Behind the Byline
Mustang News Editor-in-Chief Kaylin O'Connell and KCPR News Director Cayden Tan share weekly sit-down interviews with reporters and impactful community members. New episodes air on KCPR 91.3 FM every Friday at 6 p.m.
Episodes
September 27, 2026 • 22 mins
Meet Kaylin O'Connell and Lauren Quijano, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor. Joining the organization in their sophomore year of college, they both worked on various projects within Mustang Media Group and are excited to develop content this year. Usually just writing a letter to Cal Poly, they decided to produce a special podcast this year as well. Listen along while reading Sept. print!
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September 25, 2026 • 18 mins
The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with KCPR Photo/Vid Manager Bailee Isackson and KCPR Content Writer Sarah Jagielski to discu...
On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with KCPR Photo/Vid Manager Bailee Isackson and KCPR Content Writer Sarah Jagielski to discu...
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September 18, 2026 • 19 mins
The Behind the Byline podcast is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year with new hosts, Editor-in-Chief of Mustang News, Kaylin O'Connell, and KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to bring you behind-the-scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Audio Visual Director Ty Soria to discuss his experience in Mustang News and his new po...
On this episode, Kaylin and Cayden sit down with Audio Visual Director Ty Soria to discuss his experience in Mustang News and his new po...
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June 3, 2026 • 18 mins
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss the news for the last time. They talk about major moments from the last four years and get a little sappy. Listen to the "Editors Tell All" pod and check out the graduation print edition at MustangNews.net.
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June 3, 2026 • 62 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with all of the student managers from the 2025 - 2026 school year for the Exit Interview.
The Roundup Team:...
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with all of the student managers from the 2025 - 2026 school year for the Exit Interview.
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May 29, 2026 • 22 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with next year's Editor in Chief, Kaylin O'Connell, and next year's KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to talk about their ...
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with next year's Editor in Chief, Kaylin O'Connell, and next year's KCPR News Director, Cayden Tan, to talk about their ...
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May 22, 2026 • 24 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR DJ and Radio Party Host Felix Broach to discuss his experience in KCPR and his time at Radio Party!
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On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR DJ and Radio Party Host Felix Broach to discuss his experience in KCPR and his time at Radio Party!
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May 15, 2026 • 20 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Content Writer and DJ Sarah Jagielski to discuss her experience in KCPR and her beat in music journalism at Ca...
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Content Writer and DJ Sarah Jagielski to discuss her experience in KCPR and her beat in music journalism at Ca...
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May 10, 2026 • 19 mins
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about famous Cal Poly alums and sports, surprisingly. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
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May 1, 2026 • 19 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Photographer Mia Dahlgren to discuss her experience in Mustang News and her photography beat in sports...
On this episode, Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Photographer Mia Dahlgren to discuss her experience in Mustang News and her photography beat in sports...
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April 24, 2026 • 20 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR and Mustang News Reporter Andrew Aguiniga to discuss his coverage of sports in the San Luis Obispo area!
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR and Mustang News Reporter Andrew Aguiniga to discuss his coverage of sports in the San Luis Obispo area!
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April 17, 2026 • 17 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR News Reporter Delaney Ridder to discuss her coverage of music in San Luis Obispo!
The Roundup Team:
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On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR News Reporter Delaney Ridder to discuss her coverage of music in San Luis Obispo!
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April 4, 2026 • 24 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Reporter Seth Pintar to discuss his coverage of St Fratty's Day and the No Kings protests in San Luis O...
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with Mustang News Reporter Seth Pintar to discuss his coverage of St Fratty's Day and the No Kings protests in San Luis O...
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April 4, 2026 • 13 mins
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about job rejections and birds falling from the sky. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
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March 13, 2026 • 18 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Podcast Host and Producer Grace Vazquez. Tune in to hear about her podcast Where Different Matters!
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On this episode Archana and Fiona sit down with KCPR Podcast Host and Producer Grace Vazquez. Tune in to hear about her podcast Where Different Matters!
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March 6, 2026 • 33 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode we celebrate Archana's birthday!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Sha...
In this episode we celebrate Archana's birthday!
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Host
Naneh Grigor: Audio Editor
Ben Sha...
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March 1, 2026 • 18 mins
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about their connection with their audience and how it has evolved over the years. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net.
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February 27, 2026 • 20 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Riya Minglani to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: H...
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Riya Minglani to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: H...
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February 22, 2026 • 22 mins
The Roundup podcast is back for the 2025-26 school year with new hosts Editor-and-Chief of Mustang News, Archana Pisupati, and KCPR News Director, Fiona Hastings to bring you behind the scenes exclusives on Mustang Media Group’s news reporting and coverage.
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Grace Gillio to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Ho...
In this episode, the hosts bring on Mustang News Reporter Grace Gillio to discuss her work.
The Roundup Team:
Archana Pisupati: Host
Fiona Hastings: Ho...
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February 7, 2026 • 13 mins
Listen to Archana Pisupati and Jeremy Garza, this year’s Mustang News Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor, discuss this month's newspaper edition. They talk about national politics trickling down into San Luis Obispo and making sure to cover daily life as well. Listen to the pod and check out the print edition at MustangNews.net
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