Inside JMS Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/inside-jms In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the faculty and staff of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies began working from home and teaching online. Now that faculty and students are returning to campus and having more opportunities for face-to-face interactions, we almost feel like we need to re-introduce ourselves to our colleagues and students. The same is true for other schools and departments in the College of Urban Affairs and across the university. Since we boast a new podcasting studio and classes in podcasting, audio announcing, audio production, and audio storytelling, we believe that the best way to introduce ourselves is by sharing the personal stories and backgrounds of our faculty and staff. The goal is to introduce each of our faculty and staff members to students, the public, and each other. Starting with these podcasts, we hope to build a podcasting network devoted to helping students and the public meet the people who teach the classes, conduct the research, and manage media operations. We also hope to get to know each other better and build a richer academic community. So lend an ear to the personal stories of the faculty and staff preparing students for a promising future. © 2026 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies f49fab68-e623-5281-8d8e-5efa7ecd1755 no en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:48:33 -0700 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:49:26 -0700 https://www.unlv.edu/jms/inside-jms https://img.transistorcdn.com/Z5pAhtcuTjQzSBv8dHRqnY57jQ_SOaNbcMiBwLp6oVk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDYyLzE2NjEx/OTk1ODUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Inside JMS https://www.unlv.edu/jms/inside-jms episodic UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the faculty and staff of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies began working from home and teaching online. Now that faculty and students are returning to campus and having more opportunities for face-to-face interactions, we almost feel like we need to re-introduce ourselves to our colleagues and students. The same is true for other schools and departments in the College of Urban Affairs and across the university. Since we boast a new podcasting studio and classes in podcasting, audio announcing, audio production, and audio storytelling, we believe that the best way to introduce ourselves is by sharing the personal stories and backgrounds of our faculty and staff. The goal is to introduce each of our faculty and staff members to students, the public, and each other. Starting with these podcasts, we hope to build a podcasting network devoted to helping students and the public meet the people who teach the classes, conduct the research, and manage media operations. We also hope to get to know each other better and build a richer academic community. So lend an ear to the personal stories of the faculty and staff preparing students for a promising future. In response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the faculty and staff of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies began working from home and teaching online. UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University University of Nevada, Las Vegas - College of Urban Affairs No No Dr. Arthur Soto-Vásquez 3 3 6 6 Dr. Arthur Soto-Vásquez full 03f5ebc1-e24c-4b39-880b-31ba8f28ba4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6285537a In a classic case of "better late than never", this episode of the Inside JMS podcast features a conversation with the School's newest (but not-so-new) tenure-track faculty member, Dr. Arthur Soto-Vasquez. After a year-and-a-half of working for the School of Journalism and Media Studies, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse finally get their act together and arrange for an interview with this proud Texan. We learn how Arthur's initial interest in politics led him to study Political Science, but a budding interest in the interplay between politics and media ultimately led him to doctoral work at the American University School of Communication in Washington DC. Arthur shares how his initial work studying what mobilizes the Latino population to vote has been supplemented by a variety of other interests including influencers, artificial intelligence, and pop culture. He also shares insights into his teaching philosophy, his approach to adapting coursework in the age of AI, and why he encourages students to think of their careers less as a linear path and more as an open-world experience .

Along the way, the conversation touches on Arthur’s Texas roots, his appreciation for some bombastic musical theater, and the personal interests that shape both his scholarship and his classroom.

]]> In a classic case of "better late than never", this episode of the Inside JMS podcast features a conversation with the School's newest (but not-so-new) tenure-track faculty member, Dr. Arthur Soto-Vasquez. After a year-and-a-half of working for the School of Journalism and Media Studies, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse finally get their act together and arrange for an interview with this proud Texan. We learn how Arthur's initial interest in politics led him to study Political Science, but a budding interest in the interplay between politics and media ultimately led him to doctoral work at the American University School of Communication in Washington DC. Arthur shares how his initial work studying what mobilizes the Latino population to vote has been supplemented by a variety of other interests including influencers, artificial intelligence, and pop culture. He also shares insights into his teaching philosophy, his approach to adapting coursework in the age of AI, and why he encourages students to think of their careers less as a linear path and more as an open-world experience .

Along the way, the conversation touches on Arthur’s Texas roots, his appreciation for some bombastic musical theater, and the personal interests that shape both his scholarship and his classroom.

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:16:32 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2159 In a classic case of "better late than never", this episode of the Inside JMS podcast features a conversation with the School's newest (but not-so-new) tenure-track faculty member, Dr. Arthur Soto-Vasquez. After a year-and-a-half of working for the School of Journalism and Media Studies, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse finally get their act together and arrange for an interview with this proud Texan. We learn how Arthur's initial interest in politics led him to study Political Science, but a budding interest in the interplay between politics and media ultimately led him to doctoral work at the American University School of Communication in Washington DC. Arthur shares how his initial work studying what mobilizes the Latino population to vote has been supplemented by a variety of other interests including influencers, artificial intelligence, and pop culture. He also shares insights into his teaching philosophy, his approach to adapting coursework in the age of AI, and why he encourages students to think of their careers less as a linear path and more as an open-world experience .

Along the way, the conversation touches on Arthur’s Texas roots, his appreciation for some bombastic musical theater, and the personal interests that shape both his scholarship and his classroom.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Kim Linzy, M.A. 3 3 5 5 Kim Linzy, M.A. full b297dd0b-40c0-4513-9ff9-d1fce6d229ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/19742331 In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Kim Linzy, Assistant Operations Manager and longtime Music Director at KUNV 91.5 FM, to reflect on her more than three decades at the station. Kim traces her journey from volunteer DJ to one of the most recognized jazz programmers in the U.S., sharing how mentorship, adaptability, and a deep love of music shaped her career.

Kim offers a look into the inner workings of radio programming, from working with artists, record promoters, and radio charts to balancing business needs with listener trust. She reflects on KUNV’s evolution from vinyl to digital broadcasting and the role of public radio in supporting emerging musicians. The conversation also touches on her experiences working for the IRS (yes, that IRS), her pride in her family, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to students and the next generation of broadcasters.

]]> In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Kim Linzy, Assistant Operations Manager and longtime Music Director at KUNV 91.5 FM, to reflect on her more than three decades at the station. Kim traces her journey from volunteer DJ to one of the most recognized jazz programmers in the U.S., sharing how mentorship, adaptability, and a deep love of music shaped her career.

Kim offers a look into the inner workings of radio programming, from working with artists, record promoters, and radio charts to balancing business needs with listener trust. She reflects on KUNV’s evolution from vinyl to digital broadcasting and the role of public radio in supporting emerging musicians. The conversation also touches on her experiences working for the IRS (yes, that IRS), her pride in her family, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to students and the next generation of broadcasters.

]]> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:30:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1563 In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Kim Linzy, Assistant Operations Manager and longtime Music Director at KUNV 91.5 FM, to reflect on her more than three decades at the station. Kim traces her journey from volunteer DJ to one of the most recognized jazz programmers in the U.S., sharing how mentorship, adaptability, and a deep love of music shaped her career.

Kim offers a look into the inner workings of radio programming, from working with artists, record promoters, and radio charts to balancing business needs with listener trust. She reflects on KUNV’s evolution from vinyl to digital broadcasting and the role of public radio in supporting emerging musicians. The conversation also touches on her experiences working for the IRS (yes, that IRS), her pride in her family, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to students and the next generation of broadcasters.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Ashton Ridley 3 3 4 4 Dr. Ashton Ridley full 6561afaf-ede7-4e1f-96de-8481c28c6871 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f868aa5 In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse turn the tables (or microphone, rather) on Dr. Ashton Ridley, General Manager of KUNV 91.5 FM, to explore his journey in public radio and higher education. Dr. Ridley traces his path from a chance high school internship at KCEP to a 20+ year career mentoring hundreds of young broadcasters. He reflects on how education from workforce development to public policy shaped his management philosophy and prepared him to lead one of Las Vegas’s most successful public radio stations. The conversation also touches on Dr. Ridley's life as a military child, his commitment to paying it forward, and how he balances work, family, and continuous community engagement.

]]> In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse turn the tables (or microphone, rather) on Dr. Ashton Ridley, General Manager of KUNV 91.5 FM, to explore his journey in public radio and higher education. Dr. Ridley traces his path from a chance high school internship at KCEP to a 20+ year career mentoring hundreds of young broadcasters. He reflects on how education from workforce development to public policy shaped his management philosophy and prepared him to lead one of Las Vegas’s most successful public radio stations. The conversation also touches on Dr. Ridley's life as a military child, his commitment to paying it forward, and how he balances work, family, and continuous community engagement.

]]> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2001 In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse turn the tables (or microphone, rather) on Dr. Ashton Ridley, General Manager of KUNV 91.5 FM, to explore his journey in public radio and higher education. Dr. Ridley traces his path from a chance high school internship at KCEP to a 20+ year career mentoring hundreds of young broadcasters. He reflects on how education from workforce development to public policy shaped his management philosophy and prepared him to lead one of Las Vegas’s most successful public radio stations. The conversation also touches on Dr. Ridley's life as a military child, his commitment to paying it forward, and how he balances work, family, and continuous community engagement.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No RT Thorp 3 3 3 3 RT Thorp full cf555a2f-1d64-4e0b-8345-661372458d24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/139cb429 This episode of Inside JMS features Ryan “RT” Thorp, Video Production Specialist and instructor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. RT shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse how a love of drumming led him from an initial path studying music education to a career in broadcast and live production. He reflects on his professional journey through several Las Vegas television stations, his return to UNLV-TV, and the origins of his production philosophy: “Don’t freak out. Figure it out.” Along the way, RT discusses teaching hands-on video courses including Studio G and the new Sports & Entertainment Production class, his philosophy of bringing real-world experience into the classroom, and how he attempts to balance life, graduate school, and fatherhood.

]]> This episode of Inside JMS features Ryan “RT” Thorp, Video Production Specialist and instructor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. RT shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse how a love of drumming led him from an initial path studying music education to a career in broadcast and live production. He reflects on his professional journey through several Las Vegas television stations, his return to UNLV-TV, and the origins of his production philosophy: “Don’t freak out. Figure it out.” Along the way, RT discusses teaching hands-on video courses including Studio G and the new Sports & Entertainment Production class, his philosophy of bringing real-world experience into the classroom, and how he attempts to balance life, graduate school, and fatherhood.

]]> Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2070 This episode of Inside JMS features Ryan “RT” Thorp, Video Production Specialist and instructor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. RT shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse how a love of drumming led him from an initial path studying music education to a career in broadcast and live production. He reflects on his professional journey through several Las Vegas television stations, his return to UNLV-TV, and the origins of his production philosophy: “Don’t freak out. Figure it out.” Along the way, RT discusses teaching hands-on video courses including Studio G and the new Sports & Entertainment Production class, his philosophy of bringing real-world experience into the classroom, and how he attempts to balance life, graduate school, and fatherhood.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Jennifer Ream 3 3 2 2 Jennifer Ream full d112a7ee-659f-4981-80c9-434108519ad5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5335567e In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Jennifer Ream, Executive Producer of UNLV-TV. Jennifer traces her career trajectory from UNLV communication and broadcast student to her leadership position at UNLV-TV. She reflects on the evolution of UNLV-TV from its early days in the basement of the FDH building to its digital transformation in Greenspun Hall. Along the way, Jennifer discusses the importance of balance between career and family, and offers insights into how technology, creativity, and mentorship continue to shape student success at UNLV.

]]> In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Jennifer Ream, Executive Producer of UNLV-TV. Jennifer traces her career trajectory from UNLV communication and broadcast student to her leadership position at UNLV-TV. She reflects on the evolution of UNLV-TV from its early days in the basement of the FDH building to its digital transformation in Greenspun Hall. Along the way, Jennifer discusses the importance of balance between career and family, and offers insights into how technology, creativity, and mentorship continue to shape student success at UNLV.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1765 In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Jennifer Ream, Executive Producer of UNLV-TV. Jennifer traces her career trajectory from UNLV communication and broadcast student to her leadership position at UNLV-TV. She reflects on the evolution of UNLV-TV from its early days in the basement of the FDH building to its digital transformation in Greenspun Hall. Along the way, Jennifer discusses the importance of balance between career and family, and offers insights into how technology, creativity, and mentorship continue to shape student success at UNLV.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Sean Skottey 3 3 1 1 Sean Skottey full decd89f6-151f-4a07-af4b-f81090dd04ea https://share.transistor.fm/s/64cab20c Season 3 of the Inside JMS podcast kicks off with a bang with UNLV-TV Editor, multimedia extraordinaire, and proud UNLV Journalism and Media Studies alum, Sean Skottey. Sean shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse his path from UNLV student to media professional, his love of technology and storytelling, and the mentors who helped shape his career. He also reflects on his teaching philosophy, the role of problem-solving in media, and his dedication to serving students, family, and community. Sean’s perspective offers inspiration, wisdom, and a reminder that adding value to others is one of the most impactful things we can do.

]]> Season 3 of the Inside JMS podcast kicks off with a bang with UNLV-TV Editor, multimedia extraordinaire, and proud UNLV Journalism and Media Studies alum, Sean Skottey. Sean shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse his path from UNLV student to media professional, his love of technology and storytelling, and the mentors who helped shape his career. He also reflects on his teaching philosophy, the role of problem-solving in media, and his dedication to serving students, family, and community. Sean’s perspective offers inspiration, wisdom, and a reminder that adding value to others is one of the most impactful things we can do.

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1900 Season 3 of the Inside JMS podcast kicks off with a bang with UNLV-TV Editor, multimedia extraordinaire, and proud UNLV Journalism and Media Studies alum, Sean Skottey. Sean shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse his path from UNLV student to media professional, his love of technology and storytelling, and the mentors who helped shape his career. He also reflects on his teaching philosophy, the role of problem-solving in media, and his dedication to serving students, family, and community. Sean’s perspective offers inspiration, wisdom, and a reminder that adding value to others is one of the most impactful things we can do.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Matt Eichner 2 2 4 4 Dr. Matt Eichner full 1acc54fc-4e8c-4e7c-a7e6-fb4f93dc1f63 https://share.transistor.fm/s/be605039 In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia. After teaching adjunct courses and pursuing a PhD at the University of Oregon, Matt realized his passion for teaching and mentoring young journalists. The conversation delves into his experiences in the newspaper industry, his teaching philosophy focused on producing professional-level writing, and the importance of storytelling across various media platforms. Additionally, Matt gives insight into his personal life, including family adventures and his love for Texas barbecue, sports, and hiking. It’s an engaging look at a faculty member bringing both practical experience and theoretical knowledge to the classroom. 

]]> In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia. After teaching adjunct courses and pursuing a PhD at the University of Oregon, Matt realized his passion for teaching and mentoring young journalists. The conversation delves into his experiences in the newspaper industry, his teaching philosophy focused on producing professional-level writing, and the importance of storytelling across various media platforms. Additionally, Matt gives insight into his personal life, including family adventures and his love for Texas barbecue, sports, and hiking. It’s an engaging look at a faculty member bringing both practical experience and theoretical knowledge to the classroom. 

]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2341 In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia. After teaching adjunct courses and pursuing a PhD at the University of Oregon, Matt realized his passion for teaching and mentoring young journalists. The conversation delves into his experiences in the newspaper industry, his teaching philosophy focused on producing professional-level writing, and the importance of storytelling across various media platforms. Additionally, Matt gives insight into his personal life, including family adventures and his love for Texas barbecue, sports, and hiking. It’s an engaging look at a faculty member bringing both practical experience and theoretical knowledge to the classroom. 

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Bumsoo Park 2 2 3 3 Dr. Bumsoo Park full 62ff90a6-2ab1-4576-8395-baf6dbe9464e https://share.transistor.fm/s/42e62619 Bumsoo Park is the featured guest in this episode of Inside JMS. Bumsoo joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media studies in the summer of 2023 as an assistant professor specializing in sports media and strategic communication. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Bumsoo about how growing up playing soccer in Seoul, South Korea sparked a lifelong passion for sports which eventually led him to pursue a Masters degreein Sports Management from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Alabama. The conversation covers a wide range of issues from NIL (name, image and likeness), to college football, to cooking steak. It's a great time getting to know the School's newest researcher and scholar!

]]> Bumsoo Park is the featured guest in this episode of Inside JMS. Bumsoo joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media studies in the summer of 2023 as an assistant professor specializing in sports media and strategic communication. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Bumsoo about how growing up playing soccer in Seoul, South Korea sparked a lifelong passion for sports which eventually led him to pursue a Masters degreein Sports Management from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Alabama. The conversation covers a wide range of issues from NIL (name, image and likeness), to college football, to cooking steak. It's a great time getting to know the School's newest researcher and scholar!

]]> Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1525 Bumsoo Park is the featured guest in this episode of Inside JMS. Bumsoo joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media studies in the summer of 2023 as an assistant professor specializing in sports media and strategic communication. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Bumsoo about how growing up playing soccer in Seoul, South Korea sparked a lifelong passion for sports which eventually led him to pursue a Masters degreein Sports Management from Florida State University and a PhD from the University of Alabama. The conversation covers a wide range of issues from NIL (name, image and likeness), to college football, to cooking steak. It's a great time getting to know the School's newest researcher and scholar!

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Kevaney Martin 2 2 2 2 Kevaney Martin full cbf3e07c-4485-491e-be04-32806cacd4a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dfbfb8a One of the newest faculty members in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies joins us for this episode of Inside JMS. After a distinguished sports reporting career at broadcast television stations across the country, Kevaney Martin joined the faculty in Fall 2023 as a Visiting Lecturer. Kevaney shares with hosts Kevin and Dave how after spending four years playing Division 1 collegiate basketball she took an unpaid internship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which primed her for a career in sports media. Now as a new faculty member we learn how Kevaney is inspiring the next generation of sports media professionals. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, including how, even after SIX knee surgeries, Kevaney's still out running trails, and the reaction from basketball great Reggie Miller when she met Kevaney's dog, Reggie Miller. 

]]> One of the newest faculty members in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies joins us for this episode of Inside JMS. After a distinguished sports reporting career at broadcast television stations across the country, Kevaney Martin joined the faculty in Fall 2023 as a Visiting Lecturer. Kevaney shares with hosts Kevin and Dave how after spending four years playing Division 1 collegiate basketball she took an unpaid internship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which primed her for a career in sports media. Now as a new faculty member we learn how Kevaney is inspiring the next generation of sports media professionals. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, including how, even after SIX knee surgeries, Kevaney's still out running trails, and the reaction from basketball great Reggie Miller when she met Kevaney's dog, Reggie Miller. 

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1933 One of the newest faculty members in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies joins us for this episode of Inside JMS. After a distinguished sports reporting career at broadcast television stations across the country, Kevaney Martin joined the faculty in Fall 2023 as a Visiting Lecturer. Kevaney shares with hosts Kevin and Dave how after spending four years playing Division 1 collegiate basketball she took an unpaid internship in Sioux Falls, South Dakota which primed her for a career in sports media. Now as a new faculty member we learn how Kevaney is inspiring the next generation of sports media professionals. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, including how, even after SIX knee surgeries, Kevaney's still out running trails, and the reaction from basketball great Reggie Miller when she met Kevaney's dog, Reggie Miller. 

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Gregory Borchard 2 2 1 1 Dr. Gregory Borchard full fdb56280-5fb3-4901-9856-d643b27d1c74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed8721d8 We launch season two of Inside JMS with a conversation with Dr. Gregory Borchard. Greg is a full professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and wears additional hats as the School's Associate Director and Undergraduate Coordinator. Outside of his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Borchard has authored several books and he recently completed editing the second edition of The Encyclopedia of Journalism, which contained more than a million words! In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with Greg about what fuels his passion for the 19th century press, what he's currently working on, and just how long it took him to complete a 13,500-piece jigsaw puzzle.

]]> We launch season two of Inside JMS with a conversation with Dr. Gregory Borchard. Greg is a full professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and wears additional hats as the School's Associate Director and Undergraduate Coordinator. Outside of his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Borchard has authored several books and he recently completed editing the second edition of The Encyclopedia of Journalism, which contained more than a million words! In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with Greg about what fuels his passion for the 19th century press, what he's currently working on, and just how long it took him to complete a 13,500-piece jigsaw puzzle.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1906 We launch season two of Inside JMS with a conversation with Dr. Gregory Borchard. Greg is a full professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and wears additional hats as the School's Associate Director and Undergraduate Coordinator. Outside of his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Borchard has authored several books and he recently completed editing the second edition of The Encyclopedia of Journalism, which contained more than a million words! In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with Greg about what fuels his passion for the 19th century press, what he's currently working on, and just how long it took him to complete a 13,500-piece jigsaw puzzle.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Ben Morse, M.A. 1 1 10 10 Ben Morse, M.A. full a809ffaf-eb67-41d5-bc47-8122131c61fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d2df2855 Ben Morse is in the hot seat for this episode of Inside JMS! Hosts Kevin and Dave turn the tables on this long time podcaster and grill him on the issues that (arguably) matter most: the reason his favorite superhero is The Flash, how he got away with focusing his Master's thesis on Magneto from The X-Men, and of course, how his time as digital editor at Marvel Entertainment primed him for a second career in higher education teaching courses in podcasting and digital/social media, and running a student-staffed digital media agency. Buckle up, you're in store for a great conversation ahead!

]]> Ben Morse is in the hot seat for this episode of Inside JMS! Hosts Kevin and Dave turn the tables on this long time podcaster and grill him on the issues that (arguably) matter most: the reason his favorite superhero is The Flash, how he got away with focusing his Master's thesis on Magneto from The X-Men, and of course, how his time as digital editor at Marvel Entertainment primed him for a second career in higher education teaching courses in podcasting and digital/social media, and running a student-staffed digital media agency. Buckle up, you're in store for a great conversation ahead!

]]> Fri, 05 May 2023 10:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2369 Ben Morse is in the hot seat for this episode of Inside JMS! Hosts Kevin and Dave turn the tables on this long time podcaster and grill him on the issues that (arguably) matter most: the reason his favorite superhero is The Flash, how he got away with focusing his Master's thesis on Magneto from The X-Men, and of course, how his time as digital editor at Marvel Entertainment primed him for a second career in higher education teaching courses in podcasting and digital/social media, and running a student-staffed digital media agency. Buckle up, you're in store for a great conversation ahead!

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Michael Easter, M.A. 1 1 9 9 Michael Easter, M.A. full 8cb56312-585a-4233-8659-7dc56201b19b https://share.transistor.fm/s/adf41603 In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Michael Easter. In addition to being a visiting lecturer in the School, Michael is actively writing a follow up to his New York Times bestseller, The Comfort Crisis. Throughout the conversation, Michael shares some of the harrowing situations he found himself in while completing research for this second book, how he sees the media industry shifting and what that means to future journalists, and why Kevin is so jealous of Michael when he sees him on the fitness app Strava.

]]> In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Michael Easter. In addition to being a visiting lecturer in the School, Michael is actively writing a follow up to his New York Times bestseller, The Comfort Crisis. Throughout the conversation, Michael shares some of the harrowing situations he found himself in while completing research for this second book, how he sees the media industry shifting and what that means to future journalists, and why Kevin is so jealous of Michael when he sees him on the fitness app Strava.

]]> Fri, 10 Mar 2023 10:00:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1712 In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Michael Easter. In addition to being a visiting lecturer in the School, Michael is actively writing a follow up to his New York Times bestseller, The Comfort Crisis. Throughout the conversation, Michael shares some of the harrowing situations he found himself in while completing research for this second book, how he sees the media industry shifting and what that means to future journalists, and why Kevin is so jealous of Michael when he sees him on the fitness app Strava.

]]> UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Julian Kilker 1 1 8 8 Dr. Julian Kilker full 46e31e1f-bb50-47b4-a37e-48de45507b4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/0ad28caa Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:00:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 2767 The inaugural episode of Inside JMS for 2023 features Dr. Julian Kilker. Julian is an Associate Professor of Emerging Media in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies with research interests ranging from unique forms of visual communication and data analysis, to the power behind iterative design, to the promise of no-code programming platforms. In this fascinating conversation, hosts Kevin and Dave discover what led Julian to join the Peace Corps after completing his undergraduate studies with a degree in physics, where his passion for photography stems from, and how his teaching career actually began as a teenager. 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Finally, we learn about the significance the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas holds for T.R. and his wife.  This episode of Inside JMS features Visiting Lecturer, Todd 'T.R.' Witcher. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with T.R. about how he cut his teeth as a journalist writing for alternative 'alt' weeklies in cities across the Midwest. Later we hear about what inspir UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Linda Dam 1 1 6 6 Dr. Linda Dam full 2b55ee2f-0d71-408c-8d1e-28d02d06db29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab4d8364 Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0800 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1071 This episode of Inside JMS features Journalism and Media Studies Assistant Professor, Dr. Linda Dam. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Linda about her current research interests in wearable health technology (think Fitbits and Apple Watches). We also get some insight into Linda's background, including why this Taekwondo Junior Black Belt and Tough Mudder competitor didn't get to sleep over at her friend's homes until she was in high school and how her 65 pound German Shepard, Olive, changed her life. This episode of Inside JMS features Journalism and Media Studies Assistant Professor, Dr. Linda Dam. Hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Linda about her current research interests in wearable health technology (think Fitbits and Apple Watches). We also get som UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Stephen Bates, J.D. 1 1 4 4 Stephen Bates, J.D. full e18d54e4-ea5c-4890-8d11-ad2ac00ab3a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38b30fd2 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1463 In this episode, hosts Kevin and Dave welcome professor Stephen Bates to the Inside JMS studio. Stephen chats about how his experience going head-to-head with his local school board over the First Amendment rights of students -- as a high schooler himself -- influenced his decision to go to law school. He also talks about his work studying the Hutchins Commission and the recent book he authored on the subject published by the Yale University Press. Finally, we hear about some of Stephen's favorite films, and how in his first semester of college he watched five movies-a-week at the historic Harvard Square Theater. In this episode, hosts Kevin and Dave welcome professor Stephen Bates to the Inside JMS studio. Stephen chats about how his experience going head-to-head with his local school board over the First Amendment rights of students -- as a high schooler himself UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Jason Beatty 1 1 3 3 Jason Beatty full 1547c33b-3618-46f1-97ad-94e67d03fb74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61ec4d29 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1324 In this episode of Inside JMS, Kevin and Dave turn the tables on Jason Beatty, the Operations Manager of KUNV Radio's three stations, by making him the interviewee rather than the interviewer! This native New Yorker shares how he made it to Las Vegas by way of the Cayman Islands, why fitness is such an important part of his daily routine, and how an early job at a roller rink paved the path for his love of radio. 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Ben gives us insight into some of the projects he currently working on as well as how he came to edit one of the most popular blogs covering Clemson University's football team, and how he's perfected the hamburger from In N' Out. In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave chat with Associate Professor of emerging media, Dr. Benjamin Burroughs. Ben is a digital media scholar whose interests span from live streaming to sports (with quite a lot in between). Ben gives us insi UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No Dr. Aya Shata 1 1 1 1 Dr. Aya Shata full be7a6f61-ce6e-4ece-9814-3f3ebb55f626 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba530b26 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700 UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies UNLV Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies 1250 In this inaugural episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Dr. Aya Shata. Aya is one of the newest members of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media studies family, having joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Digital Media in the summer of 2022. In addition to insight into her academic and professional background, we learn about Aya's involvement in the Arab Spring revolutionary movement in her home country of Egypt, and why she is definitely the person to call if you need something fixed! In this inaugural episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin and Dave sit down with Dr. Aya Shata. Aya is one of the newest members of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media studies family, having joined the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Digit UNLV, Journalism, Communication, Professor, University No