Alumni Live: The Podcast

Alumni Live: The Podcast
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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    Graphic Novels: A Different Form of Sequential Art

    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 group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

    47 min

  2. 11/25/2025

    GVTV Episode 6 - Faculty Advisors: Guiding Students to Success

    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.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

    51 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    GVTV - Episode 5 - Current Students Rebuild Post-Pandemic

    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.htmTo join the LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8258882/

    32 min

  4. 11/12/2025

    GVTV Episode 4 - Transforming the Studio into a Home

    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 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/

    45 min

  5. 10/28/2025

    GVTV - Episode 3 - Live Television, Telethons, and More!

    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 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/

    39 min

  6. 10/21/2025

    GVTV - Episode 2 - The Second Generation

    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 Room Steven Belletini Former GVTV Producer and Animator  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/

    52 min

  7. 08/27/2025

    GVTV - Episode 1 - The Origin Story

    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 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/

    39 min

  8. 04/21/2025

    Pitching: Tips for pitching projects in film classes

    Join current students Caitlyn Shaw, CK Hamilton, and Cam Layson as they share tips for ‘pitching’ projects for script and fiction classes. 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/

    29 min
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