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Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.

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September 12, 2025 10 mins

Have you ever considered going to grad school? Wondering if it’s too late to start? How would you pay for it? Is it worth it? Join us as we learn more about UNT’s Exploring Grad School Week, where you can get answers to all these questions and more.

Learn more about Exploring Grad School Week.

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Get to know UNT alumna Krystina Ray, who got her start in radio on UNT’s campus and is now a DJ for 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas.

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August 29, 2025 16 mins

Since we’re all still getting used to back-to-school routines, we’re bringing you an interview with UNT psychology associate professor Danica Slavish for tips on how to adjust your sleep schedule.

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The fall semester is officially in full swing! This week, we’re helping new Eagles get settled on campus by having Eagle Ambassadors on the pod to spill the tea about everything from the best food in Denton to the best places to sneak in a nap on campus.

Book a tour of UNT with the Eagle Ambassadors.

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We’re back! We’re kicking off the new season with an interview with former Mean Green football great Zach Orr, who is now in his second season as defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. We talk about his transition from playing to coaching and his favorite UNT memories.


Read Orr’s story in the North Texan.


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May 23, 2025 38 mins

It’s our season finale, gang. We’ll hear from a fun student org and an alum whose career has gotten off to a hot start.

In this episode:

  • UNT Biomedical Engineering Society president Marc Anthony Torres and public relations chair Stephania Nava discuss their student org and some of the fun activities they enjoy. (1:03-10:17)
  • UNT alumnus Kush Aggrawal, who graduated from UNT at Frisco's College of Applied and Collaborative Stud...
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May 9, 2025 39 mins

It’s Commencement Weekend, y’all! Come celebrate with us at the Grad Block Party tonight. You’ll also get to hear from one of our Great Grads and the Chair of our Alumni Association.

In this episode:

  • In honor of commencement, hear from one of our Great Grads, Richie Magnia, a creative writing major who found community and support at UNT. (1:45-11:06)
  • UNT Alumni Association chair Ernest Martinez joins the show to talk about recent...
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April 25, 2025 36 mins

We’re getting excited for UNT’s Day of Giving and talkingwith an alumna who’s doing big things at Spotify.

In this episode:

  • UNT’s third annual Day of Giving is coming. Give early now or make a plan to donate May 1-2. (1:50-8:57)
  • UNT alumna and Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins recently returned to campus to speak with students and made time to join the pod. (8:58-32:30)
  • Q&A: The hosts and students talk about ...
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April 11, 2025 28 mins

This week, we’re learning about the namesake of our newly renamed Michael W. Faircloth Fashion Design Program and getting the inside scoop on Admitted Students Day, coming to UNT April 19. 

Listen to our previous episode to hear about alumna Kari Hargrave’s podcast and vote for it to win a Webby award.

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  • Alumnus and fashion designer Michael W. Faircloth talks about how UNT shaped his career after graduating from th...
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We’re turning one! And we’re celebrating a year of podcasting by talking about other UNT-adjacent podcasts. It’s ok to listen to others, we know we’re your favorite! And speaking of celebrating, learn more about the Grad Block Party coming up May 9. 

In this episode:

  • Alumnus Jam Robinson and alumna/chemistry lecturer Melissa Collini tell us about their podcast, Chemistry For Your Life. (2:30-22:35)
  • Alumna Kari Hargrave tells us a...
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March 14, 2025 32 mins

With awards season recently wrapping up, we have an interview about women in cinema with a media arts professor. We’re also celebrating the upcoming grand opening of UNT’s new, larger Community Garden by learning more about how to get involved. 

In this episode:

  • We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Gómez Menjívar, director of the master’s program in Media Industries and Critical Cultural Studies. Her Women in Film course explores cinemati...
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February 28, 2025 39 mins

This week, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger, getting excited for the women’s basketball conference championshps and learning about a unique training opportunity for a member of the UNT Police Department.

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February 14, 2025 45 mins

Happy Valentine’s Day, Happy Friday Friends! This week we’re talking about using AI to predict and prevent heart attacks, preview our Spring Preview events for future students and get excited for the UNT softball home opener coming up next week.

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January 31, 2025 51 mins

We’re bringing the inspirational stories out to wrap up January. Hear about a fraternity that led a March of Remembrance for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a first-gen alumna who’s paying it forward to help future first-generation students and a story of Mean Green Pride leading to life-saving heroics.

In this episode:

  • We’ve got an interview with Keylen Davis, president of the Eta Epsilon chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraterni...
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January 17, 2025 62 mins

We’re celebrating the start of the spring semester with safety tips for students and new installments in our Democracy Primer and Eagles Abroad series. And of course we’re talking about our snow days!

In this episode:

  • In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Jan. 9), UNT Police Department Corporal David Causey talks about his call to serve the UNT community and shares safety tips for students. (1:42-14:37)
  • Our Democrac...
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January 3, 2025 42 mins

Happy New Year! We’re still on vacation, so we’re phoning it in by replaying our favorite segments from 2024. Enjoy!

 

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December 20, 2024 38 mins

It’s our final episode of 2024! We close out the year by learning about an alumnus who’s making a difference in his community, chatting with members of the Mean Green Racing student organization and hearing from one of our Fall 2024 Great Grads.

In this episode:

  • Our new YouTube series, UNT Works, goes on the job with Mean Green alumni to see how their time at UNT helped them build their careers. Student correspondent Anthony...
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December 6, 2024 62 mins

This week, we’re catching up after Fall Break and talking about a cool new program being offered at UNT at Frisco, hearing from a student who balances studying business while being a ballerina and talking to an international studies student about her study abroad trip to Japan.

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  • We speak to clinical professor Andrew Snyder from the College of Applied and Collaborative Studies about UNT’s new Enology and Brewi...
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November 22, 2024 52 mins

This week, we’re talking about taking care of your mental health as we move on from the election and into the holiday season. We’ll also hear about President Keller’s vision for the future of UNT.

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  • Associate Dean of Students Kacey Sebeniecher joins us to talk about the UNT CARE Team, a mental health resource for students, faculty and staff, and shares tips to take care of your mental health as we move on from...
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November 8, 2024 31 mins

This week, we’re heading back to The Lab to hear about how changes in technology have impacted the way the media reports on the Presidency, we’ve got our next Eagles Abroad interview with a student who studied in Spain, and we talk to Mean Green women’s soccer head coach John Hedlund about getting his 400th career win a few weeks ago.

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  • James Mueller, associate dean and professor at UNT's Mayborn School of Jo...
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