The Squawk
The Squawk
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From The Daily Gamecock Lifestyle staff, The Squawk is a podcast about all things Gamecock life and pop culture. Join Arts & Culture Editor Stephen Pastis and Co-Engagement Director Noah Trainor as they interview noteworthy guests, bring takes on the latest entertainment, and provide updates on what's happening in student life at the University of South Carolina.
Semester Finale: Slippery Vinyl, The Fabelmans, and a Spielberg Retrospective w/ Evan Savage
Episode Notes Stowie Productions' Evan Savage joins the pod to discuss his and Noah's new short film Slippery Vinyl, discussing what it's like to be on an indie film set. Then, Noah, Max, Stephen, and Evan all share their ranking of Spielberg's filmography and what he means to them as a director. Finally, Noah and Evan discuss Spielberg's new film The Fabelmans, and Stephen makes an announcement. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Dec 2, 2022
1 hr 27 min
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Episode Notes It's that time of the year, when a new Marvel film comes out and Noah, Stephen, and Max inevitably disagree on its merits. This week we hash out what works and what doesn't about the latest MCU installment, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Apologies once again for audio issues, they are fixed about 10 minutes into the episode and we are working to fix them for the future! The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Nov 18, 2022
"Switching Seasons" & "Banshees of Inisherin" w/ Michael Sauls
Episode Notes Daily Gamecock Managing Editor Michael Sauls joins The Squawk to discuss the new print edition "Switching Seasons," breaking down everything happening in winter sports at UofSC. Then, Stephen, Noah, and Max unwrap their reactions to Martin McDonagh's latest film, "The Banshees of Inisherin." P.S. The first several minutes suffer from some audio issues, so Stephen and Max's voices are quiet. It is fixed around the 7 minute mark! The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by [NAME]. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Nov 11, 2022
1 hr 6 min
'Mold U' and 'Tár' w/ Sean Young
Episode Notes Carolina Judicial Council and Gamecock Filmmakers Sean Young join Stephen, Noah, and Max to discuss the Daily Gamecock and Post and Courier's collaborative investigation into the struggles with mold in campus living spaces. Then, they discuss Todd Field's new film 'Tár' and why it's our favorite movie of the year so far. Finally, we announce Max will be joining more regularly as a part-time co-host! The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Nov 4, 2022
1 hr 15 min
A Farewell to Of's
Episode Notes This week Noah and Stephen celebrate a monumental week in Gamecock history. The university has decided to get rid of the "of" in "UofSC" and Gamecock football is ranked! All that, plus some last-minute horror movie recommendations and an extended discussion on the fast food scene of Columbia. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by [NAME]. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Oct 28, 2022
1 hr 4 min
The Horror Movie Performances Draft w/ Max White
Episode Notes To celebrate October and "spooky season," Noah, Stephen, and returning guest Max White challenge each other to a game of drafting their favorite performances in horror movies. They select and debate eight categories ranging from "Hero" to "Killer" to "Wildcard," in an effort to see who has the best taste. To help decide our winner, follow @thesquawk_ on Twitter to vote! The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Oct 21, 2022
1 hr 27 min
"Andor" with Tyler Fedor
Episode Notes This week, Daily Gamecock Managing Editor Tyler Fedor joins the crew to talk about the new Star Wars show "Andor." They discuss what makes it special compared to other Disney+ shows and more. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork was created by Stephen Pastis, and the intro music was created by Stephen Pastis and Bryson Carroll. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Oct 14, 2022
1 hr 2 min
"With Pride" w/ Caleb Bozard & Amelia Farrell
Episode Notes On this week's episode, The Daily Gamecock's Caleb Bozard & Amelia Farrell join to discuss the stories, creation, and journey of the recently released "With Pride" print edition. Together, they break down the history of LGBT issues on campus, highlight triumphs in the local community, and more. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Oct 7, 2022
1 hr 6 min
A Ken Burns Documentary Hits Campus & Our Fall Entertainment Preview
Episode Notes In this week's episode, Stephen and Noah discuss the premiere of A Ken Burns' "The U.S. and the Holocaust" on campus and Columbia's recent Greek festival. Then, they go through a rundown of everything in pop culture they're looking forward to this fall and note what will be covered on the show in the coming weeks. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by [NAME]. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Sep 23, 2022
1 hr 4 min
Emmys Reactions w/ Amelia Farrell
Episode Notes Stephen, Noah, and Daily Gamecock Assistant Arts & Culture editor Amelia Farrell react to the most surprising and disappointing Emmy results from Monday's ceremony. Then, they share what they're most looking forward to in pop culture this fall. The Squawk is hosted by Noah Trainor and Stephen Pastis. This episode was produced by Noah Trainor. The artwork and music were created by Stephen Pastis. Listen to more episodes at dailygamecock.com/thesquawk and follow the show on Instagram and Twitter @thesquawk_ for updates!
Sep 16, 2022
49 min
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