Show overview
Campus Insider has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 60 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 53 min and 1h — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 3 days ago, with 22 episodes already out so far this year. Published by The Western Gazette.
From the publisher
From the Western Gazette, Western University’s student newspaper since 1906, comes Campus Insider: a dive into the centre of campus life. Stay up to date on the latest, top stories breaking on campus every week and interviews with people of interest that you won’t get anywhere else. Episodes air live every Friday at 1 p.m. on 94.9 FM Radio Western.
Latest Episodes
View all 60 episodesReels and Rugby ft. Kennedy Johnstone
Snapshots and Sustainability ft. Richie Bloomfield
Spooky Season and Soccer ft. Benjamin Choudhry and Gavin Goddard
Top four and Tevelnovellas ft. Juan Bello
Truth and Reconciliation and The Writer in Residence ft. Cadence McGillicuddy
Print and Pucks ft. Jeannette Ladd
Country bars & Claude AI ft. Steve Xia
Welcome (back) Mustangs ft. Chirag K Singhal
Champions on the Mic & the Mat ft. Lukas Geske
Game Changers & Greenwashing ft. Wren Montgomery
S2 Ep 25Careers, CFL Combine & Cadavers ft. Charys Martin and Charlie Brake
Join us this week to talk about startups, columns, combines and more. In the second half, an interview with assistant professor in the department of anatomy and cell biology Charys Martin and clinical anatomy master's student Charlie Brake on their research into how gender- and sex-diverse people view body bequeathal. Aired on Friday, April 3.
S2 Ep 24Coverage & Campaigns ft. Western Association of Role Players
This week, the Gazette dives into how stress might be making you sick, the Eng Ivey rivalry, and upcoming articles in the opinions section. In the second half, an interview with the President of WARP, the Western Association of Role Players, on the world of table-top role play games, campaigns and character creation. Aired on Friday, March 27.
S2 Ep 23Staff & Senate ft. Student Senators
This week, Gazette staff recap recent coverage in culture, social media, opinions and sports. In the second half, an interview with Western Student Senators on how they got involved in student governance and how they advocate for students. Aired on Friday, March 20.
S2 Ep 22Reporting & Representation ft. Neisa Long
In this week's episode, the Gazette talks recent movie reviews, Western news, and photoshoots. In the second half, an interview with Neisa Long from Western's EDI office. Aired on Friday, March 13.
S2 Ep 21Stories & Squash ft. Antonio Mendes
This week, editors recap recent news — USC budget increase, OSAP changes, Western's first curator-in-residence. In the second half, an interview with Antonio Mendes, team captain of Western's men's squash team and an assistant coach for the women's squash team on Western's winning streak. Aired on Friday, March 6.
S2 Ep 20Campus & Community ft. the Muslim Students' Association
Join the Gazette this week as editors discuss recent pieces in Culture, Sports and Video; student budgeting, the history behind ringette and London's first micro modular shelter. In the second half, an interview with executives from the Muslim Students' Association on celebrating Ramadan on campus. Aired Friday, Feb. 27.
S2 Ep 19Headlines & Heated Rivalry ft. Treena Orchard
In this week's episode, the Gazette dives into our recent coverage of the ongoing police investigation into an alleged trespassing incident on campus and the alleged discovery of explosives and chemicals in a home on Chesham Avenue. They also give an inside look into the visuals and opinions that bring our Sex Issue to life. In the second half, an interview with Treena Orchard, an associate professor in health sciences, on how people navigate relationships, sex and dating apps. Aired on Friday, Feb. 13.
S2 Ep 18Fire & Ice ft. Dr. Barney
In this week's episode, editors discuss stories from the Gazette's annual Sex Issue — steamy sex scenes, blind dates and soulmate searching. In the second half, an interview with Dr. Barney, a professor at Western who specializes in Olympic research. Aired on Friday, Feb. 6.
S2 Ep 17Bylines & Balance ft. Ashlee Wittlin
This week, editors discuss articles in the Gazette's most recent print issue — covering news, cutlure & sports. In the second half, an interview with Jack.org Western co-lead Ashlee Wittlin on the importance of community and conversations around mental health in university. Aired on Friday, Jan. 30.
S2 Ep 16Voting & Varsity ft. Matteo Zagar
This week, the news team and Editor-in-Chief Sophia Schiefler discuss the upcoming USC election. In the second half, an interview with the men’s basketball captain Matteo Zagar on his basketball journey and recently representing Team Canada in Brazil. Aired on Friday, Jan. 23.