<![CDATA[WTSR Interviews]]>2449d52e-6186-5450-bfbd-8c2594ed1c57Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:00:17 +0000Captivate.fmWTSR 91.3FMhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/b2c5b359-537e-4b33-80e7-0659dc1652a4/qrwjzowdru183vt1wp2n6zhg.jpgWTSR InterviewsWTSR 91.3FMWTSR 91.3FMJoin the WTSR news team as well as the TCNJ student multimedia council and other student voices as they reach out to the community through the power of conversation and questions. There will be a variety of topics, covering local health, politics, non profits, environment, social issues, lifestyle, and the arts scene. If you have any tips or inquiries, please contact news@wtsr.org.https://wtsr-interviews.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastCurt Foxworth InterviewCurt Foxworth InterviewAn interview with Curt Foxworth, the director of Shakespeare 70's Fall 2025 production of The Taming of the Shrew!

]]>An interview with Curt Foxworth, the director of Shakespeare 70's Fall 2025 production of The Taming of the Shrew!

]]>2067c9be-d924-4846-bdb4-fafef2bdea17Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -040046:22falsefull7070Zopa InterviewZopa InterviewThis time, we interview Zopa—or should we say that they ended up interviewing us?

]]>This time, we interview Zopa—or should we say that they ended up interviewing us?

]]>f10c6010-efaf-4d29-88b6-5ae969b09325Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -040027:05falsefull6969Gunnar InterviewGunnar InterviewAn interview with the musician Gunnar.

]]>An interview with the musician Gunnar.

]]>2bba15f3-7a0d-411b-868e-1d5e1c0e9ee7Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:45:00 -040019:01falsefull6868Robert's Basement InterviewRobert's Basement InterviewAn interview with the band Robert's Basement, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band Robert's Basement, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>dc645723-d9ec-4080-98d2-fe61b801f163Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:00:00 -040015:37falsefull6767Late Cambrian InterviewLate Cambrian InterviewAn interview with the band Late Cambrian, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band Late Cambrian, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>b017edbb-0294-4020-b152-8a34c430c909Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040020:21falsefull6666Dylan Waterman InterviewDylan Waterman InterviewAn interview with Dylan Waterman, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with Dylan Waterman, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>74c835a4-029a-431f-bc34-2bfbc201dbcfThu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040006:21falsefull6565AM Reflection InterviewAM Reflection InterviewAn interview with the band AM Reflection, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band AM Reflection, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>3c6e7f93-8678-4cbb-9d5e-3af0e664dd70Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040007:32falsefull6464Cherry Ridge InterviewCherry Ridge InterviewAn interview with the band Cherry Ridge, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band Cherry Ridge, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>0e443c72-1309-4274-9fa4-e6d53cb5c40eThu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040011:16falsefull6363Fox Teeth InterviewFox Teeth InterviewAn interview with the band Fox Teeth, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band Fox Teeth, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>36de56b9-2454-4ca2-af36-a2845030a8a2Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040011:30falsefull6262Fruit Dawg InterviewFruit Dawg InterviewAn interview with the band Fruit Dawg, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>An interview with the band Fruit Dawg, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>1edf59a7-6889-47f1-867e-a1d91da1f279Thu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040013:20falsefull6161t@b grrrl Debut Interviewt@b grrrl Debut InterviewThe debut interview with the band t@b grrrl, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>The debut interview with the band t@b grrrl, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2023!

]]>23e1d25e-28d0-4fa4-bbfe-c06e924fc09eThu, 23 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -040026:47falsefull6060ScottPine InterviewScottPine InterviewAnother interview with the performer ScottPine, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>Another interview with the performer ScottPine, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>b84e2b67-f6d6-4e4a-b9c1-5ed2fb9e80b9Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 -040014:26falsefull5959The Broken Vinyls InterviewThe Broken Vinyls InterviewAn interview with the band The Broken Vinyls, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>An interview with the band The Broken Vinyls, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>3fa0c12a-f6b1-410e-9ff0-e4b249091caeTue, 20 Dec 2022 10:15:00 -040011:14falsefull5858The Carousers InterviewThe Carousers InterviewAn interview with the band The Carousers, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>An interview with the band The Carousers, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>7cb19cba-9d24-4728-b40a-6d246714425aTue, 20 Dec 2022 09:45:00 -040009:37falsefull5757Loveseat Pete InterviewLoveseat Pete InterviewAn interview with the band Loveseat Pete, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Loveseat Pete, who performed at WTSR's first ever Rocktoberfest 2022.

]]>cfa98ca0-c669-473d-9193-dc7e7131ece3Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -040006:03falsefull5656ScottPine InterviewScottPine InterviewAn interview with ScottPine, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with ScottPine, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>87dccc5e-af24-4f53-afc1-6cfb557f574fThu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040007:59falsefull5555Jack and the Me Offs InterviewJack and the Me Offs InterviewAn interview with the band Jack and the Me Offs, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Jack and the Me Offs, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>e44b02a6-bdad-458e-a9a7-69f301842e24Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040010:24falsefull5454Hallie K InterviewHallie K InterviewAn interview with Hallie K, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with Hallie K, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>f1a010ef-6c57-4ea2-acb9-5cd0917159b0Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040012:49falsefull5353Amadeo Delapava InterviewAmadeo Delapava InterviewAn interview with Amadeo Delapava, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with Amadeo Delapava, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>eee6d1a9-6a1c-4ce2-89c8-6440fc47075bThu, 13 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040010:08falsefull5252Mixolydian Dreamer InterviewMixolydian Dreamer InterviewAn interview with the band Mixolydian Dreamer, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Mixolydian Dreamer, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>3b11b4e1-4488-4d71-bb67-511c81a653ccThu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040015:07falsefull5151Hit Like a Girl InterviewHit Like a Girl InterviewAn interview with the band Hit Like a Girl, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Hit Like a Girl, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>44eb09a5-34ac-4348-b733-08f93a29b32fThu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040008:27falsefull5050See Plus InterviewSee Plus InterviewAn interview with the band See Plus, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band See Plus, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>e3e2084a-29b1-452e-add3-387474ace0d4Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040021:58falsefull4949Lanie Altmiller InterviewLanie Altmiller InterviewAn interview with Lanie Altmiller, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with Lanie Altmiller, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>0dde74e8-94b9-4e2e-a6c5-bef4e581597fThu, 06 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -040009:09falsefull4848Skylar Pocket InterviewSkylar Pocket InterviewAn interview with the band Skylar Pocket, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Skylar Pocket, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>01ec41b8-deb4-456a-b941-54f00a349802Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -040015:22falsefull4747valentines day Interviewvalentines day InterviewAn interview with the band valentines day, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>An interview with the band valentines day, who performed at WTSR Underground Fall 2022.

]]>fb3448fc-129e-4e82-88a7-46601c95dbb0Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -040020:01falsefull4646The Collegiate Recovery Program w/ Eric Van EckThe Collegiate Recovery Program w/ Eric Van EckAn interview with Eric Van Eck, Recovery and Prevention coordinator at TCNJ, about the Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, you can check out their Instagram @tcnjcrc

]]>An interview with Eric Van Eck, Recovery and Prevention coordinator at TCNJ, about the Collegiate Recovery Program. For more information, you can check out their Instagram @tcnjcrc

]]>08561aac-afb9-4f5a-b023-2446032db88dThu, 29 Sep 2022 16:15:00 -040015:06falsefull4545PollyannaPollyannaAn interview with the NJ-based band Pollyanna, whose new album "Slime" will be out June 17th!

]]>An interview with the NJ-based band Pollyanna, whose new album "Slime" will be out June 17th!

]]>a2d4dc59-bcef-495f-be89-2aa487afb19fThu, 05 May 2022 18:30:00 -040040:11falsefull4343TCNJ Tutoring CenterTCNJ Tutoring CenterMake sure to check out the Write-In on May 9th from 3-9pm for help during finals week!

]]>Make sure to check out the Write-In on May 9th from 3-9pm for help during finals week!

]]>ce719762-b43d-4fad-8754-8a75d78d228fThu, 05 May 2022 12:00:00 -040017:18falsefull4444Rob Hitt from MidtownRob Hitt from MidtownAn interview with drummer and producer Rob Hitt of Midtown!

]]>An interview with drummer and producer Rob Hitt of Midtown!

]]>426d33b3-d44e-4f2c-91d5-75ffd9648242Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -040036:15falsefull4242The Preacher's ClubThe Preacher's ClubAn interview with the NJ-based band The Preacher's Club.

]]>An interview with the NJ-based band The Preacher's Club.

]]>92efb42f-2cac-4ba2-bc03-9bf6804b58caTue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040030:45falsefull4141Not Yer BabyNot Yer BabyAn interview with the band Not Yer Baby, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Not Yer Baby, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>633b8525-bcac-4f31-97a6-b0d86b4d2db2Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:40:00 -040012:38falsefull4040Worst SumoWorst SumoAn interview with the band Worst Sumo, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Worst Sumo, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>fbd37ce2-e19f-4fbf-b6f4-8d4f56442dacTue, 05 Apr 2022 11:39:00 -040008:08falsefull3939PillowindePillowindeAn interview with the band Pillowinde, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Pillowinde, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>f140422b-5258-4fd9-a3ac-69b7bebca391Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:39:00 -040008:07falsefull3838Peach FacePeach FaceAn interview with the band Peach Face, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Peach Face, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>47586e5b-2b84-4e10-9f68-ca86e098a8e8Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:37:00 -040010:33falsefull3737The Lunar YearThe Lunar YearAn interview with the band The Lunar Year, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band The Lunar Year, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>e0645e24-fcf7-4397-bb55-847bf955d740Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:36:00 -040017:29falsefull3636Grant ClaytorGrant ClaytorAn interview with the band Grant Claytor, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>An interview with the band Grant Claytor, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022.

]]>d50eab91-7238-4d02-9700-e0e80143d741Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:35:00 -040014:03falsefull3535Objective JoyrideObjective JoyrideAn interview with the New Brunswick based band Objective Joyride, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022!

]]>An interview with the New Brunswick based band Objective Joyride, who performed at WTSR Underground Spring 2022!

]]>5562f7e5-93e1-468c-a917-1ea3d31aea01Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -040018:40falsefull3434this HOLY! rodeothis HOLY! rodeoAn interview with the band this HOLY! rodeo, who performed at WTSR Underground in September 2021.

]]>An interview with the band this HOLY! rodeo, who performed at WTSR Underground in September 2021.

]]>6529f844-3b8a-476c-b537-1134067dfd87Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040032:06falsefull3333Rob RosielloRob RosielloHalloween weekend on WTSR, TCNJ alum Rob Rosiello shared a ghostly thriller called “The Broken Hollow Banshee”, starring local NJ actors! Rob studied both Communications and Theatre at TCNJ and was the president of All College Theatre. Rob went on to write many productions throughout his career, but his job came to a halt when the pandemic struck. While theaters were closed, he got the idea to start writing productions that could be produced for radio and recorded remotely by each cast member. Eventually, “The Broken Hollow Banshee” was born. The story follows a woman in the 1950s who inherits a house from her family, which she later learns they abandoned because of a Banshee haunting the house.

CAST

Ivy Pembroke: Stephanie Rogers

Gladys Crenshaw: Nancy Vander Zwan

Mr Pennington/Silas Pembroke: Larry Krevitz

Darius Benn: Tim Anderson

Abraham/Announcer/Nick Nightingale: Jim McIntosh

Sister Mary Lucretia/Deirdre Pembroke: Sandra Hartman

Carrie Belle Pembroke: Danielle Joy Foley

Dr Margaret Pembroke: Meg Waldowski


DESIGN TEAM

Playwright:  Rob Rosiello

Director: Nancy Ridgeway

Sound Design/Music Composer: Jim McIntosh

Visual Design: T. Mark Cole

]]>Halloween weekend on WTSR, TCNJ alum Rob Rosiello shared a ghostly thriller called “The Broken Hollow Banshee”, starring local NJ actors! Rob studied both Communications and Theatre at TCNJ and was the president of All College Theatre. Rob went on to write many productions throughout his career, but his job came to a halt when the pandemic struck. While theaters were closed, he got the idea to start writing productions that could be produced for radio and recorded remotely by each cast member. Eventually, “The Broken Hollow Banshee” was born. The story follows a woman in the 1950s who inherits a house from her family, which she later learns they abandoned because of a Banshee haunting the house.

CAST

Ivy Pembroke: Stephanie Rogers

Gladys Crenshaw: Nancy Vander Zwan

Mr Pennington/Silas Pembroke: Larry Krevitz

Darius Benn: Tim Anderson

Abraham/Announcer/Nick Nightingale: Jim McIntosh

Sister Mary Lucretia/Deirdre Pembroke: Sandra Hartman

Carrie Belle Pembroke: Danielle Joy Foley

Dr Margaret Pembroke: Meg Waldowski


DESIGN TEAM

Playwright:  Rob Rosiello

Director: Nancy Ridgeway

Sound Design/Music Composer: Jim McIntosh

Visual Design: T. Mark Cole

]]>20e64a7d-9f4e-484c-b732-4486c883a7b3Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040008:30falsefull3232Sizzy RocketSizzy RocketAn interview with Sizzy Rocket regarding the growth of her music, advice for college musicians, and hints about new music.

]]>An interview with Sizzy Rocket regarding the growth of her music, advice for college musicians, and hints about new music.

]]>46891edc-112c-48ae-a115-d479f0062d45Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040017:44falsefull3131Lisa HellerLisa HellerAn interview with musician Lisa Heller, where we discussed her new EP and single, working through the pandemic, and how music helped with her anxiety.

]]>An interview with musician Lisa Heller, where we discussed her new EP and single, working through the pandemic, and how music helped with her anxiety.

]]>9cd1788f-943a-4e14-9f88-52c1ce15f0d3Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040018:33falsefull3030Joe PJoe PAn interview with musician Joe P, where we discussed growing up in New Jersey, his biggest inspirations, and his new EP "Emily Can't Sing".

]]>An interview with musician Joe P, where we discussed growing up in New Jersey, his biggest inspirations, and his new EP "Emily Can't Sing".

]]>f62495a4-22c6-4a97-a475-2651c847d3adTue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -040027:40falsefull2929The Borgen ProjectThe Borgen ProjectJoin Olivia as she talks with Baylie McMahon from The Borgen Project to learn more!

]]>Join Olivia as she talks with Baylie McMahon from The Borgen Project to learn more!

]]>4bb2da41-b0a3-49da-93dc-05336245b938Tue, 04 May 2021 12:00:00 -040011:16falsefull128281Exploding Kittens and Modern Card-GamingExploding Kittens and Modern Card-GamingGames have always gathered family and friends for fun team building and a sense of community. Throughout the pandemic, games have especially reunited households and even have taken on unique forms for virtual play. Exploding Kittens, a popular card game series which has grown into an entire company, is on the forefront of collaboration and innovation in studying how people play. Josh Weaver, marketing manager of Exploding Kittens company, joins WTSR to discuss the process of developing their games, releasing their new game, Tacocat spelled backwards, and new trends they've noticed with outreach and entertainment during the pandemic.

]]>Games have always gathered family and friends for fun team building and a sense of community. Throughout the pandemic, games have especially reunited households and even have taken on unique forms for virtual play. Exploding Kittens, a popular card game series which has grown into an entire company, is on the forefront of collaboration and innovation in studying how people play. Josh Weaver, marketing manager of Exploding Kittens company, joins WTSR to discuss the process of developing their games, releasing their new game, Tacocat spelled backwards, and new trends they've noticed with outreach and entertainment during the pandemic.

]]>9ad5a818-a190-4006-9009-457701fe4a11Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040026:26falsefull127271New Era of Online Dating with Meredith GoldenNew Era of Online Dating with Meredith GoldenThrough recent years, and especially during the Coronavirus, online dating has become more popular for young adults, due to its accessibility and innovation to connect in the virtual world. Check in with Meredith Golden, founder of Spoon Meet Spoon and Darma. With a background in psychotherapy, Golden shares misconceptions and strategies about the online dating world and how we can best support ourselves and our friends in the new standard of meeting people.

]]>Through recent years, and especially during the Coronavirus, online dating has become more popular for young adults, due to its accessibility and innovation to connect in the virtual world. Check in with Meredith Golden, founder of Spoon Meet Spoon and Darma. With a background in psychotherapy, Golden shares misconceptions and strategies about the online dating world and how we can best support ourselves and our friends in the new standard of meeting people.

]]>ab07415d-5af5-4868-97ea-e0edafea3c2cTue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040034:54falsefull126261The 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary ChapmanThe 5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary ChapmanAfter selling over 15 million copies, over 30 years, author and psychologist Dr. Gary Chapman has created a platform for discussing love as a choice and the multiple forms of communication and action it takes. Author of “The Five Love Languages,” Dr. Chapman discusses his research, his inspiration and examples of love languages, and notably, how these love languages reflect every type of relationship in life. Visit Chapman's website for more information, more publications, or to take a quiz to discover your love language.

]]>After selling over 15 million copies, over 30 years, author and psychologist Dr. Gary Chapman has created a platform for discussing love as a choice and the multiple forms of communication and action it takes. Author of “The Five Love Languages,” Dr. Chapman discusses his research, his inspiration and examples of love languages, and notably, how these love languages reflect every type of relationship in life. Visit Chapman's website for more information, more publications, or to take a quiz to discover your love language.

]]>ef5a4b06-cc78-45f7-b4f8-33605dd54d39Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040029:46falsefull125251Work Life Balance with Dr. Travis ParryWork Life Balance with Dr. Travis ParryAfter starting his career in finance, Dr. Travis Parry quickly realized there was not enough support and conversation about normalizing a healthy work-life balance. 

Now, as an author, professor, and spokesperson on work life balance, Dr. Parry joins us in discussion about how students can jumpstart this balance in their prospective careers, the myth of multitasking, and how to build better productivity and trust in our work and lifestyle. You can check out more information on his website at travisparry.com.

]]>After starting his career in finance, Dr. Travis Parry quickly realized there was not enough support and conversation about normalizing a healthy work-life balance. 

Now, as an author, professor, and spokesperson on work life balance, Dr. Parry joins us in discussion about how students can jumpstart this balance in their prospective careers, the myth of multitasking, and how to build better productivity and trust in our work and lifestyle. You can check out more information on his website at travisparry.com.

]]>d7c4d6b0-1064-47ed-b085-474557c532abWed, 10 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040025:36falsefull124241News Staff Roundtable Special: 2020 Spotify Wrapped Series OverviewNews Staff Roundtable Special: 2020 Spotify Wrapped Series OverviewThe WTSR News Staff (Nancy, Julia, and Zoyla) gathered during winter break for a fun chat over zoom about the 2020 Wrapped on Spotify Series, a statistical overview of listeners’ top songs, artists, and music preferences. We went through our personal lists and listening routines, discussing the role that music particularly played during 2020 and the pandemic.

]]>The WTSR News Staff (Nancy, Julia, and Zoyla) gathered during winter break for a fun chat over zoom about the 2020 Wrapped on Spotify Series, a statistical overview of listeners’ top songs, artists, and music preferences. We went through our personal lists and listening routines, discussing the role that music particularly played during 2020 and the pandemic.

]]>36a28236-ce9c-482c-bb37-1a0be6d1b205Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -040027:49falsefull123231Robert Quicke Interview, founder of World College Radio DayRobert Quicke Interview, founder of World College Radio DayWCRD Founder Robert Quicke joins WTSR Radio in preparation for The 10th Annual World College Radio Day on October 2, 2020 to talk about his personal experience and passion with college radio as well as the creation and legacy of the organization. Quicke is also general manager of WPSC-FM and a broadcasting professor at William Paterson University. While programming may appear differently for this year’s festivities, radio and student media are still vibrant and present to the modern age of producing art and a fresh perspective.

(Originally aired September 2020)

]]>WCRD Founder Robert Quicke joins WTSR Radio in preparation for The 10th Annual World College Radio Day on October 2, 2020 to talk about his personal experience and passion with college radio as well as the creation and legacy of the organization. Quicke is also general manager of WPSC-FM and a broadcasting professor at William Paterson University. While programming may appear differently for this year’s festivities, radio and student media are still vibrant and present to the modern age of producing art and a fresh perspective.

(Originally aired September 2020)

]]>0af5e263-d919-46e7-85e4-d6f56b5d46dcTue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -040034:02falsefull122221News Staff Roundtable Special: Strategies to Discover New MusicNews Staff Roundtable Special: Strategies to Discover New MusicFeaturing a special roundtable discussion with the news staff: news director Nancy Bowne, assistant music director Julia Landi, and staff member Zoyla Pineda. The special focus of this episode will be focused on discovering new music. We carried out three methods (Spotify, articles and charts, word of mouth) of finding new music and will discuss our experience and results.

]]>Featuring a special roundtable discussion with the news staff: news director Nancy Bowne, assistant music director Julia Landi, and staff member Zoyla Pineda. The special focus of this episode will be focused on discovering new music. We carried out three methods (Spotify, articles and charts, word of mouth) of finding new music and will discuss our experience and results.

]]>427cde9d-1225-4a50-88fe-2b5052d5ef84Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -040053:55falsefull121211Remote Teaching Perspective From TCNJ ProfessorsRemote Teaching Perspective From TCNJ ProfessorsAfter extensive planning for a remote semester, the College’s faculty are adjusting to the reality of teaching classes from their homes. With new technology and changes to classroom management, professors reflect on how the first few weeks of the semester have been anything but typical.

A few professors from The College share their insights into the semester. Here are excerpts from the full interviews with them. 

Dr. Steve O’Brien, interim dean and professor of school of engineering, (0:39) discusses the learning angles and challenges for STEM students. 

Dr. James Beyers, chair and professor of early childhood education, (9:39), approaches remote teaching as a real life application model for his future educator students, in preparing for the workplace.

Dr. Joe Goebel, chair and professor of world languages and cultures and Spanish (22:59), especially recognizes technology challenges and embracing the behind the scenes work of all faculty and staff.

(Originally aired October 2020)

]]>After extensive planning for a remote semester, the College’s faculty are adjusting to the reality of teaching classes from their homes. With new technology and changes to classroom management, professors reflect on how the first few weeks of the semester have been anything but typical.

A few professors from The College share their insights into the semester. Here are excerpts from the full interviews with them. 

Dr. Steve O’Brien, interim dean and professor of school of engineering, (0:39) discusses the learning angles and challenges for STEM students. 

Dr. James Beyers, chair and professor of early childhood education, (9:39), approaches remote teaching as a real life application model for his future educator students, in preparing for the workplace.

Dr. Joe Goebel, chair and professor of world languages and cultures and Spanish (22:59), especially recognizes technology challenges and embracing the behind the scenes work of all faculty and staff.

(Originally aired October 2020)

]]>312fe41a-19b4-4575-a1a4-fbe375ae1f82Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -040039:09falsefull120201World College Radio Day Part ThreeWorld College Radio Day Part ThreePatrick Lavery is a TCNJ and WTSR alumni from 2009 who now works at Townsquare Media in Trenton as Afternoon News Anchor on New Jersey 101.5 WKXW-FM. Through his experience at WTSR, Patrick joins us today to discuss his inspiration and hardwork from college radio to professional radio.

]]>Patrick Lavery is a TCNJ and WTSR alumni from 2009 who now works at Townsquare Media in Trenton as Afternoon News Anchor on New Jersey 101.5 WKXW-FM. Through his experience at WTSR, Patrick joins us today to discuss his inspiration and hardwork from college radio to professional radio.

]]>36eeaf8e-5916-4c24-8c92-e0dbce035301Thu, 31 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040029:14falsefull119191World College Radio Day Part TwoWorld College Radio Day Part TwoErin Vogt is a TCNJ and WTSR alumni from 2002 who now also works at Townsquare Media as a news reporter and occasional anchor on New Jersey 101.5 WKXW-FM. Through her background in journalism, Erin discusses how her education at TCNJ and WTSR helped her better connect with the local community and become a professional reporter.

]]>Erin Vogt is a TCNJ and WTSR alumni from 2002 who now also works at Townsquare Media as a news reporter and occasional anchor on New Jersey 101.5 WKXW-FM. Through her background in journalism, Erin discusses how her education at TCNJ and WTSR helped her better connect with the local community and become a professional reporter.

]]>fdbccc96-ee95-4251-b8db-d971762db3a2Wed, 30 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040026:30falsefull1181812020 World College Radio Day Part One2020 World College Radio Day Part OneVin Ebenau is a 2014 college radio alumni from WHRT Radio at Sacred Heart University. He currently works as a reporter for NJ 101.5 as well as a News Anchor/Reporter for other Townsquare Media NJ stations at the Jersey Shore for 92.7 WOBM, 94.3ThePoint, 105.7TheHawk and Beach Radio 104.1. Today Vin joins us to talk about his experience in college radio and how it helped him gain the industry skills and to have fun every day in professional radio.

]]>Vin Ebenau is a 2014 college radio alumni from WHRT Radio at Sacred Heart University. He currently works as a reporter for NJ 101.5 as well as a News Anchor/Reporter for other Townsquare Media NJ stations at the Jersey Shore for 92.7 WOBM, 94.3ThePoint, 105.7TheHawk and Beach Radio 104.1. Today Vin joins us to talk about his experience in college radio and how it helped him gain the industry skills and to have fun every day in professional radio.

]]>4cd3a664-04f5-429d-80f1-d6c68a3e3fe7Tue, 29 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040023:52falsefull117171EMT Service During the PandemicEMT Service During the PandemicStudents are on the forefront of a changing workplace amidst the covid-19 pandemic. As a part of our special reporting on how students’ perspectives on their career aspirations during the coronavirus, I am joined today with Robert Kick, a senior TCNJ nursing student and member of the TCNJ Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Robert discusses the student organization’s responsibility in the community, as well as insight he has learned through a real life application working in his clinicals as well as serving on his hometown EMT squad and fire house

]]>Students are on the forefront of a changing workplace amidst the covid-19 pandemic. As a part of our special reporting on how students’ perspectives on their career aspirations during the coronavirus, I am joined today with Robert Kick, a senior TCNJ nursing student and member of the TCNJ Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Robert discusses the student organization’s responsibility in the community, as well as insight he has learned through a real life application working in his clinicals as well as serving on his hometown EMT squad and fire house

]]>7e1e0a70-1a0c-4162-a013-08dd2945785fWed, 23 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040028:49falsefull116161Commuter Collegiate Union Virtual Friendship EventCommuter Collegiate Union Virtual Friendship EventThroughout this semester, virtual learning has made forming new friendships and connections on campus much more difficult. The Commuter Collegiate Union (CCU) at The College of New Jersey has been planning a virtual event that would allow people to have multiple, casual short interactions with diverse students across multiple organizations. 

The event is planned for Tuesday November 17th @ 8:30 p.m. Lauren Wright, a sophomore TCNJ student and vice president of CCU joined me to discuss the event as a casual way to provide students with the opportunity to connect and find new methods of improving social interactions in a remote semester.

]]>Throughout this semester, virtual learning has made forming new friendships and connections on campus much more difficult. The Commuter Collegiate Union (CCU) at The College of New Jersey has been planning a virtual event that would allow people to have multiple, casual short interactions with diverse students across multiple organizations. 

The event is planned for Tuesday November 17th @ 8:30 p.m. Lauren Wright, a sophomore TCNJ student and vice president of CCU joined me to discuss the event as a casual way to provide students with the opportunity to connect and find new methods of improving social interactions in a remote semester.

]]>125fb43c-1bd3-4aad-a033-a882df0a5f9eSun, 20 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040012:51falsefull115151Football Analytics Debate with Ben ShpigelFootball Analytics Debate with Ben ShpigelDuring an unconventional football season in 2020, some NJ private high schools, such as Mater Dei in Middletown, are considering new strategies to strengthen their team, including collecting analytics through new softwares, such as Edjvarsity. Something banned in the NCAA and pro teams, analytics question traditional forms of collecting player stats by creating a play from multiple options of outputs. Originally reported from The New York Times, Sports Reporter Ben Sphigel joins us to further discuss this change in the sports world and the response from the community.

]]>During an unconventional football season in 2020, some NJ private high schools, such as Mater Dei in Middletown, are considering new strategies to strengthen their team, including collecting analytics through new softwares, such as Edjvarsity. Something banned in the NCAA and pro teams, analytics question traditional forms of collecting player stats by creating a play from multiple options of outputs. Originally reported from The New York Times, Sports Reporter Ben Sphigel joins us to further discuss this change in the sports world and the response from the community.

]]>b2ed1962-f683-455b-8e03-4a68e49c4a6bFri, 18 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -040021:47falsefull114141Darrel Frater, TCNJ MBA Student and Founder, CEO of TheClubDarrel Frater, TCNJ MBA Student and Founder, CEO of TheClubDarrel Frater, a 2015 TCNJ School of Business alumni and current student in the MBA program, joins us today to discuss his career in entrepreneurship, including, TheClub, an app he has recently developed as a platform for DJs and musicians during the pandemic to host parties and events. With over 1,000 streamers and several influencers and endorsements, the app has widely grown throughout the community, with the influence based in his background from PromSocial, a prom planning app for teens. In a sponsored interview with The School of Business, we also discuss the current MBA program and combining lessons from the classroom into the industry.

]]>Darrel Frater, a 2015 TCNJ School of Business alumni and current student in the MBA program, joins us today to discuss his career in entrepreneurship, including, TheClub, an app he has recently developed as a platform for DJs and musicians during the pandemic to host parties and events. With over 1,000 streamers and several influencers and endorsements, the app has widely grown throughout the community, with the influence based in his background from PromSocial, a prom planning app for teens. In a sponsored interview with The School of Business, we also discuss the current MBA program and combining lessons from the classroom into the industry.

]]>b46cb181-4173-4ba4-a435-9bd3e2dd3f4dFri, 27 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -040019:51falsefull113131Coronavirus Student Research Group PublicationCoronavirus Student Research Group PublicationSix students from TCNJ recently published a research paper on covid news coverage in a double-volume issue in the Spanish journal, Trípodos. The following students involved in this publication include: Suchir Govindarajan, Alexis Marta, James Sparano, Miranda Crowley, Abigail Lewis, Radhika Purandane, and Dr. Pollack, professor of communications and public health; all with varying backgrounds from communication, public health, and english. They originally published the first article on nationwide coverage of federal government responses to the coronavirus crisis, finding that the media manifests a disappointment in that the national government has not robustly protected the public. With most members present, we were able to discuss the research process, the career application into the real world, as well as working forward in their second installment of the project.

]]>Six students from TCNJ recently published a research paper on covid news coverage in a double-volume issue in the Spanish journal, Trípodos. The following students involved in this publication include: Suchir Govindarajan, Alexis Marta, James Sparano, Miranda Crowley, Abigail Lewis, Radhika Purandane, and Dr. Pollack, professor of communications and public health; all with varying backgrounds from communication, public health, and english. They originally published the first article on nationwide coverage of federal government responses to the coronavirus crisis, finding that the media manifests a disappointment in that the national government has not robustly protected the public. With most members present, we were able to discuss the research process, the career application into the real world, as well as working forward in their second installment of the project.

]]>74c83604-9a57-4213-88dc-6ed1442f994bFri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -040042:51falsefull112121Nadia VaehNadia VaehNadia Vaeh IMA Vox Pop Winner and trailblazer for creating conscious pop, Nadia Vaeh has recently released a single, “Anxiety,” in order to build awareness about important mental health concerns as well as deliver music that connects deeply to an emotional state. Through her new release this fall, just in time for “spooky season,” Nadia Vaeh joins us today to discuss some of her other songs, influences in creating music, as well as connecting with fans and inspirations during the coronavirus. You can check out more of her music and background on her website.

]]>Nadia Vaeh IMA Vox Pop Winner and trailblazer for creating conscious pop, Nadia Vaeh has recently released a single, “Anxiety,” in order to build awareness about important mental health concerns as well as deliver music that connects deeply to an emotional state. Through her new release this fall, just in time for “spooky season,” Nadia Vaeh joins us today to discuss some of her other songs, influences in creating music, as well as connecting with fans and inspirations during the coronavirus. You can check out more of her music and background on her website.

]]>9e961a66-aa10-44f9-af0c-7b6fc0f2a8e7Fri, 13 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -040027:51falsefull111111Middle GroundMiddle GroundTCNJ Student Government and Korean Student Association present a new form of student communication and connection on campus. Alekhya Madiraju, VP for Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Student Government, and Gabriella Son, Vice President of Korean Student Association, present Middle Ground, a virtual forum on Zoom in which TCNJ students from opposite sides of the “table” will engage in intellectual conversations regarding political and social issues pertaining to the upcoming election as well as its effect on the student body. Students, who remain anonymous, will first identify with particular issues on a spectrum of strongly agree to strongly disagree while briefly explaining their positioning. They will then have the opportunity to challenge the ideas supporting other students' stances through a moderated discussion. All done remotely, Middle Ground will be published as an Instagram TV series on Student Government's Instagram page in the days leading up to the presidential election, beginning on October 21 through October 31. Each day will feature a segment of the Middle Ground discussion dedicated to a specific policy issue, such as "is universal healthcare feasible?" Akekhya and Gabriella joined me to discuss creating and preparing this first annual project, as well as a couple anonymous participants who share their reactions and reasons for joining this project.

]]>TCNJ Student Government and Korean Student Association present a new form of student communication and connection on campus. Alekhya Madiraju, VP for Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Student Government, and Gabriella Son, Vice President of Korean Student Association, present Middle Ground, a virtual forum on Zoom in which TCNJ students from opposite sides of the “table” will engage in intellectual conversations regarding political and social issues pertaining to the upcoming election as well as its effect on the student body. Students, who remain anonymous, will first identify with particular issues on a spectrum of strongly agree to strongly disagree while briefly explaining their positioning. They will then have the opportunity to challenge the ideas supporting other students' stances through a moderated discussion. All done remotely, Middle Ground will be published as an Instagram TV series on Student Government's Instagram page in the days leading up to the presidential election, beginning on October 21 through October 31. Each day will feature a segment of the Middle Ground discussion dedicated to a specific policy issue, such as "is universal healthcare feasible?" Akekhya and Gabriella joined me to discuss creating and preparing this first annual project, as well as a couple anonymous participants who share their reactions and reasons for joining this project.

]]>9a006d63-ecbd-407e-ab69-8db5e8e75058Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -040026:13falsefull110101TCNJ Career CenterTCNJ Career CenterThe College of New Jersey hosted its first virtual fall career and opportunities fair for students to explore options for internships, jobs, and post-graduate plans. As students navigate and prepare for their future careers, they are also learning  new software for networking and etiquette for the virtual sphere. Ms Shannon Conklin, the director of leadership and development at the TCNJ Career Center, joins us today to discuss the fair, future job coaching initiatives, and factors to consider in the hiring process.

]]>The College of New Jersey hosted its first virtual fall career and opportunities fair for students to explore options for internships, jobs, and post-graduate plans. As students navigate and prepare for their future careers, they are also learning  new software for networking and etiquette for the virtual sphere. Ms Shannon Conklin, the director of leadership and development at the TCNJ Career Center, joins us today to discuss the fair, future job coaching initiatives, and factors to consider in the hiring process.

]]>884d6731-5215-4bbe-bb73-de28fdac26a1Fri, 16 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -040027:25falsefull99Radio Alumni Roundtable DiscussionRadio Alumni Roundtable DiscussionJoin us for a Zoom roundtable discussion with college radio alumni and industry professionals from 88.3 FM WBGO in Newark, NJ. Participants include Simon Rentner, host and producer of The Checkout podcast, Doug Doyle, the news and sports director at WBGO and iHeartRadio, Greg Bryant, host of Jazz After Hours and co host of Jazz United podcast, Brian Delp, host of Midday Jazz, and Michael Bourne, critic-at-large and host of Blues Break and Singers Unlimited. Topics include developing one’s vocation in media and the arts, career legacies, engaging with an audience, and transitions in technology.

]]>Join us for a Zoom roundtable discussion with college radio alumni and industry professionals from 88.3 FM WBGO in Newark, NJ. Participants include Simon Rentner, host and producer of The Checkout podcast, Doug Doyle, the news and sports director at WBGO and iHeartRadio, Greg Bryant, host of Jazz After Hours and co host of Jazz United podcast, Brian Delp, host of Midday Jazz, and Michael Bourne, critic-at-large and host of Blues Break and Singers Unlimited. Topics include developing one’s vocation in media and the arts, career legacies, engaging with an audience, and transitions in technology.

]]>a948f578-6f2d-4054-b6d7-1e5e926edcd7Fri, 09 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -040055:23falsefull1881Corporate Speech SolutionsCorporate Speech SolutionsMany students and employees are now faced with the reality of virtual classes and meetings held over video platforms, such as Zoom and Google Hangouts, during the Covid-19 pandemic. But how is this affecting our general communication and wellbeing in the workplace and education? Join us as Jayne Latz, a certified Speech Language Pathologist and founder of Corporate Speech Solutions, discusses some of her tips to improving body language, vocal presence, as well as how to prepare for the future of presentation and professionalism. Check out her website at https://www.corporatespeechsolutions.com/ for more information about her upcoming publications and resources.

]]>Many students and employees are now faced with the reality of virtual classes and meetings held over video platforms, such as Zoom and Google Hangouts, during the Covid-19 pandemic. But how is this affecting our general communication and wellbeing in the workplace and education? Join us as Jayne Latz, a certified Speech Language Pathologist and founder of Corporate Speech Solutions, discusses some of her tips to improving body language, vocal presence, as well as how to prepare for the future of presentation and professionalism. Check out her website at https://www.corporatespeechsolutions.com/ for more information about her upcoming publications and resources.

]]>efb39fa9-efba-4dc9-99cc-8cee8a1079b7Fri, 02 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -040029:13falsefull77TCNJ President Kathryn FosterTCNJ President Kathryn FosterPrior to the beginning of the semester, WTSR News Director Nancy Bowne was able to interview President Foster, the President of The College of New Jersey, about making decisions for remote learning, new technological advancements, community outreach with the missives, as well as embracing leadership during uncertain times.

]]>Prior to the beginning of the semester, WTSR News Director Nancy Bowne was able to interview President Foster, the President of The College of New Jersey, about making decisions for remote learning, new technological advancements, community outreach with the missives, as well as embracing leadership during uncertain times.

]]>8edc4993-2ba9-4bb5-9036-fc5c378aaacfFri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -040056:36falsefull66Arts Ed NJ InitiativeArts Ed NJ InitiativeOver the summer, Arts ED NJ hosted the governor's awards, a program that recognizes teens and their artistic achievements. As an education initiative that works on policy and legislation for arts education in the New Jersey government, Arts Ed NJ has been busy assisting schools to implement the arts into virtual classrooms. Join news director Nancy Bowne as she talks with program coordinator Priscilla Hopkins-Smith and two high school governor's awards finalists, Jasmine Livingston and Jocelyn Jefferies, about practicing their art forms and their influence to continue to promote the arts during a pandemic. 

]]>Over the summer, Arts ED NJ hosted the governor's awards, a program that recognizes teens and their artistic achievements. As an education initiative that works on policy and legislation for arts education in the New Jersey government, Arts Ed NJ has been busy assisting schools to implement the arts into virtual classrooms. Join news director Nancy Bowne as she talks with program coordinator Priscilla Hopkins-Smith and two high school governor's awards finalists, Jasmine Livingston and Jocelyn Jefferies, about practicing their art forms and their influence to continue to promote the arts during a pandemic. 

]]>203261bb-a190-4093-bfe3-b48f65c818d3Sat, 19 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -040016:57falsefull55TCNJ Student Activities for Fall 2020TCNJ Student Activities for Fall 2020While The College of New Jersey will have all remote classes for the fall semester, the Office of Student Involvement has been busy preparing virtual events for first year and returning students and to build a sense of community. Join news director Nancy Bowne as she discusses strategies, planning, and modern technology with TCNJ coordinator of student activities, Maria Haber. 

]]>While The College of New Jersey will have all remote classes for the fall semester, the Office of Student Involvement has been busy preparing virtual events for first year and returning students and to build a sense of community. Join news director Nancy Bowne as she discusses strategies, planning, and modern technology with TCNJ coordinator of student activities, Maria Haber. 

]]>f6270e31-87d0-41b8-92e6-890b50c6f0daSat, 12 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -040015:10falsefull44Trenton Health TeamTrenton Health TeamThe Trenton Health Team (THT) is a local organization in partnership with area hospitals and healthcare facilities with the state of New Jersey. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, as she talks to Greg Paulson, the executive director of THT, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, as they discuss some challenges that Trenton faces right now and how it is keeping its strong community together through the arts.


]]>The Trenton Health Team (THT) is a local organization in partnership with area hospitals and healthcare facilities with the state of New Jersey. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, as she talks to Greg Paulson, the executive director of THT, in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, as they discuss some challenges that Trenton faces right now and how it is keeping its strong community together through the arts.


]]>d7b36683-7957-4f42-820c-3541e8e8f75bSun, 05 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -040017:30falsefull33Sourland ConservancySourland ConservancyThe Sourlands of New Jersey is a precious sanctuary for indigenous wildlife and plants near Hopewell, NJ. But through recent infestations of the Emerald Borer Beetle, the ash trees, which comprises the abundant natural canopy over the Sourlands, is being threatened. The Sourland Conservancy is an organization that has formed a team to save the future posterity of the ash tree. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, for her interview with Laurie Cleveland and Carolyn Klaube, the executive director and the stewardship coordinator, as they discuss conservation efforts and plans for the future of the organization and outreach during Coronavirus. 

]]>The Sourlands of New Jersey is a precious sanctuary for indigenous wildlife and plants near Hopewell, NJ. But through recent infestations of the Emerald Borer Beetle, the ash trees, which comprises the abundant natural canopy over the Sourlands, is being threatened. The Sourland Conservancy is an organization that has formed a team to save the future posterity of the ash tree. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, for her interview with Laurie Cleveland and Carolyn Klaube, the executive director and the stewardship coordinator, as they discuss conservation efforts and plans for the future of the organization and outreach during Coronavirus. 

]]>f9fa5fa9-5195-4833-976b-e9d50c05a77bSun, 28 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -040033:18falsefull22Total Recall Hardcore Metal BandTotal Recall Hardcore Metal BandOn April 25 2020, WTSR was able to interview Total Recall, a Hardcore Metal band based in Milan, Italy. Through their strong friendship and a compilation of multiple other bands, the five members share a passion for crafting music and embracing the modern age of music distribution. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, on her conversation with the band members, as they discuss their band origins, creating music, and the impact of the Coronavirus on musicians and how you can help.

]]>On April 25 2020, WTSR was able to interview Total Recall, a Hardcore Metal band based in Milan, Italy. Through their strong friendship and a compilation of multiple other bands, the five members share a passion for crafting music and embracing the modern age of music distribution. Join news director, Nancy Bowne, on her conversation with the band members, as they discuss their band origins, creating music, and the impact of the Coronavirus on musicians and how you can help.

]]>64f5d8f0-4347-4cd5-81b0-2f018bb9879dSun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -040027:11falsefull11