ChatGBC - The Goldey-Beacom College Podcast

A podcast at Goldey-Beacom College hosted by friends and collaborators Geoff Stone & Chari Konomi. In this episode, Chari & Geoff chat with English Professor, Provost, and mentor Joel Worden, Ph.D. about stories and Joel's experience teaching English. @GeoffStone is a filmmaker and photographer. Chari Konomi is a graduate student at GBC, an actor, and a photographer. Produced by Lightning Studio / Geoff Stone Hosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff Stone Intro Footage by Geoff Stone Thumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stone www.GBC.edu Wilmington, DE

In this episode, Chari & Geoff talk about the films they've made together at GBC. The collaboration between Lightning Studio & KickBack Film Co. Geoff's experience as a director and cinematographer, and Chari's experience as an actor. Chari Konomi is a graduate student at GBC, an actor, and a photographer. GeoffStone is a filmmaker and photographer. Timestamps:0:18 IntroFilms Shot at GBC: https://www.youtube.com/@GeoffStone3:30 No Glove No Love http://y2u.be/JDgSoX8aAQANo Glove No Love BTS Video http://y2u.be/6XZ8wwxPqSk7:00 Assimilation (GBC horror film) http://y2u.be/BLR9z6HNIwI9:55 Stash (Chari's first) http://y2u.be/FFJ7w3WAMmIStash BTS Video http://y2u.be/6UUnZ4jlGXE14:50 Places We Love Can Never Leave (International Students) http://y2u.be/HgNL6TJpJGA16:40 Kseni's painting (Geoff's joke)17:52 Working Late (GBC horror film) http://y2u.be/VzKxUPPzTJM20:00 Up The Ladder http://y2u.be/DphccRagSmA24:05 Behind the scenes meme (fake sandwich)25:05 How to Break a Leg http://y2u.be/f31C4Spvai432:55 The Missing Million inspired short films https://www.youtube.com/@GeoffStone/videos34:10 How it is for Chari as an actor working with Geoff as the director37:35 Geoff's experience acting in his own shorts, perspective on filmmaking39:25 When did Chari become confident as an Actor41:20 Other Duties as Assigned http://y2u.be/2rG5mQdTNTw46:10 Volt: GBC Superhero http://y2u.be/eiaZik50I7s49:00 Chari's experience trying to bring an idea to life50:40 Films never live up to your idea55:40 Interpreting a script, actor vs director56:25 Surfing as an analogy for creating art57:30 Geoff tries to get Chari to tell incriminating stories about him1:03:00 Chari's growth as an actor1:04:00 What Geoff learned at GBC while trying to be a filmmaker1:06:30 Chari's advice about "I should have it all figured out by now"1:09:07 Chair's Polaroid of the dayProduced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff StoneIntro Footage by Geoff StoneThumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stonewww.GBC.edu Wilmington, DE

In this episode, Chari & Geoff welcome GBC student Sebastien Lacroix to chat about his experience with Lightning Studio at GBC. The three of them also talk about their experiences capturing and sharing stories.Chari Konomi is a graduate student at GBC, an actor, and a photographer.@GeoffStone  is a filmmaker and photographer.www.GBC.edu Wilmington, DE Timestamps:0:19 Introducing Sebastien1:20 ChatGBC is now on Spotify, Apple, etc.2:50 Track & Field breaking a ton of records, including Seb5:55 Chari's back7:50 How Seb got into filmmaking and photography, Lightning Studio10:55 Chari running around with the camera14:35 Lightning Studio goals17:45 Chari's childhood story21:55 What happens to all of Chari's polaroids23:10 Students getting involved in Lightning Studio projects26:30 Lightning Studio is a platform to share different perspectives at GBC27:20 Geoff learned photography on the iPhone - IG: Stone_Visualz29:40 What Seb brings to Lightning Studio30:40 Seb's future in filmmaking and photography32:26 GBC is a business school, but comm & media is crucial35:40 Storytelling and Marketing38:00 Creativity at GBC39:55 How Geoff got into storytelling, what he's learned along the way43:30 Lollipop made the cut. The good feeling behind sharing work46:05 Chari's "skip day" idea - Cutting the Bacon49:00 "That's awesome"50:40 Chari's polaroid of the day Produced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff StoneThumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stone

In this episode, Geoff chats with comedian, creator, and GBC student Zach Larsen about his comedy skits, photographing Mac McClung at the NBA Dunk Contest, and time as a GBC Communication & Media major. Zach is graduating this year with an MBA in Marketing Management.Geoff Stone is a filmmaker and photographer.Zach Larsen: https://www.instagram.com/zachlarsen01/Timestamps:0:27 Introducing Zach1:20 How Zach found GBC - Track & Field3:18 How GBC impacted Zach's college experience6:30 Zach's experience as a comm & media major8:25 Zach's comedy skits11:40 How Zach learned filmmaking and photography14:00 How Zach became the Delaware Blue Coats photographer19:25 Zach photographing Mac McClung in the NBA Dunk Contest and LeBron James & Joel Embiid in the All-Star Game22:22 What is Zach going to do next?23:15 Almost getting scammed on LinkedIn24:07 The advice Geoff got on choosing a direction in a creative medium25:22 What is Zach's dream role?27:00 Zach's GBC friends28:00 Zach's sketchy experiences filming music videos29:37 How Zach got into filming music videos30:45 Zach's advice to future GBC Communication and Media majors32:10 Zach's advice for GBC's comm and media program33:00 What is Zach going to take GBC into the next phase of his lifewww.gbc.edu / Wilmington, DEProduced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Geoff StoneThumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stone

In this episode, Chari & Geoff welcome GBC alum Juana Henao Llaña to chat about her experience coming to GBC from her home country of Colombia in South America. Juana talks about meeting her husband at GBC, finding a job after college, and what it means to her that her younger brother now attends GBC.Timestamps:0:22 What's Happening this week at GBC1:05 GBC's Super Bowl Ad2:37 Introducing Juana4:22 How Juana found GBC from Colombia6:25 How Chari found GBC from Sweden7:30 Juana's first impression of GBC in 2015 (meeting other international students)9:43 How Juana met Brandon Ferrie (her husband)10:45 Why GBC?15:30 Juana's experience in the classroom19:45 How Athletics helped develop Juana as a leader23:00 Greek guy ran the first ever marathon24:00 Chari's favorite Greek Myth25:30 How Juana's overall GBC experience shaped her as a person (personal connection)28:05 Where does Juana work and what's her position (SAP), interview experience31:00 Struggle with International students staying in the U.S. - Juana's advice to international students with a dream of staying in America (CPT / OPT)36:30 Preparing for an interview / more than a resume / tell your story40:25 The best advice Geoff got before going to college41:55 Growing our generation of GBC alumni43:33 Tennis reunion organized by Joe Kissel45:15 Ideas to connect with Alumni48:40 What is Juana's dream role?51:21 Chari's Polaroid of the Day54:10 Should you change your last name after marriage?Produced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff Stone Thumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stonewww.GBC.edu - Wilmington, DE

In this episode, Chari & Geoff welcome the first podcast guest: Micah White. Micah is in his senior year and is an English major, president of GBC's Black Student Union, a resident assistant, and a member of the Track & Field team.Timestamps:0:20 What's Happening this week at GBC1:05 Micah's introduction1:29 How Micah got to GBC3:15 The old Lightning Cafe4:14 What made Micah choose GBC (classroom sizes / Track & Field)7:20 GBC's lack of internet presence before 20198:30 GBC's internet presence now9:09 How Micah became the president of GBC's Black Student Union12:10 Black Student Union's future events (Open Mic night / Soul Food Dinner)14:15 Micah's experience as an English major at Goldey-Beacom15:50 The English program Faculty19:45 Micah's experience living on campus / funny stories about Leech Hall fire alarms22:03 What it's been like for Micah to live on campus at GBC for four years26:45 What is Micah going to miss the most about GBC?28:54 What is Micah taking from his GBC experience that gives him confidence in the next phase of life? 31:28 What is Micah going to do next after graduation?35:00 What makes a college great35:40 Where did Micah get that Jacket? (Global Peace Club)37:40 Chari's Polaroid of the Day38:55 GBC has an online storeProduced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff StoneThumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stonewww.gbc.edu

In this episode, Chari & Geoff chat about how to have the best time at GBC, the importance of the friends you make in College, starting organizations on campus, taking advantage of opportunities, and advice on dealing with setbacks.Timestamps:00:48 What's happening this week at GBC01:40 Chari's first impression of GBC03:20 GBC's student-professor relationships04:05 Geoff's experience as a student (starting Lighting Studio with the support of the GBC Family)07:00 GBC's clubs and organizations / how to start one09:20 Taking advantage of opportunities and events on campus11:20 A College is a great place to test out ideas / facing setbacks & failure12:55 Advice when starting something new (learning photography)13:50 Learning from others at College (professors, staff, classmates, teammates)15:40 Why GBC? The social aspect17:50 The friends you make in College can become your lifelong friends20:30 The rivalry with Wilmington23:10 Relationship with teammates24:40 The rivalry with Wilmington pt. 226:50 GBC winning the 2017 Men's Soccer CACC championship31:20 Starting student organizations (go to Student Affairs)32:08 Volunteering32:57 Chari's mural for Bizzy Bones at the Boys & Girls Club35:10 Opportunities at GBC / Learning how to start something37:50 Friendships at College (GBC's diverse population)39:20 Sometimes College can be overwhelming40:25 Geoff's first board meeting, lol41:40 Working with others, experience at GBC can impact future career43:40 How Geoff learned filmmaking48:16 Be so good they can't ignore you49:40 Setbacks, roadblocks, self-doubt51:11 Chari's Polaroid of the dayProduced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff Stone Thumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stonewww.gbc.edu

In this episode, Chari & Geoff chat about the recent updates and changes to campus.Timestamps:00:38 What's Happening This Week at GBC02:21 Recap from last week05:50 What's New at GBC in the last 5 years07:35 Chari singing 08:35 GBC from a student's perspective09:25 GBC's residence halls over the years10:22 The Wellness Center 1:00 Lolo's12:52 Athletics updates (weight room, training room, locker rooms)13:55 Esports Arena14:30 Who is the best at FIFA?15:40 GBC Esports team16:00 Don't watch17:15 What will Esports play?18:50 Experience outside of the classroom19:30 Student engagement events in Jones Center / Event Center20:20 Using your phone at the mid-day movies?22:25 First Year Experienc24:00 Prizes25:37 The Goldey and Beacom Rivalry29:15 ChatGPT35:03 New Degree Programs (Esports and Gaming Administration, Cybersecurity, Digital Marketing)35:35 Making films at GBC40:35 Chari's Polaroid of the DayProduced by Lightning Studio / Geoff StoneHosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff StoneThumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stonewww.gbc.edu

In this episode, Chari & Geoff chat about their GBC stories, their involvement with the GBC men's soccer team, and a few of the projects they've worked on over the years. The 'Believe' documentary:    • BELIEVE (documentary) 2017 CACC Champ...  The Goldey Family / Youpendo documentary:    • The Goldey Family (documentary)  Timestamps:0:20 Intro2:13 What's Happening this week at GBC4:21 GBC Men's Soccer player Eduardo Coimbra signs a professional contract6:15 Geoff takes a penalty7:15 How Chari got to GBC9:00 Chari talks about Geoff's 'Believe' documentary about GBC Men's Soccer (linked above)10:10 Geoff claims Ted Lasso stole the 'Believe' aesthetics11:05 Chari's feelings moving across the world to college15:00 Chari's current projects: polaroid photos25:00 Chari's first experience with the "Goldey Family"27:40 Geoff talks about his documentary about the Goldey Family (linked above)30:35 Chari's in class experience - how close we are with professors31:45 Geoff talks about his relationship with former English professor and current VP Joel Worden33:35 Geoff talks about his experience as an English major with Mary Wheeling and how Joel Worden influenced him as a film director35:50 English faculty collaborate with Geoff on the Veterans of The Summit book in 201936:15 Chari's polaroid of the day Produced by Lightning Studio / Geoff Stone Hosted by Chari Konomi & Geoff Stone Thumbnail by Ksenija Marković Stone www.gbc.edu

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