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We connect you to stories at Washington State University, from meaningful research to fascinating people and campus life.

Each month we’ll have an episode where Cougs from all over talk with us about research and outreach, and another episode that spotlights a WSU alum or happenings on one of WSU campuses.

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YAZZ Band: New Normal

Listen to a review and tracks from YAZZ Band: New Normal , a new jazz album recorded during the pandemic lockdown by Regents Professor of music Greg Yasinitsky at Washington State University. Along with guest musicians, Yasinitsky made the "little big band" sound from tracks recorded all over the world and then produced at the WSU recording studio. Support the show ______________________________________________________________________________ Want more great WSU stories? Follow Washington State ...

Jul 30, 2021•5 min•Season 1Ep. 9

The future of hydrogen fuel and a Seattle DJ

Hydrogen fuel is emerging as a major part of the future fuel mix. Washington State University mechanical engineer Jacob Leachman has been on leading edge of hydrogen research for over a decade. He talks about hydrogen projects in the Pacific Northwest, reasons why hydrogen is a fuel of choice, and the potential of the fuel. Also in this episode: Seattle DJ Taryn Daly, a self-professed rockaholic and a WSU alumna, has her dream job at Seattle’s KISW station. Like most people, Taryn had to make so...

Jul 09, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Hydrogen fuel start-up, a Coug love story, and healthy plant relationships

How do you take innovative research from the university lab to the public? Three Washington State University engineering researchers working on unique hydrogen fuel tanks, fueling stations, and other technology started their own company to move their findings into the commercial world. We spoke with two of the founders about the challenges of launching a business and the potential of green hydrogen fuel. Also in this episode: - Two Cougs meet at a stoplight… A love story about a pair of Washingt...

Feb 26, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Bats and viruses

Bats could be a key to help prevent a future pandemic. Washington State University researchers Stephanie Seifert and Michael Letko explain why the flying mammals are important for improving our understanding of viruses and diseases that spill over from animals to humans, such as Ebola, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and SARS-CoV-2 novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Seifert and Letko also take on misconceptions about the pandemic and talk about the challenges of studying bats. Both...

Jan 27, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Roast goose, researcher parents, and a plague journal

“There never was such a goose. ... Its tenderness and flavour, size and cheapness, were the themes of universal admiration,” wrote Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol . On this episode, Washington State University executive chef Jamie Callison offers ways to roast and serve the classic holiday goose and sides. It’s a dish ready for a comeback. Also in this episode: WSU Vancouver biologist Stephanie Porter on balancing life as a scientist and a parent. Research, teaching, and family is possible,...

Dec 22, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Glenn Johnson: Voice of the Cougs for 40+ years

We’re all missing the Apple Cup tradition this year, but we can still listen to the Voice of the Cougs. Glenn Johnson, mayor of Pullman and WSU football and basketball announcer, talked with associate editor Adriana Janovich via Zoom about his 40 plus years as Voice of the Cougars, and the surreal experience of announcing a 2020 football game at Martin Stadium without a crowd of fans. Read more about Johnson’s career in “The Voice. ” (Fall 2020 Washington State Magazine ) Support the show ______...

Nov 27, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Rowing for 50 years, listening to art, and encouraging women in STEM

Cougar Crew, a scrappy and resilient group of rowers at Washington State University, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. They had to cancel a banquet and other events due to COVID-19, but former coach Ken Struckmeyer and rower Doug “Doc” Engle reminisce about the team, catching a crab, and rowing on the Snake River near Pullman. Also in this episode: Seattle-based artist, composer and inventor Trimpin created Ambiente432 , an innovative sound installation at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of ...

Nov 16, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Hunting the western toad, recognizing courage, and delving into the novel Stripland

Erim Gómez lives his childhood dream: catching frogs, toads, and salamanders. The doctoral student in environmental studies hunts for the western toad along the Snake River, as he works to determine the biodiversity of amphibians on the Palouse prairie. Also in this episode: Carla Peperzak risked her life and freedom in World War II as a member of the Dutch Resistance. She was only 16 when she secretly saved a number of Jews by making fake IDs. Now a 96-year-old Spokane resident, Carla was honor...

Sep 01, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Composing music, living with wasps, and relishing Rainier cherries

Composer and Washington State University music professor Greg Yasinitsky hears a band in his head when he's creating music. In the premiere episode of Washington State Magazine's podcast, Yasinitsky dives into the art and craft of composition...and why writing music for kids requires special attention. Also in this episode: Megan Asche, a WSU entomology doctoral student, wants us to better understand--and be less fearful of--those frequent barbecue visitors, wasps and yellowjackets. Rainier cher...

Jul 13, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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