Jody graduated from SDSU in 1998 with a degree in Agricultural Journalism. She produced the Dakota Ag Newsline at SDSU in the late 90s and went on to be the assistant news director and farm director for KWAT/KIXX/KDLO Radio in Watertown for 13 years. She also worked for the Red River Farm Network from 2013-2015, and then as public relations director for the SD Department of Agriculture. She is currently the news and farm director for the Dakota Radio Group.
2023-10-2028 minConversations with COJODean Lynn SargeantThis week student host Demetria Gilkey speaks with Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Dr. Lynn Sargeant. Dr. Sargeant earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in Russian History from Indiana University, Bloomington. She also holds bachelor’s degrees in Music Education from the University of Minnesota and Russian Area Studies from the University of Washington.
2023-10-0617 minConversations with COJOElise HeeschStudent host Anna Poull talks to COJO graduate student Elise Heesch. Elise majored in advertising with a management minor and has her own advertising business that works with websites, social media, and graphics.
2023-09-2229 minConversations with COJOVernon BrownGraduate student Anna Poull talks with 1990 COJO graduate Vernon Brown. Brown has worked as a reporter for KELO-TV, served as a Sioux Falls city councilor, worked as the VP of Marketing and Community Relations for SDN communications, and is currently the Associate Vice president of External Affairs for SDSU while also co-owning The Spice & Tea Exchange in Sioux Falls with his wife, Tami.
2023-09-0835 minConversations with COJODr. Shola AromonaOur first episode of the Fall 2003 semester features a conversation with Master of Mass Communication graduate student Demetria Gilkey and new COJO faculty member Shola Aromona, who has a doctorate in journalism and mass communication from the University of Kansas.
2023-08-2519 minConversations with COJOJordan RuscheOur last podcast of the season features Journalism and English senior Jordan Rusche. Jordan talks with student host Demetria Gilkey about her experience working with student media, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, and the Pulitzer Center.
We will be back this fall with new episodes. Thanks for listening!
2023-05-0518 minConversations with COJOMorgan LarsonStudent host Taylor Storbakken talks with COJO Alum Morgan Larson. Morgan is the CEO/Co-Founder at duet, an agency that works with content creators, podcasters, entrepreneurs, and startups create impactful short-form content. Taylor and Morgan met as part of the SDSU alumni mentor program. They both talk about their relationship and student experience in COJO.
2023-04-2125 minConversations with COJOSam SchauerThis week student host Anna Poull talks with former Coffee with COJO host, Sam Schauer. Anna and Sam discuss Sam's work with On Call with the Prairie Doc and Jack's News.
2023-04-0726 minConversations with COJOMelissa HerrboldtStudent host Demetria Gilkey talks with KXLG Radio General Manager Melissa Herrboldt about her journey in radio and how Watertown radio legend Bob Faehn influenced her career.
2023-03-2423 minConversations with COJOBryan HorwathIn this episode, COJO graduate student Demetria Gilkey visits with journalist Bryan Horwath. Bryan is a graduate of the Master of Mass Communication program and is currently the senior reporter at KTNV in Las Vegas, Nevada. Demetria spoke with Bryan about his career and experience as an online graduate student at SDSU.
2023-03-0349 minConversations with COJOZoey SchentzelStudent host Anna Poull talks with Zoey Schentzel, an agricultural communications and journalism major. Zoey talks about her experience covering the FSC football championship for the student-run newspaper The Collegian as well her study abroad experience.
2023-02-1726 minConversations with COJOLaura ButterbrodtIn this episode, COJO student Taylor Storbakken talks with alum Laura Butterbrodt. Laura is the health reporter at the Duluth News Tribune and a 2019 COJO graduate. She spoke with Taylor about all of things she was involved with at SDSU that helped in her career.
2023-02-0324 minConversations with COJOMark GlissendorfIn this episode, COJO student Anna Poul returns as host to speak with alum Mark Glissendorf. Mark is a partner at the marketing and advertising agency Lawrence & Schiller. He also worked as an executive producer, news anchor and reporter at KSFY-TV in Sioux Falls and earned his BS in Broadcast Journalism from SDSU Anna and Mark spoke recently about his career and experience.
We will be back in 2023 with our next podcast going live in January.
2022-12-0923 minConversations with COJOMiranda O’BryanIn this episode, COJO graduate student Demetria Gilkey returns as host to speak with alum Miranda o'Bryan. Miranda is currently a broadcast anchor and journalist at KOTA Territory News/ KEVN Black Hills Fox. Demetria spoke with Miranda about her experiences as a COJO and honors student at SDSU.
Our last podcast for 2022 will be on December 9th.
2022-11-2531 minConversations with COJODavid J. LawIn this episode, COJO student Taylor Storbakken talks with school alum David J. Law. David was a well-known radio news director in Watertown for over 48 years and has been recognized as broadcaster of the year by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association as well as being inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Our next podcast will post on November 25th
2022-11-1124 minConversations with COJOGabriella PremusThis week student host Anna Poull talks with COJO alum Gabriella Premus, who is a broadcast anchor and reporter at WLUK-TV Fox 11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Our next podcast will post on November 11th.
2022-10-2816 minConversations with COJODr. Hayden BarberThe first episode of the Fall 2022 semester is hosted by graduate student Demetria Gilkey and features a conversation with new COJO Assistant Professor Dr. Hayden Barber.
Our next podcast will post on October 28th.
2022-10-1426 minConversations with COJOTed HeerenThe last episode of the Spring semester features student host Sam Schauer interviewing Ted Heeren, a COJO graduate and the founder and creative director of Fresh Produce, an advertising and marketing agency in Sioux Falls.
2022-04-2228 minConversations with COJODr. Rocky Dailey (again!)This week our faculty podcast producer and associate professor Dr. Rocky Dailey gets in front of the mic to talk with student host Sam Schauer about his path to get back to SDSU and his upcoming documentary series on the history of broadcasting in South Dakota.
2022-04-0826 minConversations with COJOLowell HaagThis week's guest is Lowell Haag, the coordinator for video projects and programming in the Yeager Media Center. Lowell is also a COJO graduate and has work on the On Call with the Prairie Doc show since it began in 2001.
Our next podcast will be available on April 8th.
2022-03-2523 minConversations with COJOGinger ThomsonOur guest for this episode is COJO instructor Ginger Thomson. Ginger has worked as a news anchor and reporter for KELO-TV, on-camera talent and producer for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and as co-owner/producer for TV Productions, Inc. In addition to her SDSU teaching role, she is the producer of "On Call with the Prairie Doc," owner of a website development company, and inventor of "The Doorhickey."
2022-03-1125 minConversations with COJOCarter SchmidtThis episode features COJO journalism student Carter Schmidt, who also works as the news director at the campus radio station KSDJ and at KELO-TV as a part-time reporter. Carter shares how his co-curricular activities in COJO have helped prepare him for a career in journalism after graduation this spring.
Our next episode will be on March 11th.
2022-02-2520 minConversations with COJOBrianna DoranStudent host Sam Schauer talks with COJO graduate student Brianna Doran, who assists with the school's social media & digital strategy, and is a local entrepreneur.
2022-02-1121 minConversations with COJOKristopher KrachtStudent Host Sam Schauer starts off the Spring 2022 semester talking with Kristopher Kracht, COJO instructor and mental performance coach at SDSU.
2022-01-2826 minConversations with COJOSteve ErpenbachOur last episode of the fall semester features Steve Erpenbach, president and CEO of the SDSU Foundation and an alum of the school, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1985. Student host Sam Schauer was able to talk with Steve before the Thanksgiving break.
Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus until the beginning of the spring semester in January.
2021-12-0320 minConversations with COJOInstructor Jade LarsonThis week, our guest is COJO instructor Jade Larson. Jade joins the faculty after completing her Masters degree in Communication and Media Studies last Spring. Student host Sam Schauer was a student in Jade's public speaking section when she was a graduate student. They spoke last week.
Our next podcast will be available on December 3rd.
2021-11-1920 minConversations with COJOJohn MollisonThis week, our guest is 1987 journalism alum John Mollison. John is the host of "Old Guys and their AirPlanes," an award-winning video series that has been broadcast on PBS. He is also a writer and artist known for his work recreating images of military aircraft. John spoke with student host Sam Schauer earlier this week.
Our next podcast will be available on November 19th.
2021-11-0524 minConversations with COJOKeith JensenThis week student host Sam Schauer interviews @Jacks1Fan Keith Jensen. Keith graduated from SDSU in 1956 with a degree in journalism, and was the first full time director of the SDSU Alumni Association and was also the former director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association. Keith spoke with Sam about his experiences at SDSU and his 49 Hobo Days.
Our next podcast will be available on November 5th..
2021-10-2227 minConversations with COJOProfessor Roxanne LucchesiThis week student host Sam Schauer interviews Professor Roxanne Lucchesi, who has been teaching advertising at SDSU for thirty years.
Our next podcast will be available on October 22nd.
2021-10-0819 minConversations with COJODr. Samantha StanleyThis week student host Sam Schauer interviews new COJO faculty member Dr. Samantha Stanley. Sam got to speak with Dr. Stanley earlier this week.
Our next podcast will be available on October 8th.
2021-09-2421 minConversations with COJONew Season, New Host! Sam SchauerWe start this new fall season with a new host, Sam Schauer. Sam is a sophomore journalism and communication studies double major and also the news director for KSDJ, the student radio station.
Sam will be hosting Coffee with COJO for the Fall 2021 semester, so listen in and get to know a bit about our new student host.
Our next podcast will be available on September 24th.
2021-09-1013 minConversations with COJODr. Lyle OlsonOur final episode of the semester features our school director, Dr. Lyle Olson. Dr. Olson is retiring this summer, and student Jonathan Gouger spoke with him about his career and accomplishments and what the future holds.
Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus over the summer, with new episodes this August.
2021-05-0747 minConversations with COJOMcCade IvarsenOur latest episode features someone whose voice you should be familiar with, McCade Ivarsen. McCade has been hosting Coffee with COJO since it began over a year ago, and he is wrapping up his graduate work this semester, with Jonathan Gouger taking over hosting duties. Jonathan and McCade recently spoke about the podcast and McCade’s future plans.
Our last episode of the semester will be available on May 7th
2021-04-2340 minConversations with COJOHeather SolbergOur latest episode features Heather Solberg, who joined COJO as an instructor of advertising in the fall of 2018. Her professional experience includes media buying, media planning, advertising sales, copywriting, media analytics, data analysis and marketing research.
COJO advertising major Jonathan Gouger spoke with Heather about her life and work.
Our next episode will be available on April 23rdth
2021-04-0932 minConversations with COJOBetty NelsonThis episode features one of our student’s favorites, Betty Nelson. Betty had been with the school for over 24 years and is currently the school’s program assistant. Graduate student McCade Ivarson was able to visit with Betty earlier this week..
Our next episode will be available on April 9th
2021-03-2627 minConversations with COJODr. Karla HunterIn this episode we visit with Dr. Karla Hunter, who a professor in the school. Graduate student McCade Ivarsen spoke with Dr. Hunter before Spring Break.
Our next episode will be available on March 26th.
2021-03-1227 minConversations with COJODavid BordewykIn this episode we visit with David Bordewyk, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association and former director of South Dakota News Watch.
Our next episode will be available on March 12th
2021-02-2623 minConversations with COJOBrian StemwedelThis episode features a conversation between graduate student McCade Ivarsen and Brian Stemwedel, who is the assistant coordinator for the Yeager Media Center. Brian is an SDSU alum and has worked as a videographer and editor for SDSU AgBio Communications; and KEVN-TV, Rapid City, SD.
Our next episode will be available on February 26th.
2021-02-1218 minConversations with COJOErica QuamThis episode features COJO professional advisor Erica Quam. Erica is an SDSU graduate and worked in admissions before becoming our professional advisor. S
Our next episode will be available on February 12th.
2021-01-2922 minConversations with COJOBuck BurdickOur second episode of 2021 features local businessman and SDSU alumni Buck Burdick. Buck owns Station 5 productions where he used his experience in graphic design to create the Fear Asylum haunted house as well as several escape rooms and props for other productions.
Our next episode will be available on January 29th.
2021-01-1519 minConversations with COJODr. Marina HendricksOur first episode of 2021 features Dr. Marina Hendricks. Dr. Hendricks is an assistant professor in the school, teaching journalism, public relations as well as courses in our online Master of Mass Communication program.
Our next episode will be available on January 15th.
2021-01-0135 minConversations with COJODr. Jennifer AndersonDr. Jennifer Anderson is an Associate Professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at South Dakota State University, as well as the Graduate Program Coordinator for both the Master of Arts program in Communication and Media Studies and the online Master of Mass Communication program.
Our next episode will be available on January 1st.
2020-12-1839 minConversations with COJOCharean WilliamsOur 18th episode features a conversation with sports reporter and MMC graduate Charean Williams. Charean has covered the National Football League for over 25 years and was the first woman to vote in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Our next episode will be available on December 18th.
2020-12-0431 minConversations with COJOGreg LatzaOur 16th episode features a conversation well-known SDSU Journalism alum and photographer Greg Latza. Greg spoke with graduate student McCade Ivarsen about his time at SDSU and some of his photography projects.
2020-11-2034 minConversations with COJOTori Berndt and Carter SchmidtOur 15th episode features a conversation with journalism students Tori Berndt and Carter Schmidt.
Our next podcast will be available on November 20th.
2020-11-0630 minConversations with COJOJim HellandOur 15th episode features a conversation with popular COJO faculty member Jim Helland. Jim's teaching focuses on journalism writing and reporting as well as sports and feature writing.
2020-10-2318 minConversations with COJODr. Katy CodutoOur 14th episode features a conversation with new COJO faculty member Dr. Katy Coduto. Dr. Coduto comes to SDSU after finishing her Ph.D at Ohio State University. McCade was able to catch up with Dr. Coduto earlier this week.
Our next episode will be available on October 23rd and feature a conversation with journalism instructor Jim Helland. Be sure to download our talk with Jim on October 23rd
2020-10-0918 minConversations with COJODr. Rocky DaileyOur 13th podcast features School of Communication and Journalism Associate Professor Dr. Rocky Dailey.
Our next podcast will be available on October 9th and feature interviews with friends and supporters of COJO hosted by members of our Journalism Club.
2020-09-2524 minConversations with COJODr. Lyle Olson and Dr.Josh WestwickOur 12th and first podcast for the fall semester features School of Communication and Journalism Director Dr. Lyle Olson and Associate Director Dr. Josh Westwick.
Our next podcast will be available September 25th and feature a conversation with Dr. Rocky Dailey.
2020-09-1116 minConversations with COJODr. Becky KuehlOur 11th and final podcast for the spring semester features Associate Professor Becky Kuehl. Bea and McCcade spoke with Dr. Kuehl earlier this spring after some technical issues happened with their first recording.
Coffee with COJO will be in hiatus during the summer session but back with new episodes this August.
2020-05-2220 minConversations with COJOMMC Graduates Luci Harrel & Suzanne AlbersOur tenth episode features a conversation with two of our recent online Master of Mass Communication graduates, Luci Harrel and Suzanne Albers, who talk about their professional project work and their experience in an online master's program.
2020-05-0830 minConversations with COJOAndrea CarlileThis ninth episode is hosted by graduate student McCade Ivarson and features Andrea Carlile, forensics director and lecturer in the school. Mccade talked to Andrea a few weeks ago.
Our next episode will be available on May 8th and feature a conversation with students who are graduating from the online master of mass communication program this spring.
2020-04-2426 minConversations with COJOMiranda O‘BryanOur eighth podcast features Miranda O'Bryan. Miranda is a senior double major in journalism and history, and her honors independent study was creating a documentary on the Day in the Life of Freeman project from 26 years ago. Miranda talked to students in the original publication, which featured photos by SDSU journalism students documenting the small town of Freeman, South Dakota on April 20, 1994. Journalism students revisited freeman last spring on the 25th anniversary to do another day in the life project.
Our next episode will be available on April 24th and feature a conversation with SDSU forensics director And...
2020-04-1013 minConversations with COJOMadison Van WalleghenOur seventh podcast features Madison Van Walleghen. Madison is a first year graduate student in the communication and media studies program and is also a graduate teaching assistant. Her hobbies include golf and softball. She hopes to work in media relations for major league baseball when she graduates. Mccade and Bea talked with Madison last fall.
Our next episode will be available on April 10th and feature a conversation with Miranda O’Bryan as she talks about her documentary project "A Day in the Life of Freeman, South Dakota." Be sure to download our talk with Miranda on A...
2020-03-2726 minConversations with COJODave EggenOur sixth podcast features local photographer Dave Eggen.
Dave has experience as a photojournalist for the Brookings Register and as digital media producer for KDLT-TV. He now works as a freelance photographer specializing in sports. Dave has photographed many SDSU sporting events and often talks to our journalism classes about his experience.
Our next episode will be available on March 27th and feature a conversation with graduate student Madison Van Walleghen. Be sure to download our talk with Madison on March 27th.
2020-03-1338 minConversations with COJOAlexandra FarberOur fifth podcast features graduate teaching assistant Alexandra Farber.
Alex is a South Dakota State University honors alumna with a double major in communication studies and advertising, so one of the first truly “COJO” graduates. She served as the communications chair for the SDSU Students Association and won best presenter at the national level in the American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition.
Our next episode will be available on March 13th featuring local photographer Dave Eggen. Be sure to download our talk with Dave on March 13th.
2020-02-2818 min
Conversations with COJODr. Kelli ChromeyOur fourth podcast features another one of our faculty members, Doctor Kelli Chromey.Dr. Chromey is an assistant professor and co-director of the speech 101 basic course. Her focus in in the area of impostor phenomenon, workplace bullying, organizational socialization, and emotions in the workplace.Our next episode will be available on February 28th, and feature Alex Farber, a graduate student and teaching assistant in the school. Be sure to download our talk with Alex on February 28th. Publish
2020-02-1400 minConversations with COJORachel EickhoffOur third podcast features one of our graduate students, Rachel Eickhoff. Rachel works as a graduate teaching assistant in our fundamentals of speech course and is also a yoga instructor. She is a South Dakota State University honors college graduate and former division one track and field athlete. Rachel sat down with her fellow classmates Bea and McCade last fall for this conversation.
Our next episode will be available on February14th and feature Dr. Kelli Chromey, a new assistant professor in the school. Be sure to download our talk with Dr. Chromey on February 14th.
2020-01-3121 minConversations with COJOFrank RobertsonThis episode of "Coffee with COJO" features visual communication instructor Frank Robertson.
Frank joined the SDSU School of Communication and Journalism in the fall of 2017 as an instructor to teach Intro to Digital Media, Basic Photography, Photojournalism, Advanced Photography, and Advance Multiplatform Storytelling — a course he developed while earning his master’s from the department’s online Master of Mass Communication program the same year.
After receiving his B.A. here in 1995, he spent most of the past 22 years in the newspaper industry as a photojournalist and multimedia editor, working at the Aberdeen American News and Siou...
2020-01-1718 minConversations with COJOESPN College GameDay COJO StudentsThis inaugural episode of "Coffee with COJO" features students who worked for ESPN College GameDay last fall.
ESPN College GameDay is a pregame collegiate football program show on Saturday morning during the football season. The program broadcasts live from various college campuses hosting a featured game. On Saturday, October 26th 2019, GameDay broadcast for the first time on the South Dakota State University campus.
This episode, hosted by McCade Ivarsen, focuses on the experiences of three COJO students who worked with the GameDay crew; Tori Berndt, Alex Eigen and Natalie Hilden.
2020-01-0734 min