Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-pulse-podcast PULSE is a zine created annually by the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) at the University of Victoria. The zine aims to celebrate our communities, and provide an outlet for BIPOC to share their experiences, stories and artistry. This year, the PULSE zine includes a podcast component, in collaboration with CFUV 101.9FM, wherein each episode we sit down with a BIPOC artist who is featured in this year's edition of PULSE, to talk about art, the importance of community, and what compels them to create. © University of Victoria Student Radio Society b3c3cf27-df87-514e-a2d3-87d6e4a92b9e no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:07:04 -0800 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:36:20 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/oCuDF7UTbOFcVTyOVeFVCEW2j1oN2oDZ-CwfOxG1n04/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwNzI1LzE2MTk2/MDEwMTAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg episodic CFUV, SOCC PULSE is a zine created annually by the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) at the University of Victoria. The zine aims to celebrate our communities, and provide an outlet for BIPOC to share their experiences, stories and artistry. This year, the PULSE zine includes a podcast component, in collaboration with CFUV 101.9FM, wherein each episode we sit down with a BIPOC artist who is featured in this year's edition of PULSE, to talk about art, the importance of community, and what compels them to create. PULSE is a zine created annually by the Students of Colour Collective (SOCC) at the University of Victoria. BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts CFUV No No 10 10 Camryn Chew full 79aa25b9-954b-4ee6-938f-3fbeebbdd3f8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0905f91f Fri, 02 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 1610 In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Camryn Chew - an actor, poet and writer. Camryn, whose poetry is featured in this year's edition of the PULSE zine, views herself as a multidisciplinary artist. During this episode, she discusses the many barriers Artists of Colour face as they pursue their dreams; healing from trauma; and the importance of amplifying the voices of people from marginalized groups. In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Camryn Chew - an actor, poet and writer. Camryn, whose poetry is featured in this year's edition of the PULSE zine, views herself as a multidisciplinary artist. During this episode, she discusses the many ba BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 9 9 Carolina Vik full 401a3d08-b3e7-4dc9-a3c7-6bc53937a122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8504f33c Fri, 25 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 2780 In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Carolina Vik, who is from Brazil. Carolina does not describe herself as an artist but is passionate about video-making as a hobby. Her video submission for PULSE was the first video she ever created. In this episode, Carolina talks about her goals, remaining motivated, and not allowing anyone to put you in a box. In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Carolina Vik, who is from Brazil. Carolina does not describe herself as an artist but is passionate about video-making as a hobby. Her video submission for PULSE was the first video she ever created. In BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 8 8 Folakemi Olorade full 34df0456-441b-414d-a257-812dd965ac64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de81cc6a Fri, 18 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 1875 In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Folakemi Olorade, who is originally Nigerian and grew up in different countries around the world. Folakemi loves creating art with intention and painted her piece "Overwhelmed" for SOCC’s zine during an overwhelming exam season. In this episode, Folakemi talks about how creating art can be a form of healing even when we're feeling overwhelmed, lost, and unable to express ourselves. In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Folakemi Olorade, who is originally Nigerian and grew up in different countries around the world. Folakemi loves creating art with intention and painted her piece "Overwhelmed" for SOCC’s zine during an BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 7 7 Jasmine Blenman full 22b54e0d-7c8a-406f-91cb-6e7bc54e82ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/1edfb8d6 Fri, 11 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 2806 In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Jasmine Blenman, "a graphic designer by day, illustrator by night." Her illustration titled "Grow" is featured in this year’s PULSE zine. In this episode you'll hear Jasmine discuss how she's manifesting growth for 2021, especially after how difficult 2020 was for herself and so many others. In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Jasmine Blenman, "a graphic designer by day, illustrator by night." Her illustration titled "Grow" is featured in this year’s PULSE zine. In this episode you'll hear Jasmine discuss how she's manifesting gro BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 6 6 Jefus Enwere full 87916b14-d2bd-43d3-94f3-7a4349021d30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4631733a Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 3206 In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Jefus Enwere whose song "Shine" is featured in this year’s PULSE zine. Jefus discusses the power of conscious lyrics and motivational songs. In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Jefus Enwere whose song "Shine" is featured in this year’s PULSE zine. Jefus discusses the power of conscious lyrics and motivational songs. BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 5 5 Nasim Asgari full df718ec5-60f8-48f1-9049-1f7b8a62033a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8226acec Fri, 28 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 3385 In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Nasim Asgari whose poems "Burning," "Grenade," "Reminder to Self:’, and "Untitled" are all featured in this year’s PULSE zine. In this episode, you'll hear Nasim talk about grief, mourning, and prayer. In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Nasim Asgari whose poems "Burning," "Grenade," "Reminder to Self:’, and "Untitled" are all featured in this year’s PULSE zine. In this episode, you'll hear Nasim talk about grief, mourning, and prayer. BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 4 4 Sima Saxena full 3892d7d2-382c-4f81-9675-b23cf5cca857 https://share.transistor.fm/s/590922cb Fri, 21 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 3203 In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Sima Saxena, a South Asian woman who has been living in Canada for 32 years. Her poem, "Mom's Journey from India to Canada" was originally written in Hindi and translated into English for this year's PULSE publication. In this episode Sima talks about love, grief, and the struggles immigrants face like language barriers and other cultural differences. In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Sima Saxena, a South Asian woman who has been living in Canada for 32 years. Her poem, "Mom's Journey from India to Canada" was originally written in Hindi and translated into English for this year's PU BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 3 3 Navjot Jassar full 8db2e4dc-970b-4b26-978e-1937e00a94e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/964a7cc4 Fri, 14 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 3140 In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Punjabi poet Navjot Jassar, to discuss her poem ‘Arnab’ which is featured in this year's PULSE Zine. Navjot talks about the importance of pursuing justice through art. In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with Punjabi poet Navjot Jassar, to discuss her poem ‘Arnab’ which is featured in this year's PULSE Zine. Navjot talks about the importance of pursuing justice through art. BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 2 2 Pegah Ragland full 722115d1-84bc-4c2e-8202-c22ecfee3de5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/800af810 Fri, 07 May 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 1999 In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Pegah Raglan, a Persian singer born in Canada whose family is from Iran. Her song ‘Liberation’ is featured in this year's PULSE Zine and was inspired by systems and institutions in society that oppress, rather than inspire. In this episode host Fune Arowobusoye sits down with Pegah Raglan, a Persian singer born in Canada whose family is from Iran. Her song ‘Liberation’ is featured in this year's PULSE Zine and was inspired by systems and institutions in society that oppress, BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No 1 1 Karissa Chandrakate full 190db316-6e23-4ae4-b66a-476b1644a610 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4199c298 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0700 CFUV, SOCC CFUV, SOCC 2322 In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲, an Indo-Caribbean visual artist and photographer born in Trinidad and Tobago. Karissa talks about decolonizing artistry, cultural appropriation, and her work with Indigenous communities. Karissa’s illustration titled, ‘Sita’ is featured in this year's PULSE zine. In this episode host Neha Saxena sits down with 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗲, an Indo-Caribbean visual artist and photographer born in Trinidad and Tobago. Karissa talks about decolonizing artistry, cultural appropriation, and her work with Indigenous communities. BIPOC, Arts, Music, Poetry, Interviews, Visual Arts No