Ep5: Barstool, Biotech, and Open Mics

Our fifth episode first features Dylan Catherine and Dylan Case interviewing radio personality Allison Kurnat. They discuss the process behind Allison’s True Crime podcast featured on Barstool Chicago and how college, social media, and community connections helped her get to where she is today. She also shares the writing process and how fans influence a lot of the episodes. Lastly, she shares how being a woman in Barstool proved to be a challenge.

Second, Mia Hillyer interviews Brayden Wetzel about his unique major plant biotechnology at Montana State. Brayden shares why he decided to pursue this major and shares the differences between the school he is attending and Columbia College while visiting a friend. He also answers the question we all have, what do you do in Montana?

Third, Will French interviews Chicago stand-up comedian Tommy Koch where they review his career thus far, the issues behind producing a stand-up set, and the frustration of open mics. He also shares his experience working in the Comedy Studies semester at Second City and his ideal career goals.