Blazer Banter
By Bridget Quinlivan
Blazer BanterApr 28, 2021
Reflections of 20-21
Eric and Bridget return from a bit of a hiatus to look back on this year and the lessons it brought. Turns out, it wasn't all bad! They discuss the future of the podcast as well. Enjoy and thank you to everyone who has listened to us ramble for the last year. It's been a wild ride!
TED talk mentioned in the episode: https://www.ted.com/talks/drew_dudley_everyday_leadership?language=en
Look to the Future: Chat with an Alum
Eric and Bridget are back! This episode they set their sights to the future, what they are looking forward to this spring semester. Speaking of the looking ahead they are joined by former student, Leah Hembrough, who has a bright future partly because of her JWCC foundations, but don't take our word for it. Last but not least, try to answer Eric's trivia questions, and if you get them wrong at least you'll have learned something!
That's a Wrap! Final Thoughts on 2020
Eric and Bridget give you an episode of reflection, retrospections, and ridiculousness. If Extra Credit is your favorite segment (and we know it is), then this episode is for you. Your hosts break down new things they have learned over the year and how amazed they are at the indomitable human spirit. But also like TV, music, and stuff. Enjoy!
REBROADCAST: Money, Money, Money! Scholarships
Eric and Bridget are taking a little time off for the holidays. In the meantime, send in your questions for a special Q&A episode! Anything about college, as a student or an employee. Or anything nerdy, you know that your hosts can banter over just about anything!
-------Scholarships! Where to find them and how to apply! Eric and Bridget talk with Rob Hodgson, Director of Support Services, about how he paid for school through scholarships. This is the best sounding episode yet; we just might have figured this whole thing out! (Maybe.) Extra Credit is full of science and signatures.
FAFSA application: www.studentaid.gov
Start scholarship search here: www.fastweb.com
Skype a Scientist: www.skypascientist.com
Autographs: www.sportscardforum.com
How To: Get Involved
This week Eric and Bridget talk about getting involved in college and what that means for your experience! Bridget has a message for her fellow non-joiners out there, in case you think this episode isn't for you. First year student, Olivia, stops by to talk about her experience these first 12 weeks. So, sit back...wait, don't sit back, get out there and join a group! What are you waiting for?!?
Student Life page: https://www.jwcc.edu/student-life/
How Does That Make You Feel? Mental Health Awareness
Bridget and Eric cover a lot of bases in this episode, including Major League Baseball. (It's a good thing they didn't bet on their WS predictions)The major topic is mental health and checking in with yourself and your friends. JWCC Counselor, Teresa Bertelli, stops by to breakdown some mental health myths and offer some tips to keep your mental game strong.
TW: There is discussion of depression and suicidal thoughts, skip the interview if you do not want to listen to that discussion
Teresa Bertelli contact: tbertelli@jwcc.edu, 217-641-4360, D030
Counseling website: https://www.jwcc.edu/support-services/counseling/
Adams Co. voting website: https://www.co.adams.il.us/government/departments/county-clerk
Money, Money, Money! Scholarships
Scholarships! Where to find them and how to apply! Eric and Bridget talk with Rob Hodgson, Director of Support Services, about how he paid for school through scholarships. This is the best sounding episode yet; we just might have figured this whole thing out! (Maybe.) Extra Credit is full of science and signatures.
FAFSA application: www.studentaid.gov
Start scholarship search here: www.fastweb.com
Skype a Scientist: www.skypascientist.com
Autographs: www.sportscardforum.com
Food for Your Brain! Transferring Tips
The theme of the day is transferring! Eric and Bridget cover how to transfer away from John Wood. Matt Bilgri talks about transferring into John Wood. Andrew Happekotte talks about it all! Extra Credit is all about food; GBBO is back on Netflix and BBQ is king!
PSA: Pineapple contains bromelain
Want to learn Eric's secrets? Sign up for the cooking class here-https://www.jwcc.edu/programs/cbo/classes/class-registration/
Need an Advising appointment? Call 217-641-4355
Sports Banter
Eric and Bridget are joined by Athletic Director Brad Hoyt for this episode. Coach Hoyt talks about the exciting addition of eSports to the college lineup. What that means for the school and the students who get to play in the coolest room in the building. We also get an update on the other 7 sports at JWCC and how the Trail Blazers are coping in this new world. The audio is not the best, but hang in there because it's good information.
Extra Credit covers Legend of Korra and the passing of Chadwick Boseman. Eric speaks from the heart about the strides in representation that Boseman helped Hollywood take.
Next time: Brad Hoyt's childhood!
Brad Hoyt: bhoyt@jwcc.edu
Article about LoK: https://thefandomentals.com/korra-vs-aang/
Help Us, Help You! Student Support
We're back! Thanks for sticking with us! Today, we are talking about Student Support Resources including TRIO SSS, Perkins, Disability Services, and Counseling. Whether you are at John Wood or not please seek out any resources that will help you, consider them tools to help you fix any problems that come up. Extra credit: history and baseball, two of our favorite things!
Guests
Kristen Foster: kfoster@jwcc.edu
Teresa Bertelli: tbertelli@jwcc.edu
Back to School!
Welcome to the first episode of Blazer Banter! We start the school year with a message from President Mike Elbe. Our second guest is returning student, Sami Rochelle, who has some words of wisdom about being successful in college. It's a whole episode of firsts-with our first Dad Joke and our first Extra Credit assignment. Things can only get better from here!