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Listen to the Ferris State Torch’s new podcast, The Fire Pit, with Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell, News and Special Editions Editor Noah Kurkjian and Sports Editor Brendan Sanders.

Special thanks to Bulldog Radio for the partnership!
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Sports: Ep. 7 - A Blue Blood Bracket

Fire PitMar 30, 2022

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Sports: Ep. 9 - The Finale...For Now

Sports: Ep. 9 - The Finale...For Now

On the final episode of the school year, the guys recap the last formal edition as well as preview the upcoming summer edition. Thanks for listening and supporting us throughout this year. Be sure follow our next season in the fall and also pick up the paper on campus or read online at fsutorch.com!

Apr 27, 202213:44
Sports: Ep. 8 - Great Golf Stories

Sports: Ep. 8 - Great Golf Stories

On this episode of the Torch sports podcast, the five guys recap their stories from the week and how they faired in Final Four predictions. To finish out, the guys share their best and worst moments on the links as the season approaches. Thanks for listening and be sure to pick up your paper on campus or read online at fsutorch.com!

Apr 06, 202239:02
Sports: Ep. 7 - A Blue Blood Bracket

Sports: Ep. 7 - A Blue Blood Bracket

On this episode of the Torch Sports podcast, we breakdown the latest sports section of the paper and how the Final Four has shaped up. The boys make their predictions as well as discuss the possibility of expansion the classification of "blue blood" teams. Thanks for listening and make sure to read our stories online at www.fsutorch.com!

Mar 30, 202233:37
Sports: Ep. 6 - A Month of Madness

Sports: Ep. 6 - A Month of Madness

On this episode of the Torch Sports podcast, 80% of the squad is back to discuss the winter sports roundup at Ferris State, a potential NFL Overtime rule change, and some predictions for the upcoming Madness of March. Thank you guys for listening and make sure to read our stories online at www.fsutorch.com!

Mar 16, 202250:14
Sports: Ep. 5 - A Motivated Motown

Sports: Ep. 5 - A Motivated Motown

The full squad returns to discuss the latest Ferris feature stories, rise of sports gambling, upcoming March Madness expectations, and how Detroit Sports has a lot to look forward to. Thank you guys for listening! Find many of our stories online at www.fsutorch.com.

Feb 16, 202250:21
Sports: Ep. 4 - Back Like We Never Left

Sports: Ep. 4 - Back Like We Never Left

On the first Torch Sports podcast of 2022, Brody, Brandon, Joe, Dylan, and Jeffery talk about the latest edition including how well Ferris Sports are doing this winter. Following, the boys bring back the high school memories of sports and rivalries. Thank you guys for listening! Find many of our stories online at www.fsutorch.com.

Feb 09, 202228:34
Lifestyles Ep. 2- Dating Apps in Modern Love

Lifestyles Ep. 2- Dating Apps in Modern Love

On this episode of Modern Love Marissa, Noah and Jess come together to talk about what life is like on dating apps. Listen as they discuss profiles, differences in straight and gay dating apps and success stories.

Oct 21, 202142:57
Lifestyles: Ep. 1- Mid Semester Slump

Lifestyles: Ep. 1- Mid Semester Slump

As we are leaving week 7 of the semester Marissa and Noah go through the lack of motivation a lot of students are currently feeling. Listen to hear what their tips and tricks are to combat the feeling of not being able to do anything.

Oct 14, 202137:49
Sports: Ep. 3 - New Faces, Same Roll

Sports: Ep. 3 - New Faces, Same Roll

On this episode of the sports podcast, Brody and Brandon are joined by guests Brendan and Gavin. The boys discuss the latest in the sports section of the paper, their high school sports backgrounds, behind-the-scenes of their undefeated flag football team, and how to digest the Lions' struggle fest. Thank you guys for listening! Find many of our stories online at www.fsutorch.com.

Oct 11, 202133:42
Sports: Ep. 2 - Football Frenzy

Sports: Ep. 2 - Football Frenzy

On this episode of the Sports Squad, Brody is joined by Brandon and former Sports Editor, Brendan Sanders! Today, the boys discuss the latest sports stories, as well as this week's paper itself, new developments with Brody's IM flag football team, and our NFL teams' seasons so far. Thanks for listening and make sure to follow the Torch for our stories at www.fsutorch.com.

Sep 24, 202155:08
Sports: Ep. 1 - The Return of the Sports Squad

Sports: Ep. 1 - The Return of the Sports Squad

Welcome back everyone! The sports squad returns to discuss Ferris State sports returning, including the first round of games taking place this week. Then, the guys talk about their latest articles and the interesting viewpoints regarding COVID competition. Finally, they preview the NFL season as well as how some teams and players will do in fantasy football. Thanks for listening and make sure to follow the Torch at www.fsutorch.com. 

Sep 08, 202101:06:03
Editors Ep. 1- Welcome Back!

Editors Ep. 1- Welcome Back!

After a long summer some of the editors from the Torch are back and ready to talk about this upcoming school year. Join Lifestyles editor and podcast manager Marissa Russell, News editor Noah Kurkjian and Sports editor Brody Keiser as they they talk about what listeners and readers should expect from the newspaper. They also go over current COVID guidelines and what changes they expect.

If you want to hear them talk about anything specific reach out! We want to know what you want to hear from us!

Sep 08, 202126:59
Editors: Ep. 2 - Introducing Dr. Stack

Editors: Ep. 2 - Introducing Dr. Stack

On this episode of the Editors Fire Pit, we are joined by Torch Advisor Garrett Stack. Join us as Cora, Marissa and Kaylin ask Stack all the questions they've been dying to know, like which famous person he would have dinner with. Apologies for the initial audio errors.

Apr 26, 202157:53
Sports: Ep. 8 - The Season Finale

Sports: Ep. 8 - The Season Finale

The squad gives one last episode before heading into the summer. Changes are coming, Brendan is getting promoted, Brody is getting promoted, Austin is getting fired/quit/tie goes to the runner?, Brandon is just here. They talk football, they talk golf, they talk once again about Brendan's athletic ability. Finally they wrap up the year talking about their year at the Torch and how each of them can improve.

Apr 23, 202101:10:24
Sports: Ep. 7 - Ghosts Haunting and Terrible Takes

Sports: Ep. 7 - Ghosts Haunting and Terrible Takes

A long episode looks into a multitude of different topics as the squad discusses the joys of sports betting, Ferris sports success, and the upcoming NFL draft. Brendan talks about his recent critical failures as the squad heckles him over his Ohio State National Championship pick. Brody apparently died of an avalanche but I'm sure he'll come back. 

Apr 09, 202150:49
Lifestyles Ep. 4- Let's Talk About Women

Lifestyles Ep. 4- Let's Talk About Women

To end Women's Month Lifestyles Editor and podcast Manager Marissa Russell is joined by Managing Copy Editor Kaylin Johnson, Social Media Manager Veronica Mascorro and Editor and Chief Cora Hall as they talk about their role models. Listen as they talk about awareness that should be brought to attention about sexual harassment and the wage gap. There is a trigger warning as they divulge into the topic of sexual harassment and rape.  

Mar 26, 202149:29
Sports: Ep. 6 - Where's Brendan?

Sports: Ep. 6 - Where's Brendan?

The squad...well 3/4 of the squad...is back to talk the latest in Ferris Sports, including volleyball snapping their losing streak, golf starting their season well, and discussing about the possibility of seniors taking an extra year of eligibility. Following, the boys discuss the craziness of March Madness and our freezing cold takes from the beginning of the tournament. The boys also make their predictions for what teams will make it to the Elite 8. Thanks for listening and check out more of our stories at fsutorch.com.

Mar 26, 202141:14
News: Ep. 3 - Top Stories for 3/24

News: Ep. 3 - Top Stories for 3/24

Join News Editor Noah, Sports Editor Brendan, Social Media Manager Veronica and Lifestyles Editor Marissa as we discuss the top stories for the week of 3/24

Mar 25, 202142:38
Politics: Ep. 4 - Stimmy final thoughts, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump & DC Statehood

Politics: Ep. 4 - Stimmy final thoughts, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump & DC Statehood

Join News Editor Noah, Social Media Manager Veronica, Sports Editor Brendan & Lifestyles Editor Marissa as we discuss final shimmy updates, Donald Trump, Parlor, Marjorie Taylor Greene's possible ejection from the House, an Iowa House race that may be overturned, DC Statehood and the two party system. 

Mar 23, 202138:09
Sports: Ep. 5 - Begin the Madness

Sports: Ep. 5 - Begin the Madness

The squad was back for another episode after taking a spring break, with Brendan Sanders, Brody Keiser, and Austin Arquette talking about a multitude of topics. After another un-athletic Brendan Sanders story about football, the podcast talks about Ferris athletes wearing masks, the end of Ferris women's basketball's season, an equestrian story, and the end of hockey's season. After that, the squad makes their March Madness picks that would Brendan Sanders look like a clown only a few hours later. Recorded March 19th at 11 a.m.

Mar 23, 202131:03
Lifestyles: Ep. 3- Red Flags in Modern Love

Lifestyles: Ep. 3- Red Flags in Modern Love

When is something a deal breaker? What are red flags to the women of the Torch Staff? Join Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell talk about red flags with Managing Copy Editor Kaylin Johnson, Social Media Manager Veronica Mascorro and Editor in Chief Cora Hall talk about what makes a man not worth our time. 

Mar 11, 202142:10
Politics: Ep. 3 - More stimmy updates, COVID-19 restrictions lifted? & 2 new house bills

Politics: Ep. 3 - More stimmy updates, COVID-19 restrictions lifted? & 2 new house bills

Join News Editor Noah and Lifestyles Editor Marissa as they discuss the ongoing stimulus package updates, Texas and Mississippi lifting their COVID-19 restrictions and two landmark bills that were passed in the House, but will likely die in the Senate. 

Mar 05, 202130:58
News: Ep. 2 - Top Stories for 3/3

News: Ep. 2 - Top Stories for 3/3

Join News Editor Noah and Lifestyles Editor Marissa as they discuss the top news stories from the Torch from the 3/3 issue.

Mar 05, 202113:22
Sports: Ep. 4 - Ferris Postseason Rundown

Sports: Ep. 4 - Ferris Postseason Rundown

The fourth episode featuring the Torch Sports Squad includes reviewing Ferris Basketball's seasons ending, a highlight on Ferris Tennis and Jan Koupil, Hockey's chances of upsetting Minnesota State, and talking our favorite leisure sports during COVID. Find our stories and more on www.fsutorch.com/category/sports/.

Mar 05, 202143:27
Editors: Ep. 1 - Meet the Editors

Editors: Ep. 1 - Meet the Editors

Meet the Torch editorial staff; Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell, Editor in Chief Cora Hall, Managing Copy Editor Kaylin Johnson, News Editor Noah Kurkjian and Sports Editor Brendan Sanders. Listen as all the editors sit at their round table and talk about how they got into journalism, what was the first real World War I, the Black History month insert and reviewing the twitter of our adviser.

Feb 27, 202142:08
Politics: Ep. 2- Texas, the next stimmy and Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Politics: Ep. 2- Texas, the next stimmy and Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Join News Editor Noah, Editor in Chief Cora and Sports Editor Brendan Sanders as we discuss Texas updates, the next stimulus package, (Trigger warning for the national news segment, sexual violence and suicide were discussed.) national news and the Johnson and Johnson one shot vaccine. 

Feb 26, 202127:55
Sports: Ep. 3- Who is the G.O.A.T of G.O.A.Ts?

Sports: Ep. 3- Who is the G.O.A.T of G.O.A.Ts?

Another episode with Brendan Sanders and the squad see's the team talk about the boss's article of Jasmyn Walker before going in depth on the lack of information revolving around COVID-19 protocols. The episode wraps up with the argument of who is the greatest athlete of all time.

Feb 26, 202140:19
Lifestyles: Ep. 2- Let's Fight (Country Music Edition)

Lifestyles: Ep. 2- Let's Fight (Country Music Edition)

Join Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell fight for country music against Torch staff Kaylin Johnson, Noah Kurjian and Brendan Sanders. Listen as they fight not only for country music but the country life. 

Feb 25, 202144:00
Politics: Ep. 1- Immigration, party lines, Texas and Ted Cruz

Politics: Ep. 1- Immigration, party lines, Texas and Ted Cruz

Join News Editor and resident political reporter Noah Kurkjian, Lifestyles Editor and Podcast Manager Marissa Russell and Kaylin Johnson as we discuss everything from student loan forgiveness, stimulus updates, the current situation in Texas, Ted Cruz and and the general American political system.

Feb 19, 202132:55
News: Ep. 1- Top Stories for This Week

News: Ep. 1- Top Stories for This Week

Join News Editor Noah Kurkjian go over top stories for this week in The Torch with Marissa Russell and Kaylin Johnson. Today we discussed returning to face-to-face classes in fall of 2021 and the ins and outs of Delta 8 THC. 

Feb 19, 202131:02
Sports: Ep. 2- Revisiting Our Illustrious Baseball Careers

Sports: Ep. 2- Revisiting Our Illustrious Baseball Careers

Brendan Sanders and the squad talk about the latest Ferris sports news involving the $15 million athletic facility upgrade, sophomore cross-country  runner Ethan Hamilton's health, and freshman basketball starter Jimmy Scholler. After that, the squad breaks down their illustrious baseball careers, most notably Brendan's .000 career batting average.

Feb 19, 202150:00
Lifestyles: Ep. 1- Let's Talk About Modern Love

Lifestyles: Ep. 1- Let's Talk About Modern Love

Join Podcast Manager and Lifestyles Editor Marissa Russell talk about modern love with Noah Kurkjian and Kaylin Johnson. Listen as we go through online dating horrors, what it is like being engaged and in a long distant relationship, and more!

Feb 18, 202152:10
Sports: Ep. 1- With the Sports Squad

Sports: Ep. 1- With the Sports Squad

The sports squad consisting of Brendan Sanders, Brody Keiser, Austin Arquette, and Brandon Wirth break down the past week of sports including Ferris State's successful football signing day and their not so successful hockey season. Then discussion over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl win, JJ Watt, and the QB carousel in the NFL breaks out for all to enjoy.

Feb 12, 202136:35