On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn is joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV, Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio, Ryan "Romi" Romero, assistant station manager and DJ for Mako Radio and Dr. Bill Withem, assistant professor of commercial music to talk about the connection between music and film!
On this episode of “From the Ashes a podcast that features powerful stories of hope, heart, and resilience, we had Estela Bruno, a Master of Business Administration Student with a background in production engineering and accounting, who blends her analytical and technical skills with creativity as a DJ, where she expresses her passion for music and innovation. Estela reflects on the heartbreaking loss of her dad to his third heart attack, revealing the pain, the beautiful memories, and the remarkable resilience that shaped her healing journey.
Credits:
Host: Jonathan Paul
Producer: Maria Rodriguez
Editor: Maria Rodriguez
Audio Engineer: Maria Rodriguez
This week’s episode of Off The Record was a very bittersweet program. This was the last OTR for the semester. It began with a news report featuring Antonio Escorzon, the Editor-in-Chief of The Current, and senior Madison Kasper, the Mako TV General Manager, who also joined this segment. Our exciting Art of the Matter segment with Carey Courson followed this. Afterward, we had sports with Olivia Zolk and Maya Esparza. We also had a pre-recorded homecoming court interview and an exciting DCMA takeover update with Kyra Tripke. Followed by our mental health segment with Maria Rodriguez. Lastly, pop culture, where we spoke on Latin Grammys, Wicked: For Good, and the new “Vine”, “diVine”.
What animal just appeared in Iceland for the first time, what’s the record for the longest message in a bottle voyage, and what unlikely dream job is a furloughed IRS lawyer embracing during the shutdown? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring student guests Alivia Klipp, Jaden Lodge, and Ohanna Mantilla-Rodriguez, and faculty guest Dr. Yair Solan, all of whom are associated with the study and appreciation of film here at NSU.
“That’s News to Us” is a news quiz show where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.
SHOW CREDITS
Producers: Dr. Eric Mason and Maria Rosario
Student Guests: Alivia Klipp, Jaden Lodge, and Ohanna Mantilla-Rodriguez
Engineer: Mike Lynn
In this week’s Off the Record news update, Editor-in-Chief Antonio Escorzon and Mako TV General Manager Madison Kasper join Jonesia Martimbor to share the latest from The Current and Mako Media Network. Ariana Briceño and Camryn Tippett spotlight the Town of Davie’s 100-Year Centennial Celebration, exploring the event’s history, community involvement, and vision for the future. In honor of Veterans Day, Mathew Chenworth, Senior Director of Military Affairs, reflects on the meaning of the day and NSU’s continued commitment to supporting student veterans. The arts segment highlights Ashley Goehmann and Nadia D’Orazio, co-directors of the Miniaci Theatre’s Rocky Horror Picture Show shadow cast. Next, Ryan “Romi” Romero covers the latest in sports, followed by a Health discussion with Maria Rodriguez about staying balanced through fall stress and seasonal changes in South Florida. Finally, the Pop Culture segment with Natalia Vega-Acevedo, Maria Rodriguez, and Estela Bruno.
On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn is joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV News, Jay Valdez, equipment manager for Mako Media Network, Jessica Rodriguez, videographer, editor and reporter for Mako TV and Gabriella Flora, communication practicum student, to talk about Halloween-themed music!
What animal is Spain temporarily banning the adoption of, what 20,000-year-old item did Pope Leo just bless, and what word did Victorians say when photographed? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring students working in one of NSU’s health professions research labs: Priyanshi Patel, Gomahi Dutta, and Ariel Pierre.
“That’s News to Us” is a news quiz show where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.
SHOW CREDITS
Producers: Dr. Eric Mason and Maria Rosario
Student Guests: Priyanshi Patel, Gomahi Dutta, and Ariel Pierre
Engineer: Maritza Louis
This week’s episode of Off The Record featured our Art of the Matter segment with Carey Courson where she discussed upcoming events to look forward to in the NSU Arts community. After that segment the 5-minute news segment with Antonio Escorzon, the Editor-in Chief of The Current and Madison Kasper, Mako TV’s General Manager gave us the latest of what to expect in Issue 3 of the Current and the weekly newscast.
Following those segments, Sadreena Colonel, who is the assistant director of Student Experience, joined to talk about Homecoming and other upcoming events which included Greek Life updates etc. Once we got the scoop on Campus Life, sports followed with Ryan Romero where he talked about volleyball, soccer, golf and the upcoming basketball season. The mental health segment featured DJ Naty where we discussed some wellness tips for the upcoming Fall season. Lastly we had our pop culture segments discussing topics like Bad Bunny headlining the Superbowl Halftime show, Taylor Swift’s new album, and much more!
Where can NSU students get one-on-one and group tutoring for challenging courses, what gastropod annoyed a German apartment complex by continually ringing its doorbell, and can police officers give tickets to driverless cars? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring staff from NSU’s Tutoring and Testing Center, Ally Coke and Cortney Stein.
“That’s News to Us” is a news quiz show where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.
SHOW CREDITS
Producers: Dr. Eric Mason and Maria Rosario
Student Guests: Ally Coke and Cortney Stein
Engineer: Mike Lynn
Mako Radio celebrated College Radio Day 2025 with a variety of interviews, special programs and music! For this year's theme, Tune In To The People, Mako Radio hosted a special broadcast with a wide range of special guests!
Opening 00:00:00-00:03:01
Revisit and Relive Podcast: 00:03:07-00:16:20
Mike Song Intro 16:21-16:39
Beyond The Barrier: 00:16:40-00:28:39
CRD INTRO: 00:28:40-00:42:11
ALEX DROUX INTERVIEW: 00:42:12-00:53:41
ROMI - THROWBACK MUSIC 00:53:38-00:54:05
TN2U – EP.20: 00:54:06-01:11:17
MIKE MUSIC INTRO BEATLES: 01:11:18-01:11:26
CULTURAL STUDENT ORGS: 01:11:27-01:24:57
THE B-SIDE – EP.19 : 01:24:58-1:41:21
ART OF THE MATTER: 1:41:22-1:54:01
CRD CLOSE: 1:54:02-2:08:04
On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Mario D'Agostino are joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV and Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about how artists connect with their audience!
That’s News to Us, Episode 20 (October 3 - CRD)
Where can NSU students go to get supplemental food assistance, what new furry tool do scientists have to track pythons in the Everglades, and what animal can you charm by making vibrations similar to rain? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring student ambassadors from NSU’s Shark Pantry—Cayla Hansen, Andrea Villalba Torres, Sherla Cruz de Benoit and Harleigh Moore— and director of STEM Initiatives and Outreach Kate Gittleman.
“That’s News to Us” is a news quiz show where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.
SHOW CREDITS
Producers: Dr. Eric Mason and Maria Rosario
Student Guests: Cayla Hansen, Andrea Villalba Torres, Sherla Cruz de Benoit and Harleigh Moore
Faculty Guest: Kate Gittleman
Engineer: Mike Lynn
Beyond The Barrier is a podcast that dives into real stories of identity, connection, and culture. In today’s episode, we explore the deeply personal and powerful topic of language. Our host, Maria Rodriguez, interviews two guests: Jonathan Paul, who comes from a Haitian background but does not speak Creole, Haiti’s official language; and Ryan “Romi” Romero, a sophomore communication major who is Colombian and does speak Colombia’s official language, Spanish. In this episode, we dive into the differences in navigating life when you know the language, and when you don’t.
Guest: Jonathan Paul and Ryan "Romi" Romero
Recorded: Estela Bruno
Produced: Maria Rodriguez
Host: Maria Rodriguez
Revisit and Relive is a podcast that brings back memories from the past and connects those memories to who we are today as college students. Jonathan Paul, host of Revisit & Relive is joined by his co-hosts Mako TV Videographer, Reporter and Co-Anchor Daniel Lopez and Freshman Biology Major David Menezes to discuss the impact of music on their childhood and how it has shaped up their personality to become who they are today.
Show Credits:
Co-Hosts: Jonathan Paul, David Menezes, Daniel Lopez
Producer: Estela Bruno
This episode featured many exciting and captivating segments!
Starting out with the 5 minute news update with Madison Kasper, Mako TV General Manager and Antonio Escorzon, the Editor-in-Chief of the Current, we got some news on what is happening in our sister outlets.
We were then joined by Carey Courson out Arts Reporter who gave us the lastest in events happening within DCMA for October which included exhibitions, the Fall Rent Production, Dance awareness day and so much more!
Sports followed with Liv Zolk, the Mako TV’s Athletics Reporter where we heard about Soccer, Golf, volleyball, and much more!
A quick blurb about World College Radio Day 2025 and what it means as a college radio was discussed and then in honour of Hispanic Heritage Month we talked about what the month represents and how we can celebrate!
Our health update was done with some tips about how to stay healthy during the rainy weather season as we enter cooler months!
Our pop culture segment featured our very own DJ’s where we shared new trends and news happening around the globe such as Doja Cat's new album, and Rihanna and ASAP Rocky welcoming their third child together!
All this and more can be found on this episode of Off the Record!
We hope you enjoy!
On this episode of The B-Side, Mike Lynn and Mario D'Agostino are joined by Daniel Lopez, videographer, reporter and co-anchor for Mako TV and Marlee Card, reporter and music editor for The Current and DJ for Mako Radio to talk about coming-of age music!
Welcome back! We're kicking off the semester with Off The Record. This week had a very exciting program. It began with Art of the Matter with our lovely Carey Courson, followed by a 5-minute news update with Antonio Escorzon who is the Editor-in-Chief of The Current and a Mako TV update with Madison Kasper the Mako TV general manager, then a sports update with Olivia Zolk Mako TV’s sports reporter. A quick update about campus events, joined by Ritchy Laguerre, then our mental health segment where we spoke about feeling stuck and behind while in college, and as always, the pop culture segment where we touched on Charlie Kick’s death, the VMAs, and recent concerts.
Who creates Mako Media content, is that viral band you’ve been listening to actually AI-generated, and which world leaders recently chatted about harvesting organs to live forever? Get answers to these questions and more in this episode of “That’s News to Us,” featuring students from NSU’s Mako Media Network: Jessica Rodriguez, Matthew McCall, Alexandria Munroe, and Allen Worrell.
“That’s News to Us” is a news quiz show where guests compete in games built around current and wacky news. It is a collaboration between Mako Radio, housed in NSU’s Department of Communication, Media, and the Arts, and NSU’s Writing and Communication Center.
SHOW CREDITS
Producers: Dr. Eric Mason and Maria Rosario
Student Guests: Jessica Rodriguez, Matthew McCall, Alexandria Munroe, and Allen Worrell
Engineer: Maritza Louis
From the Ashes podcast is a podcast that dives into courageous, inspiring, heartwarming, and resilient stories. Jonathan Paul, host of From the Ashes, is joined by multimedia reporter Matthew McCall for the story of Nicola Roberts Norman who was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and faces eviction from her home.
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Host: Jonathan Paul.
Multimedia Reporter: Matthew McCall.
Producers: Maria Rodriguez and Maritza Louis
From the Ashes podcast is a podcast that dives into courageous, inspiring, heartwarming, and resilient stories. Alexia Ortega, host of From the Ashes podcast speaks with two guests on Alzheimer's disease.
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Ash Putnam - Lead Producer
Alexia Ortega - Host / Scriptwriter
Daria Gross - Lead Scriptwriter
Ryan (Romi) Romero - Audio Engineer
Ashley Goehmann - Producer
Tatiana Zelman - Scriptwriter
Kayle Hage - Scriptwriter
Phoenix Martin - Scriptwriter