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Alumni Live: The Podcast

Alumni Live: The Podcast

Alumni Live: The Podcast is created by and for GVSU Film/Video Alumni and current students. The program explores a variety of industry related topics.

tv & film film interviews

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S6 Ep7: Producing for Post-Production - A...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/04/21

Alumni and editor/producer Elena Chiu (2025) and Kyle Flannery (2018), a picture finishing producer at Harbor Picture Company, discuss the team involved in post-production and Kyle’s journey moving from West Michigan into the New York production industry.LINKS:Harbor Picture CompanyTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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35:41

S6 Ep6: Working in Sports Media: A Conversation with...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/04/14

Current student Ashlyn Mendelsohn talks with alum Jeff Donehoo (2001) about his career working in sports media and his current role as a Senior Motion Graphic Designer and Programmer with Rocket Surgery which is part of Ross Video Creative Services.LINKS:Rocket Surgery YouTube ChannelTo support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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55:13

S6 Ep5: Working in the Camera Department

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/03/26

Alums Jordan Skutar (Assistant Camera) and Jessica Tolliver (Director of Photography) talk about working in the camera department and the industry. Both work in Chicago.Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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35:29

S6 Ep4: Sound Editing: A Conversation between Joe...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/03/17

Retired GVSU Professor and Audio Engineer Joe McCargar talks with alum Dennis Dembeck (2013) about his career as a Sound Editor and Re-Recording Mixer working in NYC and LA. Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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34:10

S6 Ep3: Production Sound Mixing: An Interview with...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Join host Mary Graff Ashley as she talks with GVSU alumni Michael Piotrowski about his experience mixing and recording sound across different locations, budgets, and directors. Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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41:00

S6 Ep2: eSports: Media Creation for the Gaming Space

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Host Samantha Drougel talks with alum Justin Woychowski, Chief Creative Officer of United eSports, about media creation in the rapidly growing eSports industry.Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships:https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn group:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

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46:34

S6 Ep1: Graphic Novels: A Different Form of...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Storytelling is at the heart of both filmmaking and creating graphic novels. Join alums Griffin Sheridan, Rory Webb, and Amanda Webb as they discuss their journey as storytellers using the medium of comics. Links:Griffin Sheridan Image Comics - Griffin Sheridan Instagram - GRIF Rory and Amanda WebbLegends of Aukera Links:To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htmTo join the LinkedIn

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51:12

S5 Ep6: GVTV Episode 6 - Faculty Advisors: Guiding...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Host Randy Strobl talks with three generations of GVTV faculty advisors, Kim Roberts, Len O’Kelly, and James Ford about their mentoring students as they develop leadership, teamwork, and media skills.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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31:44

S5 Ep5: GVTV - Episode 5 - Current Students Rebuild...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/11/18

Host, and former GVTV member, Randy Strobl talks with current students Izaak Che Rosales and Joshua Wylie about their GVTV experiences. As they rebuild the community after the pandemic, students are still benefitting from the collaboration, learning, creativity, and fun of GVTV.To support GVSU film and video students by donating to scholarships and fellowships: https://www.gvsu.edu/giving/give-now-film-and-video-1162.htm To join the FB group: GVSU F/V Alumni Facebook Group

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44:43

S5 Ep4: GVTV Episode 4 - Transforming the Studio into...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Hear how GVTV members from 2016 - 2021 transformed the studio into a home that inspired students to learn, build relationships, and explore new methods of sharing their creations. Host Kyle Macciomei talks with Gillian Noonan, Harley Collar, Mary Genson, Noah Genson, Savannah Wright, and Noah Houchlei about their time at GVTV including how the pandemic changed the trajectory of the club.To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video

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39:07

S5 Ep3: GVTV - Episode 3 - Live Television,...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/10/28

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Tyler Wiewiora (1993- 2024). Beloved GVTV member and “everyone’s boom person”. You are missed.The third generation of GVTV forges new territory with live broadcasts, a 24-hour telethon, and a post graduate marriage officiated by their faculty advisor. Host Randy Strobl talks with former GVTV members Christina Choriatis, Bobby Nielsen, Jamie Bartkowicz, McKenzie Brefka, and Erin Brefka. To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video

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52:09

S5 Ep2: GVTV - Episode 2 - The Second Generation

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Join second generation GVTV members Randy Strobl, Adam Burl, Jonathan Sessions, Steven Bellettini, and Former President John Tremblay as they reconnect and discuss how they helped shape GVTV and how GVTV helped them build careers and life long relationships.Links: GVTV Randy Strobl Former GVTV VP Special Events John Tremblay Former GVTV President Adam Burl Former GVTV Financial Officer and voice actor on Randomish Jonathan Sessions Former GVTV Producer and Tech Director and Equipment

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39:10

S5 Ep1: GVTV - Episode 1 - The Origin Story

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/08/27

Host Randy Strobl talks with GVTV founder and first President, Jillian Austin, about how she grew “Happy Birthday Anthony!” into a student run television station that fosters creativity and long lasting relationships. This is the first of a multipart series about the impact of Grand Valley Television (GVTV).Links: Jillian Austin - Experience and Brand Growth Strategist / Immersive Storyteller Randy Strobl Television Production Specialist / Documentary Filmmaker To learn about ways you can

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29:02

S4 Ep13: Pitching: Tips for pitching projects in film...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/04/21

Join current students Caitlyn Shaw, CK Hamilton, and Cam Layson as they share tips for ‘pitching’ projects for script and fiction classes.To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship Morse-Cuppy Film, Video, Animation Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni

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61:52

S4 Ep12: Producing - From Indie Films and...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Join current student Liliana Bartels, Breana Malloy (2021) and Gillian Noonan (2021), as they dive into the world of film producing— from indie films to corporate commercials. They’ll share career insights, break down the producer’s role, and discuss the challenges of balancing creativity, logistics, and funding.To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship Morse-Cuppy Film, Video,

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42:30

12: Get Involved on Campus

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/02/19

Current students Caroline Hamilton, Caitlyn Shaw and alum Kyle Macciomei talk about how to get the most benefit from the college experience. From clubs to independent student film groups, as well as on campus employment opportunities, they share stories and break down ways to make the most of your time at GVSU.Links: Women in Cinema Instagram: gvwomenincinema GVTV Youtube Laker Link Registered Student Organizations Website SNECC Studios Vimeo Student Employment West Michigan Companies

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60:35

S4 Ep11: Community Focused Media

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/02/11

Join us for a conversation about community media as host Randy Strobl from Detroit Public Television talks with Kerri VandeHoff, the Executive Director of the Coalition for Community Development, Joe Zook, the Production Manager of GRTV which is part of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, and Jazmyne Fuentes, Success Coach at GRMiFi the Grand Rapids Media & Film Incubator. Community Media Makers use their skills to serve and amplify the many voices of a community. This is complex work

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29:21

S4 Ep10: A Conversation with Independent Filmmaker...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Joel Potrykus (‘99) talks with independent filmmaker ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby (‘15) about his love of films, filmmaking, and teaching!LINKS: ishkwaazhe Shane McSauby Joel Potrykus To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni

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37:54

S4 Ep9: Building a Local Film Community: The Grand...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2025/01/28

GVSU alums, Spencer Everhart (2012), Nick Hartman (2012), Breana Malloy (2021), Jackson Ezinga (2013), discuss the Grand Rapids Film Society and their work to help build a vibrant film culture and community in West Michigan.LINKS: Grand Rapids Film Society GRFS Newsletter GRFS Discord Open Projector Night - Film Freeway To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship GVSU F/V Alumni:

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35:21

S4 Ep8: Art Direction for Corporate / Commercial...

Alumni Live: The Podcast ·

2024/11/19

Host Randy Strobl talks with Erika Pineiro about art department work for corporate and commercial work in the midwest. Erika owns Mad Props, and art department company and prop house in West Michigan.To learn about ways you can support GVSU film and video students: The Dirk Koning Memorial Film and Video Scholarship The Chuck Peterson Memorial Fellowship GVSU F/V Alumni: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gvsufilmvideoalumni

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