
As the official podcast of UCSB’s The Daily Nexus, Hot Off The Pod takes you behind the hottest headlines, from printing press to podcast. Join the team every other week for unfiltered conversations about the state of the world, from the university perspective. Hosted by Managing Editor Melanie Ziment and Opinion Editor Emily Kocis Produced by Toni Shindler-Ruberg and Syd Haupt Music by Alan Kocis... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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This episode marks the second part of our special collaboration series focusing on the Unmasking Isla Vista reporting project spearheaded by the Daily Nexus and KCSB.
First, we sit down with Atmika Iyer (Daily Nexus) and Ashley Rusch (KCSB) to tal... more
Today’s episode launches a special collaboration series focusing on the Unmasking Isla Vista reporting project spearheaded by the Daily Nexus and KCSB. Unmasking Isla Vista is a collaborative multimedia series documenting the ways in which UC Santa B... more
On the Season 2 premiere of Hot Off The Pod, the HOTP team (Melanie Ziment, Emily Kocis, Toni Shindler-Ruberg and Syd Haupt) reassembles in the Nexus offices to discuss everything from LGBTQ+ representation in literature to changes in LA’s Little Tok... more
What do cheerleaders, critical race theory and internet smear campaigns have in common? They’re all related to some of the most talked about issues involving free speech today. For the Season 1 finale of Hot Off The Pod, Michelle Deutchman, Executive... more
This week we explore the UCSB Library program UCSB Reads, the annual bookclub ran by and for students. Talking with Lupita Barragan, a group leader for the program and UCSB alumnus, we unpack this year’s book selection, When They Call You a Terrorist... more
On this week’s episode, we sit down with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County’s marketing assistant and UCSB alumna Megan Halpin to tackle food insecurity in Santa Barbara. A staggering 48% of UCSB undergraduates and 38% of graduate students lack con... more
For local film fanatics, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival is simply the most wonderful time of the year. During the 11-day festival, which has taken place annually since 1986, State Street rolls out the red carpet for screenings, panels ... more
The intersection of recent Black Lives Matter protests and the impact of the pandemic as a whole has brought focus to the many inequities that exist in systems across our country. The juvenile justice system is no exception. This week we talk with Pr... more
Hot Off the Pod is exactly what I love to listen to when it comes to podcasts.
Not only are all of the hosts entertaining and engaging, but they cover a breadth of topics that range from funny pet-peeves to incredibly important issues. Although all of the hosts are great, my personal favorite is Syd Haupt. It is clear she puts a great deal of research into her topics and her analysis of issues like gentrification allows listeners to gain a deep understanding that is grounded in the stories of r... more
Go Gauchos, love the podcast, love the guests keep up the good work!
Great work, Nexites.
Hot off the Pod hosts (and guest) are very well-prepared, and I found this episode very informative. I enjoyed learning about the TMT. Looking forward to more episodes!










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