Episodes

  • Communcation and Media Student Aaron B.
    Feb 11 2026

    Jada and brand new host Collin sit down with senior Communication and Media Student Aaron B. Topics covered range from Aaron's work as a voice over artist to his involvement with Mav FM. The group also explores why they were drawn to the major in Communication and Media.

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    28 mins
  • Recent Communication and Media Graduate Soren Schaust
    Feb 5 2026

    In the Season Six opener, Jada and Katie sit down with 2025 graduate Soren Schaust, currently serving as an Admissions Counselor here at Minnesota State, Mankato. Join them for a fun conversation exploring topics ranging from lessons learned in the major to what it's like being young professional.

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    19 mins
  • Season Five Closer
    Dec 9 2025

    Hosts Katie and Clara reflect back on the fall 2025 semester--Topics range from favorite classes to the most meaningful outside the classroom experiences.

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    26 mins
  • The Reporter--MSU's Campus Newspaper
    Nov 15 2025

    Katie and Jada sit down with Anahi Zuniga, Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper at Minnesota State University, Mankato--The Reporter.

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    24 mins
  • Mental Illness and Families
    Oct 31 2025

    On this special episode of Curiosity, Communication and Media faculty member Justin Rudnick sits down with Michelle and De Anne Sherman, a mother-daughter team working to help families grapple with mental illness. Michelle and De Anne were guests at Minnesota State in early October 2025, talking about their books, their outreach, and the overall complexities of mental illness in families.

    • Resource list for families and individuals dealing with mental illness: http://link.mnsu.edu/bp4
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    52 mins
  • Audio Storytelling Class
    Oct 24 2025

    Aaron, Jada, and Zoe sit down and reflect some on their audio storytelling class in the fall of 2025. This class will likely be offered again next year, taught by either Dr. Engen or Dr. Tiernen. The name of the class will change, however. Look for a class called podcasting down the road.

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    14 mins
  • Student Communication Team @ MSU's Student Union
    Oct 16 2025

    Katie and Clara sit down with two members of the communication team at MSU's Centennial Student Union. Anton Domeier (Student Graphic Designer) and Milly Geske-Gould (Student Writer). Listen and learn about who they are, what they do, and how you might be able to get involved in this kind of work.

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    23 mins
  • Finding Your Place
    Oct 2 2025

    This episode is a bit different than usual. First-time Curiosity host Jada Eckley takes us back to 2019 to hear an episode of the Finding Your Place College Podcast. Created by students at MSU, Mankato and Century College, the Finding Your Place Podcast focused on getting started in college. The episode Jada features here explores the joys and challenges of getting involved beyond the classroom.

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    14 mins