The Daily Aztec
68 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -The Daily Aztec: Production Nights pulls back the curtain on San Diego State's student newsroom.
Daily Aztec Music (or DAM!) covers the latest music news.
SciPod presents all things STEM-related.
Spear Sports Report brings you courtside as our editors and writers break down all things Aztec Athletics.
Writers, editors and guests invite listeners to stay informed on the latest stories both in the SDSU community and the world around us.
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Spears Sports Report ft. Production Night
May 31, 2022 02:17 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBOn this episode of the Spear Sports Report, host Daniela Ramirez collaborates with Production Night host Sara Rott and bids goodbye to her co-host Juan Daniel Avila. This part two collaboration episode brings listeners back to the last week of school. Ramirez, Rott and Avila reflect on their time working together. Avila also picks Rott’s brain on the production of a podcast and what it takes to make it work. Last but not least, the Spears Sports Report duo end by asking Rott something no ...
Production Night: Karina's Senior Goodbye
May 27, 2022 02:46 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBOn a very special episode of Production Night, Mundo Azteca assistant writer Karina Bazarte podcast host Sara Rott to say goodbye to The Daily Aztec. Bazarte, who graduated earlier this year, reflects back on her time working at the Daily Aztec. “I’ve been in school for 10 years, I graduated from high school in 2012 and I never stopped,” Bazarte said. “When I got the notification that I got into San Diego State University, I was very happy because I was finally gonna finish what I wanted to d...
Production Night: Danny’s Senior Goodbye
May 25, 2022 01:31 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBOn a very special episode of the Production Night. Podcast host Sara Rott collaborates with the host of the Spears Sports report Daniela Ramirez to bid farewell to Juan Daniel Avila. Recapping back to the last week of the semester, Avila reflects on his time at the Daily Aztec and the content he produced. “My favorite was my opinion piece in 2021 about DACA recipients because I don't usually do stuff like that,” Avila said. “But I feel like my opinion as a recipient, had to be told during ...
Production Night: Finley's Senior Goodbye
May 03, 2022 18:52 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBOn a very special episode of Production Night, assistant sports editor Andrew Finley joins social media and podcast editor Sara Rott to say goodbye to The Daily Aztec. Finley, who's graduating this year, reflects back on his time working at the Daily Aztec. First, Finley and Rott reminisce about their early days at their community college newspaper The Summit. It was at that newspaper that they met for the first time. As well as both got their first taste of a newsroom. In Finley’s two yea...
Return and Recap
April 18, 2022 11:14 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe Spear Sports Report returns after a break from the men’s Mountain West Conference basketball tournament. Senior staff writer Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer Daniela Ramirez introduce one of the Daily Aztec sports writers Marco Perez. In this episode, the three discuss what their experience covering the games in Las Vegas was like as well as explaining how the opportunity to watch college basketball in real-time was for each of them. Perez highlights the greats and tough moments the b...
Spears Sports Report: Return and Recap
April 18, 2022 11:14 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBThe Spear Sports Report returns after a break from the men’s Mountain West Conference basketball tournament. Senior staff writer Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer Daniela Ramirez introduce one of the Daily Aztec sports writers Marco Perez. In this episode, the three discuss what their experience covering the games in Las Vegas was like as well as explaining how the opportunity to watch college basketball in real-time was for each of them. Perez highlights the greats and tough moments the b...
Production Night: Oscar's Episode Part 2
March 27, 2022 17:37 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBPodcast host Sara Rott is back with photographer Jessica Parga and arts and culture staff writer Morgan Ray for the promised Part Two of “Production Night”’s special Oscars episode! We pick up where we left off on the topic of best film and best actor. Parga finally saw Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story” remake so our three cool cats get into a couple differences between the two film versions of the famed musical (besides the remediation of the older version’s use of brownface). Which sid...
Production Night: Oscar's Episode
March 23, 2022 23:48 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MBOn this special two-part episode of “Production Night”, host Sara Rott, staff writer Morgan Ray and photographer Jessica Parga gather around to discuss a few of the nominees for the 2022 Oscars! Part one kicks off with the gang discussing the (many) nominees for Best Picture including “Don’t Look Up”, which they have some…thoughts about. The sci-fi desert epic “Dune” fairs better in our hosts’ eyes and “Drive My Car's" winning streak on the international film festival circuit gets a well-de...
Spear Sports Report Special: March Madness in full Effect
March 10, 2022 19:11 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBOn this episode of Spear Sports Report, senior sports reporter Juan Daniel Avila was joined by Daily Aztec sports reporter and East Village Times writer Austin Tarke. For the first time on the podcast, Avila is able to take over the show as Daniela Ramirez prepares for the big week in Vegas. Austin Tarke is a San Diego native and grew up watching the Aztecs’ men’s basketball team and still follows the Aztecs very closely. Tarke is currently the San Diego State men’s basketball beat write...
Spear Sport Report: Young Talent at the DA
March 09, 2022 20:48 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBThe Spear Sports Report returns with senior staff writer Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer Daniela Ramirez. This week they introduce Daily Aztec sport writers, Jayden Hanzy and Morgan Prickett. In this episode, Hanzy and Prickett kick off the podcast with talking about where they are from and how they ended up attending San Diego State. The four dive into the two popular sports, tennis and women's basketball. The sports writers discuss key players to recognize with the hosts, highlighting...
Fundamentals of the Game
March 03, 2022 00:08 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBAfter a brief hiatus, The Spear Sports Report returns with senior staff writer Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer Daniela Ramirez. This week they introduce The Daily Aztec Sports staff writer Adam Correa as their special guest. In this episode they pick Correra's brain, learning about the SDSU's women’s lacrosse team and the fundamentals of the game. Since the podcast was recorded last week, the hosts discuss the men's basketball team's latest matchups. Did the hosts' predictions match up ...
Production Night: Valentines Day Special
February 16, 2022 03:25 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBOn this episode of “Production Night” podcast host and newly appointed social media editor Sara Rott joined by staff writer Sumaia Wegner. Kicking off the Valentine's Day special, Rott introduces Wegner to her first ever podcast. Valentines arrives a bit late on the podcast, however dating apps are year round. Rott starts with an article written by news editor Katelynn Robinson about students using dating apps to find love. The two also discuss their adventures in the dating app world. S...
Production Night: Such A Vibe
February 08, 2022 02:25 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this episode of “Production Night” podcast host and newly appointed social media editor Sara Rott joined by staff writer Eugenie Budnik. Kicking off the podcast, Rott lets Budnik take the mic for a formal introduction as she talks about recently becoming a journalism major. Talking stories, Budnik starts it off with an article written by staff writer Jadyn Brandt about students taking to social media responding to a political tweet from sociology professor and Dean of the College of Ar...
The Spears Sports Report: Guest Star Special
February 08, 2022 01:59 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBOn this special episode of the Spear Sports Report senior staff writer Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer Daniela Ramirez introduce The Daily Aztec Sports Editor Jason Freund as their first guest on the show. Freund joins the two hosts in this special to discuss the latest news with the men’s basketball team. They go in-depth on the current status of the Aztecs in the Mountain West Conference and analyze past games. They also predict scores for the next upcoming games and talk about potenti...
The Spears Sports Report: Let's Recap
January 30, 2022 22:58 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBOn the latest episode of the Spear Sports Report Podcast. Senior staff writer and reporter Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer and reporter Daniela Ramirez bring you the latest news in sports at San Diego State. In the latest episode, Ramirez and Avila discuss the men’s and women’s basketball teams’ progress, as well as the factors contributing to key losses in the season. They also talk about their predictions for the next Aztec game. Likewise, the two hosts discuss upcoming sports news su...
Production Night: Live From KCR Studios!
January 25, 2022 04:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MB“Production Night” returns with podcast host and newly appointed social media editor Sara Rott joined by Mundo Azteca assistant writer Karina Bazarte. Kicking off the podcast, Rott talks about the exciting new ideas coming to the podcast in the new semester. Bazarte takes over to talk about an article written by contributor Karelly Vidrio about students crossing the border to attend classes at San Diego State University. The story is available in both English and Spanish. Likewise, Rot...
The Spears Sports Report: New Year, New Show
January 23, 2022 03:29 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome back to the Spear Sports Report Podcast. Senior staff writer and reporter Juan Daniel Avila and staff writer and reorder Daniela Ramirez bring you the latest news in sports at San Diego State. In the latest episode, Avila and Ramirez discuss the latest COVID-19 protocols required to attend games. Similarly, the hosts discuss how SDSU basketball returns to the court after a pause. Lastly, both writers also give a brief explanation of what to look out for this year in sports. The Spe...
SciPod - CRISPR Cas 9 Gene Mutation Therapy
November 10, 2021 21:41 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBOn the latest episode of Sci-Pod, senior staff writer and host Jessica Octavio is joined by co-host Julia Depillo to talk about CRISPR Cas 9 Gene Mutation Therapy. They break down what it is and how it affects science as well as how it evolved. They also digest artificial selection and how it can affect humanity through developing particular phenotypic traits.
Daily Aztec Music - Lil Nas X's pop evolution
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIs Lil Nas X becoming pop music’s biggest superstar? Let’s discuss. On this episode of Daily Aztec Music, arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison, sports editor Jason Freund and assistant arts and culture editor Cristina Lombardo are joined by senior staff writer Riley Martinez. Together, they describe the enigma that is Lil Nas X as well as the meaning behind his controversial “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” music video.
Scipod - Social Media Shutdown
November 07, 2021 00:27 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MBA new fun look at science, senior staff writer Jessica Octavio and co-host Julia Depillo are back on another episode of SciPod. On this week's episode, Octavio and Depillo are talking about Facebook and the shut down of social media on Oct 4. They also talk about women in science, engineers and non-profit struggles.
Daily Aztec Music - Certified Lover Boy vs. DONDA
November 06, 2021 23:48 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn the battle between two of rap’s most legendary acts, who’s most recent project puts them on top? This episode of Daily Aztec Music, arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison and assistant arts and culture editor Cristina Lombardo are joined by arts and culture contributor Aaron Velasquez. Velasquez explains the history of Drake and Kanye’s beef, starting with subliminal shots and now leading up to competing album releases. The hosts and their guests go over their thoughts about the beef along...
Daily Aztec Music - DONDA
November 06, 2021 23:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBAfter a sunny summer break, the Daily Aztec Music podcast is back with a new co-host. Joining sports editor Jason Freund and arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison is assistant arts and culture editor Cristina Lombardo. Together, they discuss Kanye West’s intensely personal new album “Donda” and how it compares to his past albums.
SciPod - Elizabeth Holmes scandal
October 12, 2021 21:29 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBA new fun look at science, senior staff writer Jessica Octavio and co-host Julia Depillo introduce listeners to SciPod. In the first episode of this scientific masterpiece, Octavio and Depilo discuss Elizabeth Holmes, a former businesswoman who was the founder and chief executive of Theranos, a now-defunct health technology company.
Production Night - Come together, Aztecs
October 05, 2021 03:22 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Daily Aztec senior staff writer and podcast host Sara Rott is joined by senior staff writer Jaydn Brandt as she returns to help co-host. Featured on the latest episode of Production Night, the two discuss the latest protest to hit campus grounds. Managing editor Trinity Bland wrote about how students took action to get a stranger promoting hate speech to leave the campus. In the world of COVID-19, Rott shares her latest story about students and professors choosing to wear a mask on ca...
Production Night - Editor takeover
October 02, 2021 23:51 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBCovering stories from the fifth and sixth issues from this year, managing editor Trinity Bland was joined by news editor Katelynn Robinson to take over the podcast. They discuss production night shenanigans, stories from this year's special clubs and organizations issue and two featured opinion stories of the week.
Production Night - Back to where we started
September 03, 2021 20:13 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBOn a very special episode of Production Night, podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is joined by opinion editor Aaliyah Alexander as they welcome back students to San Diego State. Featured on the latest podcast, Rott and Alexander promote the highly anticipated return of the Daily Aztec’s print issue since March 2020. Following a different routine, the podcast duo discusses the excitement of returning back to campus this fall semester. They also remind students of upcoming import...
Production Night - Keeping It in the Community
September 03, 2021 19:15 - 26 minutes - 36.5 MBThe Daily Aztec podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is keeping it casual with news editor Katelynn Robinson in the latest episode of Production Night. Robinson opens up the podcast with an arts and culture music review about Camila Cabello's new song, "Don't Go Yet," written by managing editor Trinity Bland. The conversation surrounding music continues as Robinson shares Bland’s arts and culture music review about the new single from Kiana Ledé featuring Kehlani, "Ur Best Friend....
Spear Sports Report - Aztecs Take On Tokyo
August 28, 2021 02:15 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBOn the latest episode of Spear Sports Report, sports contributor Nick Coppo and assistant sports editor Andrew Finley talk about the six Aztecs who competed in this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. The podcast duo dives deep into analysis and takes the story written by Finley and sports editor Jason Freund outlining the athletes and their journey in Tokyo a step further.
Production Night - The Stage Is Set
August 09, 2021 18:21 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe Daily Aztec podcast host and senior staff writer Sara Rott is joined by opinion senior staff writer Jessica Octavio in the latest episode of Production Night. Featured on the latest episode, Rott and Octavio update listeners about San Diego State's COVID-19 requirements and the new addition of the Pfizer vaccine being offered on campus. In less apocalyptic news, as Octavio puts it, five Aztec baseball players are chosen for the major league's amateur draft and SDSU's musical theater c...
Production Night - Here's the summertime scoop!
July 25, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThe Daily Aztec podcast host and staff writer Sara Rott is joined by managing editor Trinity Bland in the latest episode of Production Night. Bland and Rott recap the events of the Topping Out Ceremony of the new Aztec stadium. On a creative note, Bland speaks about her review of Spanish artist Lola Indigo's album “La Niña” in The Daily Aztec Mundo Azteca section. Likewise, a review of the new Fast and Furious movie written by arts and culture editor Ryan Hardison is discussed further in-de...
Production Night: All Star Debut
July 19, 2021 03:36 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBThe Daily Aztec podcast host and staff writer Sara Rott is joined by multimedia assistant editor Jayne Yutig in the latest episode of Production Night. Yutig gives listeners the inside scoop on first-hand experience at the Aztec Stadium Topping Out Ceremony that took place on July 14 and on the topic of COVID 19, the duo discusses the School of Public Health’s at-home COVID 19 test launch at a local middle school as well as the divisive split among students regarding wearing facemasks in cl...
Production Night - We're back, tell your friends!
July 12, 2021 15:00 - 6 minutes - 9.6 MBThe Daily Aztec podcast host and staff writer Sara Rott is joined by news editor Katelynn Robinson to welcome listeners back to “The Daily Aztec: Production Night.” Featured on the latest episode, an op-ed written by graduate student and opinion contributor Alyssa Phillips shares perspectives on being vaccinated and how it does not prevent one from the less-discussed impacts and aftermath of the virus. Likewise, Rott and Robinson talk about how the cast from the classic sitcom “Friends” cam...
Spear Sports Report - NCAA NIL rule now allows student athletes to create revenue
July 08, 2021 05:09 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBAssistant sports editor Andrew Finley and Daily Aztec sports contributor Nick Coppo discuss some possible ramifications of the NCAA’s decision, and what these new rules could mean for the student-athletes now and in the future.
Spear Sports Report - Memories on the Mesa Pt. 2
May 07, 2021 23:27 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBreven Honda is back for part two of the Writer's Roundtable: Memories on Mesa. He talks with Assistant Sports Editor Luis Lopez, Senior Staff Writer Amber Salas and Staff Writers Brandon Freed and Nathan Navida about some of their favorite moments during their time at SDSU.
Memories on the Mesa Pt. 2
May 07, 2021 23:27 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBBreven Honda is back for part two of the Writer's Roundtable: Memories on Mesa. He talks with Assistant Sports Editor Luis Lopez, Senior Staff Writer Amber Salas and Staff Writers Brandon Freed and Nathan Navida about some of their favorite moments during their time at SDSU.
Production Night - Vaccines Required, Influences on Music and Senior Shoutouts
May 06, 2021 02:16 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBIn the last episode of Production Night, Trinity Bland and Sara Rott are back giving the show a final goodbye for the semester. They talk about SDSU requirements for students being vaccinated for the fall and how SDSU study abroad programs are suspended for the summer. They talk about the virtual culture night put on by the Vietnamese student association and the influence of LGBTQ= artists. Lastly, they thank the Seniors of the Daily Aztec and the co-hosts of the podcast.
Spear Sports Report - Memories on the Mesa Pt. 1
April 29, 2021 22:53 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBBreven Honda talks to Senior Staff Writer Reese Savoie, Arts and Culture Editor Devin Whatley, Sports Editor Kyle Betz, and Photo Editor Alexa Oslowski for part one of two-part special talking about some of their memories during their times as student journalists at San Diego State in this Writer's Roundtable: Memories on the Mesa.
Memories on the Mesa Pt. 1
April 29, 2021 22:53 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBBreven Honda talks to Senior Staff Writer Reese Savoie, Arts and Culture Editor Devin Whatley, Sports Editor Kyle Betz, and Photo Editor Alexa Oslowski for part one of two-part special talking about some of their memories during their times as student journalists at San Diego State in this Writer's Roundtable: Memories on the Mesa.
Production Night - Racial remarks, Orange Tier and Taylor on top of the charts
April 23, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 35.2 MBThis week Josh Petrofsky joins Sara Rott as they discuss the celebration of the officer found guilty in the trial of George Floyd. They discuss the final updates to the A.S Elections, professors and remarks, and the facts of San Diego being in the orange tier. Also, Taylor re-releasing her album “Fearless” and how it caught people's attention. Finally, they look at a perspective of working in a hospital during a pandemic.
Daily Aztec Music - Space Jamming
April 18, 2021 22:18 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this week's episode hosts Jason Freund and Ryan Hardison talk about the Space Jam soundtrack and what we can expect from the upcoming remake.
Production Night - Returning back to Campus, COVID Vaccines and Movies
April 18, 2021 22:16 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week Katelynn Robinson joins Sara Rott on the podcast as they discuss the feelings and fears of returning back to Campus in the fall. They talk about what steps SDSU is taking to make sure housing can welcome students back. How students can get their COVID-19 vaccine if they chose to and haven't already, the pride center reaching out to create unique experiences for students and also Katelynn the movie buff - she talks about her time in a zoom interview with big stars from the movie “Kin...
Mountain West Womens Soccer Championship Preview
April 17, 2021 17:17 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBLuis sits down with womens soccer beat writer Devin Whatley to breakdown the Aztecs' matchup with the New Mexico Lobos.
Spear Sports Report - Mountain West Womens Soccer Championship Preview
April 17, 2021 17:17 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBLuis sits down with womens soccer beat writer Devin Whatley to breakdown the Aztecs' matchup with the New Mexico Lobos.
Daily Aztec Music - It's All About the Game
April 08, 2021 15:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this week's episode hosts Jason Freund and Ryan Hardison talk about music about and in video games
Production Night - A.S Election Allegations, Podcasting Presidents and Women's History Month
April 02, 2021 02:08 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this week's episode, hosts Trinity Bland and Sara Rott talk about what's happening in the virtual A.S election world as the story develops around accusations President-elect Ashley Tejada and her Slate SDSU Now blackmailed presidential candidate Bella Martelino and her slate A New Hope. They talk about podcasting presidents, Mattel's contribution to Women's History month, Patrick Doyle's interview about the Women's Hall of fame and support for women on campus.
Daily Aztec Music - From the Top Notes
March 30, 2021 03:18 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this week's episode, we discuss the music of the WWE and wrestling.
Women In Sports
March 26, 2021 20:59 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBBreven Honda fills in for Luis Lopez this week and he talks to Amber Salas and Reese Savoie about Women in Sports. In addition, Breven catches up with Amber about her time in Indianapolis and he talks to Reese about this weekend for Aztec Baseball.
Spear Sports Report - Women In Sports
March 26, 2021 20:59 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBBreven Honda fills in for Luis Lopez this week and he talks to Amber Salas and Reese Savoie about Women in Sports. In addition, Breven catches up with Amber about her time in Indianapolis and he talks to Reese about this weekend for Aztec Baseball.
Production Night - A.S. Elections Update
March 26, 2021 07:45 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week's top stories include insights into the A.S. Election Debates, San Diego County's new vaccination site at Viejas Arena, recent rallies in support of the APIDA community and student response to the Atlanta shootings. For resources to support the APIDA Community explore the links below: https://www.napawf.org/our-work – The National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum https://sacd.sdsu.edu/apida-resource – SDSU APIDA Resource Center https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co – Ant...
Spear Sports Report - NCAA Tournament Special!
March 18, 2021 23:43 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBLuis previews the Aztecs' first-round tournament matchup against Syracuse along with other tourney storylines with Kyle Betz, Amber Salas, and Breven Honda.