Providence College Podcast
373 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Providence College Podcast features interviews with interesting members of the Friar Family. These in-depth conversations with PC students, Dominicans, faculty, staff, and alumni provide a rich look into the lives of noteworthy Friars. Occasionally we will also bring you on-campus lectures and presentations. Go Friars!
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Dan Devine ’04 on All Things NBA and Writing
November 26, 2018 05:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBDan Devine ’04 knows lots about the NBA, but he easily knows just as much about writing and communicating. Devine has covered the NBA for a decade, mostly with Yahoo Sports. In this episode, the energy that is emblematic of his writing style resonates. Listen along as he not only analyzes the NBA and the state of the college basketball game, but also reminisces about his PC professors, classroom experiences, and writing for The Cowl. Outgoing and funny, Devine (@YourManDevine on Twit...
Life at PC for students with disabilities — Rakeb Max ’22 and Jennifer Rivera ‘06SCE & ‘13G
November 19, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBJoin us to learn how students with disabilities succeed at Providence College. Rakeb Max ’22, who is blind, discussed the merits of assistive technology — including how she shoots selfies for Instagram — and how her sense of humor keeps her going. Jennifer Rivera ‘06SCE & ‘13G, the assistant director of disability support services in PC’s Office of Academic Services, described how the College helps students who have medical, physical, or other disabilities.
Called To Serve - Retired U.S. Army Col. Gerry Dillon ’68 & ’74G
November 12, 2018 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBRetired U.S. Army Col. Gerry Dillon ’68 & ’74G shares the story of the singular Providence College family that includes his father, Jim, a 1933 PC grad who was a decorated Navy officer during World War II, and his son, Ryan, Class of 1995, who is himself an Army colonel — not to mention his mother, Kay, who walked across the street from the family’s Elmhurst home to serve for nearly 40 years on the College’s administrative staff.
The Mayor of Friartown - Bob Driscoll
November 05, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBBy his own account, a young Bob Driscoll was good at two things – sports and music (he was a drummer in a band called “The Night Riders”). He chose sports, becoming a coach and athletics administrator in a career that brought him to Providence College as athletic director 17 years ago. In this podcast, Driscoll talks about the new Ruane Friar Development Center, the initiatives that support Friar student-athletes in various ways, and being in the Red Sox dugout during the 1967 World...
Kerry '88 and Karl Anderson '88 - More than just a name on a stadium
October 29, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBKerry and Karl Anderson, both members of the Class of 1988, are the guests on this edition of the Providence College podcast. Speaking from their home in Connecticut, the Andersons – for whom the College’s soccer/lacrosse stadium is named – share their thoughts on the influence of PC on their lives, the value and impact of the Friar athletics program, and the 50th anniversary of the men’s soccer program – for which Karl starred. They are also raising the next generation of Friar fan...
Latino and Latina Voters and Candidates - Beyond Your News Feed
October 22, 2018 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, we’re sharing an episode of Beyond Your News Feed, a podcast by PC’s Department of Political Science. This episode features Dr. Anthony Affigne, professor of political science. In an interview conducted by his colleague, Dr. William Hudson, Affigne shares information about demographics, trends, and electoral characteristics related to Latino and Latina voters in the United States. He discusses key Congressional races where that voter group may have a significant impact on ...
Chris Dankberg ’03 — Sports, Economics, and Information
October 15, 2018 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we hear from Chris Dankberg ’03, who studied economics at PC. As part of the Economics Department Career Speaker Series, Dankberg discussed his career, which has focused on the intersection of data analytics and sports entertainment. Dankberg has held positions at the San Diego Padres, eBay, and StubHub, and now works at ViaSat, bringing live sports and other content to airline passengers. This podcast was prerecorded.
Maggie Zied ’19 – Cracking the PC Code
October 08, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we chat with Maggie Zied ’19, a computer science major and a Clare Boothe Luce scholar. As a Luce scholar, Zied enjoys a full scholarship for her senior year and gets support for an independent research project. Zied discusses her research in steganography and information hiding, as well as her family’s PC legacy and her interest in yoga.
Kelly Page ’93 – Celebrating the Sciences
October 02, 2018 13:34 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBIn this episode, hear Kelly Page ’93 present the annual Anna E. LaVoie Lecture as part of the opening celebration for the Providence College Science Complex. Page, who majored in biology and chemistry at Providence College, is vice president and head of the German oncology business unit at Takeda Oncology.
Dr. Saundra Yancy McGuire - Learning Strategies and Metacognition
September 24, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBDr. Saundra Yancy McGuire is the guest on this episode of the Providence College podcast. Dr. McGuire, who will visit PC for a series of workshops with students and faculty members Oct. 18-19, is a retired Louisiana State Chemistry professor who also is director emerita of LSU’s Center for Academic Services. She is an expert on learning strategies, academic advising, and cognitive science-based techniques students can use to achieve better results. In this interview, she discusses he...
Dr. Ray Sickinger '71 - 40+ Years in Friartown
September 17, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week’s guest is Dr. Raymond Sickinger ’71, chair of PC’s Department of History and Classics. Sickinger shares a personal story that inspires both his scholarship and his commitment to helping others as a 33-year member of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. His new, award-winning book, Antoine Frederic Ozanam, tells the story of the 19th century Frenchman who founded the organization that became the Society of St. Vincent De Paul. A first-generation college student from Crans...
Daniel Arteaga '19 – Ministry on campus and around the world
September 10, 2018 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, Daniel Arteaga ’19 describes his experience as a Father Smith Fellow, living and serving in the Solomon Islands with Archbishop Christopher Cardone, O.P. ’80. Arteaga, the president of PC Campus Ministry, also discussed how he chose PC and his majors in theology and philosophy.
Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum '18Hon. - 2018 Academic Convocation Keynote
September 03, 2018 14:09 - 25 minutes - 34.7 MBThe 2018-2019 academic year began on August 27, with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum '18Hon. providing the keynote talk at Providence College’s annual convocation. A leading expert in race and race relations in American society, Dr. Tatum —whose achievements and impact PC recognized with an honorary degree last May — shared her remarkable insights with a large audience of faculty, staff, and students. This podcast takes the form of a recording of her live presentation. Subscribe to the Pro...
Dr. Katherine Lacasse ’07 — The Psychology of Being Green
August 27, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we talk with Dr. Katherine Lacasse ’07, an assistant professor of social psychology at Rhode Island College, who studies how performing green behaviors impacts people's self-perceptions and political attitudes regarding environmental issues. She describes the courses at PC that ultimately influenced her research interests and how her knowledge of social psychology helps her as an instructor.
Eileen Wisnewski – Careers and life after PC
August 20, 2018 10:19 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat will I do after I graduate? That’s a question on the mind of just about every college student — and his or her parents. This podcast episode features an interview with Eileen Wisnewski, the director of PC’s Center for Career Education and Professional Development. She describes the center’s comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to helping graduates find post-PC opportunities that are both meaningful and fulfilling, and she provides insights on the marketability of job candidates...
Risa Takenaka '19 - From Japan to Providence to Ghana and Back
August 13, 2018 04:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBRisa Takenaka '19 is a Renaissance woman. The applied physics major traveled to Ghana in May to field test her soft-sand filter prototype, developed in Dr. Stephen Mecca’s engineering lab. Born in Japan, Takenaka also put her philosophy minor to work this summer comparing parenting styles in Japan and the United States. In this episode, Takenaka discusses how she manages her time as a Division I tennis player and her favorite places to eat in Providence.
Amanda Klane '08 - Founder, Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt
August 06, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBA year after graduation, former Friar soccer player Amanda Klane ’08 co-founded Yasso, the Greek yogurt frozen dessert company. Today, Yasso pops and pints are available in more than 15,000 grocery stores in all 50 states. In this episode, she explains how the company develops new flavors, the lessons she learned on the soccer field, and what’s next for Yasso.
Mike Rodak '13 — ESPN Sports Reporter & Analyst
July 30, 2018 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWith NFL training camps underway, no one is more excited than Mike Rodak '13, who enters his sixth season as a sports reporter and analyst for ESPN, covering the Buffalo Bills. In this episode, Rodak discusses the logistics and spirit of training camp, game-day coverage, his thoughts on a league protocol for the national anthem, and the relevance of his liberal arts education to his career.
Chard deNiord — American Poetry Scholar
July 23, 2018 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat is it like to be a state poet laureate? How does it feel to interview some of the greats in contemporary American poetry? In this episode, Chard deNiord, professor of English and an award-winning poet, discusses these questions, his new book, and his surprising entry point into poetry.
Sean McAdam ’81 - “Boston: America’s Best Sports Town”
July 16, 2018 01:54 - 45 minutes - 63 MBSports journalist Sean McAdam ’81 joins us to talk about his new book, “Boston: America’s Best Sports Town,” his multimedia career, and his current work at the year-old Boston Sports Journal website. The book, which came out this spring, provides Sean’s insights on each of Boston’s professional sports franchises, some of the area’s unique sports traditions (e.g. the Boston Marathon and the Beanpot hockey tournament), Boston Olympians, college sports, and more. Sean tells us how he pi...
Adam Hanna '18
July 09, 2018 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBSinger-songwriter Adam Hanna ’18 joins us on the Providence College podcast. Adam shared insights about the ways in which his PC experiences helped prepare him to pursue a career as a performer, his musical influences, and the songwriting process. This podcast also includes musical interludes – some of Adam’s original works and his cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Thunder Road.” Adam Hanna and The Class of '18 - Thunder Road (Bruce Springsteen) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tukqTkfB...
Rosy Khalife ’13 — Riding Along with Surprise Ride
July 02, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBSurprise Ride is going places. On this episode, we talk to Rosy Khalife ’13 about the inspiration that led to the founding of this subscription box startup, their experience on Shark Tank, what’s next for Surprise Ride, and her family’s path to the United States.
A conversation with Father Shanley
June 25, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBAs he approaches the 13th anniversary of the beginning of his presidency, Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80 joins us on the Providence College podcast. In a wide-ranging interview, Father discusses subjects including his path to the priesthood, what he enjoys about teaching a philosophy course each fall semester, and his fondest hopes for the College’s future.
Dr. Jeff Johnson – Radical politics as one of the “main currents” in American history
June 18, 2018 14:08 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBDr. Jeff Johnson of the Department of History and Classics, discusses his teaching and research specialties, which include radicalism during the Progressive Era in the American West. He also shared insights about the scholarly research process, and his involvement in a national program meant to provide K-12 teachers with access to new knowledge as it is being discovered by academic researchers. Having spent much of his youth in Wyoming and attended college in Montana, Dr. Johnson als...
Joseph DeStefano '52 - A Veteran's Journey from the Pacific to Providence (Rebroadcast)
June 11, 2018 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, we are fortunate to talk with World War II veteran Joseph DeStefano '52. DeStefano entered the Navy division of the Army in 1943 and served until 1946. In that time, he served throughout the Pacific helping to secure various islands and defeat the Japanese. After leaving the army, he enrolled at Providence College, played college basketball and baseball, and began his career in education. In this episode, DeStefano talks about what he learned in the army, the advice he giv...
John Rock - From adhesive tape to sleep pods: 30 years of caring for Friar student-athletes
June 04, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBJohn Rock, senior associate athletic director for sports medicine, discusses the ways in which Providence College works to provide the support student-athletes need to compete at the Division I level. Over the course of 30 years at PC, John says he has seen tremendous changes but that the driving principle continues to be a focus on each student’s well-being.
Dr. Mitchell Kusy ’73 - Toxic Co-Workers
May 28, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBDr. Mitchell Kusy ’73 is a corporate psychologist, a Fulbright Scholar in organization development, and a professor in the doctoral program at Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership & Change. He discusses the commitment to “everyday civility” and the impact of toxic personalities, particularly employees, in the workplace.
Commencement Weekend 2018
May 21, 2018 15:03 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBEnjoy these highlights of Providence College’s One Hundredth Commencement Exercises, including greetings at Commencement Exercises by College President Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. ’80, as well as his classmate Karen Monti Flynn ’80 & ’15P, president of the Providence College National Alumni Association, and Conor Glendon ’18, president of the senior class. Then, listen to David McCullough ’18Hon. present his inspirational Commencement Address.
Dr. Melissa Brymer '92 - Care for Families in Need
May 14, 2018 04:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBDr. Melissa Brymer '92, the director of terrorism and disaster programs for the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress, presented the keynote address at the Department of Psychology's 50th Reunion, discussing research-based efforts to improve the quality of care for families in need.
Lenny Alsfeld ’74 — Being St. Joseph Today
May 07, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBLenny Alsfeld ’74, the president and CEO of FBT Investments, Inc. in New Orleans, La., recently returned to campus to discuss “Being St. Joseph Today: Father and Worker,” a personal reflection on St. Joseph’s virtues in the business world. PC’s Knights of Columbus chapter sponsored the event and honored Alsfeld with its first St. Joseph Medal, recognizing strong examples of fatherhood in today’s world. The former men’s hockey and tennis player is a father of four.
A Conversation with Sports Industry Star Rudy Cline-Thomas '00
April 27, 2018 19:07 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week join us for a conversation with Rudy Cline-Thomas ’00 on his journey as a finance major from PC to an innovative career in the sports industry, moderated by Dean Sylvia Maxfield of the Providence College School of Business.
Elise Italiano ’06 - Pope Francis: Advice, Encouragement, Instruction
April 23, 2018 15:19 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBElise Italiano ’06, executive director of communications for The Catholic University of America, returned to Providence College for PC Campus Ministry’s Theology on Tap series. Enjoy her talk, “Pope Francis: Advice, Encouragement, Instruction.”
Adrian Beaulieu — PC Study Abroad is Flying
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBAdrian Beaulieu, dean of international studies since 2007, joins us on the podcast to discuss the College’s Study Abroad Program, where student participation has nearly tripled in the last decade. He explains the primary reasons for the growth and discusses top destinations, the confidence students realize from living overseas, the “typical” study abroad experience, and more. He SHOULD know … he’s traveled to 47 countries and logged well over 1 million airplane miles in his career. ...
Mary Burak ’15 — The wild life of a wildlife researcher
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBMary Burak ’15, a doctoral candidate at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, joins us on the podcast to discuss her research on the interactions of humans and large carnivores, such as lions, leopards, and hyenas in Tanzania and how her study abroad and research experience as a PC student affected her career path.
Isabel Ortiz ’19 - Dealing with Devastation
April 02, 2018 03:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBIsabel Ortiz ’19, a psychology major from Puerto Rico, is the guest on this edition of the Providence College podcast. Ortiz shares the story of Hurricane Maria’s impact on her family and the island where she grew up. That tragedy, she tells us, was made a bit more bearable by the warm embrace of her fellow students and others in the PC community.
Lenten Reflections from Dominican Friars
March 26, 2018 01:44 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBAs Holy Week begins, enjoy this podcast of Lenten reflections by Dominican priests at the College, based on the readings for each Sunday of Lent. This series, which continues through Easter, is offered to the Providence College community as a gift from the Dominican fathers.
Dr. Jessica Mulligan — The Impact of the Affordable Care Act
March 19, 2018 02:10 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, Dr. Jessica M. Mulligan, associate professor of health policy and management, details her research on the impact of the Affordable Care Act on coverage, access to care, and systematic exclusion in the American health care system in the new book she co-edited, Unequal Coverage: the Experience of Health Care Reform in the United States. She also discusses how student researchers and grants from the College supported the project.
Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00 — From Cape Verde to PC and beyond
March 12, 2018 00:53 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Terza Lima-Neves ’00, who emigrated from Cape Verde as a teenager, describes the issues facing women from the West African nation. Now an associate professor of political science at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C., Lima-Neves discusses the memento she treasures from her PC days and the professor who nurtured her love of the academic field.
Dr. Steve Perreault - Whistleblowers and the Liberal Arts
March 05, 2018 02:21 - 17 minutes - 16 MBDr. Steve Perreault of the Department of Accountancy joined us to discuss his research into the factors that influence whistleblower behavior, and the ways in which scholarly research enhances teaching. A fifth-year Providence College School of Business faculty member, Perrault also shared his insights on the valuable enhancement that a liberal arts curriculum provides to an undergraduate business education. Plus, he is the second Hendricken High School graduate-turned-PC faculty mem...
Sean Walsh ’03 – Life in a Dream Job (Rebroadcast)
February 26, 2018 03:13 - 37 minutes - 34 MBWith spring training underway, we're revisiting our conversation with Sean Walsh '03. In this episode, Walsh, assistant director of client services for the Boston Red Sox, talks about his rise from a three-month temporary employee to a 14-year (and counting) career with a premium sports franchise. We also discuss what his advice for fellow Friars pursuing a career in the sports industry, what his early days with the Red Sox were like, and the shifting nature of a dream job.
Dr. Bill Hudson - American Democracy in Peril
February 19, 2018 13:51 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBPolitical Science Department Chair Dr. Bill Hudson, working on the ninth edition of his book, American Democracy in Peril, joined us to discuss the eight enduring challenges to America’s future that he identified when the book was first published in 1988. He also talked about his students, his PC career that began when he joined the faculty in 1974, and a senior seminar conducted in his dining room 35 years ago. The eight challenges (from American Democracy in Peril) Separation of P...
The Gold Standard
February 12, 2018 02:39 - 27 minutes - 25 MBSeven Friar and former Friar women’s hockey players were part of a team that captured the world’s attention 20 years ago, winning Olympic gold for the U.S. team in Nagano. Several members of that team got together during Alumni and Family Weekend to talk about that experience, in a lively roundtable discussion hosted by PC’s 19-year women’s hockey coach, Bob Deraney. Recorded live.
Bob Pfunder ’09 and Tashiyra Freeman ’18 — NOLA Immersion
February 05, 2018 02:31 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBPC Campus Ministry’s NOLA Immersion Program is far more than a vacation in the Big Easy. Bob Pfunder ’09, the campus minister who has led four of these service trips, and fundraising coordinator Tashiyra Freeman ’18 describe how the participants prepare to visit New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina, how they contribute to reconstruction efforts, and how the experience affects their commitment to faith and justice.
Lisa Bates '88 - Seeing America via Amtrak
January 29, 2018 03:43 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this week’s podcast, we discuss the joys of seeing America via Amtrak with Lisa Bates ’88, author of “Beyond the Rails: USA Cross-Country Train Travel.” Bates bought her first rail pass while studying abroad in Europe. Since 2014, she has taken four cross-country trips across the United States, racking up more than 21,000 miles of rail travel, many of them with her family — including three teenagers — in the seats beside her. Bates shares some of the benefits of this mode of trans...
Brian Lamoureux ’94 — Life and Law in the Internet Age
January 22, 2018 03:43 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week’s guest is Brian Lamoureux ’94, a School of Business practitioner faculty member who specializes in legal issues related to social media. He talks about balancing teaching with his work as a lawyer, the implications of living in a digital society, and the policy and politics of net neutrality.
Ralph Tavares ’01 - MLK Convocation and Multicultural Success
January 15, 2018 03:16 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBDean Ralph Tavares ’01, director of Multicultural Student Success Programs, is our guest on this week’s Providence College podcast. In a lively conversation, he talks about PC’s Martin Luther King Convocation Week, his work with multicultural students, and his own path to PC – plus that Grammy Award on the mantel at his childhood home.
Dr. Laura E. Williams — Predatory Bacteria and Women in STEM
January 08, 2018 02:57 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Laura E. Williams, assistant professor of biology. In the Williams lab, she and her students study predatory bacteria and the microbiome. She is also working to advance the cause of women in the sciences. We talk about her involvement with 500 Women Scientists and why mentorship, even peer mentorship, can help retain capable women scientists in STEM fields. Learn more about the Williams lab at www.williamsmicrob...
Roisin McGettigan ’03 – Setting and Achieving Goals
January 01, 2018 02:47 - 31 minutes - 29 MBRoisin “Ro” McGettigan ’03 is a sports psychology coach and Olympic runner originally from Wicklow, Ireland. She competed at Providence College before turning professional under the tutelage of Ray Treacy ’82, head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams. McGettigan was an Olympic finalist in 2008 and is the Irish record holder in the steeplechase. In addition to her running accomplishments, McGettigan is the co-author of the bestselling Believe Training Journa...
2017 Lessons and Carols
December 22, 2017 17:34 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBIn this episode, we present Lessons & Carols, Providence College’s annual tradition. Enjoy the readings and the music by the College’s combined choirs, which include students along with faculty and professional staff collaborators and leaders.
Jovana “Yoyo” Nogic ’19 and Clara “CC” Che ’19 - Performing on the World Stage
December 18, 2017 03:38 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of the Providence College Podcast, we are joined by women’s basketball players Jovana “Yoyo” Nogic ’19 and Clara “CC” Che ’19. They discuss their recent appearances in the Under-20 European Championship, the process by which a European basketball player finds their way to Providence, and how the women’s basketball landscape in Europe compares to the United States.