Speak Easy Podcast artwork

Speak Easy Podcast

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

We are two Mizzou graduates who hope to make the news a little more relatable for those wondering what is going on in the world around them. Often times it's hard to know how to engage with news locally or internationally. This podcast hopes to give you the tools you need to make yourself a strong information gatherer and reflector on your world.

Daily News News Comedy Comedy Interviews entertainment journalism media news
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Episodes

Episode 22 - Think or Sink Spooky Season Edition 2.0

October 22, 2021 19:22 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

Halloween is coming up so obviously we had to celebrate with a spooky themed Think or Sink! Pour yourself a drink and play along, Cheers!

Episode 22 - Think or Sink: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 24, 2021 17:59 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

This week on the Speak Easy we are talking about Hispanic Heritage Month! How it started, the difference between Hispanic and Latino and how many people of Hispanic descent call the U.S. home! Pour your drink and play along, cheers!

Episode 21 - Let’s talk money, honey: Getting serious about salaries

September 10, 2021 17:26 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

This season we are starting with a bang with four guests from all over the United States to talk salary in the media industry. This episode we get into bad past salary experiences, how to approach a raise and what tools to use to get a salary estimate for your industry and area.

Episode 20 - Think or Sink: The Speak Easy Comeback!

August 27, 2021 20:12 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

That is right ladies and gentlemen, we are back! The Speak Easy may be a little different now, but we are so excited to jump in with some great new content and a brand new look! This week we are talking about everything from celebrity gossip *obviously*, what’s happening in the Middle East and insane weather. Pour yourself a drink to play along. CHEERS!

Episode 19 - Regan’s Farewell: Camel Wrestling, Voter Suppression and Hot People Island

July 07, 2021 01:51 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

On this episode of Think or Sink, we’re touching on International News, Politics and, of course, Pop Culture. We’re also wrapping up season 2 with a tearful goodbye from one of our cohosts, Regan. So tune in, grab a drink and get informed with this special episode! It’s been a fun season, and there’s more to come soon! Cheers.

Episode 18 - Juneteenth: Free-ish in America

June 18, 2021 18:37 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

We sat down with Boukary Sawadogo, Ph.D, and Stephen Graves, Ph.D, to talk about Juneteenth -- how it started, how it’s honored and its context in today’s racial awakening in America. Hours before we recorded this episode, we learned that the senate passed #S475, making Juneteenth one step closer to becoming a federal holiday, and it brought up the question: What’s next? How do we maintain optimism, while moving away from performative activism, and tackling systemic racism head-on? Grab a dri...

Episode 17 - Think or Sink 3: Dog Sniffs, To-Go Cocktails and Ariana Grande’s Wedding

June 04, 2021 20:08 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

This week, we’re playing our favorite game: Think or Sink, where we ask questions about science news, politics and, of course, pop culture. Tune in to hear more about dogs sniffing out COVID, the fight for to-go cocktails, Ariana Grande’s secret wedding and more. Pour yourself a drink and play along!

Episode 16- The Freelance Dance vs. The 9-5 Grind

May 21, 2021 21:59 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Tonight, we’re taking a look at the media industry through the lens of a freelancer. Our guest Max Mitchem talks us through the benefits and challenges of being your own boss, and gives tips on how to break into the fast-paced landscape.

Episode 15- Think or Sink 2: The Olympics, Selena Gomez's Blonde Hair & The Census

May 07, 2021 23:15 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

This week we are bringing back Think or Sink for another round! Pour yourself a drink and play along as we talk about the 2021 Olympics, national politics and of course pop culture. Cheers!

Episode 14- A Budding Industry: Cannabis conversations with Kristen Williams

April 16, 2021 16:34 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

Happy 4/20! To celebrate, we meet with special guest Kristen Williams. Williams is the founder of Hempsley, a wellness education company focused on the endocannabinoid system and cannabis. We learn about cannabis, its medicinal uses and what's next for the marijuana industry.

Episode 13- THINK OR SINK

April 02, 2021 20:58 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week we do things a bit different! You all know the game think or drink, well this week we take it to the next level and go shot for shot for each wrong answer! Follow along on our social media accounts FB: Speak Easy Podcast and IG: Speak_easy_podcast to watch our first video episode!

Powerful Women in Media: A Conversation with Debbie Anglin

March 19, 2021 20:56 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

This week on Speak Easy, we are joined by business owner, marketer, mother and mentor Debbie Anglin. Debbie owns Anglin PR in Oklahoma City and gives us insight into expectations vs. reality as a new professional, life as a woman in media and tips for making yourself successful.

Episode 12- Powerful Women in Media: A Conversation with Debbie Anglin

March 19, 2021 20:56 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

This week on Speak Easy, we are joined by business owner, marketer, mother and mentor Debbie Anglin. Debbie owns Anglin PR in Oklahoma City and gives us insight into expectations vs. reality as a new professional, life as a woman in media and tips for making yourself successful.

Episode 11: Pick me, Choose me, Hire me: Job searching in a pandemic

March 05, 2021 20:50 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

One of the focuses of our show is personal growth and self-care. This episode focuses on our job hunt journeys and how we’ve all been able to start our careers remotely. If you are looking for a new position we have some tips for you! And if you aren't just grab a drink and laugh along to our covid fueled mess.

Episode 11- Pick me, Choose me, Hire me: Job searching in a pandemic

March 05, 2021 20:50 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

One of the focuses of our show is personal growth and self-care. This episode focuses on our job hunt journeys and how we’ve all been able to start our careers remotely. If you are looking for a new position we have some tips for you! And if you aren't just grab a drink and laugh along to our covid fueled mess.

Episode 10- One Vodka Toxic…I mean, Tonic, please!

February 19, 2021 20:54 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Resources:  The Science Behind How Toxic Relationships Affect Your Mental Health Create a Safety Plan The Psychology Behind Remaining in Toxic Relationships     

Episode 9 - Business on the top, cozy on the bottom: Redefining professionalism

February 05, 2021 21:33 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

Does anyone remember how to dress ‘business professional?’ It’s okay, we don’t either! This week we’re talking about our favorite working from home fits and the taboos of professionalism. Have the new guidelines changed the way we and every other generation will approach professionalism in the future? All that and more this week on Speak Easy!

Episode 8 - Covering Controversy: staying sane and reporting with integrity

January 22, 2021 22:35 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Being in news and PR we are sometimes faced with challenging or controversial things and it can be difficult to compartmentalize beginning professional life. This week we talk about our personal experiences covering particularly difficult stories or client work, working with people and topics that are against our personal beliefs, and maintaining sanity and personal ethics through hard topics.     Follow us on social Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 8 - Covering Controversy: staying sane and reporting with intergrity

January 22, 2021 22:35 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Being in news and PR we are sometimes faced with challenging or controversial things and it can be difficult to compartmentalize beginning professional life. This week we talk about our personal experiences covering particularly difficult stories or client work, working with people and topics that are against our personal beliefs, and maintaining sanity and personal ethics through hard topics.     Follow us on social Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Welcome to Season 2

January 08, 2021 17:27 - 48 seconds - 750 KB

We're Back!

Episode 7- Impostors Among Us...and Within Us: Learning to Know Your Worth

December 11, 2020 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We all know it’s fun to search for the impostor, but what if you’re always worried it could be you? Starting a new job and a new life can make us feel like we are the fraud in the room. Impostor phenomenon can be crippling and we are here to say cheers to that and help you realize that you DESERVE your success.

Episode7- Impostors Among Us...and Within Us: Learning to Know Your Worth

December 11, 2020 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We all know it’s fun to search for the impostor, but what if you’re always worried it could be you? Starting a new job and a new life can make us feel like we are the fraud in the room. Impostor phenomenon can be crippling and we are here to say cheers to that and help you realize that you DESERVE your success.

Impostors Among Us...and Within Us: Learning to Know Your Worth

December 11, 2020 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We all know it’s fun to search for the impostor, but what if you’re always worried it could be you? Starting a new job and a new life can make us feel like we are the fraud in the room. Impostor phenomenon can be crippling and we are here to say cheers to that and help you realize that you DESERVE your success.

Imposters Among Us...and Within Us: Learning to Know Your Worth

December 11, 2020 23:26 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

We all know it’s fun to search for the imposter, but what if you’re always worried it could be you? Starting a new job and a new life can make us feel like we are the fraud in the room. Imposter phenomenon can be crippling and we are here to say cheers to that and help you realize that you DESERVE your success.

Episode 6-Love Thy Citizen Journalist? Global journalism and digital audiences

November 21, 2020 01:27 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Follow us on social Twitter: Speakeasy__pod Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 5-Breakdowns and Breakthroughs: The 2020 Self Care Chronicles

November 03, 2020 22:05 - 34 minutes - 32 MB

Resource: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us Here you can just type in your zip code and fill out information like insurance etc and it will allow you to contact a therapist! Follow us on social Twitter: Speakeasy__pod Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 4-Miss Me with the Misinformation: Spooky Edition

October 23, 2020 23:19 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Follow us on social Twitter: Speakeasy__pod Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 3-It’s Time To Take (Flu) Shots

October 09, 2020 21:48 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

Follow us on social Twitter: Speakeasy__pod Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 2- Burner, Baby, Burner: Professional Personas & Secret Accounts

October 02, 2020 19:57 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

Follow us on social Twitter: Speakeasy__pod Instagram: speak_easy_podcast Facebook: Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Episode 1 -Meeting tHe MeDiA

September 12, 2020 00:05 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Follow us on social   Twitter:   Speakeasy__pod   Instagram:   speak_easy_podcast   Facebook:   Facebook.com/speakeasypod

Intro-Episode

August 27, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 8.27 MB

Speak easy podcast  Instagram: Speak-Easy-Podcast Facebook: Speak Easy Podcast