Observer: Off The Record

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CIEE vs Fordham: Study Abroad Stories
05/05/2025

In this episode of “Off the Record,” online editor Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26, and Tess Trammell, FCLC ’26, dive into their unforgettable study abroad experiences with the Fordham London program and the CIEE Paris program during fall 2024. They discuss everything from culture shocks and public transportation quirks to cozy cafes and the magic of...


AITA (Roommate Edition)
10/29/2024

Roommates: love ’em or hate them. If you’re a college student, you gotta live with them — even when they — (or you) might be an a**hole. In today’s episode, podcast producer Sukriti, with guests Brandon, Shine, Charlie, and Anesiah, weigh in on the infamous AITA Reddit thread — Roommate Edition!


AITA (Generic Edition)
09/30/2024

Am I The A**hole (AITA)? Arguably the most popular — and controversial — subreddit to date, in today’s episode our hosts discuss a plethora of curated AITA posts and decide are they really TA?


Oscar Nominations
03/04/2024

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, fun & games editor Abby Grunzinger, FCLC ’25, and contributor Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24, discuss the 2024 Oscar nominations sharing hot takes and notable snubs.


Grammy Nominations
02/02/2024

Host Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik, and contributors Samantha Ortiz, FCLC ’26, and Ashanti Johnson, FCLC ’24 discuss the artists, songs and albums that made this year’s Grammy nominations.


Why Does Everyone Have a Podcast?
01/17/2024

Morgan Johnson, producer Nellie Podokshik and contributors Anesiah Watson, FCLC ’27, and Evita Garrity Robbins, FCLC ’27, discuss the rise of podcasting, trends in the space and its influence on evolving media.


Back to School Advice
09/19/2023

Host Morgan Johnson and producer Nellie Podokshik speak with Jax Ellis, FCLC ’26, about back to school advice for incoming freshmen.


Comfort Films with Arts & Culture
03/27/2023

Hosts Brianna and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik, GSBLC ’26, talk to Arts & Culture Editors Izzy Gonzalez, FCLC ’23; Julia Jaramillo, FCLC ’25; Aditi Praveen, FCLC ’25; and Avery Loftis, FCLC ’25, about the 95th Oscars and their favorite comfort films!


Winter Activities in New York City
01/21/2023

Hosts Christian and Morgan and Contributing Host Nellie Podokshik GSBLC ’26, talk about activities and events that occur in New York City during the winter season. 


New York Comic Con
11/02/2022

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette and Kat Daughdrill, both FCLC ’23, share their experiences of attending New York Comic Con.


TikTok’s Influence on Music: Interview with Mia Giovina
10/09/2022

Hosts Christian and Shaily and Contributing Hosts Brianna Doucette, FCLC ’23; Morgan Johnson, FCLC ’26; and Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk with Mia Giovina about her music career and experience with TikTok as a musician.


Summer Activities in New York City
07/06/2022

Hosts Christian and Shaily and contributor Ben Oppenheimer, FCLC ’24, talk about summer activities in New York City.


Superhero Talk
05/13/2022

Hosts Christian and Shaily talk with Arts & Culture Editor Isabella Gonzalez, FCLC ’23, about superhero content from Marvel and “My Hero Academia” and why they are interested in superheroes.


Asking About Astrology
03/08/2022

Co—Star, Astrology Cafe, tarot cards — what is the best astrology reading for you? We talk with Kat Fitzpatrick , FCLC ’25 about the ins and outs of astrology and reflect on our own experiences with astrology. Welcome to “Observer: Off the Record”! Hosted by Diana Silva, Shaily Jani and Christian Madlansacay. Music by Michael...