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The Dumping Ground

Nick Wright
Nick Wright’s Random stories or talks that he thinks are awesome
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Episodes

UO Mind The Gap - Spring Acapella Show

This is a recording of The University of Oregons Mixed Voice Acapella group, Mind The Gap, performing their Spring Show! It was beautiful!

Jun 09, 20251 hr 11 min

In The Dark - Interview w/ Aaron Brumfield Jr

In this episode of The Dumping Ground , I sat down with Aaron Brumfield Jr., a member of the University of Oregon’s premier all-male a cappella group, On The Rocks . We dove into a conversation about one of their most anticipated annual performances: In The Dark . This unique end-of-year show begins at midnight and takes place in the EMU Amphitheater, right in the heart of campus. During the event, the group performs every song they’ve learned throughout the academic year, offering the audience ...

Jun 06, 20253 minEp. 5

Food Waste 101

In this episode of Wasted Potential , hosts Liam, Yosi, and Nick unpack the hidden impact of food waste—from overfilled dining hall trays to uneaten catered meals and media-driven perfection standards. They explore how food waste contributes to climate change, resource depletion, and cultural attitudes, especially on college campuses. With practical tips and eye-opening insights, this conversation challenges students to think critically about every bite and how small actions can lead to meaningf...

Jun 01, 20256 minEp. 4

Mind The Gap

Welcome to the Voices of Change podcast! In this episode, I'll be diving deep with Tala Debabneh to uncover the unique magic behind Mind The Gap, the University of Oregon's standout acappella group, and why it has such a close-knit family atmosphere. We'll explore how this talented ensemble has built a supportive community, and learn about the group dynamics that transform a collection of individual voices into something truly extraordinary. Tala will share behind-the-scenes stories of their per...

Apr 27, 202512 minEp. 2

Sean Wang Masterclass

Sean Wang, Director of the 2020 feature film DìDi (弟弟), will share his creative process for developing and directing scenes from his independent feature DÌDI, including ideas and techniques for casting, blocking, and working collaboratively on set with both talent and crew. Sean won BEST FIRST SCREENPLAY at the 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards and is also an Academy Award®-nominated filmmaker from the Bay Area. He began his career developing and directing commercials at Google Creative Lab. S...

Apr 27, 20251 hr 40 minEp. 1
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