Pandemic Academics is a podcast dedicated to students and educators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic...with lots of ramblings along the way. Hosted and produced by Ben Howard of the class of 2020.
Brook Stone of the class of 2022 comes on the pod to talk about her zen found in Minecraft, her aspirations as a social worker/clinician, and we talk about taking care of your mental health during a pandemic while going to school. *WARNING: This episode contains mention of suicide and possibly other triggering content. Be advised*
Follow Brooke on Insta! @creek_rock00
Email us! quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
6 Nov 2020
Episode 13: I Like This Tree for It's Tree-ness
Maddy Windel of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk about COVID-like symptoms, her Senior Thesis about land ethics, and being engaged during a pandemic.
Follow Maddy on Insta! @maddy.windel
Reach out to us with your COVID school stories! quarantinedclass@gmail.com
1 Nov 2020
Episode 12: The COVID-19 Symptom Extravaganza
Kayla Newman of the class of 2020 comes back on the pod to talk about her recent experiences having COVID-19, being quarantined with her boyfriend, and we talk about our childhood experiences of death (fun!)
Check out Kayla's Redbubble, Etsy, and art page on Insta!
All @: graphic_fragment
Reach out to us! quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
16 Oct 2020
Episode 11: Cyber Bullying, Conservatism, and REBRANDING!
Autumn Johnson of the class of 2020 comes on the pod to talk cyber bullying, growing up conservative, and her dream restaurant. Also, NEW PODCAST BRAND AND NAME! WOO!! (Got a little excited, whoops)
Follow Autumn on Insta! @autumn_star_98
We're also still working out RSS feed stuff with podcast re-branding, so it might take a bit to show up as a new podcast name on Spotify.
2 Oct 2020
Episode 10: The Science of Doing, Traveling Abroad, and Morning People
Chava Roberts of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk being an aspiring clinician, the difficulties of being an international student during a pandemic, and we also lament people not saying good morning to others (also lamenting morning people in general).
Links for BLM associated organizations: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj0lqX5xJbsAhUM16wKHYMdDsoQFjAAegQIAhAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmnfreedomfund.org%2F&usg=AOvVaw0zY3PUjhIaEuR-vKby4OVW
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjj3ZKNxZbsAhUQLK0KHTutCicQFjAJegQIAxAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.obama.org%2Fmbka%2F&usg=AOvVaw2D2nEVGyuWqMwrHOctpClH
Send us your story! quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
26 Sept 2020
Episode 9: SAY WHAT?! Lessons in Global Etiquette
Ariel McKinney of the class of 2020 comes on the pod to talk human interests, discrimination against Asian Americans during the era of COVID, and we compare etiquette across cultures. Also, Ben reads a mean email he sent to Tom Cotton.
Follow Ariel on Insta! Insta: @talkaholic
18 Sept 2020
Episode 8: Tech Theatre, Humor, and Questions about Butts
Daniel Hall of the class of 2019 and current SIU grad student comes on the pod to talk tech theatre, his philosophy on humor during a pandemic, and of course, classic butt jokes! Also, for real, don't message Daniel about butt stuff. He won't like it (probably).
Follow Daniel on Twitch! Link: https://www.twitch.tv/tuubby?fbclid=IwAR3jAqhsgf3TxKj0Te1mXlgx-r7ePbDs4Ndea6qsLGgE1qGCULu34ftcDCc
Contact us: quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
11 Sept 2020
Episode 7: Dinner Table Conversations about Racial Justice
Breaking tradition only 7 episodes in on the podcast, Petron Brown of the class of 2021 comes on the pod to talk getting lost near a lake for several hours, going to school during a pandemic, and the BLM movement for racial justice.
Here's some additional educational resources: https://www.sentencingproject.org/publications/color-of-justice-racial-and-ethnic-disparity-in-state-prisons/
https://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2020-06-03/data-show-deaths-from-police-violence-disproportionately-affect-people-of-color
https://www.aclu.org/blog/smart-justice/mass-incarceration/how-1994-crime-bill-fed-mass-incarceration-crisis
Now here's some ways you can help! Links: https://mnfreedomfund.org
https://unicornriot.ninja
4 Sept 2020
Episode 6: What's in a Name...Baseball Edition
Jake (Baseball) Holland of the class of 2020 joins the podcast for this week to talk freight logistics, baseball, and the tenuous nature of news broadcasting.
Check out Jake's documentary on Youtube! Also follow his socials for future updates on his film and podcasting projects!
Link: https//youtu.be/wrW57UCGLEI
Insta: @jakebaseball17
Twitter @jakebaseball17
28 Aug 2020
Episode 5: The Hot Take Variety Hour(s)
2020 Ozarks alumni and future Arkansas State University grad student Ethan Lubera comes on the pod to talk about his rad tattoo, his love for scenic design, and the beauty of arts integration. Also, there's hot takes. A lot of them.
No plugs from our guest, but a PSA from Ethan: go vote! https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiA1P2Uzr7rAhXiT98KHZVkAOcQFjABegQIAhAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usa.gov%2Fregister-to-vote&usg=AOvVaw1OukIkp93loAQ6hcqD0amE
Hurricane Laura Relief: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/27/us/hurricane-laura-how-to-help.html
21 Aug 2020
Episode 4: Poetry, Catapults, and the Science of Drastic Realism
Bekah Moore of the class of 2020 comes on the pod to talk poetry competitions, the science of watermelon catapults, and the overarching theme of 2020: drastic realism. Also, can confirm, we are not catapult experts; just a healthy dose catapult enthusiasm.
No plugs this week, but quick important PSA from Bekah and the Quarantined Class of 2020: wear a mask.
14 Aug 2020
Episode 3: Walt Whitman with a Camera Comes on the Pod
Jake Sawyer (A.K.A: Walt Whitman with a camera) comes on the pod to talk climate change, national park culture, his dad, and his thoughts on TikTok.
Check out his documentary about peach farmers in the Johnson County Area: https://youtu.be/oNm0_0GXBOY
If you or somebody you know is a student affected by COVID-19 or graduated from the class of 2020, reach out to us and tell us your story: quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
7 Aug 2020
Episode 2: Dwarfism, Theatre, and George Stubbs Nightmare Horses.
TRIGGER WARNING: Episode contains references to sexual assault and violence. We talk with Lacye Day of the class of 2020 about short people problems, Theatre, and a painting from George Stubbs that will change your life. Lacye’s Etsy: https://etsy.me/39FShka Lacye’s Art Insta: @odditiesbyday If you or somebody you know has experienced sexual assault or violence, there are resources for you: 800. 656. 4673 ORCC: ORCC.Preventipn@gmail.com Kirstyn Lee: 800-818-1189
31 Jul 2020
Episode 1: Wendigos, Art, and Quarantine, Oh My!
Kayla Newman of the Class of 2020 comes on to the pod to talk her undergrad art career, life in quarantine, and spooky occult stuff. Also, it’s the 1st episode!!! Kayla’s Etsy: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GraphicFragment?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=835655657
Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Knewm698/shop?asc=u&ref=account-nav-dropdown
Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0nb0zZzCJo0rhyEHO4LxwA and Kayla’s art instagram: @graphic_fragment Reach out to us: quarantinedclass2020@gmail.com
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