Soriya Estes: What it’s like to be an audiologist
What It’s Like
Soriya Estes co-manages Estes Audiology Hearing Centers and serves as Senior VP of Brand Strategy for Alpaca Audiology, LLC, the largest independently owned group of audiology practices in the country. She discusses why speech language pathology and audiology are in the Moody College of Communication, what it’s like being a female entrepreneur and how she mentors and inspires future audiologists.
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Alzo Slade on what it’s like to be a storyteller
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Comedian and documentarian Alzo Slade talks to the “What It’s Like” team ahead of his appearance on “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” in Austin in early 2024. He discusses his creative process, his time at Prairie View A&M University, how he began working with VICE and what it felt like to win an Emmy and a Peabody.
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Aisha Harris on what it’s like to be a pop culture connoisseur
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Aisha Harris, one of the hosts of NPR’s Pop Culture Happy Hour, talks about her new book “Wannabe: Reckonings with the Pop Culture That Shapes Me,” her job as a cohost on one of NPR’s top shows and the controversy that followed a piece she wrote about turning Santa Claus into a penguin.
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Neal Moritz on what it’s like to produce blockbuster films
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Producer Neal Moritz shares his story of getting started in the movie business, how his father owning movie theaters got him into film, producers’ accountability and his company Original Film. Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out .
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Christine Brennan on what it’s like being one of the first female sports writers
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Sports writer Christine Brennan talks about what it’s like to be the first woman sports writer at the Miami Herald and the first female to cover Washington’s NFL team as a staff writer, as well as her relationship with her father and women in sports in the 1980s. Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out .
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Mike Jackson on what it’s like to be a Tony and Emmy award winner
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Mike Jackson discusses his film company Get Lifted, why diversity in the media is important to him and what it means to him to be “burbs born.” Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out .
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Kathleen McElroy on what it’s like to be a New York Times food editor
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University of Texas journalism professor and longtime journalist Kathleen McElroy discusses her storied career, what she loves about teaching, and one of her favorite foods – brisket.
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Glen Powell on what it’s like to go from being an Austinite to a movie star
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“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Anyone But You” and “Hit Man” star Glen Powell talks about what he looks for when accepting a role, the most influential person in his career, the legacy he wants to leave behind and the story behind his Spotify playlists. Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out .
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Leslie Schrock on what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business
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In the very first episode of “What It’s Like,” host Mahlah Freeman talks to Texas Creative alum Leslie Schrock about her books on pregnancy and fertility, her very first business selling food made with crickets and the importance of giving back. Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out .
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Introducing 'What It's Like'
What It’s Like
Ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business? How about the producer of some of Hollywood’s biggest films? Host Mahlah Freeman brings you stories from alumni, faculty, students and friends of the at the University of Texas at Austin as she finds out what it’s like to be them and how communication helps them succeed. Hear stories from communicators of all types – journalists, advertising professionals, movie producers, podcasters and more – as they share their stories. Follow the Moody College of Communication on , and . This podcast was...
info_outlineComedian and documentarian Alzo Slade talks to the “What It’s Like” team ahead of his appearance on “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” in Austin in early 2024. He discusses his creative process, his time at Prairie View A&M University, how he began working with VICE and what it felt like to win an Emmy and a Peabody.