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Go With the Flo

Folarin Okulaja
Go With the Flo is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by a Princeton University graduate living in New York City. Listen as host Folarin Okulaja speaks with his guests about everything from personal journeys to the issues of the day in an authentic, informal setting which makes you feel like you’re taking part in the conversation yourself. Come for laughs and a distraction, stay to learn, to think and to be inspired. Tell a friend to tell a friend, and most importantly go with the flow!! New episodes every other Monday.
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Episodes

Post Thesis Life w/ Finn Evans and Mike Ufberg

In this episode we discuss being members of the hockey team, post thesis life, the movie Oppenheimer being filmed on campus, exam horror stories, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 2:05 Finn and Mike Intro 2:05 - 5:28 Student-athlete culture at Princeton 5:28 - 8:35 Meeting freshman year 8:35 - 20:17 Post-Thesis Life 20:17 - 24:59 Flo Milli and Lawnparties 24:59 - 35:10 Christopher Nolan on campus 35:10 - 42:50 Finding Princeton through hockey 42:50 - 52:05 The effort of making friends 52:05 - ...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 31 minSeason 2Ep. 24

The State to Be w/ Governor Phil Murphy

In this episode we discuss the transition from the private sector to a role of public service, the World Cup coming to North America and New Jersey, career advice for graduating college students, and much more!!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 0:54 New Jersey bonding 0:54 - 4:24 The World Cup in NJ? 4:24 - 7:35 March Madness 7:35 - 12:33 Musical theater aspirations 12:33 - 18:03 MBAs and public service 18:03 - 22:03 The scrutiny of politics 22:03 - 24:58 NJ pride as a Bostonian 24:58 - 27:29 College advice...

Apr 20, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 23

All-American w/ Pat Glory and Quincy Monday

In this episode Pat and Quincy give a wrestling 101 lesson, discuss their wrestling origin stories, competing in the NCAA championships in front of 20,000 fans, reflect on their All-American seasons, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:51 Pat and Quincy Intro 1:51 - 4:43 Postseason grind 4:43 - 7:17 Wrestling origin stories 7:17 - 10:10 Picking Princeton 10:10 - 13:54 Flo’s origin story 13:54 - 19:27 Teamwork in a 1v1 sport 19:27 - 23:19 Losing a season to COVID 23:19 - 32:29 Wrestling FAQs 32...

Apr 11, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 22

Meet Cute w/ Isabelle Balson

In this episode we discuss the gratification of putting on a dance show, constantly making new friends in college, acceptance rates/college admissions, being a campus tour guide, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 6:55 Isabel Intro 6:55 - 10:55 Where to get married on campus 10:55 - 17:43 Becoming an Orange Key tour guide 17:43 - 21:27 The future of masking 21:27 - 26:00 Burn out 26:00 - 33:40 Working full time on a gap year 33:40 - 42:02 Concerns of a rising fifth-year senior 42:02 - 46:52 A s...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Swimming with the Sharks w/ Rachel Zietz

In this episode we discuss Rachel appearing on Shark tank, partnering with Dicks Sporting Goods and Amazon, filming an ESPN commercial, being selected to Forbes 30 under 30, advise for young entrepreneurs, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: Start- 1:14 Rachel Intro 1:14-5:44 Reflecting on Eating club officership experience 5:44-8:55 Thoughts on Dr. Fauci as class day speaker 8:55-17:35 Getting into entrepreneurship/starting Gladiator Lacrosse 17:35-21:27 The power of networking 21:27-33:00 Appearing o...

Mar 28, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 20

Middle School through College w/ Keith Register

In this episode we discuss playing basketball and soccer together in high school, whether we actually learn anything from our classes, the first full week without masks, living 10 minutes away from campus, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:13 GWTF team appreciation 1:13 - 4:02 Keith’s podcast aversion 4:02 - 7:36 Spring break recap 7:36 - 11:02 First week without masks 11:02 - 14:10 Keith intro 14:10 - 20:05 Soft skills vs. GPA 20:05 - 29:10 High school sports 29:10 - 36:19 A seemingly seaml...

Mar 21, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 19

Dancing Queen w/ Grace Stone

In this episode we discuss the secret to the success of Princeton Women’s Basketball, adjusting to a head coaching transition, why podcasting is such a great medium, Euphoria, and much more!! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:27 Grace Intro 1:27 - 7:07 Black Student Athlete Collective 7:07 - 11:05 27-1 … and then COVID 11:05 - 15:18 Switching head coaches 15:18 - 24:00 On the medium of podcasting 24:00 - 30:28 Gap year scenarios 30:28 - 35:24 Being forced to grow 35:24 - 43:29 Secrets to Princeton WBB’s suc...

Mar 14, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 2Ep. 18

Stay Positive w/ Sophia Lewandrowski

In this episode, Folarin and Sophia discuss testing positive for covid and their isolation experiences, the benefits of living off campus, preparing for a long distance relationship, The Bachelor vs Too Hot to Handle vs Love is Blind, and much more! TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 2:16 Sophia Intro 2:16 - 4:35 From pre-med to pre-professional 4:35 - 11:30 Tiger Capital Management 11:30 - 21:03 COVID isolation experience 21:03 - 29:57 Becoming a better friend virtually 29:57 - 39:41 The perks of living off-c...

Mar 07, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Influencing w/ Gabby Carter

This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 146th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Gabby Carter is a senior in the anthropology department at Princeton University. She can be reached at gcarter@princeton.edu. The views expressed in this podcast are the views of the host and guest speakers alone. TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - 1:43 Fighting conspiring forces 1:43 - 3:37 Gabby Intro 3:37 - 9:18 Our Health Matters 9:18 - 12:55 Canvas cover star 12:55 - 17:54 Princeton’s COVID strategies 17...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Draft Day w/ Kevin O’Toole

In this episode, we chat with Kevin O’Toole ’22, who was recently drafted to the MLS by NYCFC, about balancing finishing out his Princeton degree with professional responsibilities, whether senior theses should be mandatory, Ronaldo versus Messi, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 146th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Kevin O’Toole is a senior in the School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He can be reached at kotoole@princ...

Feb 07, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Base(ball) is life w/ Nadir Lewis

In this episode we discuss current COVID-19 restrictions on campus, Nadir’s experience playing summer league baseball in Green Bay, Wisconsin, the difficulty of hitting a baseball and the many types of pitches, whether or not Barry Bonds should be in the baseball Hall of Fame, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 146th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Nadir Lewis is a junior concentrating in History at Princeton University. He can be reached at nalewis@p...

Jan 31, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 13

All About Honor w/ Claire Schmeller

In this episode we discuss the honor code and the role of a peer representative, course selection, the recent rise in covid cases on campus, Spotify wrapped, and much more!! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Claire Schmeller is a junior in the History department at Princeton University. She can be reached at cs54@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode...

Dec 06, 20211 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Second Culture Kids w/ Aisha Chebbi

In this episode we discuss what it was like making friends virtually, the differences between in-person and virtual academics, becoming comfortable with your identity, hitting your stride at Princeton, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th managing board of The Daily Princetonian. Aisha Chebbi is a sophomore at Princeton University. She can be reached at achebbi@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcr...

Nov 30, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 11

A Renaissance Man w/ Pranav Iyer

In this episode we discuss finding an identity when coming from multiple cultures, the experience as an eating club president, ways to find time for yourself, and much more!! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Pranav Iyer is a senior at Princeton University concentrating in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He can be reached at piiyer@Princeton.EDU To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Tra...

Nov 22, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 10

I Like Buckets w/ Max Johns and Jaelin Llewellyn

In this episode we discuss the adjustment to being a student athlete, what it was like playing at Duke and at Madison Square Garden, the on-court mentality, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th managing board of The Daily Princetonian. Max Johns is a senior at Princeton University in the neuroscience department. He can be reached at majohns@princeton.edu . Jaelin Llewellyn is a senior at Princeton University in the history department. He can be reached at j...

Nov 15, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Look Mom, I Discovered a Planet w/ Julia Berndtsson

In this episode we discuss Julia’s discovery of the first planet outside the Milky Way, finding a major you’re passionate about, the transition from Sweden to America, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Julia Berndtsson is a junior at Princeton University in the physics department. She can be reached at jalb@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in th...

Nov 08, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Cross-country Journey w/ Charlie Bagin and Maddie Plank

In this episode we discuss Charlie and Maddie’s bike trip across the country, including some of the connections made along the way, the logistics of the trip, fundraising efforts for mental health awareness, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Charlie Bagin is a senior at Princeton University majoring in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, he can be reached at cbagin@princeton.edu . Maddie Plank is a sop...

Nov 01, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 7

First-year Chronicles w/ Heyward Bryan

In this episode we discuss what it was like applying to college during COVID-19, our mutual dislike of COS 126, the importance of finding your community on campus, the 2025 Frosh Survey, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Heyward Bryan is a first year at Princeton. He can be reached at hb2267@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the episode player...

Oct 25, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 6

The Bigger Picture w/ Brad Phelps

In this episode we discus the role of a class senator, our thoughts on the mask policy on campus, our summer in Kenya and some of our biggest takeaways from the trip, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Brad Phelps is a senior concentrating in History at Princeton University. He can be reached at bphelps@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the epi...

Oct 11, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Making the Transfer w/ Faeven Mussie

In this episode we discuss the community college experience, the benefits of and stigma around community college, being a transfer student at Princeton, adjusting to the social scene, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Faeven Mussie is a sophomore and prospective psychology concentrator at Princeton University. She can be reached at fm0784@princeton.edu To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” an...

Oct 04, 20211 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Mind the Gap w/ Artemis Veizi

In this episode we discuss the social and academic transitions of coming back to campus, Princeton being ranked the #1 university in the country for the 11th year in row, long distance relationships, dating on campus, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Artemis Veizi is a junior concentrating in electrical and computer engineering at Princeton University. She can be reached at aveizi@Princeton.edu . To view the tra...

Sep 27, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Extremely Bullish w/ Andrew Hama

In episode two of Go With the Flo, we discuss what an investment banker actually does, our Lawnparties act predictions, how to make the most out of the Princeton network, and much more. This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Andrew Hama is a senior concentrating in Economics at Princeton University. He can be reached at ahama@princeton.edu . To view the transcript for this episode, click “More Info” and then “Full Transcript” in the...

Sep 20, 202156 minSeason 2Ep. 2

The Olympic Dream w/ Mo Hamza

In the season two opener of Go With the Flo, we discuss Mo’s journey to being a two time Olympian including how he got started in fencing, the differences between his Rio and Tokyo experiences, and bumping into Usain Bolt, Kevin Durant, and Michael Phelps. Plus we discuss what we’re looking forward to the most about being back on campus, and much more! This episode of Go With the Flo was produced under the 145th Managing Board of The Daily Princetonian. Mohamed Hamza is a junior concentrating in...

Sep 13, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The State of the Union w/President Eisgruber

In the season finale we discuss the journey from Princeton graduate to president of the university, what to expect from the upcoming fall semester, student complaints about the social contract and no spring break, the difficulties of the job, his go to order at olives and much more!

Apr 26, 202147 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Mr. Worldwide w/Aly

In this episode we discuss the value of knowing people when starting college, the reasons for the rise in clinical and psychological appointments on campus, if all animals really matter, the course selection process being trash, dream lawn parties performers for next year, and much more!

Apr 19, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Early Risers w/Jake

In this episode we discuss what the life of a student in ROTC is like, being a newly elected eating club president, we answer some tiger confessions, and much more!

Apr 12, 202158 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Absolutely Knackered w/Luisa

In this episode we discuss the recruitment process for an international student-athlete, American college expectations vs reality, British slang, disparities between men and women college athletes, being a newly elected vice president and much more!

Apr 05, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Work Hard, Play Harder w/Donovan

In this episode we discuss if the class of 2021 has had it the worst over the last year, the personal growth that happens during college, being an eating club officer during a pandemic, taking full advantage of your four years in college, and much more!

Mar 29, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 9

A Fresh Perspective w/Yende

In this episode I finally get to speak with a freshman and we speak about the challenges of starting college during a pandemic, the difficulty of meeting new people, the academic transition to Princeton, imposter syndrome, a test to figure out how much he really knows Princeton, and much more!

Mar 22, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 8
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