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Conversations with COJO

Bi-monthly podcast produced by students in the School of Communication and Journalism (COJO) at South Dakota State University featuring faculty, students, administrators and guest speakers from COJO courses and events.
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Episodes

Zoey Schentzel

Student host Anna Poull talks with Zoey Schentzel, an agricultural communications and journalism major. Zoey talks about her experience covering the FSC football championship for the student-run newspaper The Collegian as well her study abroad experience.

Feb 17, 202326 minEp. 50

Laura Butterbrodt

In this episode, COJO student Taylor Storbakken talks with alum Laura Butterbrodt. Laura is the health reporter at the Duluth News Tribune and a 2019 COJO graduate. She spoke with Taylor about all of things she was involved with at SDSU that helped in her career.

Feb 03, 202324 minEp. 49

Mark Glissendorf

In this episode, COJO student Anna Poul returns as host to speak with alum Mark Glissendorf. Mark is a partner at the marketing and advertising agency Lawrence & Schiller. He also worked as an executive producer, news anchor and reporter at KSFY-TV in Sioux Falls and earned his BS in Broadcast Journalism from SDSU Anna and Mark spoke recently about his career and experience. We will be back in 2023 with our next podcast going live in January.

Dec 09, 202224 minEp. 48

Miranda O’Bryan

In this episode, COJO graduate student Demetria Gilkey returns as host to speak with alum Miranda o'Bryan. Miranda is currently a broadcast anchor and journalist at KOTA Territory News/ KEVN Black Hills Fox. Demetria spoke with Miranda about her experiences as a COJO and honors student at SDSU. Our last podcast for 2022 will be on December 9th.

Nov 25, 202232 minEp. 47

David J. Law

In this episode, COJO student Taylor Storbakken talks with school alum David J. Law. David was a well-known radio news director in Watertown for over 48 years and has been recognized as broadcaster of the year by the South Dakota Broadcasters Association as well as being inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Our next podcast will post on November 25th

Nov 11, 202225 minEp. 46

Gabriella Premus

This week student host Anna Poull talks with COJO alum Gabriella Premus, who is a broadcast anchor and reporter at WLUK-TV Fox 11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our next podcast will post on November 11th.

Oct 28, 202217 minEp. 45

Dr. Hayden Barber

The first episode of the Fall 2022 semester is hosted by graduate student Demetria Gilkey and features a conversation with new COJO Assistant Professor Dr. Hayden Barber. Our next podcast will post on October 28th.

Oct 14, 202226 minEp. 44

Ted Heeren

The last episode of the Spring semester features student host Sam Schauer interviewing Ted Heeren, a COJO graduate and the founder and creative director of Fresh Produce, an advertising and marketing agency in Sioux Falls.

Apr 22, 202228 minEp. 43

Dr. Rocky Dailey (again!)

This week our faculty podcast producer and associate professor Dr. Rocky Dailey gets in front of the mic to talk with student host Sam Schauer about his path to get back to SDSU and his upcoming documentary series on the history of broadcasting in South Dakota.

Apr 08, 202226 minEp. 42

Lowell Haag

This week's guest is Lowell Haag, the coordinator for video projects and programming in the Yeager Media Center. Lowell is also a COJO graduate and has work on the On Call with the Prairie Doc show since it began in 2001. Our next podcast will be available on April 8th.

Mar 25, 202224 minEp. 41

Ginger Thomson

Our guest for this episode is COJO instructor Ginger Thomson. Ginger has worked as a news anchor and reporter for KELO-TV, on-camera talent and producer for South Dakota Public Broadcasting and as co-owner/producer for TV Productions, Inc. In addition to her SDSU teaching role, she is the producer of "On Call with the Prairie Doc," owner of a website development company, and inventor of "The Doorhickey."

Mar 11, 202225 minEp. 40

Carter Schmidt

This episode features COJO journalism student Carter Schmidt, who also works as the news director at the campus radio station KSDJ and at KELO-TV as a part-time reporter. Carter shares how his co-curricular activities in COJO have helped prepare him for a career in journalism after graduation this spring. Our next episode will be on March 11th.

Feb 25, 202221 minEp. 39

Brianna Doran

Student host Sam Schauer talks with COJO graduate student Brianna Doran, who assists with the school's social media & digital strategy, and is a local entrepreneur.

Feb 11, 202222 minEp. 38

Kristopher Kracht

Student Host Sam Schauer starts off the Spring 2022 semester talking with Kristopher Kracht, COJO instructor and mental performance coach at SDSU.

Jan 28, 202227 minEp. 37

Steve Erpenbach

Our last episode of the fall semester features Steve Erpenbach, president and CEO of the SDSU Foundation and an alum of the school, receiving his Bachelor of Arts in journalism in 1985. Student host Sam Schauer was able to talk with Steve before the Thanksgiving break. Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus until the beginning of the spring semester in January.

Dec 03, 202120 minEp. 36

Instructor Jade Larson

This week, our guest is COJO instructor Jade Larson. Jade joins the faculty after completing her Masters degree in Communication and Media Studies last Spring. Student host Sam Schauer was a student in Jade's public speaking section when she was a graduate student. They spoke last week. Our next podcast will be available on December 3rd.

Nov 19, 202121 minEp. 35

John Mollison

This week, our guest is 1987 journalism alum John Mollison . John is the host of " Old Guys and their AirPlanes ," an award-winning video series that has been broadcast on PBS. He is also a writer and artist known for his work recreating images of military aircraft. John spoke with student host Sam Schauer earlier this week. Our next podcast will be available on November 19th....

Nov 05, 202124 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Keith Jensen

This week student host Sam Shower interviews @Jacks1Fan Keith Jensen. Keith graduated from SDSU in 1956 with a degree in journalism, and was the first full time director of the SDSU Alumni Association and was also the former director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association. Keith spoke with Sam about his experiences at SDSU and his 49 Hobo Days. Our next podcast will be available on November 5th..

Oct 22, 202128 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Professor Roxanne Lucchesi

This week student host Sam Schauer interviews Professor Roxanne Lucchesi, who has been teaching advertising at SDSU for thirty years. Our next podcast will be available on October 22nd.

Oct 08, 202119 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Dr. Samantha Stanley

This week student host Sam Schauer interviews new COJO faculty member Dr. Samantha Stanley. Sam got to speak with Dr. Stanley earlier this week. Our next podcast will be available on October 8th.

Sep 24, 202121 minSeason 3Ep. 31

New Season, New Host! Sam Schauer

We start this new fall season with a new host, Sam Schauer. Sam is a sophomore journalism and communication studies double major and also the news director for KSDJ, the student radio station. Sam will be hosting Coffee with COJO for the Fall 2021 semester, so listen in and get to know a bit about our new student host. Our next podcast will be available on September 24th.

Sep 10, 202113 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Dr. Lyle Olson

Our final episode of the semester features our school director, Dr. Lyle Olson. Dr. Olson is retiring this summer, and student Jonathan Gouger spoke with him about his career and accomplishments and what the future holds. Coffee with COJO will be on hiatus over the summer, with new episodes this August.

May 07, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 29

McCade Ivarsen

Our latest episode features someone whose voice you should be familiar with, McCade Ivarsen. McCade has been hosting Coffee with COJO since it began over a year ago, and he is wrapping up his graduate work this semester, with Jonathan Gouger taking over hosting duties. Jonathan and McCade recently spoke about the podcast and McCade’s future plans. Our last episode of the semester will be available on May 7th

Apr 23, 202140 minSeason 2Ep. 28

Heather Solberg

Our latest episode features Heather Solberg, who joined COJO as an instructor of advertising in the fall of 2018. Her professional experience includes media buying, media planning, advertising sales, copywriting, media analytics, data analysis and marketing research. COJO advertising major Jonathan Gouger spoke with Heather about her life and work. Our next episode will be available on April 23rdth

Apr 09, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Betty Nelson

This episode features one of our student’s favorites, Betty Nelson. Betty had been with the school for over 24 years and is currently the school’s program assistant. Graduate student McCade Ivarson was able to visit with Betty earlier this week.. Our next episode will be available on April 9th

Mar 26, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 26

Dr. Karla Hunter

In this episode we visit with Dr. Karla Hunter, who a professor in the school. Graduate student McCade Ivarsen spoke with Dr. Hunter before Spring Break. Our next episode will be available on March 26th.

Mar 12, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 25

David Bordewyk

In this episode we visit with David Bordewyk, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Newspaper Association and former director of South Dakota News Watch. Our next episode will be available on March 12th

Feb 26, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 24

Brian Stemwedel

This episode features a conversation between graduate student McCade Ivarsen and Brian Stemwedel, who is the assistant coordinator for the Yeager Media Center. Brian is an SDSU alum and has worked as a videographer and editor for SDSU AgBio Communications; and KEVN-TV, Rapid City, SD. Our next episode will be available on February 26th.

Feb 12, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Erica Quam

This episode features COJO professional advisor Erica Quam. Erica is an SDSU graduate and worked in admissions before becoming our professional advisor. S Our next episode will be available on February 12th.

Jan 29, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Buck Burdick

Our second episode of 2021 features local businessman and SDSU alumni Buck Burdick. Buck owns Station 5 productions where he used his experience in graphic design to create the Fear Asylum haunted house as well as several escape rooms and props for other productions. Our next episode will be available on January 29th.

Jan 15, 202119 minSeason 2Ep. 21
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