The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!
The Porch Presents: Let's Talk About It!
The Porch
Canadian university students from The Porch encouraging thoughtful discussion and meaningful action via podcast.
3.2 - Surviving Student Life: The Importance of Mental Health
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we discuss the importance of mental health especially for post-secondary students and share some of our experiences and advices.  
Mar 24, 2023
30 min
3.1 - Campus Chronicles: Tales from University Life
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we introduce our new members and talk about navigating university academic and social life! And ... our important announcement ... stay tuned for our soon-to-be launched website!  
Feb 27, 2023
25 min
2.4 - Back to In-Person Mac
On the 4th episode of Season 2, we talk about our challenges with full lecture rooms, discovery of newly renovated classrooms, and our perspective on in-person vs online midterms, as McMaster fully re-opened to in-person classes!
Mar 10, 2022
32 min
2.3 - School Tips, Tricks, and our Harry Potter House Picks
On the 3rd episode of Season 2, we talk about the transition from online to in-person school, study tips and tricks, and finally, we reveal our Hogwarts houses! * Please note that the contest/giveaway that we mentioned has been closed *
Feb 13, 2022
55 min
2.2 - Looking to the Future
On the 2nd episode of Season 2 of Let's Talk About It, we speculate about future trends in university education, implications of a longer life span, and evolution of climate policy. There may also be a brief survey of the team about their opinions on Tim Biebs...
Dec 31, 2021
1 hr 7 min
2.1 - Transitioning Back to a Hybrid School Environment
Join The Porch members for the start of Season 2 of Let's Talk About It, where we chat about the transition back to hybrid school, easing of government Covid-19 restrictions, and some ~interesting~ current events around the McMaster campus!
Nov 6, 2021
52 min
1.4 - Year in Review
On this chill episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on The Porch's accomplishments in the past year. We asked each other our intriguing Instagram poll questions and discussed the results. We gave our farewell for the summer and appreciated the soul of The Porch.
Jun 22, 2021
46 min
1.3 - Covid 19's Impact on the Future of University Education
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we reflect on the past year of university education, based on The Porch members' experiences and in light of the 1 year anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. We ask ourselves about the value of a bachelor's degree, professors' approaches to online teaching, and the current status of university accessibility. Also, tune in to hear the results of our Instagram Poll! Show notes: 2:25 - Covid in the "Toddler Phase" 10:10 - University as a "Ticket to Life" 16:55 - True reason we go to university  21:19 - University and Accessibility 35:50 - The Porch's Online Community and Insta Poll Results 42:30 - 2 Types of people interactions (strong vs weak) and how this may affect your overall happiness 
Mar 21, 2021
48 min
1.2 - Freedom of Speech vs Freedom from Hate
On this episode of Let’s Talk about It, we revisit the recent DC Capitol riots and its aftermath. We discuss the nuances of the human right, freedom of speech, and the complexity of freedom of speech legislation. Hashim, the host of Politically Sober Podcast and Mymoon, a community organizer join us. You can find Hashim and his podcast, Politically Sober on the following platforms: Instagram: @politcallysoberpodcast Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox: Politically Sober Website: https://politicallysober.weebly.com/
Feb 17, 2021
53 min
1.1 - Burnout is Real
On this episode of Let's Talk About It, we invite our audience into a discussion about addressing and preventing burnout. Tune in to hear our audience's perspective!
Dec 3, 2020
38 min