Bengal Business

Alex Bolinger, Ph.D.

The Bengal Business Radio Show explores the role of business in a dynamic, changing world and highlights the impact of our ISU College of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Each episode features interviews with guests who share their experiences, perspectives, and advice from the classroom, from industry, and from the variety of learning activities and events that have become the trademark of ISU’s College of Business.The theme music for this show was composed by Nick Thompson, a student in the Idaho State University Commercial Music Program

  1. 2 days ago

    Bengal Business Radio: Greg Murphy on Student Success and the Future of ISU’s College of Business

    What does it take to prepare students for a changing business world? Dr. Greg Murphy, interim dean of Idaho State University’s College of Business, joins host Alex Bollinger to discuss hands-on learning, emerging career opportunities, and the college’s student-centered approach.

  2. 30 Sept

    Building Opportunity Through Giving: Janice Tanner on Development for ISU College of Business

    Bengal Business Radio Show host Dr. Alex Bolinger welcomes Janice Tanner, Director of Development for Idaho State University’s College of Business. Tanner shares how alumni and donor support creates scholarships, strengthens student programs, and helps Bengals turn personal experiences into lasting opportunities for future students.

  3. 22 Aug

    Bengal Business Radio on Project Management, Career Growth, and Opportunity with Victor Dominguez

    Victor Dominguez, project manager at Curtiss-Wright and president of the Project Management Institute’s Eastern Idaho chapter, joins Dr. Alex Bollinger to discuss his career journey, the value of professional networking, and new opportunities for ISU students interested in project management.

  4. 29 Jul

    The Bengal Business Radio Show: Engineering Futures at Idaho State with COSE Dean Jim Widmann

    On this episode of Bengal Business Radio, College of Business interim dean Dr. Alex Bollinger talks with College of Science and Engineering Dean Dr. Jim Widmann about his path from the automotive industry to academia, the power of collaborative creativity, and how ISU is leveraging regional assets like Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho’s geology to create hands-on opportunities for students.

  5. 30 Jun

    The Bengal Business of Empowering Musicians: Jon Armstrong on Jazz, Genre-Bending, and ISU’s Legacy

    On this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Alex Bollinger talks with avant‑garde jazz composer and ISU faculty member Jon Armstrong about building a “dream program” where doom metal players, jazzers, indie rockers, and folk singer‑songwriters learn to create together across genres. Armstrong describes how students learn to “meet the song where it’s at,” adjusting their sound, sharing ideas, and elevating each other’s artistry through intentional collaboration and guest artist residencies. The conversation centers on empowering young musicians to bring their own voice to any musical situation, while honoring the legacy of figures like Roger Williams and the transformative faculty mentorship that has shaped ISU’s music community.

  6. 26 May

    Bengal Business Radio: AI, Nepotism Research, and Online Learning

    In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with MBA student and first-generation college graduate Baylee Boring about thriving in fully online programs, using artificial intelligence for research, and unpacking nepotism through the lens of the TV series Blue Bloods. From small-town Idaho to cutting-edge AI methods, Baylee’s story offers practical insights for students, educators, and leaders navigating today’s digital learning environment.

  7. 27 Apr

    Bengal Business Radio: MBA student Annely Magallanes on Leadership and Community

    Interim Dean Dr. Alex Bollinger sits down with MBA student Annely Magallanes to explore how growing up in St. Anthony, Idaho, leading statewide BPA, and championing kindness shaped her path at Idaho State University’s College of Business and beyond.

  8. 31 Mar

    From Burnout to Business Leadership: Tracy Tritle on SBDC, Entrepreneurship, and Reinvention

    In this episode of the Bengal Business Radio Show, host Dr. Alex Bolinger talks with Tracy Tritle, director of the Small Business Development Center for Region 5 at Idaho State University, about her unconventional career path, her move to Idaho, and her work helping entrepreneurs and small businesses through no-cost consulting services. Tracy shares how a social work and psychology degree led her through project management, software development, telecommunications, consulting, and grant work before a period of burnout, reinvention, and travel helped her reset her life and career. The conversation also explores the SBDC's value for new and existing businesses, the importance of mentorship, the value of testing ideas before investing heavily, and why purpose and passion matter as much as financial planning in entrepreneurship.

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The Bengal Business Radio Show explores the role of business in a dynamic, changing world and highlights the impact of our ISU College of Business students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Each episode features interviews with guests who share their experiences, perspectives, and advice from the classroom, from industry, and from the variety of learning activities and events that have become the trademark of ISU’s College of Business.The theme music for this show was composed by Nick Thompson, a student in the Idaho State University Commercial Music Program

Information

  • Creator
    Alex Bolinger, Ph.D.
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Bengal Business