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Department of Communication and Media

Curiosity—A student-produced podcast from the Department of Communication and Media at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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  • 21 episodes
  • fortnightly
  • Avg 24 min
  • English

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  • S7 · E5
    Friday · 20 min

    Interview with Communication and Media Major, Riley Galer

    Aaron Backlund interviews Riley Galer, a second year Communication and Media major. Topics range from making connections in college to getting involved with Mav FM. Aaron is about to graduate from the program, and Riley is just getting started. This makes for a fun and educational conversation.

  • S7 · E4
    October 15 · 13 min

    Finding Your Place--Gen Eds.

    This week we go back in time to the Finding Your Place Podcast, a podcast produced in 2019 by students from Minnesota State University and Century College in the Twin Cities. Current Curiosity host Ben introduces the episode and shares some of his own thoughts on gen eds. It's really worth a listen--and many thanks to those students who created the Finding Your Place Podcast, all of whom have moved on to life after college.

  • S7 · E3
    October 8 · 26 min

    Meredith Robb--Public Relations Assistant @ MSU's Centennial Student Union

    Riley and Lizzie sit down with Public Relations Major Meredith Robb. Meredith is about to graduate and reflects back on what she has learned doing public relations work for the CSU here on campus. It's a fun and meaningful episode but of special value to those interested in someday getting a position on campus.

  • S7 · E2
    September 25 · 23 min

    Dr. Ivana Guarrasi

    New hosts Ben and Lizzie sit down with Dr. Ivana Guarrasi from the Department of Communication and Media. Enjoy.

  • S7 · E1
    September 18 · 16 min

    Season Seven Kickoff

    Get to know brand new hosts Ben, Aaron, and Lizzie in this opening episode of year four (season seven) of the Curiosity Podcast from the Department of Communication and Media at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

  • S6 · E13
    July 2 · 19 min

    Interview with Joe Tougas

    Host Logan Lombard sits down with MSU Manakto's Director of Content Marketing, Joe Tougas. Joe and Logan explore topics ranging from the struggles of writing to the importance of storytelling. Dave Engen sits in as a co-host. Items mentioned in the episode include Today Magazine P.J. O'Rourke Hunter S. Thompson Visions of Johanna

  • S6 · E12
    June 24 · 26 min

    Pulp Comics and Games

    Summer intern Logan Lombard and Communication and Media faculty member Dave Engen visit with Patrick Anderson, owner of Pulp Comics and Games in downtown Mankato. Pulp is a unique third place where friendships are built and community is created, making the store a perfect subject for a podcast from the Department of Communication and Media. We hope you enjoy.

  • S6 · E11
    April 29 · 37 min

    Season Six Closer

    Katie Danhof, Jada Eckley, Collin Goldberg, and Clara Kniefel bring their careers as college podcasters to a close. It's time to graduate! Here they reflect on topics ranging from favorite classes to how they changed in college. It's a fun and meaningful episode from four smart and kind soon to be graduates of the Department of Communication and Media. Enjoy.

  • S6 · E9
    April 12 · 24 min

    First-Year Student Ben Gosswiller

    Jada and Katie talk with Ben Gosswiller about his first full year in college and about getting started in the Department of Communication and Media. Enjoy.

  • S6 · E8
    April 1 · 21 min

    Taylor Burkle: Marketing Major, Communication and Media Minor

    Jada and Collin sit down with Taylor Burkle, a key member of the Department of Communication and Media's Student Engagement team. Taylor runs the department's Instagram page, which you can find here: https://www.instagram.com/mnsu_comm.media/

  • S6 · E7
    March 22 · 19 min

    Communication and Media Student, Elise Miller

    Katie and Clara sit down with sophomore student Elise Miller. Topics discussed range from her just getting started with Mav FM to thinking through what it means to major in Communication and Media.

  • S6 · E6
    March 6 · 21 min

    Communication and Media Senior, Elana

    Hosts Jada and Collin talk with Elana, a graduating senior in the department. It's a wide-ranging conversation about everything from studying abroad to finding yourself and your interests in college. Enjoy.

  • S6 · E5
    March 1 · 22 min

    Communication and Media Junior, Nico Cavazos

    Hosts Clara and Katie sit down with Nico Cavazos, a junior in the Department of Communication and Media. The conversation touches on topics ranging from leaving behind high school sports to specific advice to younger students in the Department of Communication and Media. It’s a fun and meaningful conversation.

  • S6 · E4
    February 22 · 23 min

    Theatre Major and Communication and Media Minor, Davis Jensen

    Some of you know Davis from his outstanding performances in plays like Rent and Oklahoma--and many others. He's a talented actor and has done excellent work in the Department of Communication and Media as well. Hosts Jada and Collin talk with Davis about everything from how he found his way into theatre to his favorite communication classes. Enjoy.

  • S6 · E3
    February 13 · 25 min

    Communication and Media Office Manager, Kaori

    Clara and Katie sit down with our department's outstanding Office Manager, Kaori. Whether students know it or not, Kaori has a huge impact on your lives--from scheduling classes and finding rooms to helping answer difficult questions. In this fun conversation, we learn more about a very important person in the Department of Communication and Media. Enjoy!

  • S6 · E2
    February 11 · 27 min

    Communcation and Media Student Aaron B.

    Jada and brand new host Collin sit down with senior Communication and Media Student Aaron B. Topics covered range from Aaron's work as a voice over artist to his involvement with Mav FM. The group also explores why they were drawn to the major in Communication and Media.

  • S6 · E1
    February 5 · 19 min

    Recent Communication and Media Graduate Soren Schaust

    In the Season Six opener, Jada and Katie sit down with 2025 graduate Soren Schaust, currently serving as an Admissions Counselor here at Minnesota State, Mankato. Join them for a fun conversation exploring topics ranging from lessons learned in the major to what it's like being young professional.

  • S5 · E8
    Dec 9, 2025 · 25 min

    Season Five Closer

    Hosts Katie and Clara reflect back on the fall 2025 semester--Topics range from favorite classes to the most meaningful outside the classroom experiences.

  • S5 · E7
    Nov 15, 2025 · 23 min

    The Reporter--MSU's Campus Newspaper

    Katie and Jada sit down with Anahi Zuniga, Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper at Minnesota State University, Mankato--The Reporter.

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