The Prospector Podcast

After making its debut last Fall, The Prospector Digest returns to The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) as an alternate episode to season 13 of The Prospector Podcast! 

We head back to the Education Building to host discussions revolving around UTEP’s Fast Track program, the implications of money games in collegiate sports, and finally, we speak to associate athletic director of fan engagement and digital strategy, Jo...

With the fall semester back in full swing, it’s important that as college students we have some pick me ups to get us through our assignments and textbooks. 

So how about a little reading for enjoyment paired with some fun drinks? Well, that combination is exactly what’s highlighted on episode two, season 13 of The Prospector Podcast! 

Author of the novel “Early this Morning,” Darrell Barry, flew all the way from San Antoni...

After delaying the inevitable with a Spin-Off series, The Prospector Podcast makes its way back into UTEP Student Media and Publications with its 13th season!

Since we’ve reached lucky number 13, our staff made sure to make this season premiere, the most special in all of Texas. We start by first, talking about the Miners’ Football, Volleyball, and Soccer season. To add a cherry on top, a new staff reporter and layout edi...

To conclude The Prospector’s venture into summer podcasting, the whole staff really had to use their “imagination,” to create what is possibly one of the most creative, and funniest podcast episodes made by UTEP Student Media and Publications. 

We learn about coffee passports with our Audience and Engagement editor and run down summer blockbuster season by learning what movies are worth the watch! Finally, we talk to a tru...

It wouldn’t be The Prospector without a podcast, and we’re kicking off the summer season by catching up with our new editors! 

The summer breeze has also given our podcast a breath of fresh air, as we’re moving into the Education Building to hold our conversations that are meant to inform, tell stories and tease the staff just a little. 

Catch up with UTEP Student Media and Publications through the Summer Spinoff!...

The Prospector Podcast continues spinning into summer by hosting radio personalities Steve Kaplowitz and Adrian Broaddus from 600 ESPN El Paso! They join Sebastian Perez-Navarro and Kristian Hernandez talking about everything UTEP and El Paso sports! 

Adrian Broaddus is a Prospector alumnus, working with UTEP Student Media and Publications for four years, serving in positions such as Sports Editor, Web and Copy Editor, and...

After eight episodes, season 12 of The Prospector Podcast has finally come to an end, and similar to our print issue, the only proper finale for an awesome season is to spotlight those who are graduating from The Prospector! 

We'll talk to all of our staff, editors, and even some former faces and discuss their thoughts before they walk the stage at Don Haskins! 

Thank you for keeping up with us this entire se...

It's evident that the music industry has changed drastically over the 2000s, but in that time span, has pop music been left behind? 

Or better yet, what even constitutes pop music? Well, thanks to those in The Prospector who truly know about contemporary tunes, we answer those questions! 

Plus! The hero of Wrestling is a hero no more. We break down John Cena's turn to the dark side, aka a "heel"...

*Editor’s Note, This Episode was Filmed April 3rd, 2025, the exact date of The Prospector Podcast 10 Year Anniversary. *  

In 2015 a group of UTEP students launched the first episode of The Prospector Podcast, revolutionizing the way student opinions can be communicated, and shared throughout the Miner Community.   

This month, episode six was dedicated to celebrating all individuals who have pioneered podcasting ...

After becoming a video game that defined a generation, the Minecraft Movie has comeback into the limelight through the big screen. Since Minecraft has been a pivotal piece of the lives that work at The Prospector, we had to dedicate TWO segments to the movie! 

Yet, we can't ignore how hard lucha libre has been hitting El Paso. As to start this episode, we talk about how Cinta De Oro, formerly known as Sin Cara in the ...

Hopping off the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, there's no podcast like us! 

For the second episode of The Prospector Podcast Season 12, we talk about how shocking Super Bowl 59 was for the result on the field, and the different performance we got from the halftime show. 

Plus, a new Spider-Man series is out! We need to know if it's amazing. One thing that can't disappoint, is the Jazz scene around El Pas...

It'd be a crime to ignore the end of a franchise 40 years in the making! At least, the end of a story for all the characters in Cobra Kai.

Plus, our boss / EIC Avery Escamilla-Wendell joins us to speak about puppies, and life updates! Sorry Cam 

On the topic of movies, we put a spotlight on UTEP's own movie club as they spread films that students may not know a-lot about! 

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The 915 just saw the edition of a new attraction, Cinemark's Gamescape! Maybe it's recency bias, but the belief over whether Gamescape can take over El Paso as it's premier entertainment destination is what we discuss in today's episode! 

Since we need to get all aspects, today's discussion it topped off with some slap sauce! 

We also, talk about Cafe Piro, one of the most unique coffee sh...

Hello and welcome back to The Prospector Digest. In this episode I talked to reporters and photographers about the stories The Prospector has been covering. From arts & culture, news and sports, we talk about it all. This episode features an audio story by Sebastian Perez-Navarro covering the UTEP Football vs. FIU game and the future of UTEP FB. We also introduce a brand new column to The Prospector: Intimate Insights w/ The Pr...

Hey there, it’s Adam. It was such a privilege and awesome experience to be this semester's podcast host. This was my first semester here at The Prospector and I have never felt so welcome somewhere. I hope to continue my journey here and keep growing with everyone here. On today’s final episode of the podcast we say hello to a past graduate you might recognize and say goodbye to our seniors Erik Acosta and Alyson Rodriguez. I ...

Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of The Prospector Podcast. We have guests, Dominique Macias and Frida Acuna, two fellow UTEP students. Together we talk about the grind culture that has been very prevalent on social media. We talk about what is is, where we see it and what it means to us. As we all work towards a goal or dreams we might forget about all the other things going on around us. Failure is inevitable so wh...