The Express Podcasts

The student journalists of Las Positas College bring you the latest news and happenings on campus, including interviews, opinions and trends. Hosted by members of The Express News.

The Blue Pill: Ep. 3 — All Hail Taylor Swift 10/21/2024

The Blue Pill: Ep. 3 — All Hail Taylor Swift Olivia Fitts, news editor and opinions editor of The Express newspaper at Las Positas College, is back as the 2024 Presidential election nears. This episode discusses Taylor Swift, whose endorsement of Kamala Harris and ensuing surge in voter registrations underscores the impact of celebrity culture. Is this good? How did we get here? This week's guest Josh Levine is the host of the Slate podcast "Slow Burn" and this season is discussing Fox News, which seems to have a hand in where we find ourselves as a political nation. Olivia also attends a Trump Rally. Yes. She interviews MAGA supporters in the flesh. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/33760672

The Blue Pill: Ep. 2 — Thirsty for the 'Young' Vote 09/12/2024

The Blue Pill: Ep. 2 — Thirsty for the 'Young' Vote Olivia Fitts, news editor and opinions editor of The Express newspaper at Las Positas College, is back with her new political show aimed at young adults and college students. This episode lasers in on that specific demographic. She talks about the impact of social media and memes on the election, how Kamala Harris and the Democrats are courting the youth vote and goes behind the scenes of a political discussion her fellow college journalists. It's still full of her left-leaning takes, hilarious commentary and plenty information about the election. This week's guest is known as Big Wos in far bigger spaces than this. Wosne Lambrey from The Ringer, a renowned culture critic who will break down this election from our perspective. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/33017547

The Blue Pill: Ep. 1 — Kamala Harris will win 09/04/2024

The Blue Pill: Ep. 1 — Kamala Harris will win Olivia Fitts, news editor and opinions editor of The Express newspaper at Las Positas College, makes her podcast debut with a new political show aimed at young adults and college students. It's full of her left-leaning takes, hilarious commentary and plenty information about the election. This episode features Nicole Hart, former chair of the Arkansas Democratic Party, who will discuss the significance of Kamala Harris' campaign and the strategy behind her campaign. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/32899457

Who Are We To Judge - Gender Stereotypes 02/28/2024

Who Are We To Judge - Gender Stereotypes In this episode, Camille and Jakob discuss their views on gender stereotypes. Based on their own experiences growing up, they have a discussion on what are the roles of individuals in their relationships. Pop culture has changed over time and, in todays society, you have to keep up with what's viewed as "important." Camille and Jakob explain their outlooks on whats considered right or wrong in media. Episode edited by Brighton Matus. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/30158648

Who Are We To Judge - Social Media Today 02/07/2024

Who Are We To Judge - Social Media Today Jakob and Camille discuss the ways in which social media has changed the way we grew up. They also touch on the ways they deal with social media today as teenage college students at LPC. Pop culture has changed over time and, in todays society, you have to keep up with what's viewed as "important." Camille and Jakob explain their outlooks on whats considered right or wrong in media. Episode edited by Brighton Matus. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/29847158

Episode 1 — Anxiety 11/25/2023

Episode 1 — Anxiety Camille and Alaina bring you a new podcast where they — two college students figuring out who they are and preparing for their next stages in life — talk about things that matter. They have the conversations people want to have but don't know how to begin. And while they explore what they're going through and how they see the world, hopefully the listener will grow with them. In this first episode, they discuss living and dealing with anxiety. Episode edited by Brighton Matus. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/28785808

Behind the Brilliance — Episode 1 03/13/2023

Behind the Brilliance — Episode 1 The debut episode of Behind the Brilliance with visual artist Gabriel Carver sits down with photographer Dillon McGrory, an engineering major at Las Positas College. The two chat about his life, what drew him to photography, his artistic style and the particular brilliance of his images. These two artists dive deep on the relationship between adversity and art and how to pull themselves out of artistic ruts. Great listen for anyone with an eye for results. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/26218371

Behind the Brilliance — Episode 1 03/13/2023

SquadPod — Episode 2 04/25/2022

SquadPod — Episode 2 Nezrin and yore chat all about Halloween in this episode. They explain the origins of the holiday and how it's celebrated in many other cultures throughout the world. They also answer a variety of Halloween-related questions, such as their childhood experiences with the holiday versus now. Knowing how difficult it can be to come up with ways to celebrate Halloween as an adult, stay tuned for ideas Nezrin and lyore will share along with the scoop on spooky LPC events you can attend. If you like this episode, make sure to spread your wings and spread the word about the SquadPod! Episodes are released every other Thursday. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/22905497

SquadPod — Episode 1 04/25/2022

SquadPod — Episode 1 In this episode, you'll meet the hosts of the SquadPod, a freshly hatched college-based podcast. Nezrin and lyore answer a series of questions about their majors to offer listeners a better understanding of who they are. They also talk about their passions and their developing friendship along with why they decided to start a podcast. They offer a brief overview of the SquadPod and what to expect. If you like this episode, make sure to spread your wings and spread the word about the SquadPod! Episodes are released every other Thursday. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/22905440

West Coast Hockey: Season 3 Ep. 1 — All Star Break 03/10/2022

West Coast Hockey: Season 3 Ep. 1 — All Star Break **Due to some technical difficulties this episode was uploaded a month late** We catch up on the 2022 NHL All-Star break and argue how it can be improved in the future. Could we see Drake perform next year?? Josh & Taylour also discuss the Avalanche, Kraken, and Sharks. The boys finish up with their thoughts on the Winter Olympics. This episode was recorded on February 7, 2022. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/22400585

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 3 — Lizz Child Interview 12/21/2021

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 3 — Lizz Child Interview The boys sit down with WHL writer Lizz Child and discuss her journey with the sport of hockey. She talks about what makes the WHL so unique and brings us through some of her experiences with media credentials. We also discuss the upcoming Olympics and if NHL players should attend as well as COVID issues within the NHL. This episode was recorded on December 18, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/21556658

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 2 — In Studio Discussion 12/04/2021

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 2 — In Studio Discussion Josh and Taylour find their way into the LPC Podcast studio for the first time on WCH. We dive right in and discuss Alexander Ovechkin's push for Gretzky's all time scoring record as well as his overall legacy. Josh goes over his first experience with sports betting and Taylour shares his thoughts on Evander Kane. We also highlight our experience at the Sharks home opener earlier this season. This episode was recorded on November, 30 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/21376418

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 1 — We're Back 11/19/2021

West Coast Hockey: Season 2 Ep. 1 — We're Back After a long wait WCH is back and Josh and Taylour look to dive in to the 2021-22 NHL season. In this episode, we recap our long break and dive into some of the hot topics that occurred at the beginning of the hockey calendar. This episode was recorded on August 31, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/21217028

Episode 2 - Halloween Across the World and Ways to Celebrate 10/27/2021

Episode 2 - Halloween Across the World and Ways to Celebrate Nezrin and Iyore chat all about Halloween in this episode. They explain the origins of the holiday and how it’s celebrated in many other cultures throughout the world. They also answer a variety of Halloween-related questions, such as their childhood experiences with the holiday versus now. Knowing how difficult it can be to come up with ways to celebrate Halloween as an adult, stay tuned for ideas Nezrin and Iyore will share along with the scoop on spooky LPC events you can attend. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/20962514

Episode 1 - Meet your Hosts! 10/27/2021

Episode 1 - Meet your Hosts! In this episode, you'll meet the hosts of SquadPod, a freshly hatched college-based podcast. Nezrin and Iyore answer a series of questions about their majors to offer listeners a better understanding of who they are. They also talk about their passions and their developing friendship along with why they decided to start a podcast. They offer a brief overview of the SquadPod and what to expect. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/20962268

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 5- Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas 08/28/2021

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 5- Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas In this episode, Nate and CJ talk Yordenis Ugas' unanimous decision win over Manny Pacquiao. They also talk Tyron Woodly vs Jake Paul and preview Canelo vs Caleb Plant, /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/20294297

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 4- What does Conor McGregor do now? 07/25/2021

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 4- What does Conor McGregor do now? In this episode, the guys discuss Dustin Poirier's TKO win over Conor McGregor at UFC 264 and what happens next for Mystic Mac. They also give their thoughts on a potential Terrance Crawford vs Shawn Porter title fight. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19919861

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 3- UFC 263 Recap 06/24/2021

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 3- UFC 263 Recap In this week's episode, CJ and Nate talk Israel Adesanya's Middleweight title win at UFC 263 and Brandon Moreno's upset against Deiveson Figueiredo. They go into depth about what's next for Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards and their reaction to Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul's exhibition match. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19598198

West Coast Hockey: Episode 4 — Ryan Clark 06/18/2021

West Coast Hockey: Episode 4 — Ryan Clark We are joined by current Seattle Kraken writer of the Athletic Ryan Clark to talk diversity in hockey. Ryan was formally The Athletics's beat writer for the Colorado Avalanche and also currently covers the NHL nationally. He shares his insight and experiences throughout his career covering the NHL. We discuss what can be done to create a more diverse community in the world of hockey. You don't want to miss it! This episode was recorded on May 18, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19528724

West Coast Hockey: Episode 3 — Slang & culture of the game 06/18/2021

West Coast Hockey: Episode 3 — Slang & culture of the game The boys go over hockey language and evaluate which terms are their favorite when it comes to slang. Josh shares stories from his days playing youth hockey. Taylour reminisces on his favorite sharks games from the past. Stick around until the end when the boys debate who the best player in the world is. This episode was recorded on April 23, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19528526

Out of the Cage: Episode 1- First relationships 06/03/2021

Out of the Cage: Episode 1- First relationships In this episode of Out of the Cage, Alan Lewis, Hannah Nelson and Taylor Milburn talk about their first relationships and their experiences with sex and first time dating. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19339679

The Express Podcast: Episode 1- FBI Investigation 05/28/2021

The Express Podcast: Episode 1- FBI Investigation In this episode of The Express Podcast, Lexi and Brandon talk to Alessio Cavalca, a staff writer on the Express, about his story on a former Las Positas employee who was the center of an FBI investigation into child pornography. Cavalca talks about his process on how he obtained this story and what he found out while reporting it. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19271036

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 2- Jacob Morton Interview 05/26/2021

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 2- Jacob Morton Interview In episode 2 of 2 Guys 1 Ring, C.J. and Nate interview local boxer Jacob Morton. Morton grew up in Livermore, California, and was an all-league quarterback before he decided to step in the ring. He gives the guys a look into his life and what made him turn to boxing as an escape from his past. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19253402

West Coast Hockey: Episode 2 — Hockey post-COVID 05/08/2021

West Coast Hockey: Episode 2 — Hockey post-COVID The pandemic has made a huge impact on the game of hockey. The boys discuss the impacts COVID-19 has had on the game as a whole and explain what it is like going to a game with the new regulations. The boys also debate Taylor Hall and his reputation around the league. This episode was recorded on April 18, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/19032311

West Coast Hockey: Episode 1 — Fighting must stay in hockey 04/30/2021

West Coast Hockey: Episode 1 — Fighting must stay in hockey The game is evolving and skill has become more common than grit. Josh and Taylour discuss the importance of fighting in the game of hockey. The boys also debate weather tanking in the NHL is worth it. This episode was recorded on March 17, 2021. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/18926243

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 1- Is Kamaru Usman G.O.A.T status? 04/29/2021

2 Guys 1 Ring: Episode 1- Is Kamaru Usman G.O.A.T status? On this episode of 2 Guys 1 Ring, C.J and Nate give their reactions to UFC 261 and who is next for Kamrau Usman. Also, the guys dive deep into the problems with celebrity boxing and how it's hurting boxing's reputation. /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/18916154

West Coast Hockey — Trailer 04/29/2021

West Coast Hockey — Trailer Two college students in the Bay Area dive deep into hockey and dispel the notion that West Coast fans don't know hockey /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/18882728

2 Guys, 1 Ring — Trailer 04/27/2021

2 Guys, 1 Ring — Trailer The latest in boxing and MMA from the perspective of two college students and diehard fans /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/18882788

The Express (A Podcast) — Trailer 04/02/2021

The Express (A Podcast) — Trailer /episode/index/show/thelpcexpresspodcast/id/18577967

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