Open Table Podcast

Open Table

Fredlyn Pierre-Louis
Welcome to OPEN TABLE for the open-minded! A biweekly college podcast created by Fredlyn Pierre-Louis to help people share their opinions on social issues freely. If you like listening to scholars with different opinions - this is your podcast. Take a seat at the table and Let's Talk. If you enjoyed this podcast be sure to subscribe so you'll notify when a new episode is posted. Rate and review this podcast and share it with your friends. Thank you for listening and I hope you learn something new.
Student veterans talk more about appreciation and support
Throughout November, we give thanks, and a group of NCC students most deserving of our gratitude is the student veterans. On The Record hosts, Fredlyn and Gray, creates this panel to celebrate the veteran and military-connected community and encourage students, faculty and staff to learn about the different support systems and resources available for veterans and military-connected people on campus. In this episode, guests speaker Christoper Fountain, ’24, and Roger Staudenbaur, ’25, talk about encouraging people to learn more about how veterans help shape the campus community with their unique experiences, courage and dedication to inspiring change.
Jan 26, 2023
11 min
Student veterans talk about appreciation and support
Throughout November, we give thanks, and a group of NCC students most deserving of our gratitude is the student veterans. On The Record host this panel to celebrate the veteran and military-connected community and encourage students, faculty and staff to learn about the different support systems and resources available for veterans and military-connected people on campus. In this episode, guests speaker Christoper Fountain, ’24, and Roger Staudenbaur, ’25, talk about encouraging people to learn more about how veterans help shape the campus community with their unique experiences, courage and dedication to inspiring change.
Jan 26, 2023
13 min
OUTReach president speaks more on LGBTQ+ issues
Welcome to another episode of On The Record; this is LGBTQ+ issues, Part 2. LGBTQ+ people face many obstacles in the real world, on campus and how coming out can impact a person’s life. In this episode, OUTReach co-president Sophia Hiatt, ’24, talks about the problem. Hiatt also discusses the issue of toxic masculinity and ways heterosexuals can join the fight to end homophobia. If you enjoy this episode of On The Record, please come back for a new episode every two weeks.
Jan 26, 2023
11 min
OUTReach president speaks on LGBTQ+ issues
On The Record provides a critical, safe and creative platform to ensure everyone’s voices are heard at NCC. In this episode, OUTReach co-president Sophia Hiatt, ’24, talks about all things LGBTQ+ people face in the real world, on campus and how coming out can impact a person’s life. If you enjoy this episode of On The Record, please turn back for part 2, which will include more about allyship, respect and identity.
Jan 26, 2023
14 min
Cardinal Strong works to end mental health stigma
The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and Cardinal Strong is breaking the stigma on talking about mental health around campus at NCC. In this episode, the President of Cardinal Strong, Carly Nasman, ’23, talks about the organization’s work on campus and ways we as a community can help educate and support each other.
Jan 26, 2023
14 min
When does a joke go too far?
Jokes are a great way to cope with stress and pressures, sometimes in a group of friends, where they create a fun atmosphere and lighten the mood. However, when a joke goes too far, it becomes a problem. In this episode, Professor of Psychology, Jon Mueller and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, Karl Constant discuss jokes regarding touchy subjects like race or religion because it can be challenging to know where to draw the line.
Jan 26, 2023
27 min
Naperville Central High School gets first female Principal
Open Table is for the open-minded. It is a biweekly college podcast to help people share their opinions on social issues freely. The podcast creates a special episode to highlight a woman who reaches a milestone by becoming the first female principal at a local high school. If you enjoy listening to scholars with different views, this is your podcast. We talked with Jackie Thornton in this episode, who will become Naperville Central’s first female principal. Thornton will start in her role as principal on July 1. She has served at Naperville Central for 26 years and worked as an assistant principal of curriculum and instruction for 19 years. If you enjoyed this Open Table episode, be sure to subscribe to be notified when a new episode airs. Also, please rate and review this podcast and share it with your friends. Thank you for listening, and I hope that you learn something new.
Jan 26, 2023
13 min
Kyle Richards won't return to The RHOBH?
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kyle Richards has revealed that she probably will not return to Season 13. The filming of “RHOBH” Season 12 ended severely, especially after multiple fights with different cast members.  For videos like this one, please find me on: YouTube @Fredlyn TV   TikTok  @Fredlyn TV   Twitter @FredlynTV
Jul 18, 2022
6 min
Open Table | Ukrainian exchange student speaks out
Open Table is for the open-minded. It is a biweekly college podcast to help people share their opinions on social issues freely. If you enjoy listening to scholars with different views, this is your podcast. For this special episode, a Ukrainian exchange student tells her story. In the episode, Valeriia Chobotok, a former exchange student at NCC from Ukraine, opens up about the war. During an emotional conversation, she said she is thankful for everyone who has rallied to support her but is especially worried about the problems back home. If you enjoyed this Open Table episode, be sure to subscribe to be notified when a new episode airs. Also, please rate and review this podcast and share it with your friends. Thank you for listening, and I hope that you learn something new.
Apr 22, 2022
14 min
Open Table | SGA president reflects on past year
Open Table is for the open-minded. It is a biweekly college podcast to help people share their opinions on social issues freely. If you enjoy listening to scholars with different views, this is your podcast. Student Government Association (SGA) President Mikel Mays, ’23, reflects on the past year. As the 2021-2022 academic year comes to an end, we want to thank our outstanding North Central SGA president for all the hard work and commitment to enhancing our campus and community. In this episode, we chatted with Mays, and he talked about his success and shortcomings. If you enjoyed this Open Table episode, be sure to subscribe to be notified when a new episode airs. Also, please rate and review this podcast and share it with your friends. It’s available on SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcast, etc. Thank you for listening, and we hope that you learn something new.
Apr 22, 2022
11 min
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