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Offbeat | My Favorite Murder: Your Perfect Halloween Podcast

Offbeat | My Favorite Murder: Your Perfect Halloween Podcast

By Jillian Rowan, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023
In this week’s installment of Offbeat, staff writer Jillian Rowan tells readers about Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgariff’s podcast, My Favorite Murder.
Benjamin Asciutto, a senior film and business major.

Student-run podcast ‘Pitt in Hollywood’ showcases success stories from Pitt alumni

By Jacob Mraz, Staff Writer • November 3, 2022
2002 Pitt graduate John Paul Horstmann talks about his arrival in LA, founding University of Pittsburgh Television and the importance of networking in the first episode of Ben Asciutto’s podcast, “Pitt in Hollywood.”
The Fresh Perspective Podcast | Dating in College

The Fresh Perspective Podcast | Dating in College

By Julia Smeltzer and Anna Ehlers • February 16, 2022
In this episode, staff writer Julia Smeltzer talks about dating culture in college.
WPTS, Pitt’s student-run radio station, announced Tuesday that it received Best Podcast in College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Production Awards for its “WPTS Impeachment Podcast.”

WPTS Radio wins national student podcast award

By Charlie Taylor, Culture Editor • November 13, 2020
Pitt’s student-run radio station announced Tuesday that it received the Best Podcast award in College Broadcasters, Inc.’s National Student Production Awards.
Sean Guillory, the digital scholarship curator in Pitt’s Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, started the SRB Podcast — short for Sean’s Russia Blog — in 2015.

Russian studies podcast explores our attraction to the “enemy”

By Ananya Pathapadu, Staff Writer • October 13, 2020
Sean Guillory said he started his podcast because he wanted to take the knowledge in academia about Russia and present it to the general public.
Staff picks: These podcasts will help you escape your pod

Staff picks: These podcasts will help you escape your pod

By The Pitt News Staff • August 20, 2020
If you close your eyes and concentrate on the sound of other people talking about musicals, love or the supernatural, it almost feels like making new friends.
Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations

Staff Picks: Podcast Recommendations

By The Pitt News Staff • July 9, 2019
Podcasts have gained popularity recently, with many gaining widespread critical acclaim, such as the true crime podcast “Serial,” or even being adapted into television shows, like “Homecoming,” starring Julia Roberts.
Pitt News Staff chose their favorite books and podcasts. (Photos via Flickr)

Podcasts and prose: TPN’s entertainment picks for the summer

By TPN Staff • July 18, 2017

When we’re not busy writing, some of us at The Pitt News try to find time to read a book or listen to a podcast. Here are suggestions to kick back with and enjoy before classes resume in a few short...

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