Red Couch Podcast

Episode 47: Proof Line: Exploring Local History - The story of Jumbo The Elephant

This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon introduces a new series called Proof Line, where she will be exploring surprising, local histories in London, Fanshawe, and the surrounding area. The first episode will start off with the rather large story of Jumbo the Elephant, a famous circus animal that truly lived up to his name in size and enjoyed a few glasses of whiskey every now and then. With special guests, St. Thomas city councillor Steve Peters and Railway City Tourism representative Megan Pickersgill, it's an episode you don't wanna miss and like an elephant, you're sure to never forget!

Episode 46: Reporters Rants

Reporter Rants is back for this week's episode of the Interrobang podcast! Amy Simon sits down with Western Gazette coordinating editor Hope Mahood as the two describe what it's like being a reporter in this fast-paced world. It's an episode you don't want to miss!

Episode 45: The Mental Health Episode

This week on the Interrobang Podcast we focus on maintaining a positive mental health. Host Amy Simon sits down with fellow reporter and Fanshawe campus peer support mentor Savi Bisaillon to find ways of managing the common stressors of college life. The two also spark an important conversation about the stigmatization around seeking help when it comes to addressing our mental health as Bisaillon shares her own personal experiences.

Episode 44: Reporter Rants

This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Amy Simon introduces a new series called Reporter Rants. Joined by fellow Interrobang reporters Jess Gould and Kate Otterbien, the three sit down and talk about what it's like covering tragic events and how they find the time and ability to cope with the chaos.

Episode 43: The Sex Episode with Leah Marshall

This week on the Interrobang Podcast is all about sex. As a companion podcast to our special sex issue, Hannah Theodore and Leah Marshall chat about upcoming events during Fanshawe's Sexual Awareness Week. However, the recent reports of sexual violence at Western University spark an important conversation about why people like Marshall's efforts to destigmatize sex in our society are so important.

Episode 42: Orientation episode with FSU President Ricardo Souza

The Interrobang podcast is back for a special Orientation episode. Host Hannah Theodore catches up with FSU President, Ricardo Souza. Ricardo shares what he's most looking forward to this year, and how recent instances of racism and Islamophobia are informing his leadership.

Episode 41: Miss World Canada hopeful Maria Matheus

This week on the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore is joined by Maria Matheus, a second-year nursing student going for the crown in Miss World Canada 2021. The two chat about Matheus' biggest inspirations, the relevance of pageants and how she's feeling as she heads into the finals.

Episode 40: Interrobang Roundtable

The Interrobang Roundtable is back, back, back again! Hannah Theodore catches up with reporters Aisha Javaid and Savannah Bisaillon about the news of the week. From COVID vaccines to Britney Spears, this is one conversation you won't want to miss.

Episode 39: Erica Batten, Fanshawe fashion design student

On this week's episode of the Interrobang podcast, host Hannah Theodore chats with TITIKA Challenge finalist and fashion design student, Erica Batten. The two get candid about the difficulties of raising a child in today's political climate, and how Batten's globally recognized design was inspired by her daughter.

Episode 38: Nutritionist Karri Wilson

Over the past year, nutritionist Karri Wilson has seen her student clientele increase exponentially. Host Hannah Theodore chats with Wilson about body anxiety coming out of quarantine, and how students can combat it.