A male's perspective of sex, hookup culture in college, locker room talk, how greek life plays a role in perpetuating these stereotypes, etc. I speak with two juniors in college: Jackson Cabral at the University of Michigan and Ryan Keane at th

You Need Therapy

Feb 18th, 2022 1h 5m

This episode is different than any other episode I’ve recorded thus far. I speak with Beth Segaloff who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), and Breathwork Facilitator. She has c

Russell Stong: A UCLA Basketball Player's Story

Jan 23rd, 2022 1h 4m

I speak with Russell Stong who is a point guard for the UCLA Men's Basketball team. He is currently a senior double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Business and Economics. A very driven and studious individual, Russel came to UCLA for ac

Boys Boys Boys ft. Four College Girls

Jan 6th, 2022 54m 10s

Coming in hot to 2022 with one of the most compelling episodes yet. Come be a fly on the wall of the most authentic conversation between four college girls all about BOYS. I sit down with UC Davis juniors Allison Ogulnick, Leah Rossi, and Mary

Karyl Kicenski: A Professor's Perspective

Oct 24th, 2021 1h

I speak with Dr. Karyl Kicenski who is my professor in my Communications and Identity course at UCLA. Kicenski earned her undergraduate and master's degrees at Cal State Northridge and her Ph.D. at George Mason University. Her degrees cover the

Bella Chavez: cheating, lies, and love

Oct 8th, 2021 1h 10m

I speak with Bella Chavez, a sophomore majoring in Econ here at UCLA. From Pasadena, California, Bella details the most toxic relationship I have ever heard about. She gives pointers on how to catch a cheater, exposing her boyfriend, keeping he

Maddie Lorber: Breaking the Ice

Sep 30th, 2021 1h

IT HAS BEEN 5 MONTHS BUT WE ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER. I am kicking off this new school year with an episode with Maddie Lorber who is a sophomore at UCLA double majoring in Psychology and Political Science. Maddie was the classic, driven,

Jim Newton: UCLA Professor, Journalist and Author

Apr 8th, 2021 1h 7m

Jim Newton is a veteran journalist where he worked as a writer, reporter, editor, bureau chief, and columnist for the LA Times for 25 years. He is a recipient of many national and local awards in journalism and worked on several prominent cases

Devin Mallory: Breaking Barriers on UCLA Spirit Squad

Apr 3rd, 2021 59m 34s

I spoke with Devin Mallory who is a senior at UCLA majoring in dance and minoring in Food Studies. In his junior year, Devin broke barriers by being the first male to join UCLA's spirit squad. Devin talks about the stigmas of being a male dance

A Moment of Reflection & An Update

Apr 1st, 2021 9m 3s

Welcome to the mind of a teenage girl. I speak candidly about my own struggles this past quarter and do some self-reflecting. I have not released an episode in a FAT minute. I do not hold back! I talk about toxic friends, boy problems, how scho

Ryan Armour: Hopeless Visonary

Jan 28th, 2021 33m 17s

I speak with Ryan Armour who is a sophomore studying Retailing and Consumer Behavior at the University of Wisconsin. Over quarantine, Ryan started a clothing company called Hopeless Visionary; his brand emulates California street style as they

Kirstin Chickering: UCLA Public Health Worker // Knowledge is Power

Jan 14th, 2021 1h 8m

Let’s be real. Oftentimes being a teenager you think that you know EVERYTHING, especially when it comes to the Coronavirus. However, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Felt it was important to talk to an expert in order to better understa

A Story About Self Acceptance

Jan 1st, 2021 47m 47s

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I want to start 2021 off on the right foot - starting dialogues about being happy with yourself and being who you want to be. This episode is especially fitting with that theme. I interview Leah Olvera who is a transgender woma

Promise To Humanity

Dec 24th, 2020 48m 2s

I speak with brothers Adam and Josh Buchwald, two survivors of the Parkland shooting back in 2018, who recently founded a global organization called 'Promise To Humanity.' They created a digital pledge for people to sign promising to wear a mas

Ignite Your Mind: Kay, Izzy, Graziella

Dec 3rd, 2020 50m 9s

I speak with UCLA alum, Kay Ovcharenko, Izzy Roshko, and Graziella Cannarsa about the tutoring company they started called Ignite. Founded in the summer of 2019, Ignite Tutoring LA was created with the importance of mentorship in mind. The comp

Patrick Wilson: "The Graduate"

Nov 19th, 2020 1h 4m

I speak with recent UCLA graduate Patrick Wilson. Patrick is from Denver, Colorado and he comes on my show to discuss graduating college during a pandemic. He opens up about feeling lonely and lost after his senior year and how this scary feeli

Campbell and Kramer: Passion for Sustainable Fashion

Nov 12th, 2020 30m 26s

I speak with UCLA juniors, Presley Campbell and Alden Kramer about their eco-friendly clothing line: Campbell and Kramer. The power duo started out as freshman year roommates where they thrifted pieces to make them high-end. Over quarantine, th

Body Image: Sorority Edition

Nov 5th, 2020 55m 42s

Living in my sorority house I have noticed that body image/ body dysmorphia is an issue that a prominent issue that isn’t widely discussed. I hear daily remarks about people’s weight, finding the “healthier” option, and girls picking apart the

Kristen Schlee: A Teacher's Perspective

Oct 8th, 2020 59m 40s

Kristen Schlee is from Stockton, CA, and studied math at UCLA, and got her master's degree from UC Berkeley. Kristen, or as I call her, Ms. Schlee, was my math teacher in both middle school and high school. Not only was she my teacher, but she

Gillian Gurney: The Transfer Experience

Sep 25th, 2020 59m 4s

I speak with Gillian Gurney, a senior studying Political Science at Emory. Gillian talks about her experience being a student-athlete at the elite private school Harvard Westlake. Gillian opens up about her miserable freshman year of college at

Ella Ponthier: Stranded, Bullied, and Alone

Sep 17th, 2020 1h 5m

I speak with Ella Ponthier, a UT alum. Ella breaks down recalling her experience being bullied in middle/ high school. She opens up about toxic boys, being lonely in college, and having an eating disorder. She tells me about how she got stuck i

Tess Levy: Gap Year

Sep 3rd, 2020 46m 9s

With everything going on right now with COVID-19, our future is uncertain. This pandemic has affected college life and has caused many recent high school graduates to take gap years. One of whom is Tess Levy, daughter of famous director Shawn L

Addison Wingate: #MeToo

Aug 22nd, 2020 51m 54s

Today I speak with UCLA junior Addison Wingate about sexual assault. She opens up about her personal experiences with being sexually assaulted and details her process of healing. She opens up about her relationship with her parents, her first l

Is Three A Crowd? w/ Alex Middler and Brynne Burrows

Jul 30th, 2020 44m 43s

I sit down and speak with my two freshman roommates from college. We confront each other about previous fights we had, discuss how we all became roommates, "glirting" and play a game of which roommate is most likely to...

Assumptions About College

Jul 23rd, 2020 40m 8s

Everybody has their questions and hesitations prior to going to college. Well, I (your host, Ashley Lifton) got you COVERED!! I break it all down for you in this episode where I answer people's assumptions about college. Everything is on the ta