Episodes

Dec. 30, 2023

Fulfilling Balance

Self-care is always important, especially for college students. Joshua Ruff, a Twitch streamer and senior IT student attending Old Dominion University, comes on the show to speak about his college journey thus far, and the le...
Guest: Joshua Ruff
Dec. 23, 2023

Spreading Your Passions

A criminal justice major attending Old Dominion University, Sebastian Korniluk comes on the Tansson Talks Show to speak about his passion for hardcore punk, his time in the surfing club, and his enjoyment for spreading his in...
Dec. 16, 2023

Reflecting with Passion

In a conversation about personal growth and passion, Justin Lancaster returns to the podcast to speak about his change of college major, his future ambitions, and his time participating in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWr...
Dec. 9, 2023

Telling Stories Without Words

In this episode, Melissa Lex, a photography major, shares their journey and passion for photography and the power it holds to tell a story without words. They also speak about the impact the recent pandemic had on their colle...
Guest: Melissa Lex
Dec. 2, 2023

Choosing Your Path

When it comes to planning for your future, it is important to be comfortable with where you are heading. The editor-in-chief for the Mace and Crown publication and a sophomore journalism student at Old Dominion University, Ju...
Nov. 25, 2023

Taking Every Chance

When asked about potential opportunities, Hayden Parsons believes that you should take every chance to explore your passions. Currently a junior at the University of Dayton studying media production, she speaks about both her...
Nov. 18, 2023

Spreading Kindness

In a powerful and genuine conversation with Oakley Weddle, the PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development, he speaks about his love for theater, his experience hosting PRSSA ICON, alongside how he is taking immeasur...
Guest: Oakley Weddle
Nov. 11, 2023

Stories Have An Impact

Whether as the vice president of the College Republicans, the president of her PRSSA chapter, or through her work in journalism, Katelyn Meeks has always believed in the power of storytelling and the impact they deliver. Spea...
Guest: Katelyn Meeks
Nov. 4, 2023

Keep Moving Forward

Sometimes, when life throws you a curveball, it is important to keep moving forward. Jastin Diemsen, a senior attending Old Dominion University, speaks about his time studying graphic design in community college, what prompte...
Oct. 28, 2023

Enjoy the Process

After finding an online video about airplanes when he was younger, it did not take long for Dev K. Patel to realize what his path forward was. Currently a flight instructor at Averett University, Dev speaks about the process ...
Guest: Dev K. Patel
Oct. 21, 2023

Leaps of Faith

The founding president of the UMass Amherst Chapter of PRSSA and a recent college graduate, Alana Zeilander comes onto the show speaking about her passion for elevating diverse voices in leadership alongside highlighting her ...
Oct. 14, 2023

Make An Impact

When it comes to public service and community involvement, look no further than Lenny Zaleski, a junior college student attending the University of Dayton. During his appearance on the show, he spoke about putting care into y...
Guest: Lenny Zaleski
Oct. 7, 2023

Trying Little Things

A sophomore computer science student attending The College of William & Mary, Justin Liu comes on the podcast speaking about the importance of finding balance, opening yourself up to little opportunities, and his recent media...
Guest: Justin Liu
Sept. 30, 2023

Know Your Worth

The journey is what you make of it, but it is important to know your worth. Celebrating International Podcasters Day, we are glad to have Jordan Kanes on the show, speaking about his journey to freelance videography, starting...
Guest: Jordan Kanes
Sept. 23, 2023

Appreciate the Moment

One year after his first podcast discussion, Antonio Velasquez comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his personal growth and self-discovery, alongside the importance of prioritizing mental health and wellbeing. Brand...
Sept. 16, 2023

Utilize Everything

Holding many roles including Sports Director for WODU Studios, Sports Editor for Mace & Crown magazine, and Reporter for ODU ESports, Benjamin Draper comes on the show to speak about his love for sports, his internship with t...
Sept. 9, 2023

Interacting with Others

In his final year of studies at the University of Minnesota, Adham Mohamed comes on the show to speak about his love for interacting with others, his journey to better understand himself, and the importance of following your ...
Guest: Adham Mohamed
Sept. 2, 2023

Learn Yourself First

Learning a subject matter is only as important about learning about yourself first. This week, we are proud to have Zachary Vaillancourt return to the show to speak about his most recent summer experiences and sophomore year ...
Aug. 26, 2023

Every Vote Counts

A member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Shelly Simonds (VA-94) comes on the show to speak about her journey becoming a legislator, and how her experience as a teacher helped guide her path. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podc...
Aug. 19, 2023

Be Uncomfortable and Adapt

A scientist by day, performer by night, Lizz Yimer comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her time at Virginia Commonwealth University, her recent internship at Harvard University, and how she began opening up to he...
Aug. 12, 2023

Balancing Exploration

We are changing things up this week, and we are diving into a fun conversation with Kennedy Henderson, an avid runner, movie-lover, and incoming ODU PRSSA President. Be sure to listen and join in on the fun! Brandon K. Hedgep...
Aug. 5, 2023

Find Your Niche

A college radio host, a podcast host, and an aspiring librarian are just some of the many titles held by Kenneth Ashley, today's guest on the Tansson Talks show! Coming on the show in Summer 2023, he comes on to speak about h...
Guest: Ken Ashley
July 29, 2023

Don't Stop Learning

Whether as an award-winning television producer or doing public relations at The White House, one thing that Alexis Revis Yeoman never did was stop learning. Continuing on our mission to bring people together, we are excited ...
July 22, 2023

Everything Has Meaning

Heading into our twenty-fifth episode of Tansson Talks, we are excited to have Kathryn West joining us today! A recent college graduate and incoming graduate student at Olivet Nazarene University, she comes on the show to spe...
Guest: Kathryn West