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.
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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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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.
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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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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.”
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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).
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This week we’re bringing back an HFNT classic with an Eagles Abroad interview with a chemistry major who studied in Thailand.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We’re getting excited for UNT’s Day of Giving and talkingwith an alumna who’s doing big things at Spotify.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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