Come take the empty seat and join in on the conversation!!! "Is This Seat Taken?" is a podcast where regular people share unique, relatable, and amazing stories. All it takes is an empty seat and a simple question to become part of the conversation. Join us every other week as we talk about different experiences, share ideas, and maybe even play a couple games and hopefully you'll come back to take the empty seat again.
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In this episode we catch up a little bit and share an update on everything going on lately. With a new set of faces to the podcast, Jarid, Ryan, and I look back on the past couple of months since starting pharmacy school and the wild ride we've been on ever since. So come take the empty seat and join us on this journey and learn about the joys and …
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Episode 16: #tempTAYtion_mxd3 at the First Ever MX.D3
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In this episode MUFASA's MX.D3 representative, Tayvian Baker, shares her experience leading up to the first ever MX.D3. We talk about the different steps she has taken to prepare for this brand-new event and what it means to represent our organization at this event. We talk about our friendship as big and little and the different aspects of her cul…
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Episode 15: Picking at the Brains Behind "LaLa Lupa"
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Join me, Jake, and Pedro as we talk about their thought process and inspiration for this year Battle of the Barrios skit, performed on April 15, at Rutgers New Brunswick. Hosted by RAPS, MUFASA performs a cultural based skit and this year our skit was titled "LaLa Lupa". Come take the empty seats as our performance chairs share their experience wit…
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Episode 14: Spontaneous Adventures AND THEY WERE ROOMATES
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In this episode Andrew Rabanal and I talk about the differences of commuting and living on campus as well as the different adventures that comes with the college experience. We discuss how we are making the most of our college years and talk about the joys and struggles of our individual experiences. Come take the empty seat and join the conversati…
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Episode 13: Future Medical Professionals... In Progress
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In this episode Jessica Vasquez and I talk about our current progress in the process to attend med school and pharmacy school. We discuss our unique pathways to this point and our friendship as students at MSU. We go over different struggles and obstacles we have faced thus far and give a glimpse into the steps we take to be competitive in our resp…
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Episode 12: When The Stars Align - Astrology and Compatibility
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In this episode join me and Angelina Capp as we talk about astrology and the compatibility between signs. Get to know things about me I might not even know, as we see the extent of Angelina's knowledge of astrology. Who knows? Maybe we're more compatible than you think. Come take the empty seat as we dissect our charts and determine if our personal…
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Episode 11: The Journey of the PI's... The Sequel
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In this episode Seth and Britney share their experiences post PI and give more insight on the process of coming up with their performances they couldn't share before. They share their thought process, struggles, and emotions on and off the stage. Come take the empty seat and hear what it was like being a PI representative for this school year's pag…
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Episode 10: Freshmen Year Then and Now
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In this episode Sharlene and I talk about our experiences coming into colleges and how our they are the same and different. Get to know how our friendship developed and the different experiences to brought us to today. Hopefully this is something most people can relate to and an episode everyone can enjoy. So, take the empty seat and join the conve…
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Episode 9: Changing Relationships Through the Years
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In this episode Aiden, Joey, Ej, Martin, and I take a deep dive into how our friendships have changed over the years as we make our way through college. We share different life experiences and share our opinions on how these friendships are different and have grown as we reach different eras in our lives. Come take the empty seat and join the conve…
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Episode 8: YEEHAW! and Home sweet Home
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In this episode I have Avery join us and share her experience living in Texas, moving to New Jersey, and the changes this experience has brought to her life. We discuss different struggles and compare the differences between moving to dorm and commuting while in colleges. Come take the empty seat and get a new point of view on an experience not eve…
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In this episode it's just me!!!! Come take the empty seat as I talk more about my past, different aspects of my life and how I think. In this episode I answer some questions from Instagram and deep dive into different aspects about this podcast and what it means to me and my intentions moving forward. Hope everyone enjoys!!!!…
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Episode 6: The Last Four Years in MUFASA, D3, and FIND.inc
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In this episode Nicole and I talk about how we met, our college experiences as members of MUFASA, D3, and FIND.inc , and the changes and challenges we've faced along the way. Take the empty seat and get our point of view as members through the pandemic, as previous E-board members, and the impact the experience has had on our lives.…
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In this episode Seth and Britney share their experiences that led up to their time as our Filipino organization's Mr. and Miss Philippines representatives. We explore their past, present, and future as well as their aspirations moving forward. Come take the empty seat and join them on the journey representing the community.…
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In this episode, my friend, Sunny Mclaughlin, shares his experience of being adopted from Korea and growing up in America. Learning to reconnect to his culture, and the opportunity coming to MSU has brought him to reclaim his cultural identity.By Cedric Briones, Sunny (Sungwonn) Mclaughlin
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Episode 3: Culture, Love, and Communication
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In this episode we take a deep dive into culture, its effects on how we love and are shown love, and how communication plays a major role in how we were raised. Get to know more about me and special guests Ashley and Aaron, and our connection to our time as culture chairs of our organization.By Cedric Briones
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Episode 2: Making Friends During the Pandemic
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In this episode you meet two people from a friend group I met in an interesting way during the pandemic and each of our journey's with school and different challenges in our lives.By Cedric Briones, Jacky Yamuta, Shannon Adan
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Welcome to the first episode of "Is This Seat Taken". We have a conversation with 3 friends from school who are Filipino-American film students and discuss our upbringings, and what we look forward to in the futureBy Cedric Briones, Dominick Parungao, Raymond Tisch, Seth Imperial
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This is a trailer podcast introducing the podcast to the world to give a sneak peak of what to look forward to with "Is This Seat Taken?"By Cedric Briones, Dominick Parungao, Raymond Tisch, Seth Imperial
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