Best MOSAIC Station Podcasts (2024)

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The Role of Youth Activists Continuing Legacy 50:51

2y ago50:51

50:51

As we continue to post our previously recorded IG Lives to keep fresh content, we're looking forward to coming back in person in Spring 2023. This episode features Samar, Archit, Carmina, Max, and Luis (from AS and Centro!) discussing student activism.

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Celebrating Latinx Heritage 21:53

2y ago21:53

21:53

Have you been missing us?? We've been on Instagram!! Mosaic Station have been recording IG Lives all semester. Catch us there live next semester for videos at https://www.instagram.com/sjsumosaic/ We will also be adding the audio to our podcasts into this feed (the first episode is an Instagram exclusive - check out our Reels to go back and watch i…

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Commuter Week at SJSU! Collaborating with Student Involvement 1:02:33

2+ y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

For SJSU's Commuter Appreciation Week, we're proud to bring you a short episode spotlighting the lived experiences of SJSU Students who commute to campus. Today's episode also features an interview with the head of Associated Students: Transportation Solutions, Tiffany Rodriguez. Links mentioned in the episode include: Student Involvement: https://…

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Environmental and Settler Colonialism Podcast with Charlie Amáyá Scott 43:33

3y ago43:33

43:33

Join us as we chat with Charlie Amáyá Scott about self love, environmentalism, and settler colonialism.Connect with Charlie here: https://dineaesthetics.com

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Native Faculty Spotlight Series: Kerri Malloy 50:34

3y ago50:34

50:34

For Native American Heritage Month, we're proud to bring you a short series where we spotlight some of our amazing Native and Indigenous faculty members at SJSU. Today's episode features Kerri Malloy, an assistant professor of Global Humanities. He joins us today to talk about his experiences growing up as a Native American queer man and how he fou…

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Native Faculty Spotlight Series: Alisha Ragland 46:49

3y ago46:49

46:49

For Native American Heritage Month, we're proud to bring you a short series where we spotlight some of our amazing Native and Indigenous faculty members at SJSU. Today's episode features Alisha Marie Ragland, a lecturer for Anthropology and the tribal liaison for AB275 on campus. She joins us today to talk about her role on campus, her journey to a…

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To New Levels, There's New Devils ep. 1 48:00

3y ago48:00

48:00

The podcast will cover themes surrounding education equity and social factors that enhance or impede individual development. Individual development within the institution of education as well as life post a k-12 education experience.

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Environmental Justice Podcast with Bill Armaline and PJ Iyer 1:15:45

3+ y ago1:15:45

1:15:45

SJSU professors chat about climate and environmental justice on this podcast co-facilitated by Chelsea Nguyen and Parul Puri as part of Earth Month 2021. This podcast is in collaboration with Office of Sustainability. Our Office of Sustainability can be found here: link

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The Couch, episode 5 40:18

3+ y ago40:18

40:18

The Couch returns with a new episode. Our staff discusses the rise in anti-Asian violence, racism, and xenophobia and the impact that has had on us and our community. If you don't know, this is an audio track of our video recording of the Couch. You can find this video, and all of our videos, on our YouTube page: youtube.com/mosaicccc.…

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Chatting with Alok Menon! 52:47

4y ago52:47

52:47

We collab with the A.S. Cesar Chavez Community Action Center to bring a panel dialogue with Alok Menon. Alok's an acclaimed artist, speaker, and performer whose work centers on identity, belongingness, community, healing, and being fabulous. They are gender non-conforming, transfeminine, South Asian, and an absolute joy to talk to. Join us for this…

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The Couch episode 1 1:16:00

4y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

As we enter our fourth year of having our Mosaic Station podcast, we start this year with a new series. Welcome to our new vlog: THE COUCH! Hang out with our Mosaic and APID/A Task Force staff for an hour or so just chatting about what's on our minds. It'll be like you're sitting in Mosaic itself, just hanging out on the couch. Check out our YouTub…

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Mosaic Meets: Career Center 38:08

4+ y ago38:08

38:08

In our fourth episode of Mosaic Meets Summer Series features Sandra De Leon from Career Center. We chat about plants, how to remain active and build your skills during unemployment, and how to connect to find upcoming workshops and career fairs through SJSU Handshake. Career Center Links Website Instagram Handshake…

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Mosaic Meets: Peer Connections 40:44

4+ y ago40:44

40:44

Our third episode of our Mosaic Meets Summer Series introduces us to Peer Connections and their director Deanna Peck. Peer Connections is a fantastic student support resource on campus that combines peer mentorship and leadership with academic support. Learn about the different ways you can benefit from the Peer Connections programs and more about …

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APID/A Spotlight: Kabataan Alliance 58:15

4+ y ago58:15

58:15

Join us for a roundtable discussion about the Phillipines with Kabataan Alliance. We dive into the recent Anti-Terrorism Law that was recently passed and the Human Rights violations that it symbolizes. Kabataan Alliance also talks about some resources you can turn to if you want to either learn more or get involved. Upcoming Event People's State of…

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Mosaic Meets: CAPS and Counselor Stephanie 1:22:12

4+ y ago1:22:12

1:22:12

Our second episode of Mosaic Meets introduces us to Stephanie Preston, counselor in Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). Stephanie shares about her experiences, her perspectives, and her advice as a counselor and what you as a student should know about CAPS. CAPS Links Website Instagram Linktree…

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Chatting with Rishi Kumar 57:16

4+ y ago57:16

57:16

Political activism can feel very overwhelming, and now more than ever, our social and political climate leaves a lot to be desired. In this podcast, we chat with Rishi Kumar, who is running for US Congress - California Congressional District 18, about voting, local politics, and different platforms.By MOSAIC Station

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Mosaic Meets: African American Black Student Success Center featuring Jahmal and Armani 1:00:47

4+ y ago1:00:47

1:00:47

Welcome to our new summer podcast series: Mosaic Meets! Every episode, we'll talk to a new campus resource in order to introduce you all to some of the resources that are at SJSU. This week, we're talking to Jahmal Williams, director, and Armani Donahue, program coordinator, of the African American Black Student Success Center. They talk about who …

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Anti-Blackness and Self Work Series, part 2 1:23:27

4+ y ago1:23:27

1:23:27

Our Mosaic staff and community members discuss our own understanding and experiences of anti-Blackness within ourselves and our interactions. In this part, Sharon and Chris reflect on our own experiences in an effort to demonstrate some self-work and self-realizations around anti-Blackness.Recorded on June 11, 2020.…

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Anti-Blackness and Self Work Series, part 1 1:27:24

4+ y ago1:27:24

1:27:24

Our Mosaic staff and community members discuss our own understanding and experiences of anti-Blackness within ourselves and our interactions. In this part, we chat with several of our students in order to collectively process together.Recorded on June 11, 2020.By MOSAIC Station

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Community with International Students Podcast 1:03:43

4+ y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

International Student and Scholar Services, APIDA Task Force, and Mosaic staff chatted with international students about their experiences as SJSU students during COVID-19 for APIDA Heritage Month.By MOSAIC Station

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Movies with Mosaic - Spirited Away 2:09:43

4+ y ago2:09:43

2:09:43

In honor of APIDA Heritage Month, join us as we watch Spirited Away on another episode of Movies with Mosaic! To listen to this in its intended form, download this episode, queue up the film, and start playing it when prompted in the episode. All 21 Studio Ghibli movies are currently available on HBO Max.…

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Why Socialism 41:25

4+ y ago41:25

41:25

In this episode of Mosaic Station, Mosaic Cultural Programmer Cheyenne discusses with a panel some thoughts on the importance and value of socialism, particularly in the light of the global pandemic. The panel discusses various toxic capitalistic realities that are magnified in the pandemic and how socialism can help us reframe the way we care for …

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Netflix with Mosaic: The Get Down 1:40:58

4+ y ago1:40:58

1:40:58

As part of Hip Hop 4 Change Week, we are sharing different virtual programs, like live performances, DJ sets, and podcasts. Watch the first episode of The Get Down with us. In order to listen to this in its intended form, download this episode and play it while watching the episode. Queue and start playing when prompted in the episode. The Get Down…

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APID/A Community and Mental Health 1:09:17

4+ y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

A part of APID/A (Asian Pacific Islander Desi- American) Heritage Month. Join our APID/A Faculty and staff as we discuss mental health in the APID/A Community. Our panel consists of Saili Kulkarni, Asst. Professor in Special Education; Luis Arabit, Asst. Professor in Occupational Therapy; Christine Ma, Asst. Professor in Psychology; Ellen Lin, CAPS…

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Movies with Mosaic - SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDERVERSE 1:55:30

4+ y ago1:55:30

1:55:30

Another episode of Movies with Mosaic. Join us together during these days of self-quarantine and shelter-in-place as we collectively watch Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse (2018). In order to listen to this in its intended form, download this episode and play it while watching the film. Queue up the film and start playing it when prompted in the ep…

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Navigating Consent: Masculinity and Femininity in Asian American Culture (MCC Episode 13) 49:31

4+ y ago49:31

49:31

Join us for a special Men Creating Change episode that is a crossover with Asian Pacific Islander Desi- American (APID/A) Heritage Month as well as Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Today, we discuss the complexities of Asian and Asian American masculinity and femininity and how that affects our understanding of sexuality, sexual assault, and …

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Historical Context of Anti-Asian Policies and Practices 52:30

4+ y ago52:30

52:30

A part of APID/A (Asian Pacific Islander Desi- American) Heritage Month. Our first podcast of our series of APID/A Heritage Month Podcasts. We begin by discussing the historical context of Anti-Asian policies and attitudes in the United States. Our special guests for this episode are SJSU faculty members Hien Do, Professor in Sociology and Coordina…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 12 1:27:37

4+ y ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Join us in our first episode recorded during Shelter-in-Place for Men Creating Change. Aarron and Chris are joined by SJSU and SJCC faculty member Leslie Corona of the History Department to discuss the finer points of what is history, what is history we should all be reading, and how important it is to make sure we have representative voices in our…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 11 1:23:16

4+ y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Join us on this special episode where Aarron and I got to spend time with an amazing panel of Black female professionals to discuss their experiences. We also discuss the documentary Living Thinkers: An Autobiography of Black Women in the Ivory Tower and the complexity of being a Black female academic. Joining us are Dr. Akilah Carter-Francique, Ex…

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Movies with Mosaic - BLACK PANTHER 2:17:45

4+ y ago2:17:45

2:17:45

Our first episode of Movies with Mosaic. Join us together during these days of self-quarantine and shelter-in-place as we collectively watch Black Panther (2018). Mosaic's staff sits down together to watch Black Panther and record a commentary track. In order to listen to this in its intended form, download this episode and play it while watching t…

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Covid-19 and the effects of racism and xenophobia on the APID/A Community 47:25

4+ y ago47:25

47:25

Our first episode recorded post Covid-19 shelter in place rules in Santa Clara County! Join us as we discuss our new realities for this next few weeks as we get used to living in physical isolation. We also discuss the racism and xenophobia that has been prevalent in the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community in the last few weeks.…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 10 1:06:54

4+ y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Join us as we hold an open discussion about the film We use the film as jumping off point to talk about what it means to hold a complex and layered identity and how the cross sections of various identities force us to have to own and define our identities in a world that seeks to define those identities for us. Featuring special guests Kenny Jackso…

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Oscar López Rivera: Two Years Later Resistence and Resilience 56:50

4+ y ago56:50

56:50

We are proud to present a special event collaboration between the Department of Justice Studies, Department of Sociology, Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies, and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. Oscar López Rivera is the longest held political prisoner in the history of Puerto Rico's continuing struggle for decolonization and independe…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 9 1:17:24

5y ago1:17:24

1:17:24

The Men Creating Change series is back from the holiday break. This time around, Aarron and Chris are joined by Mosaic Student Staff member Kennedy Jackson. Recorded two weeks ago, the three of us discuss the dominant story in the news: Kobe Bryant.By MOSAIC Station

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Breaking the Cycle 1:33:44

5y ago1:33:44

1:33:44

This podcast is a prelude to the Mujer Divina workshop created by student leaders Jazmine (Cesar Chavez Community Action Center) and Alma (Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center). Mujer Divina is a dialogue based workshop about womxn empowerment and how to combat stereotypes within the Latinx community. For this podcast, we break the focus of Latinx…

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Latina Equal Pay Day 1:11:07

5y ago1:11:07

1:11:07

A presentation on pay equity facilitated by Linda Li, Esq., Outreach and Education Coordinator for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in San Francisco, and Ruth Silver Taube, Esq. from Santa Clara Law.By MOSAIC Station

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 8 58:00

5y ago58:00

58:00

Our last episode of 2019! Thanks for taking this ride with us. Take a look back on this year with us as we just chat about where we are, what are we feeling, how are we closing the calendar year, and looking forward to 2020.By MOSAIC Station

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 7 1:19:00

5y ago1:19:00

1:19:00

Join us this week as we do a deep dive into a fun topic: superheroes and toxic masculinity. We talk about some of our most popular pop culture icons and what it means to be critical about their messaging while still being a fan of the genre. We cover everything from Batman to Ironman and everything from comic books to TV shows. A fun conversation.…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 6 1:16:23

5y ago1:16:23

1:16:23

We are joined this week for Men Creating Change by the inimitable Dr. Theodorea Berry, the outgoing chair of African American Studies at San Jose State University. Dr. Berry joins us to discuss her experiences with African American Studies, as well as her outlook on work, life, academia, and success.…

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Another One Rides the Bus 1:06:24

5y ago1:06:24

1:06:24

We have a brief interlude between our Men Creating Change series to bring you this episode. This episode of Mosaic station explores the politics and realities of public transportation in the South Bay area, featuring Monica Mallon from AS Transportation services and Andrew Boone a longtime transit advocate.…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 5 1:06:48

5y ago1:06:48

1:06:48

We are joined this week by Gender Equity Education Programmer Jenny Nguyen and special guest Communication Studies Lecturer and Faculty Fellow Nico Peck. We explore gender binary, gender fluidity, and socialization by getting to know Nico and their story.By MOSAIC Station

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 4 59:54

5y ago59:54

59:54

Join us this week as we talk about the concept of emasculation with special guest SJSU student Daylon Davis. We explore the idea of what emasculation might mean a modern day masculinities context and talk about where our conception of power and masculine identity stem from. A fun and insightful discussion.…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 3 1:14:44

5y ago1:14:44

1:14:44

We're back again with another episode of the Men Creating Change series. Joining us this week is a special guest, Dr. Jonathan Gomez of the Chicana and Chicano Studies Department at San Jose State. This time, we dive head first into the idea of socialization and talk about where we learn what we know and believe and how our context impacts our beli…

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 2 55:00

5y ago55:00

55:00

We're back again with another episode of the Men Creating Change series. This time, we discuss our thoughts on vulnerability and the value and importance of it. We discuss stigmas around vulnerability and how we can overcome them. We also talk briefly about current events.By MOSAIC Station

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Men Creating Change (special series) episode 1 35:48

5y ago35:48

35:48

Welcome to a special series featuring the student organization Men Creating Change. This is our first episode! Learn more about our goals and backgrounds in our introductory episode as well as join us in our first deep dive into aspect of masculinity and patriarchy.By MOSAIC Station

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Multiracial Revisited 39:56

5+ y ago39:56

39:56

MOSAIC revisits the topic of multiracial identity with some other panel members. Join in on this delightful conversation with multiracial/multiethnic students discussing the ir experiences and perspectives on being multiracial/multiethnic, multiracial cultural, colorism and more.By MOSAIC Station

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Japanese Internment with Grandma Yee 45:47

5+ y ago45:47

45:47

In honor of Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month at SJSU, we are proud to feature a recording of a program featuring Michiko Yee, a Japanese American Internment camp survivor.By MOSAIC Station

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Avatar: The Last Airbender 1:04:26

5+ y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Previously On Mosaic... Our podcast is on Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. In the podcast we will be discussing the social justice elements found in both series and so much more.By MOSAIC Station

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Untold History 47:48

5+ y ago47:48

47:48

Join our panel of staff members as they reflect on the untold history that they have learned about their various identities. Our panel dialogue around the difficulties of understanding hidden, unacknowledged histories who they are and where they come from. A deep dive into what it means to examine the history we never had a chance to learn in schoo…

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Menstruation Week Panel 33:11

5+ y ago33:11

33:11

We are proud to feature a collaboration between our Gender Equity Center and Mosaic as part of Menstrual Week at SJSU. Our panel of staff discuss their experiences with menstruation, the myths and stigmas, and their hope for how menstrual education can be improved in the country. Featuring Kristen Flaten and Jenny Nguyen from the Gender Equity Cent…

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