Podcasts
03/17/25 11:17pm
Penn(y) for your Thoughts E4
Penn(y) For Your Thoughts returns with columnist Jesse Van Doren to discuss his position on Penn's test-mandatory reinstatement being a "needed fix." Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
02/20/25 2:43pm
Penn(y) For Your Thoughts E3
Opinion podcast Penn(y) For Your Thoughts is back with columnist Ingrid Holmquist to discuss her article on the history and impacts of Penn’s gentrification. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
01/28/25 2:46pm
Penn(y) for your Thoughts S2E2
Penn(y) For Your Thoughts returns with columnist Piper Slinka-Petka to discuss Luigi Mangione and how physical attractiveness impacts privilege and public perception. Watch the full podcast on YouTube. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
01/21/25 3:13pm
Penn(y) For Your Thoughts S2E1
The opinion podcast ‘Penn(y) For Your Thoughts’ is back hotter than ever. Listen as DP columnists explain controversial topics and give their hot takes with host Carolina Borges. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
11/24/24 8:44pm
Season 3, Episode 3: Breaking Bread
The Daily Pennsylvanian staffer and College sophomore Audrey Levenson joins hosts Liv Yun and Ingrid Holmquist on “Breaking Bread” to discuss the experience of transferring to Penn from a small liberal arts college. Edited by Ingrid Holmquist. Design by Liv Yun.
11/14/24 12:00pm
Season 5, Episode 1: Quaker Nation
On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, junior quarterback and reigning Ivy League co-Offensive Player of the Week and FCS Offensive Player of the Week Liam O’Brien joins the show! The honors come after he threw for six touchdowns and ran for another in a 67 point performance against Cornell to set the program record for passing touchdowns and total touchdowns. After getting thrown into the starting job after an injury to senior quarterback Aidan Sayin mid-season, O’Brien sits down with Sports Editor Vivian Yao and Deputy Sports Editor Sean McKeown about his path to the spotlight. Listen in to hear O’Brien’s story! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.
10/29/24 10:24am
Season 3, Episode 2: Breaking Bread
College and Wharton first year Socrates Okong’o joins hosts Liv Yun and Doer He on “Breaking Bread” to chat about his experiences at Penn as an international student from Kenya and his role as a social media content creator. Edited by Liv Yun. Design by Liv Yun.
10/11/24 10:00am
Season 3, Episode 1: Breaking Bread
Welcome back to “Breaking Bread”! In the first episode of the season, podcast host Liv Yun interviews special guest Kayla Simpson, who discusses navigating the computer science field as a Caribbean woman. Edited by Liv Yun. Design by Liv Yun.
10/10/24 1:00pm
Season 2, Episode 1: Trust Me on This One
Welcome back to a new season of "Trust Me on This One!" Today, we're talking about everything you need to know as you navigate your way through your first few months back on campus. Join me as I chat about getting into the groove of things, party life, finding your place, fighting imposter syndrome, and first year relationships! Remember to continue to send in your submissions to podcasted@dailypennsylvanian.com. It's all anonymous — the only person exposing themself is me! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
05/09/24 10:21am
Season 4, Episode 6: Quaker Nation with Robert Litan and Alan Cotler
On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, two lawyers who have filed a class action lawsuit against the Ivy League over the denial of athletic scholarships join the show! Robert Litan and Alan Cotler, both Wharton alumni, are representing a case brought forward by two Ivy athletes over the supposed violation of anti-trust laws. Deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talked to both lawyers about their experiences at Penn, why they are filing a class action lawsuit, and how the duo hope to make big changes on behalf of all Ivy athletes. Listen in to hear about the case, and go to Ivycartel.com to learn more! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.
05/08/24 12:00pm
Season 4, Episode 5: Quaker Nation with Steve Dolan
On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, the current director of the Penn Relays, Steve Dolan, joins the show! Dolan runs the behind-the-scenes operations for the Carnival and also acts as the director of Penn track and field! Sports editor Walker Carnathan and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown talk to Dolan about Penn's season so far, the excitement of the Penn Relays, and more. Listen in to get your fill of Red and Blue sports! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Emmi Wu.
04/25/24 1:47pm
Season 2, Episode 6: Breaking Bread
College junior Isabella An joins Breaking Bread to chat about their experience at Penn as a queer, Asian, and nonbinary student. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Liv Yun.
04/23/24 1:00pm
Season 4, Episode 4: Quaker Nation with former Penn Relays Director Dave Johnson
On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, former director of the Penn Relays Dave Johnson joins the show! Johnson ran the behind-the-scenes operation for the Carnival for over 27 years, and he now enjoys his position as unofficial director emeritus! Sports reporter Neema Baddam and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown pick Johnson's brain on the long-standing history of the Penn Relays, as well as where the event may go in the future. Listen in to learn all about one of the Red and Blue's most historic events! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.
04/21/24 10:43pm
Season 4, Episode 3: Quaker Nation with swimmer Matt Fallon
On this episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, Matt Fallon joins the show! Fallon recently finished second in the NCAA National Championship for the 200-yard breaststroke. Sports reporter Valeri Guevarra and deputy sports editor Sean McKeown ask Fallon about his meteoric rise to stardom, how he began swimming, and more! Listen in to hear inside the mind of a potential Olympian! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.
04/11/24 10:00am
Season 2, Episode 5: Breaking Bread with Milan Chand
College senior Milan Chand joins Breaking Bread to chat about his experience at Penn as a queer Southeast Asian American man. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Liv Yun.
04/10/24 9:45pm
Season 4, Episode 2: Quaker Nation with Phoebe Weintraub and Derek Wong
On today's episode of the Quaker Nation podcast, sports associate Phoebe Weintraub and video editor Derek Wong joined the show to discuss the current state of sports at Penn. Phoebe and Derek talk about everything from fencing championships and Penn baseball mashing home runs, to swimming success and track and field dominance. Listen in to get an update on everything Penn sports! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Riane Lumer.
03/28/24 10:00am
Season 2, Episode 4: Breaking Bread with Kira Rai
Exchange student Kira Rai joins Breaking Bread to chat about her experience at Penn as a native Londoner. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Liv Yun.
03/26/24 1:00pm
Season 1, Episode 3: Trust Me on This One
Welcome back to another episode of Trust Me on This One! Today, we're talking about my hottest takes and biggest pieces of advice that I think most people can resonate with. From topics like FOMO, spending time with yourself, and playing hard to get ... we're discussing it all. Remember to continue to send in your submissions to podcasted@dailypennsylvanian.com. It's all anonymous — the only person exposing themselves is me! Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Carolina Borges.
03/14/24 6:07pm
Season 2, Episode 3: Breaking Bread with Lamis Habila
College sophomore Lamis Habila joins Breaking Bread to discuss her involvement in The Inspiration, a predominantly Black a cappella group on campus, and her experience at Penn as an African Muslim. Edited by Carolina Borges. Design by Liv Yun.
02/27/24 3:47pm
