The Reflection Pool

The Reflection Pool

The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. From poetry to photography to audio, The Vernal Pool encourages UC Merced undergraduate students to explore their creativity, the Reflection Pool supports these writers and artists with a platform to discuss their work.

Episodes

  1. 04/17/2024

    The Reflection Pool Episode 5.2 Interview with Anooj Vadodkar

    The Reflection Pool is celebrating 10 years of UC Merced’s Creative Arts Journal! This semester will feature guests from throughout the Vernal Pool’s history, each of which will give insights into their pieces and writing process.  In this episode, Alex Guzman interviews UC Merced alumni, Anooj Vadodkar as they discuss Anooj’s interest in comics, his experiences at USC, and how writing supports his current studies as a game programmer! To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art, visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu  Linktree for our Instagram, Twitter, and submission form: https://linktr.ee/VernalPoolUCM?fbclid=PAAaZuUKPj6NYOg6NWtEmmcr9Ex__Bwq_I4f3nhio-11RzVjV4zfGhOTRS6Zk

    32 min

  2. 04/03/2024

    The Reflection Pool Episode 5.1: Interview with Matthew Alvarez

    The Reflection Pool is celebrating 10 years of UC Merced’s Creative Arts Journal! This semester will feature guests from throughout the Vernal Pool’s history, each of which will give insights into their pieces and writing process.  Podcast Director Alex Guzman will be interviewing Matthew Alvarez for this episode. The two discuss Matthew’s variety of pieces ranging from nonfiction to visual arts, as well as where Matthew plans to take his writing next! To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art, visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Linktree for our Instagram, Twitter, and submission form: https://linktr.ee/VernalPoolUCM?fbclid=PAAaZuUKPj6NYOg6NWtEmmcr9Ex__Bwq_I4f3nhio-11RzVjV4zfGhOTRS6Zk

    49 min

  3. 04/22/2023

    The Reflection Pool Episode 4.3: Interview with Benji Callison

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Memphis Despain interviews Benji Callison. The two of them discuss his photography, wanting to capture moments in time, and how he comes up with his photograph titles. To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Linktree for our Instagram and other information: https://linktr.ee/VernalPoolUCM?fbclid=PAAaZuUKPj6NYOg6NWtEmmcr9Ex__Bwq_I4f3nhio-11RzVjV4zfGhOTRS6Zk City Life by Artificial.Music | https://m.soundcloud.com/artificial-music Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    51 min
  4. The Reflection Pool Episode 4.2: Interview with Alex Guzman

    03/14/2023

    The Reflection Pool Episode 4.2: Interview with Alex Guzman

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Memphis Despain interviews Alex Guzman. The two of the discuss what it’s like growing up in East LA, how his upbringing inspires his work, and what it’s like being published. To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Linktree for our Instagram, Twitter, and submission form: https://linktr.ee/VernalPoolUCM?fbclid=PAAaZuUKPj6NYOg6NWtEmmcr9Ex__Bwq_I4f3nhio-11RzVjV4zfGhOTRS6Zk City Life by Artificial.Music | https://m.soundcloud.com/artificial-music Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    53 min
  5. The Reflection Pool Episode 4.1: Welcome Back and Interview with Juan Luzuriaga

    03/02/2023

    The Reflection Pool Episode 4.1: Welcome Back and Interview with Juan Luzuriaga

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Memphis Despain interviews former Managing Editor and author, Juan Luzuriaga. They discuss his work in The Vernal Pool, his passion for writing, and his plans for the future! Trigger Warning: the term ‘Gypsy’ is used when recounting a story his grandmother had told him of Ecuador, this podcast discusses heavy topics including strained relationships and abuse. To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Linktree for our Instagram, Twitter, and submission form: https://linktr.ee/VernalPoolUCM?fbclid=PAAaZuUKPj6NYOg6NWtEmmcr9Ex__Bwq_I4f3nhio-11RzVjV4zfGhOTRS6Zk City Life by Artificial.Music | https://m.soundcloud.com/artificial-music Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    55 min

  6. 05/04/2022

    The Reflection Pool Episode 3.4: Interview with Trinity Gonzalez

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced’s Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Cassandra Chase will interview Trinity Gonzalez, a published student writer from UC Merced. During this interview, well discuss Trinity’s creative arts piece, representation and crafting. The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, hosts Cassandra Chase and Memphis Despain interview two authors published in The Vernal Pool in two separate episodes. Enjoy these wonderful discussions on being published and their work! To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Past editions can also be found on our Escholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t... Music in episode: Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    21 min

  7. 04/20/2022

    The Reflection Pool 3.3: Back-to-Back interviews featuring Anna Zhang and Kaylin Insyaraih

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, hosts Cassandra Chase and Memphis Despain interview two authors published in The Vernal Pool in two separate episodes. Enjoy these wonderful discussions on being published and their work! To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Past editions can also be found on our Escholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t... Music in episode: Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

    40 min

  8. 04/01/2022

    The Reflection Pool 3.2: Interview with Samantha Tetangco

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced’s Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Cassandra Chase will interview Samantha Tetangco, the Associate Director of UC Merced’s Merritt Writing Program. During this interview, we will learn about Samantha’s academic and writing career as well as some challenges faced and advice for students. To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu Past editions can be found on our eScholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t... Music in episode: Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... purrplecat.compurrplecat.com Purrple Cat Lofi Hiphop Beats Artist ChosicChosic Free Background Music Download For Videos & Creators - Chosic Chosic.com creativecommons.orgcreativecommons.org About The Licenses - Creative Commons The Creative Commons copyright licenses and tools forge a balance inside the traditional “all rights reserved” setting that copyright law creates.

    32 min

  9. 03/29/2022

    The Reflection Pool 3.1: Get to Know Us and Welcome Back

    The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, hosts Cassandra Chase and Memphis Despain discuss their roles as podcast directors for The Vernal Pool, their hopes for the podcast, and more!   To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu   Past editions can also be found on our eScholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t...     Music in episode: Shopping Spree by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

    17 min

  10. 03/29/2022

    The Reflection Pool 2.2: Interview with Remy Sumida-Tate and Miranda Rosas

    From the Archives: The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Madelyn Lara is joined by Editor in Chief, Remy Sumida Tate, and Junior Copyeditor, Miranda Rosas, to discuss their roles in the production of The Vernal Pool this semester.    To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu    Past editions can also be found on our eScholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t...     Special thanks to Charlie Laxague for providing the music for this episode. Check out more of his music on Instagram! → https://www.instagram.com/charlielaxm...

    23 min

  11. 03/29/2022

    The Reflection Pool Episode 2.1: The Origins of the Vernal Pool featuring Professor Paul Gibbons

    From the archives: The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this episode, host Madelyn Lara discusses the origins of The Vernal Pool with professor and creator, Paul Gibbons.    To view recent editions of The Vernal Pool and find instructions on how to submit your writing or visual art visit: https://thevernalpool.ucmerced.edu     Past editions can also be found on our Escholarship page: https://escholarship.org/uc/ucm_mwp_t...     Special thanks to Charlie Laxague for providing the music for this episode. Check out more of his music on Instagram! → https://www.instagram.com/charlielaxm...

    20 min
  12. The Reflection Pool 1.1: The Start

    03/29/2022

    The Reflection Pool 1.1: The Start

    From the archives: The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. In this first episode, host Toni Wesley interviews Arianna Mengel. Arianna's fictional piece, "The Camera," is featured in the Spring 2021 edition of The Vernal Pool.

    12 min
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The Reflection Pool is the podcast for UC Merced's Creative Arts Journal, The Vernal Pool. From poetry to photography to audio, The Vernal Pool encourages UC Merced undergraduate students to explore their creativity, the Reflection Pool supports these writers and artists with a platform to discuss their work.

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  • Creator
    The Reflection Pool
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The Reflection Pool
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