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Happy Friday, North Texas!
University of North Texas
74 episodes
1 week ago
Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.
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Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.
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Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 39: 2025 State of the University

This week, we’re bringing you UNT President Harrison Keller’s 2025 State of the University address. Hear about President Keller’s strategic vision for the future of UNT.

Learn more about the 2025 State of the University.

Read the Look North: UNT 2030 strategic plan.

Help make success unstoppable.

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1 week ago
39 minutes 31 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 38: What Makes Scary Movies Scary?

Happy Halloween, North Texas! To celebrate this episode coming out on Halloween, we talked to sociology assistant professor Dr. Allison Helmuth about the ways urban sociology intersects with horror films and how scary movies can often reflect societal fears. 

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2 weeks ago
18 minutes 1 second

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 37: Fall Preview

This week we’re learning all about Fall Preview, an open house-style admissions event designed to give future UNT students a comprehensive look at what UNT has to offer.

Learn more about Fall Preview. 

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3 weeks ago
36 minutes 16 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 36: Homecoming Bonfire

Happy Homecoming Week, Mean Green Family. In honor of this special week full of UNT traditions, we’re chatting with the Talons spirit student org about one of the greatest of them all: the Homecoming Bonfire!

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4 weeks ago
37 minutes 25 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 35: Deep Blue Something

This week we’ve got an interview with 90’s alt-rock band Deep Blue Something talking about their early days on the UNT campus and Denton music scene and how life changed after the release of their 1995 hit, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.”

Read Christiana’s story about Deep Blue Something.

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1 month ago
50 minutes 49 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 34: Zac Babb, UNT Athletics broadcaster/podcaster

This week, we’re catching up with Zac Babb, host of the Mean Green Minute, to learn more about his UNT story and talk about the football program’s historic 2025 season (so far).

 Check out Zac’s podcasts, #GMGcast and This Week in Mean Green Sports.

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1 month ago
18 minutes 22 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 33: Eagles Abroad with Sydney in Thailand

This week we’re bringing back an HFNT classic with an Eagles Abroad interview with a chemistry major who studied in Thailand.

Learn more about UNT’s Study Abroad program.

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1 month ago
26 minutes 20 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 32: Gambling Apps

You can’t make it through one commercial break during a football game without hearing about some great offer to bet on sports through a gambling app. We spoke to UNT addiction studies program coordinator Paula Heller Garland about some of the risks these apps can present, particularly for young people.

Gambling addiction resources.

Paula Heller Garland is a Principal Lecturer at the University of North Texas in her 14th year in the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services. She serves as coordinator of addiction studies and faculty advisor for The NEST, a student-led organization that promotes recovery awareness, advocacy, education, and support for those impacted by addiction and mental health challenges. Outside of her academic and professional commitments, she co-hosts the Life Lived Better podcast, focusing on wellness and self-improvement.

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1 month ago
19 minutes 15 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 31: Exploring Grad School Week

Have you ever considered going to grad school? Wondering if it’s too late to start? How would you pay for it? Is it worth it? Join us as we learn more about UNT’s Exploring Grad School Week, where you can get answers to all these questions and more.

Learn more about Exploring Grad School Week.

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2 months ago
10 minutes 37 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 30: Krystina Ray, 97.1 The Eagle DJ

Get to know UNT alumna Krystina Ray, who got her start in radio on UNT’s campus and is now a DJ for 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas.

 Follow @krystina_ray on Instagram.

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2 months ago
16 minutes 44 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 29: Sleep Tips

Since we’re all still getting used to back-to-school routines, we’re bringing you an interview with UNT psychology associate professor Danica Slavish for tips on how to adjust your sleep schedule.

Read about more sleep tips.

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2 months ago
16 minutes 35 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 28: UNT 101 with the Eagle Ambassadors

The fall semester is officially in full swing! This week, we’re helping new Eagles get settled on campus by having Eagle Ambassadors on the pod to spill the tea about everything from the best food in Denton to the best places to sneak in a nap on campus.

Book a tour of UNT with the Eagle Ambassadors.

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2 months ago
22 minutes 46 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 27: Zach Orr, Baltimore Ravens Defensive Coordinator

We’re back! We’re kicking off the new season with an interview with former Mean Green football great Zach Orr, who is now in his second season as defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens. We talk about his transition from playing to coaching and his favorite UNT memories.


Read Orr’s story in the North Texan.


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3 months ago
21 minutes 9 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 26: Polite Society

It’s our season finale, gang. We’ll hear from a fun student org and an alum whose career has gotten off to a hot start.

In this episode:

  • UNT Biomedical Engineering Society president Marc Anthony Torres and public relations chair Stephania Nava discuss their student org and some of the fun activities they enjoy. (1:03-10:17)
  • UNT alumnus Kush Aggrawal, who graduated from UNT at Frisco's College of Applied and Collaborative Studies with a degree in Project Design and Analysis, discusses how UNT prepared him for his first job after graduation at Toyota and his current job at IBM. He also offers some practical advice to students - and their parents - looking at colleges and tips on succeeding in college. (10:18-34:09)
  • Q&A: We talk about our summer plans and see what students are most excited about this summer. Tell us your summer plans by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (34:10-36:00)

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5 months ago
38 minutes 32 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 25: Networking Opportunity

It’s Commencement Weekend, y’all! Come celebrate with us at the Grad Block Party tonight. You’ll also get to hear from one of our Great Grads and the Chair of our Alumni Association.

In this episode:

  • In honor of commencement, hear from one of our Great Grads, Richie Magnia, a creative writing major who found community and support at UNT. (1:45-11:06)
  • UNT Alumni Association chair Ernest Martinez joins the show to talk about recent changes and the benefits of participating in the Alumni Association and the new North Texas Network. (11:07-31:20)
  • Q&A: We interview outgoing student assistant Anthony Simone about his time at UNT. Tell us your best UNT memories by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (31:25-38:23)

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6 months ago
39 minutes 18 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 24: Pay It Forward

We’re getting excited for UNT’s Day of Giving and talkingwith an alumna who’s doing big things at Spotify.

In this episode:

  • UNT’s third annual Day of Giving is coming. Give early now or make a plan to donate May 1-2. (1:50-8:57)
  • UNT alumna and Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer Dustee Jenkins recently returned to campus to speak with students and made time to join the pod. (8:58-32:30)
  • Q&A: The hosts and students talk about who at UNT has made the biggest impact on them. Tell us your answers by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (32:36-35:28)

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6 months ago
36 minutes 57 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 23: Dress to Impress

This week, we’re learning about the namesake of our newly renamed Michael W. Faircloth Fashion Design Program and getting the inside scoop on Admitted Students Day, coming to UNT April 19. 

Listen to our previous episode to hear about alumna Kari Hargrave’s podcast and vote for it to win a Webby award.

In this episode:

  • Alumnus and fashion designer Michael W. Faircloth talks about how UNT shaped his career after graduating from the Fashion Design program that now bears his name. (1:22-10:35)
  • We learn more about Admitted Students Day, a chance for admitted students to explore campus, make friends and learn what it means to be Mean Green. Email preview@unt.edu for more information. (10:38-23:48)
  • Q&A: The hosts and students talk about what they’d like to have named after them on campus. Tell us your answers by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (23:55-26:45)

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7 months ago
28 minutes 36 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 22: Happy Anniversary, North Texas!

We’re turning one! And we’re celebrating a year of podcasting by talking about other UNT-adjacent podcasts. It’s ok to listen to others, we know we’re your favorite! And speaking of celebrating, learn more about the Grad Block Party coming up May 9. 

In this episode:

  • Alumnus Jam Robinson and alumna/chemistry lecturer Melissa Collini tell us about their podcast, Chemistry For Your Life. (2:30-22:35)
  • Alumna Kari Hargrave tells us about the podcast she executive produced, True Texas Crime: The Significant Life of Angela Stevens. (22:36-31:17)
  • Q&A: The hosts and students talk about their favorite podcasts (besides this one) and cake flavors. Tell us yours by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (31:24-34:21)

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7 months ago
35 minutes 56 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 21: Growth Mindset

With awards season recently wrapping up, we have an interview about women in cinema with a media arts professor. We’re also celebrating the upcoming grand opening of UNT’s new, larger Community Garden by learning more about how to get involved. 

In this episode:

  • We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Gómez Menjívar, director of the master’s program in Media Industries and Critical Cultural Studies. Her Women in Film course explores cinematic history, film theory and other topics. She also discussed the book she is writing about late Tejano music legend and Texas native Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. Read the full story. (1:20-20:29)
  • We spoke to student services coordinator Cody Kimpton about UNT’s new Community Garden grand opening on March 22. The new location behind Crumley Hall includes 10 more plots, which means more opportunities to get involved. Who’s ready to dig in? (20:30-27:05)
  • Q&A: The hosts and students talk about how to do Spring Break on a budget around Denton. Tell us your Spring Break tips or memories by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (27:06-29:31)

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8 months ago
32 minutes 10 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
#HFNT 20: Glory to the Green

This week, we’re celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger, getting excited for the women’s basketball conference championshps and learning about a unique training opportunity for a member of the UNT Police Department.

In this episode:

  • The UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger has been serving UNT students for 10 years. We learned more about what the Food Pantry does and how UNT community members can help support this vital resource. (1:17-10:51)
  • Ahead of the American Athletic Conference Championships taking place in Fort Worth March 8-12, Mean Green women’s basketball star Tommisha Lampkin joins the pod to talk about what the program means to her after five years in Denton. (10:52-18:17)
  • UNT Police Assistant Chief Jeremy Polk recently returned from an FBI Academy training in Quantico, Virginia, and tells us about the experience and how it will help him keep the UNT community safer. (18:18-34:28)
  • Q&A: The hosts and some students talk about some of their favorite resources available to UNT students. Tell us your favorite UNT resource or department by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 940-565-4341. (34:29-37:30)

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8 months ago
39 minutes 23 seconds

Happy Friday, North Texas!
Every episode we’ll bring you the stories that make UNT so unique. Whether you’re a future or current student, an alum, a faculty or staff member, or just a general UNT enthusiast, we’ll have something for you. Reach out to us at podcast@unt.edu or by calling 940-565-4341.