A lot of people do not like to run. Others run obsessively. Fourth-Year Julia Hersh knows how to balance her love for fitness and the importance of rest. She shares with the podcast her process leading up to the 2023 Richmond Marathon, what is was like to run the race, and her plans running forward. Interviewers: Lauren Pierce and Sophia Moore Editors: Sophia Moore, Kanaya Jones, and Lauren Pierce Intro/Outro: Kanaya Jones

Sporting events are great. Team spirit, touchdowns, tailgating, jerseys... the whole shebang. But some people go solely to listen to the Marching Band. Band kids in general have always been in a league of their own, but who leads them? Who can manage the flare and flourishes of percussion, woodwinds, and choreography? Drum Majors. That's who. Find out the real magic of marching band with Drum Major Libby Eveland Interviewer: Grace Deakyne Intro/Outro: Kanaya Jones Editor: Sophia Moore

On October 7th, a tragic incident unfolded during a concert in southern Israel when a surprise attack was launched by Hamas, a Palestinian militant group designated as a terrorist organization by the U.S. This attack resulted in one of the highest death tolls among Jewish people in a single day since the Holocaust with an estimated 1,400 deaths and the kidnapping of over 200 people. Following the attack, Israel launched a brutal assault in Gaza with the goal of eradicating Hamas. Tragically, this conflict has led to the deaths of over 9,000 people, including many women and children. There are reports of Palestinians being deprived of basic necessities like food, water, and electricity, and there have been accusations of ethnic cleansing and genocide against the Palestinian population.  To understand how this conflict originated and whether peace is a viable option, we had a conversation with Ambassador Stephen Mull, the Vice Provost for Global Affairs. Interviewers: Emma Gonder and Sophia Moore Intro/Outro: Emma Gonder and Uliana Tegen Editor: Sophia Moore

Friday, October 11 was National Coming Out Day. It was also the same day UVA Alumni invited Catholic Journalist Abigail Shrier to talk about her book Irreversible Damage. The book tries to investigate the "irreversible damage" transgender teens put upon themselves by living their lives. Needless to say, the LGBTQ community and their allies were not thrilled and it seems the real damage comes from people like Shrier and their transphobic sentiments. This episode features Claudia Hunn and two other protestors (a student and a professor). They share their thoughts, hopes, and disappointments with UVA and its relationship with the LGBTQ community. Ultimately, it is clear that the LGBTQ community is here to stay. No matter who tries to deny their lives. Interviewers: Gabi Vines and Sophia Moore Editor: Sophia Moore Intro/Outro: Gabi Vines

Every year, UVA partners with hundreds of artists from directors and actors to Oscar-winning makeup artists and legendary poets for five nights of movie magic. Jody Kielbasa is the head of it all as not only the Vice Provost for the Arts at UVA but also the Director of the annual Virginia Film Festival. Mr. Kielbasa elaborates on the extraordinary opportunity and entertainment the festival brings not only to the students at UVA (who can get FREE tickets to all shows) but to the broader Charlottesville community as well. This year, Jon Batiste, Ava DuVernay, and Nikki Giovanni are only SOME of the talented artists coming to the Downtown Mall and Culbreth Theatre. Mr. Kielbasa tells all in this episode of PodCavs. Get your tickets here: https://virginiafilmfestival.org/ Interviewer: Sophia Moore Intro/Outro: Grace Deakyne and Zoe Cui

Danait Haddish is not your typical fourth year. She is a busy double major, WXTJ DJ, and a Program Director for Cville Tulips. Not many people know what Cville Tulips is, but the work they do is vital to supporting the diverse population in our community. Listen to find out more! Edited by: Sophia Moore Intro/Outro: Grace Deakyne Interviewers: Kanaya Jones and Sophia Moore Music: Sunday Morning by Danijel Zambo

If you've ever stepped into Newcomb Dining Hall on a weekday, you probably know Miss Kathy. But, do you really know the lovely lady behind the register? Well, now you can listen to what makes Miss Kathy so special to UVA. Edited by: Grace Deakyne and Sophia Moore Interview by : Sophia Moore Intro/Outro by: Grace Deakyne Music: Sunday Morning by Danijel Zambo

Ever wonder what it's like to go viral? Find out during our conversation with the lovely Sophia Celentano who runs a successful TikTok and YouTube account. Edited by: Desi Jones & Sophia Moore Intro & Outro by: Grace Deakyne Interviewer: Sophia Moore

Today we are talking about residence life. Specifically, we are looking at Brown Residential College. Mason Marche is the Grand Poohbah of this appealing place to live. He has a lot to say about his home and it's definitely worth a listen!

In September of this year, a young woman was killed by police for refusing to wear a headdress in Tehran, Iran. Police brutality is not uncommon in Iran under the rule of their Supreme Leader. However, this young woman's death became a powder keg for multi-generational protests in Iran with women and men standing side by side for equality. Though we are in America, it is still important to be aware and show our support for Iran's movement toward freedom. That is why Abtin Afshar of the Iranian Student Association at UVA is joining us today to share his story and the story of Iran's current situation.