The Hum Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-hum The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears, produced by AWOL. © 2026 AWOL Magazine 0132eb75-9a9c-5fbd-a8c8-84aeb8765186 yes en Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:07:29 -0500 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:08:13 -0500 https://awolau.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/2pxDMIdrVuJeW2J0jv5bzTmh97e2R7M51nVuntBSgfg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzU1NTcvMTU3MzE4/MjgzNi1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg The Hum https://awolau.org/ episodic AWOL Magazine The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears, produced by AWOL. The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears, produced by AWOL.. storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, AWOL No Yes The Buzz on Caffeine 10 10 The Buzz on Caffeine full c2f29ed3-8415-455f-a970-930c6e313da5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b6bd2ef This semester, the Hum team interviewed students about caffeine consumption on American University’s campus. The episode explores how much caffeine students consume and why they decide to drink coffee, energy drinks or tea to fuel their energy.

]]> This semester, the Hum team interviewed students about caffeine consumption on American University’s campus. The episode explores how much caffeine students consume and why they decide to drink coffee, energy drinks or tea to fuel their energy.

]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 1117 This semester, the Hum team interviewed students about caffeine consumption on American University’s campus. The episode explores how much caffeine students consume and why they decide to drink coffee, energy drinks or tea to fuel their energy.

]]> storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Under pressure 8 8 Under pressure full 97ae9e12-9cdc-4970-bc53-08df5dd66cf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8c058f4 In this episode, we interviewed students about the internship culture at American University. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones they have and how they deal with rejection. They discussed how they have succeeded and failed to find internships and why they felt the need to seek out a professional experience while in college.

]]> In this episode, we interviewed students about the internship culture at American University. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones they have and how they deal with rejection. They discussed how they have succeeded and failed to find internships and why they felt the need to seek out a professional experience while in college.

]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:32:10 -0400 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 1446 In this episode, we interviewed students about the internship culture at American University. We spoke to students in different years about the pressure they feel to get an internship, how they feel about the ones they have and how they deal with rejection. They discussed how they have succeeded and failed to find internships and why they felt the need to seek out a professional experience while in college.

]]> storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Experiences at a PWI 9 9 Experiences at a PWI full 3fe9e601-1925-4e4d-8f38-ce94509b0e7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82822394 In this episode, we spoke with students of color at American University about their experiences attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI), we also spoke with students for whom English is a second language. They discussed how they find community on campus, stigma they face and if they even like the term "people of color," the results are mixed. 

]]> In this episode, we spoke with students of color at American University about their experiences attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI), we also spoke with students for whom English is a second language. They discussed how they find community on campus, stigma they face and if they even like the term "people of color," the results are mixed. 

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 00:35:28 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 2271 In this episode, we spoke with students of color at American University about their experiences attending a Predominantly White Institution (PWI), we also spoke with students for whom English is a second language. They discussed how they find community on campus, stigma they face and if they even like the term "people of color," the results are mixed. 

]]> storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Imagining the Future 8 8 Imagining the Future full b77c0966-9369-4633-aae9-1b134d88ba3e https://share.transistor.fm/s/b428223c In this episode, we bring you conversations with four different students about what they envision for the beginning of their adult lives. In hearing about their hopes, fears, and ambitions, you'll hear about everything from activism to AI to the sports business and beyond. 

]]> In this episode, we bring you conversations with four different students about what they envision for the beginning of their adult lives. In hearing about their hopes, fears, and ambitions, you'll hear about everything from activism to AI to the sports business and beyond. 

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:54:44 -0400 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 3602 In this episode, we bring you conversations with four different students about what they envision for the beginning of their adult lives. In hearing about their hopes, fears, and ambitions, you'll hear about everything from activism to AI to the sports business and beyond. 

]]> storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Hardest Goodbyes 6 6 Hardest Goodbyes full cf925199-f71e-4872-8acc-b304526a32ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/33bab3cd Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:45:55 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 1440 In this episode, we bring you stories about the hardest goodbyes of four AU students. During interviews lit by spooky re-appropriated Halloween decorations, we uncovered airport goodbyes, last dances and betrayals. In this episode, we bring you stories about the hardest goodbyes of four AU students. During interviews lit by spooky re-appropriated Halloween decorations, we uncovered airport goodbyes, last dances and betrayals. storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Music In Isolation 5 5 Music In Isolation full bda82085-b5f5-4e23-987b-8d8cee97f1b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a60b8149 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 00:27:56 -0400 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 2568 In the fifth episode of this podcast, we hear from student musicians on the role that music plays in their lives. We bring you five stories from AU students on what music means to them and how that’s been changed by the pandemic. In the fifth episode of this podcast, we hear from student musicians on the role that music plays in their lives. We bring you five stories from AU students on what music means to them and how that’s been changed by the pandemic. storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No Defining Home During a Pandemic 4 4 Defining Home During a Pandemic full 46ddcadf-b696-4997-97cb-71f53a8cfb6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4094f296 Welcome to The Hum, where we tune in to the background noise of our experience and amplify the sound of our lives. And we’re college kids so it’s gonna get a little weird. For this episode, we will be hearing stories from students about what home means to them, and how that’s been changed by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Hum is an American University podcast created by AWOL. 


Our podcast director is Grace Vitaglione, and this episode was edited by Grace Vitaglione. 

The rest of our amazing podcast team is made up of:

  • Bonnie Bishop
  • Ziyi Yuan

Keep an eye out for future episodes of The Hum, and email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com if you have a story you think we should tell. Thanks for listening!

]]> Welcome to The Hum, where we tune in to the background noise of our experience and amplify the sound of our lives. And we’re college kids so it’s gonna get a little weird. For this episode, we will be hearing stories from students about what home means to them, and how that’s been changed by the coronavirus pandemic. 

The Hum is an American University podcast created by AWOL. 


Our podcast director is Grace Vitaglione, and this episode was edited by Grace Vitaglione. 

The rest of our amazing podcast team is made up of:

  • Bonnie Bishop
  • Ziyi Yuan

Keep an eye out for future episodes of The Hum, and email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com if you have a story you think we should tell. Thanks for listening!

]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2020 20:55:34 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 2495 In the fourth episode of this podcast, we explore the meaning of home during the coronavirus pandemic. We bring you four stories from AU students on how they've come to define their idea of home, and whether that's been changed by the pandemic. In the fourth episode of this podcast, we explore the meaning of home during the coronavirus pandemic. We bring you four stories from AU students on how they've come to define their idea of home, and whether that's been changed by the pandemic. home, coronavirus, pandemic, COVID-19, quarantine, storytelling, reporting, conversation, students, college, school No Home for the Holidays 2 2 Home for the Holidays full 05ce8514-f47d-4c5e-a33d-94d918cf0b44 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0c396bb The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears.


In this episode, we begin with David’s alternative Christmas traditions in his family of Russian immigrants, and then listen to a short story from Elaina on a certain Christmas that left a permanent mark. Next, Arnel tells us about an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and a bit about his family’s Bosnian background. We end with Betty describing how her activism led to a tense family holiday. 


Stay tuned for more unique stories, brought to you by The Hum. And if you think you have a story we should tell, email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com. 

]]> The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears.


In this episode, we begin with David’s alternative Christmas traditions in his family of Russian immigrants, and then listen to a short story from Elaina on a certain Christmas that left a permanent mark. Next, Arnel tells us about an unforgettable New Year’s Eve and a bit about his family’s Bosnian background. We end with Betty describing how her activism led to a tense family holiday. 


Stay tuned for more unique stories, brought to you by The Hum. And if you think you have a story we should tell, email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com. 

]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 1906 In the second episode of this podcast, we look back on the holiday season. We bring you four different stories from AU students that offer a glimpse into what their version of the holiday season looks like, as well as what it means to them. In the second episode of this podcast, we look back on the holiday season. We bring you four different stories from AU students that offer a glimpse into what their version of the holiday season looks like, as well as what it means to them. storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, No AU Students Talk Online Dating 1 1 AU Students Talk Online Dating full 12d8be81-da13-426e-befb-2c7facc526b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/549a92b4 The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears. 


In the first episode of the storytelling podcast, The Hum, we dive into dating app culture on American University’s campus. We listen to five different stories from AU students that encompass the good and the bad of dating apps amongst college students, as well as advice from those students for others using dating apps.


We begin with Aarushi and her experiences with a certain ballerina on Tinder, before moving to Campbell, who has had both highs and lows with Tinder and Grindr. Then Kelly tells us how she found love abroad through Tinder, and Emma shares a story about her first college date through Tinder. Lastly, we finish up with Shane, who shares his experience with the darker side of Grindr and his advice for users.


Stay tuned for more unique stories, brought to you by The Hum. And if you think you have a story we should tell, email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com. 

Producers: Shane Ryden and Grace Vitaglione

Podcast Director: Maddi Cole

Audio Editor: Zach Vallese 

Podcast Art: Lillie Bertrand

Podcasting Team:

  • Greta Gatlin
  • Haile Toba
  • Kathleen Scoggin
  • Lillie Bertrand
  • Maddie Escourt
  • Nell DeCoursey Brennan
  • Ruth Pellegrino
  • Soheila Shourbaji
  • Spencer Robertson
  • Therese Wilson
]]> The Hum is a storytelling podcast dedicated to bringing untold stories to your ears. 


In the first episode of the storytelling podcast, The Hum, we dive into dating app culture on American University’s campus. We listen to five different stories from AU students that encompass the good and the bad of dating apps amongst college students, as well as advice from those students for others using dating apps.


We begin with Aarushi and her experiences with a certain ballerina on Tinder, before moving to Campbell, who has had both highs and lows with Tinder and Grindr. Then Kelly tells us how she found love abroad through Tinder, and Emma shares a story about her first college date through Tinder. Lastly, we finish up with Shane, who shares his experience with the darker side of Grindr and his advice for users.


Stay tuned for more unique stories, brought to you by The Hum. And if you think you have a story we should tell, email us at awolpodcast@gmail.com. 

Producers: Shane Ryden and Grace Vitaglione

Podcast Director: Maddi Cole

Audio Editor: Zach Vallese 

Podcast Art: Lillie Bertrand

Podcasting Team:

  • Greta Gatlin
  • Haile Toba
  • Kathleen Scoggin
  • Lillie Bertrand
  • Maddie Escourt
  • Nell DeCoursey Brennan
  • Ruth Pellegrino
  • Soheila Shourbaji
  • Spencer Robertson
  • Therese Wilson
]]> Fri, 08 Nov 2019 10:30:00 -0500 AWOL Magazine AWOL Magazine 1886 In the first episode of the storytelling podcast, The Hum, we dive into dating app culture on American University’s campus. We listen to five different stories from AU students that encompass the good and the bad of dating apps amongst college students, as well as advice from those students for others using dating apps. In the first episode of the storytelling podcast, The Hum, we dive into dating app culture on American University’s campus. We listen to five different stories from AU students that encompass the good and the bad of dating apps amongst college students, a storytelling, reporting, american university, awol, student media, students, campus, Yes