The Red & Black Podcasts

In this episode, sports editor Stuart Steele discusses Georgia's 42-20 win against Florida with assistant sports editor John James and previews the Georgia-Tennessee game with football beat writer Parth Patel.

This week’s episode is about the student tradition Frat Beach. Students gather on the beach at St. Simons Island the Friday before the Georgia-Florida football game to celebrate the rivalry between the two teams. Podcast editor Midori Jenkins and assistant podcast editor Jim Bass took to the Tate Plaza to conduct interviews and learn more about this experience from the first-hand perspective of UGA undergraduate students.

In this episode, sports editor Stuart Steele speaks with assistant sports editor John James about the Georgia football landscape and previews the Georgia-Florida game with football beat reporter Parth Patel.

In this episode, we will discuss unsolved homicides. First, assistant podcast editor Jim Bass interviews Cameron Jay, creator of the Classic City Crime podcast. Second, Jim reflects on the interview and discusses the alarming unsolved homicide rate with podcast editor Midori Jenkins.

This week, sports editor Stuart Steele talks about Georgia's 55-0 win against Vanderbilt with assistant sports editor, John James and takes a look back a Georgia's season so far with football beat writer Parth Patel.

In this episode, podcast editor Midori Jenkins and assistant podcast editor Jim Bass bring you a selection of short stories and poems from The Georgia Review. The Georgia Review is a literary-cultural publication from the University of Georgia publishing since 1947.

In this episode, sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat reporter Parth Patel about the Georgia win over Auburn and discusses potential outcomes for the Georgia-Vanderbilt match up on Saturday.

On this week's news round up, host Midori Jenkins, talks about voter registration for Georgia Midterm Elections, the 4th Annual PorchFest, and the postponing of Latinx Fest.

Sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat writer John James about Georgia’s 26-22 win against Missouri and previews the Georgia-Auburn game with football beat writer Parth Patel.

This week, host Jim Bass, discusses the Georgia Midterm elections coming up on November 8th. He chats with Erin Deihl, Election reporter and Libby Hobbs, DEI Chair, Newsletter Editor, and reporter for Georgia-Asian Times about candidates, key policies, and diversity this election cycle.

Sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat writer Parth Patel about Georgia’s 39-22 win against Kent State and previews the Georgia-Missouri game with football beat writer John James.

In this episode, we report on the most recent stories affecting the Athens community this week. Stay tuned for updates on the William Apartments, verdict of the Ariana Zarse hit-and-run case, life lessons from Ira Glass, and coverage of last weekend's AthFest.

In this episode, sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat writer Parth Patel about Georgia football's performance against South Carolina and previews the upcoming game against Kent State with beat writer John James.

This week, we bring you a special episode from the Snelling Dining Commons at the University of Georgia. Host Jim Bass takes us through the sites and sounds at Snelling from the hours of 1:30am to 3:00am. We discuss the history of the tradition, Snellibrate and uncover what keeps students coming back night after night.

In this episode, sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat writer John James about Georgia’s 33-0 win against Samford and previews the Georgia-South Carolina game with football beat writer Meadow Barrow.

In this episode, we bring you coverage of the most recent stories affecting the Athens community this week. Mariah Parker resigns from District 2 Commissioner. Students planning on moving in to The William apartments, a new complex on North Finley have found themselves displaced in downtown hotels. The University of Georgia dedicates new first-year residence hall Black-Diallo-Miller. Stetson Bennet performs his career best leading to a defeat of Oregon 49-3.

Sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to assistant sports editor Trevyn Gray about the Bulldogs’ 49-3 win over Oregon and previews Georgia's upcoming game against Samford with football reporter John James.

The Red & Black is offering a new podcast called Between The Headphones, where our Georgia football reporters discuss the Bulldogs' season each week. Here is episode one. Be sure to subscribe to Between The Headphones anywhere you get your podcasts. For more Georgia football coverage, visit redandblack.com/gameday.

Sports editor Stuart Steele speaks to football beat writer John James about Georgia’s offseason and previews the Georgia-Oregon game with football beat writer Parth Patel. For more Georgia Bulldogs coverage, visit redandblack.com/gameday.

Monday, April 25th, 2022 was the last day to register to vote for the May 24th local election. This week, we will discuss the candidates who are on the ballot for mayor, governor, and the United States House of representatives. First, we’ll be speaking with news desk contributor Erin Diel about her coverage of the Stacy Abrams 2022 gubernatorial campaign tour. Then, news desk contributor Alander Rocha will discuss the 10th district GOP forum hosted by the UGA college republicans. Finally, diversity, equity and inclusion chair and newsdesk assistant Dania Kalaji will give us an overview of this year’s mayoral candidates. Please note that while we are covering a large range of candidates from city and state elections in this episode, these are not the only candidates running for office. For a complete list of who to expect on your ballot, visit our Athens Election 2022 explainer.

This week host Midori Jenkins brings coverage of our April 28th paper edition. In this episode, enterprise reporter Emily Garcia talks about her article on leadership concerns and lack of morale at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School.

In this episode, host Alex Anteau brings you the Earth Day Special Edition Episode. First we will be speaking with Assistant Opinion Editor, Emma Griffin about her research into climate change for the Red & Black’s April 21st opinion column. Then, culture contributor Ellie Pool joins us to speak on climate anxiety and what UGA students are doing to cope.

This week, host Abbey Clark speaks with Emmy Peach and Ashton Cooper about World Autism Acceptance Month which is celebrated throughout April. This month aims to bring awareness and acceptance to neurodivergent individuals.

Every April, the UGA football team takes to Sanford stadium where members face each other in an intra-team matchup.The highly anticipated off season game gives fans a glimpse of next season’s team and a chance to watch new signees play. In this episode, we’ll be speaking with campus news editor Caitlin Farmer about how local businesses are gearing up for the big game. Then, culture contributor, Grace Stahl, joins us to talk about the Redcoat marching band and the lesser known importance of G Day. Finally, assistant sports editor Molly Linder will discuss the Bulldog’s fall 2023 team composition. This years G-Day game occurred on April 16, 2022.

Ampersand Magazine is the Red & Blacks arts and culture publication, back with a new issue for the first time since it went on hiatus in 2019. First, we will be speaking with managing editor Erin Kenney about the re-launch of Ampersand Magazine and her article about the Food For All program’s partnership with daily coop groceries. Then, senior special publications editor Nava Rawls will join us to talk about her article on the Achachi International Market and the connections between food and memory. Our final guest is culture contributor Libby Hobbs here to talk about efforts to bring cultural diversity to UGA’s Dance department.

This week we will be discussing our April 5th Paper edition. In this episode, we speak with Dania Kalaji about her article on religious diversity at UGA.

In this episode, we discuss our March 31 paper edition. First, we will be speaking with sports editor Stuart Steele about UGA’s new women’s basketball head coach, Katie Abrahamson-Henderson. Then, news desk assistant and diversity, equity and inclusion chair Dania Kalaji joins us to discuss her work as DEI chair and how the Red & Black is striving to provide more equitable coverage of underrepresented groups in our community.

In this episode, host Alex Anteau is joined by Julianna Washburn to talk about her article on Trans Day of Visibility – a day of celebration, reflection and protest for the LGBT+ community.

This week, we will be speaking will Lilly Kersh about her article on the history of discriminatory rules for women at UGA and the students who paved the way for a more equitable future. Then, Libby Hobbs discusses her article about the one year anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shooting. Finally, Maddie Brechtel details her profile on Naoko Uno of the band Calico Vision, a vaccine researcher by day and a psychedelic rock musician by night.

This week we will be discussing our March 17 paper edition. First, Sports editor Stuart Steel speaks about the firing of former UGA basketball coach Tom Crean and his replacement, Mike White. Then, News Desk Assistant and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chair, Dania Kalaji, discusses her article on UGA’s first spring break since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This week's podcast focuses on news and opinion coverage about how residents of Athens, Ga. have been affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. First, we will be joined by Campus News Editor, Caitlin Farmer to discuss her coverage of a pro-Ukraine rally that took place in downtown Athens on Monday, February 28th, 2022. Then, News Desk Contributor, Khushi Kapadia shares her research on what members of the Athens community are doing to provide humanitarian aid for those affected by the crisis. Lastly, Sarah Martynov, an opinion guest columnist of both Russian and Ukrainian heritage, joins us for a conversation about how Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has affected her family and the citizens living through the crisis. Editor’s note: This week’s host, Alex Anteau, is from Russia and wrote an opinion article about the invasion for The Red and Black’s website. The second half of this episode will contain the personal views of both Alex and a guest columnist of Ukrainian heritage.

This week we will discuss our March 3rd paper edition. First, we will speak with Elizabeth Rymarev, culture contributor about her article on exchange student experiences. Then, Ty Young discusses his feature on Harry Sims.

This week we will discuss our February 24th issue. Our host, Midori Jenkins speaks with Libby Hobbs, culture contributor about her article on the black history month dance performance of ‘Ubuntu.'

This week we will discuss our February 17th issue. First, we will be speaking with Sydney Bishop, culture contributor about Matt Turbeville and the Flowerland Shop. Then, Dania Kalaji news desk assistant and DEI chair, talks about UGA student, Elijah Odunade competing on “Jeopardy!”

This week we will discuss our February 11th issue. First, we will be speaking with Martina Essert, assistant culture editor about the Lunar New Year. Then, Lilly Kersh, newsletter editor and contributor to the culture desk, talks about her feature on Gwendolyn Payton.

In this episode, we discuss the Associated Collegiate Press Clips and Clicks Awards which honor student journalism published between August first and December 17th, 2021. This week we are joined by three Red & Black journalists whose written pieces were among the top three selected in their respective categories. First, Assistant Podcast Editor, Alex Anteau interviews Culture Editor, Maddy Franklin, about her story “Finding beauty in death: A day in the life of the Oconee Hill Cemetery Caretakers” (published on November 16th) which placed first in the feature writing category. Then, we’ll hear from Assistant News Editor Dania Kalaji, who wrote “UGA professor resigns mid-class after student refuses to wear mask” (published on August 27th), and placed second in the news writing category. Finally, Campus News Editor Caitlin Farmer will join us to talk about her story “Never-ending”: UGA students seek mental health support during in-person semester” (published on November 4th) which placed third in the feature writing category.

This week we will discuss our January 27th issue. First, we will be speaking with Simran Kaur Malhotra, the Health Editor about the rise of COVID-19 cases as a result of the new Omicron Variant and its impact on healthcare providers. Then, Carson Barrett, contributor to the opinion desk, talks about his article on the block by the Supreme Court of President Biden’s vaccine requirement.

This week we will discuss our January 20th issue. First, we will be speaking with Martina Essert, the assistant culture editor and Caitlin Farmer, news desk assistant about the Georgia Homicide Victim's Families Rights Act of 2022. Then, Maegan Taback, assistant opinion editor, talks about her article on eating disorders at UGA.

In this episode, The Front Page Podcast commemorates the 2021 National Championship game between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide. First, Jake Jennings, assistant sports editor talks about his article on Stetson Bennett's decision to switch to a using a flip phone during the 2021-2022 football season. Then, Drew Hubbard, sports editor, speaks about his article on the legacy of the Bulldog national championship appearances and the relationship between the 1980 and 2021 teams.

This week, we will discuss our December 2 SEC Championship Preview. First, we will speak with Jack Duffey, a sports desk beat reporter, about his article on the matchup between the Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship game to be played on December 4, 2021. Secondly, we speak with Katherine Lewis, assistant sports editor, about the standout players on the Georgia football team who have set up the bulldogs up for success in the post season.

In this episode, we discuss our November 18th issue. First, Caitlin Farmer, a contributor to the news desk, talks about her article on the new UGA ride-share program. Secondly, Emma Griffin, a contributor to the opinion desk, expresses the importance of sustainability this time of year and how to implement these habits into everyday practices.

On this weeks episode, we talk with Caitlin Farmer, a news contributor, about her article on the increase in UGA students seeking mental health support this semester. Lilly Kersh, a contributor to the culture desk, is also featured to discuss her article on UGA Affirmations, a popular meme account that has emerged as a means of connection and relatability between students.

In this weeks episode, we discuss the November 11th paper. First, Nimra Ahmad, the culture editor, sheds light on Athens Pride Week. Nava Rawls, assistant special publications editor, discusses the UGA Theater performance of Rent the Musical on opening night.

In this week's episode, we sit down to speak in-depth about the rivalry between the University of Georgia and the University of Florida. First, with an interview from sports editor, Drew Hubbard, we examine the discrepancy between the number of times the teams have played the annual game. Secondly, assistant culture editor, Martina Essert discusses another rivalry tradition, Frat Beach, and its fashion history.

To end the semester, we hear from a University of Georgia student celebrating Ramadan, and we hear about an Athens music education nonprofit. Dania Kalaji, news contributor and outreach manager, discusses her experience celebrating Ramadan at UGA. Business reporter Mikaela Cohen talks about an Athens couple who give students music lessons. Digital producer Sarah Detwiler hosts. The Red & Black will wrap up spring content this week. We will be back in the beginning of June. For UGA and Athens news updates as well as Georgia sports notifications, download the Red & Black NOW app today.

This month's print issue focused on the dual themes of Georgia football and sustainability, in honor of G-Day and Earth Day, respectively. April 17 was G-Day, and April 22 is Earth Day. We hear from sports contributor Katherine Lewis about the time football played their G-Day scrimmage at Clarke Central High School. In sustainability, we hear from special publications senior editor, Anna Thomas, about the threat to native bee populations. We also hear from contributor Nathalee Simoneau about food insecurity in Athens and at UGA. Digital producer Sarah Detwiler hosts. You can read the April print issue on our website, or you can pick up a print copy at select locations on campus and around town.

Our editor in chief, Sherry Liang, reflects on the March 16 Atlanta spa shootings, when a white man killed eight people, six of whom were Asian women. Liang talks with Red & Black alumna Rachel Priest, who is now a content editor at the Bitter Southerner. Priest wrote a column about the shootings called "A Target on Our Backs." Liang and Priest are two of the few Asian editors to work at The Red & Black. This episode is co-produced by Liang and Priest.

Excluding tournaments, the University of Georgia club hockey team had 31 games on its 2020-21 schedule. All but an April 6 matchup with Auburn have been canceled. Senior Kyle Harris added he’s “99% sure it’s not going to happen.” In this week's podcast, sports editor Austin Roper talks about the team's lost season. Digital producer Sarah Detwiler hosts. You can read more about the Ice Dawg seniors' missed final season here.

Just over one year ago, on March 15, 2020, Athens-Clarke County confirmed its first three cases of COVID-19. We are revisiting these last 12 months in coronavirus news for our March print issue. In this podcast, breaking news reporter Sydney Dangremond talks about the unhoused community's experience with COVID-19 in Athens. Contributor Elise Kim talks about her opinion article on confronting anti-Asian prejudice, which has accelerated since the pandemic. Digital producer Sarah Detwiler hosts. You can find the digital version of the March print issue of The Red & Black here.

The University of Georgia was Georgia Power's No. 1 energy buyer in northeast Georgia in fiscal year 2019. The university bought more than 300 million kilowatt hours of electricity during that time. In this episode, contributor Alyssa Ginn breaks down the university's environmental footprint. Digital producer Sarah Detwiler hosts.