BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot
By BYU-Idaho Radio
BYU-Idaho Radio's The SpotMay 23, 2024
The Spot: The More The Marry-er
In this episode, Isabella Salazar, Jesse Richens and Brogan Houston bring their spouses on to discuss marriage. They talk about adjustments to marriage, in-laws and how to find the one.
The Spot: Career Exploration
This week on The Spot, hosts Isabella Salazar, Robert Harris and Brogan Houston talk to Garrett Nilsson, the manager of Career and Academic Advising over Career Exploration at BYU-Idaho.
The Spot: Dating Ideas and Dating Mishaps
This week on The Spot, hosts Isabella Salazar, Robert Harris, Jesse Richens and Nix Johnson talk about dating ideas in Rexburg and share stories of dates gone wrong.
Outdoor activities to try near BYU-Idaho
It's springtime and there are so many activities to do around BYU-Idaho. Hosts Isabella Salazar, Brogan Houston and Andy Ordonez welcome guest host Jason LeFevre who works at the Outdoor Resource Center. They talk about the activities they've done and what resources are available at the ORC.
Movie Night!
Maiya Waddell, Ella Zeigler and guests are talking about movie nights at BYU-Idaho. They talk about what they're watching right now and what movies are fun to watch with your friends and roommates.
Adjusting to returning home from a mission
In this episode, hosts Nix Johnson, Manuel Abreu and Grace Shirley talk about their experiences after returning home from a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They also talk to special guests Catherine Ohlendorf and senior missionary couple Elder Kerry Denney and Sister Brenda Denney who serve as mission counselors. Their first mission they served was in the Asia North Area and now they're in the Europe Central Area.
The Spot: The College of Arts and Performance
This week on The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk about the college of Arts and Performance at BYU-Idaho with Elani Nilo, a theater major with a design and technical theater emphasis. They talk about what students can expect to learn from the arts and what they have experienced in their classes. They also hear from other students on campus and reply and react to their comments.
The Spot: Fitness
This week on The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk about Fitness and BYU-Idaho’s Fit-4-Life program with Anna Dorney, the student director of Fit-4-Life at BYU-Idaho. They talk about how to get started at the gym, personal fitness stories, and how fitness can influence people positively for the rest of their lives. You can learn more about BYU-Idaho’s fitness programs with the link below.
The Spot: Dating
This week is a special live episode of The Spot. Hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk about dating to a live audience of BYU-Idaho students who discuss their dating experiences and give advice for others to hear.
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The Spot: Hobbies
This week on The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk about hobbies with Carson Youngberg, a Student Leadership Council member at BYU-Idaho. They talk about their personal hobbies, how hobbies influence their lives and events that BYU-Idaho puts on to support students’ hobbies.
The Spot: What do you get out of devotional?
This week on The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Briana Leal and Chandler Guadagnin ask students what they get out of BYU-Idaho’s weekly devotional. They talk about specific speakers, past insights they’ve gained and how weekly devotionals influence the culture at BYU-Idaho.
The Spot: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at BYU-Idaho
On this episode of BYU-Idaho Radio’s the Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal, and Chandler Guadagnin sit down and talk with Nels Hansen, a faculty member for the College of Agriculture and Applied Plant Science, and Matthew Smith, a student studying crop science and technology.
They discuss what the college has to offer. From Apple Orchards on campus to job opportunities after graduation, they learn more about the college of agriculture and life sciences.
The Spot: Emergency preparedness at college
This week on BYU-Idaho Radio’s the Spot, Christian Nelson and Brianna Leal talk about emergency preparation along with special guest Byron Gilbert, an environment, health and safety coordinator at BYU-Idaho. They talk about the many resources available both on and off campus to students. Learn how you can become prepared for the next emergency you encounter.
The Spot: Rock Climbing
Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal, and Chandler Guadagnin are joined by guest, Kira Martin, the owner of The Rock Gym Rexburg. They talk about what makes rock climbing fun, how to get started, the gear needed, and more.
The Spot: Escape Rooms
This week on BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, hosts Christian Nelson, Chandler Guadagnin and Brianna Leal talk about escape rooms.
They discuss the best escape rooms they’ve experienced and the benefits of escape rooms for teamwork and social skills.
They also talk to Dylan Pope, the owner of Rexburg Re-Escape, about the creative process that goes into creating a successful escape room.
Strap on your thinking caps and get ready to solve a puzzle or two on this episode of The Spot.
The Spot: Super Bowl Sunday
In this episode of BYU-Idaho Radio's The Spot, Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal and Chandler Guadagnin chat about the Super Bowl with BYU-Idaho Radio reporter and producer Harrison Scott. They cover current superstitions, Taylor Swift and how the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs stack up.
They also cover how to make your Super Bowl snacks stand out from the crowd of microwaved treats and soggy pizza rolls.
Get ready for the big game and leave your predictions on which team will win in the comments.
The Spot: The college of Business and Communication
Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal and Chandler Guadagnin talk with BYU-Idaho Alumni KC Tillett about his college experience as a communications major and the opportunities his degree has opened up for him. They also speak with business faculty member Drew Eager about his background and the college of Business at BYU-Idaho.
The Spot: FHE activities
Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal, and Chandler Guadagnin talk about Family Home Evening in college, and how students can plan great activities with help from BYU-Idaho.
The Spot: Surviving winter weather
Christian Nelson, Brianna Leal, and Chandler Guadagnin talk about how to brave the elements in Rexburg. They cover how to stay safe on the road, how to dress for the cold, and much more!
Freshmen Start Here
BYU-Idaho freshmen or first-time students in Rexburg, this is the podcast to listen to get you started at school. Natalia Hepworth, Charity Hepworth and Brandon Isle talk about great resources on campus, places to eat around Rexburg and how to survive winter.
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All Things Christmas
We talk about all things Christmas this week on The Spot!
What to do on Sundays at BYU-Idaho?
In this episode, we talk about all the things we love to do on Sunday's at BYU-Idaho.
We can't help it, we have to talk about dating
This week, we talk about our favorite subject - dating! Our hosts are single, engaged or in a relationship. They talk about healthy dating practices and what to avoid as you search for your perfect someone.
It's the boys turn to talk about BOY media!
The girls talked about girl media... now it's the boys turn! The boys reminisced on their past media consumption, how it shaped them, and how media has changed for them over the years.
Would you rather...?
In this episode, we play the classic "Would you rather?" game!
The Spot: Money Saving Tips!
This week on The Spot, we talk about all the ways to save money, especially as a college student!
Let's talk about girl media
This episode is for the girls! We talk about all things girls media: Barbies, Webkinz, One Direction, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift... and more.
Friday the 13th!
Beware this Friday... it's Friday the 13th! In this episode, we talk all things spooky and scary!
Media we're consuming right now
This week, Celeste, Jesse, Noah and Mikayla talk about movies, music, podcasts and more. Maybe even a discussion about Taylor Swift's recent appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games.
Tips on how to stay motivated in college!
In today's episode, we talk about how we stay motivated in college and on campus resources to help students succeed.
What is there to do in Rexburg?
In this episode we talk about all the fun things students can do in Rexburg and how to branch out and make friends!
What do we think about the changes at BYU-Idaho?
In this week's episode we are joined by special guest Bill Riggins to talk about the recent changes made at BYU-Idaho.
When is the Best Time to DTR (Define the Relationship)?
The hosts went LIVE on the campus of BYU-Idaho to talk about dating! We hit topics like red flags, the best time to DTR (Define the Relationship), and ideal first date ideas. Listen now to hear our thoughts on dating!
Is Social Media Good or Bad?
From a generation who’s experienced life with and without social media, we have things to say. In this episode, the hosts discuss their experience with social media. From unhealthy comparison to addictive scrolling, it seems to have a lot of cons. But how can social media be used for good? You'll hear it all in this episode!
Beats and Buzz: Exploring Tik Tok's Trending Music
In this week's episode, we're talking all about music! Join us as we unveil our personal favorite songs and artists. We'll also discuss infectious TikTok famous songs that have taken the world by storm! But that's not all—what about the artists who seem to have a unique "cult following" rather than a conventional fan-base? Ahem, Taylor Swift, we're looking at you! Get ready for a lively discussion that promises to leave you humming along.
Beware of ChatGPT??
With ChatGPT and AI ever growing, we wanted to explore all that ChatGPT can do. How can it help with our school and work? How about relationships? Tune in to hear us put ChatGPT to the test all while exploring its potential danger. You won't want to miss this episode!
What's it Like Having a Baby While in College?
Not every BYU-Idaho student is 18 and single. Some students are married with kids! Join the hosts and special guest, Ehlana Buchanan, to talk about her experience having a baby while still finishing her degree. Are teachers flexible? How do you balance motherhood and school work? These questions and more will be answered in this episode!
Fun Things to Do in Rexburg
It's summer in Rexburg and there are so many things to do! Our hosts and a special guest talk about some of their favorite things to do in and around Rexburg.
Calling All Gamers!
Calling all gamers! This episode is for you! On this week's episode, we’ll be talking about video games. Join the hosts and our special guest Wyatt Oakley to talk about our favorite video games. From Lego Star Wars to Legend of Zelda. You won’t want to miss this fun episode!
Cooking for College Kids
Are you getting sick of ramen and mac & cheese? It can be hard to know what to eat, especially when you're on a budget. In this episode, the hosts talk about simple, affordable, and healthy meal ideas. They also talk about meals for special diets or allergies, such as gluten-free or dairy-free. Be careful though, this episode might make you hungry!
BYU-Idaho Has a New President?
President and Sister Eyring are leaving?? At this week's BYU-Idaho Devotional, Elder D. Todd Christofferson announced that the school will be getting a new President starting in August. This episode was recorded live in the Manwaring Center and is a tribute to President and Sister Eyring. Come reminisce with us!
Emotional Support...Snake?
With mental health being a growing issue, many consider the option of getting an ESA (Emotional Support Animal). This week, special guest, Juli Cole Shepherd, joins our hosts to discuss the pros and cons for getting an ESA. They also talk about Celeste's experience with her roommate's ESA...snake!
To Study or Not to Study...That is the Question
With another semester beginning, it can be hard to get back into the "school mindset" again. Join us this week as we talk about study skills and habits that have helped us succeed in school.
Have you SCENE it?
This week we dive deep into the world of movies! From old 30s-40s films to more recent ones, we cover just about everything in this episode! We also play "guess the movie quote." Do you think you can guess them along with us?
The Best Board Games
In this episode, Savannah, Colton, Nathan and Kaitlyn talk about board games, and maybe a little Dungeons and Dragons.
Best Movies and TV Series
Savannah Bewley, Colton Scholl, Hayden Hon and Nathan Andersen share favorite movies and shows and delve deep into binging and screen time habits.
Disney Delights
Savannah Bewley, Hayden Hon, and Brinley Fowler discuss all things Disney! From villains to princesses, this fun episode features discussions on "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Cinderella," and other Disney classics.
Penny Pinchers
Savannah Bewley, Nathan Andersen, Kaitlyn Tippits, and Noah Farley discuss how to budget as a college student.
All Things Music
Savannah Bewley, Hayden Hon, Grant Wearne, and Noah Farley discuss favorite bands, songs for study, and favorite genres of music.
All Things Sports
Savannah Bewley, Hayden Hon, Chandler Guadignin and Kaitlyn Tippits discuss sports. Intermural sports, from football and baseball to marching band and e-sports!