The Pod Podcast

The Pod

La Salle Collegian
Welcome to The Pod, the podcast created by The Collegian Newspaper at La Salle University. Here at The Pod, co-hosts David O'Brien and Kylie McGovern deep dive into the lives of those in the La Salle University community, uncovering topics that spark interest for all listeners! Join us each week for a new episode! Produced by Emily Allgair
Episode 17: Lasallian Recaps & Words of Advice with the Collegian Seniors
On this episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome Alina Snopkowski, Claire Kunzier, and Jake Eiseman to reminisce on their experiences, both at La Salle and on the Collegian editorial staff. From favorite memories to reminders on what's important throughout undergrad, join this weeks guests as we close out our premiere season of the Pod!
May 5, 2022
12 min
Episode 16: West Coast Differences & American History with Cooper Smith
On this week's episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome fellow sophomore history major, Cooper Smith! Talking historical figures and what about the East Coast he finds appealing, Cooper explains how his experience in Philadelphia and La Salle has shaped his outlook on life. Join us this week as we cover American history - from William Howard Taft all the way to modern Greek life!
Apr 28, 2022
23 min
Episode 15: Shoutouts & Spice with Tyler Williams
On this very special episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome Tyler Williams to talk past, present, and future. From first experiences with spicy foods to the criminal justice system, join us on the Pod this week. Inspired by Hot Ones, watch as Kylie, David, and Tyler turn up the heat for you, the audience!
Apr 22, 2022
45 min
Episode 14: La Soulmates & Jimmy Carter with Andrew Plunkett
On this week's episode of the Pod, Kylie and David welcome friend and fellow student, Andrew Plunkett. Andrew talks to what it's like being an RA, a campus tour guide, and life-long stan of 39th President of the United States Jimmy Carter. Join us this week as we welcome Andrew and his hot topic to the Collegian Pod!
Apr 13, 2022
33 min
Episode 13: Music, Movies, & Embarrassing Stories with Emily Allgair
For this year's Fool-egian episode of The Pod, we finally reveal the face behind the camera (kind of...) Kylie and David welcome Pod producer Emily Allgair to the hot seat, learning about her interests, hobbies, and hot takes. Join The Pod this week as we learn all about our puppeteer who pulls the strings!
Mar 31, 2022
26 min
Episode 12: Pod on the Quad
As La Salle returns from Spring Break, we decide to hear from our student body by taking the Pod to the quad! Join Kylie and David as they take us around campus to hear some of the thoughts and hot takes our students have to share!
Mar 23, 2022
6 min
Episode 11: Celebrating International Women's Day with Leah Brown
This week, Kylie and David welcome La Salle junior Leah Brown on the Pod to talk about her independent research project. Revolving around restorative justice in relation to the public school system, Leah added interesting information that she gained from her immense work with non-profits. Join the La Salle Collegian Pod as Leah takes Kylie, David, and the listeners through her experience with multiple La Salle University clubs.
Mar 9, 2022
18 min
Episode 10: Following Your Bliss with Father Frank
On the first double-digit episode of The Pod, Kylie and David welcome La Salle University's own Father Frank. The trio discuss growing up in the Philadelphia area, Church reform, and how to figure out what to do after college. Join us this week as The Pod dives into the many contests and travels of our very own campus priest!
Mar 2, 2022
22 min
Episode 9: Ser-Ser-Serbia with Veljko Kotrarica
This week, David and Kylie welcome the fourth and final of David's roommates, Veljko Kotrarica. He talks about the differences between life in Serbia and life in America, including the differences of soup, stores, and burgers. Join The Pod as we hear what it's like to move continents from the first-hand experience of La Salle's very own women's water polo Assistant Coach.
Feb 24, 2022
25 min
Episode 8: Appetizers & Internet Slang with Rachel Phillips
On this week's episode, Kylie and David welcome La Salle junior, Rachel Phillips. The trio discuss Rachel's life as a memoir, as well as the rationale of humor in the age of technology. Join Kylie and David as Rachel takes us through her experience as a transfer student, dishing out hot (and cold) takes throughout!
Feb 16, 2022
37 min
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