MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk

About MSU Denver Alumni Bird Talk

An MSU Denver Podcast about Alumni Careers and Lives hosted by Jamie Hurst ‘21. Bird Talk is a fascinating glimpse into the lives and careers of the university's accomplished alumni. Each episode features an in-depth interview with an alum who shares their unique journey and insights on how their time at MSU Denver shaped their success. From entrepreneurs to educators, artists to scientists, Bird Talk offers a diverse range of perspectives and experiences, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the impact of higher education.

Publisher

MSU Denver Alumni

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Apr 2023

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Jameer Fitch '20 & '23

   MSU Denver alumnus and 2026 Alumni Volunteer of the Year Jameer Fitch joins BirdTalk to reflect on his journey as a two-time graduate, military officer, public servant, entrepreneur and mentor. He shares how his experiences at MSU Denver shaped his path, the mentors who helped him see new possibilities, and why giving back and helping others recognize their own potential has become such an important part of his life. https://red.msudenver.edu/2023/friends-alumni-unite-to-help-navy-reservist-sail-through-to-graduation-twice/ (https://red.msudenver.edu/2023/friends-alumni-unite-to-help-navy-reservist-sail-through-to-graduation-twice/)

2. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Chresten Wilson '84

   MSU Denver alumna Chresten Wilson joins BirdTalk to share her decades-long career as a pilot with United Airlines and her journey to becoming one of the airline’s senior pilots. She reflects on how a childhood love of flying led her to MSU Denver’s aviation program, the role the university played in her career, and what it means to pave the way for women in aviation. https://www.msudenver.edu/giving/women-aviation (https://www.msudenver.edu/giving/women-aviation)

3. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Javier Ibarra '16

   Growing up on Denver's west side, Javier Ibarra never imagined the campus he'd visited as a child would become the foundation of his career. In this episode, the Emmy-winning communications leader reflects on the power of belonging, the lessons that transformed him from marketer to storyteller, and why creating emotional connections, not just content, is the key to inspiring action and building stronger communities.

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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