Discover Boston College

About Discover Boston College

Discover Boston College (DBC) is an engaging student-run podcast that serves as your eagle eye on opportunities for Discovery, Belonging, and Connection on the Heights. Produced on a weekly basis, each episode is a concise and dynamic spotlight on various student organizations, departments, staff, faculty, and programs — bringing their stories and initiatives to life. DBC is by Boston College's Division of Student Affairs in collaboration with D100 Media, a venture founded by Dylan Carollo '25.

Publisher

Boston College Student Affairs

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2023

Latest episode

26 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

276 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Investing on the Heights: Inside the Boston College Investment Club (BCIC)

   Join host George Kaparis ’27 as he sits down with BCIC co-presidents Jack Francescone ’26 and Toby Szlapak ’26 to explore how Boston College’s student-run investment club turns classroom theory into real-world investing experience. From an $80,000 seed fund in the early 1980s to a live student-managed equity portfolio today, BCIC teaches members how to research companies, craft stock pitches, and defend ideas under pressure — all while building professional networks and preparing for careers after BC. Hear how Monday education sessions, Thursday analyst groups, guest speakers, and public pitching sharpen students’ finance skills and confidence, and learn the easiest ways to get involved next semester.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   BC EMS: By Students, for Students

   In this episode of Discover Boston College, Ally Cenci '27 and Zach Hashemian '28 from BC EMS share insights into Boston College's volunteer student-run emergency medical service. They discuss how 50 EMT volunteers respond to on-campus emergencies seven days a week, the unique experience of being both students and healthcare providers, and the tight-knit family culture within BC EMS. Alex and Zach explain the application process (which welcomes both licensed EMTs and observer applicants), the community education programs they offer, and how BC EMS embodies the university's "men and women for others" motto through dedicated volunteer service.

3. 

   29 Jul 2026

   Women in Computer Science: Building Careers at BC

   In this episode of Discover Boston College, host George Kaparis ’27 sits down with Katherine Kelly ’26 and Christine Lee ’26, co-presidents of Women in Computer Science (WiCS), to explore how the organization supports, uplifts, and empowers women pursuing tech at BC. From mentorship pairings and course roundtables to alumni panels and cross-club collaborations, WiCS works to close representation gaps while helping students navigate the challenges of CS coursework and the tech job market. Katherine and Christine share their own journeys in computer science, offer advice for first- and second-year students entering the field, and highlight the power of community in shaping confidence and long-term success.

Who has been a guest on Discover Boston College

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lucy Haswell
• Francesca Chirco
• Daniel Berkes
• Tracy Aggrey-Ansong
• Tushar Nag

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 61 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

98

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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Books guests

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