Georgia On Your Mind

Georgia On Your Mind
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From the New Media Institute at The University of Georgia comes the Georgia On Your Mind podcast, a series that explores the relationship between the state of Georgia and the university that lives within the heart of it.

  1. SEASON 4, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Georgia On Your Mind Season 4 Trailer

    This season, Georgia On Your Mind leaves the studio and hits the road. Our new concept, Dawgs On the Road, brings listeners closer to the action with on-site interviews and stories captured where they happen. From Georgia to across the country, we’re spotlighting UGA alumni, faculty, athletes, and students who are shaping industries, driving change, and strengthening communities. With natural sound, authentic voices, and Bulldog energy, Season Four continues the storytelling tradition of Georgia On Your Mind—but with a fresh twist that puts you right in the middle of it all. Tune in to hear the lasting impact of Georgia’s flagship institution through the people living it every day.

    1 min

  2. 06/04/2025

    Bringing Magic to Life: From Nickelodeon to the Wizarding World™

    Host Beth Anne DeKeizer speaks with Eric Baker, Senior Creative Director for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ at Universal Creative. A Grady College Fellow, Emmy Award nominee, and recipient of the 2025 Grady Lifetime Achievement Award, Baker reflects on his journey from prop fabricator at Nickelodeon to working on the design teams building immersive worlds like Hogsmeade™, Diagon Alley™, and the newly opened Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - Ministry of Magic™ at Universal Epic Universe.

    31 min

  3. 05/14/2025

    Understanding the Misunderstood: Creativity in the Classroom

    Host Hope Thornton sat down with Dr. Denis Dumas, a leading researcher in creativity and education, to explore how creative intelligence is often misunderstood in traditional classrooms. Dumas shares how his research challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to learning and how tools like AI could help educators better identify and support creative students who think outside the box.

    36 min

  4. 05/08/2025

    The Hope Dealer: Seeing Ability in Disability

    Host Hope Thornton sat down with Laura Whitaker, Executive Director of Extra Special People, to discuss her journey. Whitaker shares what it means to lead with purpose and how ESP creates joyful, inclusive spaces for children and young adults of all abilities.

    41 min

  5. 04/30/2025

    Mentorship that Makes a Difference

    Host Hank Tatum sits down with Rodd Cargill, a 2024 UGA 40 Under 40 honoree and Volunteer of the Year, to discuss the impact of mentorship and his involvement with the university after graduation. Cargill shares how he became an active volunteer, ultimately serving as president of the Black Alumni Leadership Council and as the Vice-Chair of the Terry College Young Alumni Board.

    27 min

  6. 04/23/2025

    Changing the Way We Fight Disease

    Host Syd Weigand speaks with Dr. Xiaorong Lin to explore the fascinating problem posed by a deadly strain of fungal infection and what her lab is doing to help. Dr. Lin discusses the founding of the Lin Lab, some recent breakthroughs in drug development, and the world’s first-ever fungal vaccine.

    26 min

  7. 04/16/2025

    The Oglethorpe Echo: Preserving Local News

    Host Beth Anne DeKeizer sits down with Dink NeSmith and Dr. Amanda Bright to explore the unique collaboration between the University of Georgia and the Oglethorpe Echo, a 151-year-old newspaper in Oglethorpe County. NeSmith discusses the origins of the news-academic partnership and how the Echo was saved from closing. Then, Dr. Bright details the role of the students producing each paper and what this collaboration might mean for dying newspapers across the country.

    49 min

  8. 04/09/2025

    Ernie Johnson Jr: Voice of a Generation

    Host Hank Tatum sits down with the legendary Ernie Johnson Jr., an Emmy-winning broadcaster and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee. Most known for hosting TNT’s Inside the NBA, Johnson shares what he learned at the University of Georgia and the journey he took to get where he is today. Johnson also gives students advice that spans industries while reflecting on some of his best moments from a long and successful career.

    41 min
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From the New Media Institute at The University of Georgia comes the Georgia On Your Mind podcast, a series that explores the relationship between the state of Georgia and the university that lives within the heart of it.

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  • Creator
    Georgia On Your Mind
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Georgia On Your Mind
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