Show overview
Campus Insider has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 52 episodes. That works out to roughly 50 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 54 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 2 months ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 25 episodes published. 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 52 episodesChampions 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.
S2 Ep 15Coordinating and Cover Songs ft. Dr. Derek McLachlin
Join the Gazette's middle management as they give listeners an inside look into what it means to be a coordinating editor, in both our writing and creative sections. In the second half, an interview with Dr. Derek McLachlin, a Biochemistry professor turned internet sensation for his creative cover songs. Aired on Friday, Jan. 16.
S2 Ep 14New Year New Us & ft. Purple Spur Society
Happy New Year! Join the Gazette in welcoming our new staff members in the news and sports sections. In the second half, an inside look into Western's oldest social charity club, the Purple Spur Society. Aired on Friday, Jan. 9.
S2 Ep 13Wrapped, Replay & Reviews ft. Radio Western
This week, show producers 'wrap' up first semester with reviews and news updates. In the second half, an interview with two former Gazette staff, current Radio Western employees Veronica MacLean and Alex McComb on the media landscape and opportunities. Aired on Friday, Dec. 5.
S2 Ep 12Doomscrolling, Dating & Digital Footprint ft. Vanilla Thunder
This week, join editors as they go flip through the Gazette's first-ever Do Not Disturb Issue, with stories around tech, AI, doomscrolling, playing games in dating and more. In the second half, an interview with Western student, campus content creator and football player Mason Giovannangeli, known as Vanilla Thunder on TikTok. Aired on Friday, Nov. 28.
S2 Ep 11Perspectives & Powder ft. Western Ski & Snowboard
Join the Gazette as editors give an inside look into the opinions section — ed-boards, op-eds, and opinion pieces alike. In the second half, an interview with Kayla Homan, Alex Matic and Cole Cooper, executives on Western's largest club, Western Ski & Snowboard. Aired on Friday, Nov. 21.
S2 Ep 10Making Midterms Manageable ft. Heather Ellis
On this week’s episode, the Gazette discusses recent news on campus, the shutdown of StreamEast and an inside look at the social media section. In the second half, Learning Specialist Heather Ellis speaks on her career path and helpful tips for students during midterms season. Aired on Friday, Nov. 14.
S2 Ep 9All About Sports ft. Emma Campbell
On this week’s episode, the Gazette’s sports editors discuss the shocking early exit of the men’s football team in the OUA playoffs, soccer and hockey coverage and athlete interview tips. In the second half, Emma Campbell, the captain of the women’s hockey team, talks about her younger playing days, moving away from home for the first time and the current state of the team. Aired on Friday, Oct. 31.
S2 Ep 8Columns & Cases ft. Mohamed Khimji
On this week’s episode, the Gazette’s culture team chats about columns, how to survive quitting substances, the lost art of the house party and the Forest City Film Festival’s tenth anniversary. In the second half, Western Dean of Law Mohamed Khimji discusses the future of Western Law and his Law (Taylor’s Version) course. Aired October 24, 2025.