Rhythm and News

This week on "Rhythm and News," Daily Trojan associate managing editor Kimberly Aguirre and podcast editor Grace Ingram discuss all things "Glee." From most feral Mr. Schuester moments to a game of "ChatGPT or 'Glee,'" this episode has it all.

Hosted by Kimberly Aguirre and Grace Ingram. Produced by Kimberly Aguirre, Grace Ingram and Jonathan Park. Edited by Auburn D'Artell and Alison Mitchell. "Rhythm and News" is one of four podcasts on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts or on our website, dailytrojan.com.

This week on Rhythm and News, our hosts Kirsten, Kamry and Grace discuss which summer movies they are most looking forward to. From "Barbie" to "Oppenheimer" we cover it all!

Hosted and written by Kirsten Hawkins, Kamryn Tate and Grace Ingram. Edited by Grace Ingram. Produced by Grace Ingram.

Podcast Staffer Ally McCoy gives an overview of the first LA Times Festival of Books since the pandemic. Listen to learn more about the history of the event, the programming of the festival and hear interviews with participants.

A&E staffers Jack O’Neill, Fitz Cain, Chris Turino, Jina Umakanthan and Ally McCoy break down the 94th Academy Awards. From the major categories to the snubs, listen to gear up for Sunday’s ceremony.

Podcast Staff Member Andrew Kerner shares his experience seeing Love Actually Live, an interactive musical that combines a live orchestra with film reenactments, bringing a beloved Christmas movie to life. Tune into hear about the show and the magic of returning to live theater!

In the second installment of Trojan Eats, podcast staff members explore food and beverage places around the USC area. In this episode, Andrew Kerner, Brooke Soriano and Nikhita Datar visited three popular sandwich places near campus: Honeybird, Greenleaf and Rock and Reilly's. Take a listen for recommendations and reflections!

Welcome to the first installment of Trojan Eats, where podcast staff members explore food and beverage places around the USC area. In this episode, staff members Andrew Kerner, Brooke Soriano and Nikhita Datar visited three popular boba places near campus– Pot of Cha, Cup O' Joy and Factory Tea Bar. Take a listen for recommendations and reflections!

Podcast staff member Sarah Goldman chats with Haute Magazine about the evolution of the publication and their Fall 2021 upcoming release. Music by Yung Logos. 

Podcast staffer Veronique Louis-Jacques speaks with executive director and co-founder of the Native American Student Association Maracea Chase about how the NASA has grown over the past four years, the path to becoming recognized by the University and what the future holds for the organization. Music by IMPERSS MUSIC.

Podcast Editor Abbey Martichenko sits down with features editor Sophia Ungaro to discuss the Daily Trojan’s newest supplement on Native students and how the edition is important for the USC community on Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Music by ThunderHoodie Beats.

Live2 Create is a content creating platform that aims to create fanbases for unknown talent through social media. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk to McClain Portis, CEO and founder of Live2 Create, about his company and how he plans to use online platforms to grow his base. They then talk about influencer culture after the bullying and sexual assault allegations facing David Dobrik and members of The Vlog Squad. “Tequila,” the latest song from USC sophomore Sumit, is featured in this podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Charlie Feuerborn and Colin Spiridonov are the founders USC’s Open Alpha - a group of students who look to develop a playable game each semester. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk with Feuerborn and Spiridonov about their desire to start the club and the process of developing games. They then talk about one of the most highly-anticipated games of all time, Cyberpunk 2077, and the reasons why it has failed to live up to the hype. “No man is ever going to change you,” a single by USC junior January Billingnton, is featured in this week’s podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Lana Nguyen was one of three students in her senior class to direct a senior thesis last semester. “Monsters of Mine,” is a stop-motion animation that Nguyen and her crew had to shoot virtually. Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani talk with Nguyen about her experience directing as well as their takeaways from this year’s batch of Oscar nominations. “Blue,” the newest single from USC senior Tyler Smith, is featured in the podcast as well. Music by Joakim Karud.

On this special episode of Rhythm and News, Digital Managing editor Lauren Mattice, Arts and Entertainment editors Angie Orellana Hernandez and Emily Sagen along with Features editor and film critic Sophia Ungaro talk about this year’s slate of Oscar nominations. They discuss the biggest snubs such as Delroy Lindo for Best Actor in "Da 5 Bloods" and Anya Taylor-Joy for Best Actress in "Emma." and who they think will come out on top on Oscars night. Music by Joakim Karud.

Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani speak with USC alum Tiffany Lin — production coordinator at Deluxe Animation — about her experience at USC in relation to diversity on and off screen and topics such as grief that she looks to center her future films around. After, Bajpai, Ramani and Lin discuss Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari," the immigrant experience in the United States and how films like “Minari” can help drive the industry to invest in diverse storytelling. “Rn” is the newest song from USC student Tuan Le featured in the podcast. Music by Joakim Karud.

Hosts Anmol Bajpai and Srika Ramani speak with USC student Bryan Vaca — founder of creative content company The Madness Studios — about his inspiration to start the production company and his future developing projects. After, Bajpai, Ramani and Vaca discuss Marvel Studios’ Wandavision and its impact on streaming as people turn away from the movie theatre to their living room. Bajpai and Ramani also break down the latest news and give their entertainment suggestions. Music by Joakim Karud.

News editor Ana Mata speaks with art-ivista and alumnus Jose Richard Aviles about their upbringing in South Central Los Angeles and how it has shaped their work in dance and poetry. They also talk about their recently published book “Semilla - a Collection of Poems” and its connection to social justice and art.

Arts & entertainment editor Ellice Ellis is joined by artist Jairus Edwards as he reflects on his career and musical influences. He is a junior in the Thornton School of Music majoring in jazz vocal performance and will be performing at GearFest Saturday. Music by Joakim Karud.

Former A&E editor Matthew Philips reunites with Isa Uggetti to give a rundown of his favorite music and movies of the year. The two talk Young Thug, Once Upon a Time in ... Hollywood, and Parasite —along with a little conjecture about the biggest trends of the year. Music by Joakim Karud.

Daily Trojan's editor-in-chief Tomas Mier writes a biweekly column "You Should Stan" where he interviews and recommends up-and-coming artists. Here's his recent interview of rapper and singer Jake Miller about his newest music and acting endeavors.

Eliot Ohlemeyer wakes up at 4am to commute from Pasadena to USC for ROTC training — and stays until after dark for theatre rehearsal. The Theatre Design student is slated to serve in the army after graduation, but right now he's the production designer on the School of Dramatic Arts' upcoming production of Men on Boats