This is the second episode of Mo Artistry, dedicated to art and artists on campus! This episode features artist Scarlett Elliott; she is an amazing Trine student and painter. Listen as she reflects on her experiences, her craft, and thoughts on resources for artists both on and off campus.By Amelia Mills

HAC student Lauren Banks and Education major Jaden Hyre discuss the movie Shang Chi and the Ten Rings and what this means for the future of Marvel movies.By Amelia Mills

Mo Artistry is a new podcast created by Maurice Ehichioya dedicated to art and artists on campus. The first episode features photographer Nasir Ibrahim Al Mutlaq. Listen as he reflects on his experiences, his craft, and resources for photographers both on and off campus.By Amelia Mills

In this episode of HAC Underground, Amelia Mills is joined by Kelsey Flowers to discuss the newest Trine Theatre production, “You Can’t Take It With You”. Kelsey is not only the lead of the play but is also head of props and the Trine Drama Club’s new Vice President. Listen as they tell it all, from their own experiences on and off stage, to math c…

Join Amelia Mills as she hosts the first episode of Trine Spotlight 2021. Her guest today is none other than the esteemed and new, professor Brendan Allen. Listen in as they talk about how the education job market effects everyone, how statues and other forms of art can always be cutting edge, and of course for some amazing poetry and book recommen…

Welcome to another episode on HAC Underground, today Faith Patterson sat down with the faculty advisor of the new Psychology Club, Rocky Lo to discuss what's new and how he thinks the club will grow as a whole here at Trine University.By Amelia Mills

On this episode, we are welcoming our new English Professor Michael Oliver here at Trine University, talking about what brought him to Trine and some of his passions and hobbies.By Amelia Mills

In this inaugural episode of a student led podcast created through the course HUM 203 “Lost and Found”, Amy Apgar and Megan Davis talk about the importance of imaginative spaces. They discuss the many ways in which once make believe places have become real, creative spaces in our world, such as Disney World and Universal studios. Learn about creati…

Today John talks to freshly added Com major Jordan Derouin on today’s episode. Jordan takes us on a quick recap of his already wild ride of a college experience, talks to us about the commitment of being a part of ROTC, and also explains why he made the decision to go HAC. If you are considering HAC at all this is the episode to listen to!…

On this week’s episode of HAC Underground, John gets to sit down with Dr. Christine Olding, the head of the Humanities & Communication Department at Trine University. They discuss what it’s like to be a high risk professor in these times along with her trial by fire becoming head of the department in the middle of a pandemic. Christine also gives u…

Today John gets to sit down with Professor LouAnn Homan, and she talks about what it was like turning herself into Emily Dickenson, being a part of the Emily Dickenson festival and the many other festivals, she is a part of. We also discuss Poe Night that is held on campus and what happens during it in preparation for the even next week.…

Today John sits down with Sophomore Chemical Engineer Eden Diller, which yes this is an oddity for HAC Underground but stick with us. Eden is a part of the Indiana National Guard, and she gives a look into what it was like being the calm within the COVID storm.By Amelia Mills

Today John has a chat with former professor and theatre director Dr. Byron Bond. John and Dr. Bond discuss a little about his journey to Trine, how Covid affected his decision to keep teaching and so much more on this episode of Hac Underground.By Amelia Mills

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It’s almost Valentine’s Day and James and Jarod are discussing the origins of the beloved holiday. Honestly, it’s crazy how long this holiday has been going on! Other than that it’s a short episode this week but it ends with some important announcements for HAC students.By Amelia Mills

Blake Williams, a freshmen communication major, joins Jarod and James to discuss all that he’s accomplished so far in the HAC department. From being a recipient of the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences scholarship to being recently cast as the male lead for the recent play, Blake has got a lot under his belt only being a freshmen. The trio then ge…

James and Jarod return after a nice winter break with a new member of the HAC Department. Professor Michelle Blank join them as they discuss her new classes as well as exciting Ph.D work. John Kay, a HAC student, also stops by and is possibly invited to co-host the podcast!?By Amelia Mills

James and Jarod decide to review Kanye West’s new album, Jesus is King. They discuss the interesting lyrics Kanye has implemented, as well as how unique this release is. Is Kanye going to change the industry again?!By Amelia Mills

It’s that time of the semester where not much is going on. Jarod and James are unsure what to talk about so they have conversations about James and the current books he is working on. Somehow, the conversation switches from school work to Japanese mechs and how they both want to live in something they call “retro future”. This truly is a strange ep…

James and Jarod sit down to talk about the fall season, especially when it comes to movies in relationships. Jarod once again shows his lack of movie experience, with James apparently recommending every good Halloween movie. We also discuss the infamous pumpkin spice flavor and James explains how to have a good pumpkin patch date.…

James suggested to Jarod to watch Pulp Fiction and Jarod absolutely loved it. We learn how Jarod doesn’t watch movies and the brilliance that is Quentin Tarantino movies. Can James turn Jarod into a movie expert? Or will Jarod continue to only play video games?By Amelia Mills

John Kay, from Trine University’s Communications Department, sits down to talk about his experience here at Trine University. John is a frequent podcaster and broadcaster. We discuss his journey getting into broadcasting and the steps he takes to prepare for commenting a live game. Also, be on the lookout for updates involving the HAC news site, ne…

James and Jarod begin their first episode with an overview of the new spaces and activities going on this semester at the Jannen School of Arts and Sciences. They also have Dr. Christine Olding as a guest. Dr. Olding recently and successfully defended her dissertation. She also is in charge of the new Writing Center located in the LINK.…

The Fireside Friends crew are joined by Jen and Six from Scanline Media as they discuss Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse! You can follow Six and Jen's work at scanlinemedia.com. You can follow Jen on Twitter at @jbu3, and Six at @sixdettmar.By Fireside Friends

Content warning: Our segment on Pulse features in-depth discussions and depictions of depression, suicide, and self harm. Our discussion of the film begins at 36:44. This month, we discuss Russian Doll, Final Fantasy 7, and Magia Record before diving deep into the 2001 Kiyoshi Kurosawa film Pulse for our shared experience. Next month, we will be wa…

Fireside Friends returns with an action-packed episode! Join us as we talk new Twilight Zone, Final Fantasy X, and Ao-chan Can't Study! before discussing The Lumberjanes for our shared experience. (Discussion on The Lumberjanes begins at 43:46.)By Fireside Friends

After an extended hiatus, Fireside Friends returns! Join Allen, Kaity, and Ryan as they catch up on the latest media discourse. Star Wars: Bad. Star Trek: Also bad. Anime: ...good? Now, imagine this: In segment two, the crew discusses the sad Netflix anime Violet Evergarden for their shared experience. In our discussion, we address an age-old quest…

Fireside Friends returns with discussions about music, Marvel, Star Wars and more before discussing the queer webcomic Goodbye to Halos for their shared experience. Spoilers for Avengers Infinity War begin at around 29:00. Discussion of Goodbye to Halos begins at 34:22. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, fol…

This month, the Fireside Friends crew talks Full Metal Alchemist and recounts concert horror stories before discussing the 1979 film The Warriors for their shared experience!By Ryan Persaud, Allen Ibrahim, Kaity Marie

This month, the Fireside Friends are back on their bullshit with a discussion of the anime Sanrio Boys. How cute is the anime? Does it come off as a cynical marketing scheme? Do the boys kiss? The answer to all of these questions (and more!) can be found in our discussion. Also in this episode, we ask ourselves: What media did we used to be ashamed…

This month, the Fireside Friends crew gathers in a circle around the fire for discussions about how technology fits into our lives. In our first segment, Jen Unkle joins us as we discuss navigating social media and how to manage time in our capitalist hellscape. In our second segment, we discuss The Circle! We talk about how it tackles topics of so…

CW: We discuss Doki Doki Literature Club, which (poorly) handles themes of anxiety, self-harm, and suicide. We also touch on the transphobia present within the game’s fanbase. Fireside Friends returns with the original crew and a new format! In our first segment, we talk about anime, various visual novels, and recount our experiences with attending…

Ryan and Allen take one final look back at 2017 and discuss their favorite media discussed on and off the podcast, their biggest disappointments, and their biggest surprises before looking ahead to what they’re excited for in the New Year. Next month’s shared experience is Doki Doki Literature Club! Work Cited: Why Does Everyone Hate Mercy? You can…

CW: We discuss themes of objectification, exploitation, and abuse of women throughout our Lost Highway discussion, as it is a central aspect of the film. We realize that many people may want a break from thinking about these topics due to current events, so we encourage folks to listen at their own discretion. Joel Bocko joins us to discuss Lost Hi…

In this recently recovered episode of Fireside Friends, Shannon Strucci joins Ryan, Allen, and Jen to talk about the 2007 film [REC]. We discuss the film’s use of its small budget, well-considered characters, and the found footage format. We mention the film’s Hollywood remake, Quarantine, as well as [REC]: Boat Edition; we end the cast with a disc…

CW: We spend the first few minutes of the show talking about recent events regarding sexual assault allegations in media, and rape culture in general. If you wish to skip that segment, our Bound discussion starts at 5:50. Ryan, Allen, and Jen discuss Bound! We talk about the film’s portrayal of its queer relationship, the ways in which the film suc…

Join Allen and Ryan as they commit crimes* and discuss the 1984 film, Repo Man! We talk about the film’s outrageous antics, and its themes surrounding white suburban punks and radiation research. We also reflect on Harry Dean Stanton’s vast career and discuss some of his most memorable roles. *No actual crimes were committed in the making of this p…

John Stull joins us to read and interpret lyrics from Father John Misty’s latest album, “Pure Comedy.” Is this a good album? Does it have a solid political message? Are the lyrics evocative? The answer to all of these questions, of course, is no. However, we hope you enjoy listening to us highlight the album’s most embarrassing material, as well as…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5. This episode, Jennifer Unkle frees us from having to play any more of this game by guiding us through the remaining plot points. Hear us react to the game’s most ridiculous plot developments and find out which ones we accurately predicte…

M joins us to discuss Twin Peaks: The Return! We talk about our favorite moments of the season, how much the new show fits in with the original series and Fire Walk With Me, and ruminate on how Twin Peaks will always be a show filled with mystery. Who is the dreamer? You can follow M on Twitter @em_being, find their work at right here on Abnormal M…

Jennifer Unkle joins us to discuss Don’t Take It Personally, Babe, It Just Ain’t Your Story by Christine Love! We talk about the issue of privacy in the digital age, the guilt of voyeurism in the context of visual novels, and the validation that comes with positive depictions of queer relationships in games. You can follow Jennifer on Twitter @jbu3…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we explore Futaba’s palace, uncover the mystery of the hacker group Medjed, and check up on our social links. You can send questions and comments to us at questions@firesidefriends.net, follow us on Twitter, and review us o…

Fireside Friends has found a new home at Abnormal Mapping! What does this mean for the podcast going forward? Ryan and Allen walks you through the details. Thanks much to all of the people who have supported us up to this point. Your support and generosity means the world to us, and we wouldn’t have made it this far without your help. CHARLOTTESVIL…

This episode we discuss the film Okja, talk about our eating habits, examine our company loyalty, and consider how it all intersects with our politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gm…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Kaneshiro's Palace, start some new social links, and gush over the game's best character, Makoto. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/…

This episode, Fireside Friends fully converts into an anime podcast as we discuss the six episode series of FLCL! Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and rev…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Allen and Ryan as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we talk about Madarame's dungeon, check in on our social links, and dunk on the game's official sad boy, Mishima. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.co…

Niel Jacoby joins us to talk about the extraordinarily cheesy Yu-Gi-Oh! anime. You can check out Niel's podcast over at spalltalk.blogspot.com and follow them on twitter @fuckinalpamare. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments…

This episode, Alexander joins us as we discuss Star Trek Beyond! You can follow Alexander on Twitter @verbranden. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at patreon.com/firesidefriends. You can send questions and comments to us at firesidefriendspodcast@gmail.com, follow us on Twitter, and rev…

Persona Non Grata is a mini-podcast series that follows Ryan and Allen as they make their way through Persona 5! This episode, we discuss our thoughts on the first dungeon, our favorite (and least favorite) characters, and the game's muddled politics. Fireside Friends is now on Patreon! You can support us and recieve access to bonus content over at…