Pod-Tone 292

The Columbia Daily Spectator

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Welcome to Pod-Tone 292, a space designed to amplify the diverse voices and interests of the Columbia University community. Through entertaining and engaging audio stories, this podcast aims to explore what it means to be a student at Columbia. Pod-Tone 292 is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.

09/09/2025

From Morningside Heights to Wall Street: An exploration of Columbia’s finance clubs

Getting into Columbia is hard. Getting into its top finance clubs? Even harder. So what determines who gets in? What do these organizations do? And why is membership so coveted? Spectator audio reporter Antara Kshirsagar spoke to three finance club leaders about their ultra-competitive recruitment process, internal organization, and exclusive social networks that contribute to their professional growth on campus and beyond. Credits • Edited by Melina Nath • Produced by Eesha Ramanathan • Music by Matthew Lucia and Eva Scholz-Carlson • Illustration by Ramona Delyser Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

17 min
08/19/2025

A walk down memory lane

Walking through one’s college campus can evoke many memories. For this NSOP edition of Pod-Tone-292, Amelia Harris, BC ’25, and Rohan Soni, CC ’25, joined Spectator on a walk around Columbia, where they shared their college stories and advice for incoming Columbia students. Credits: • Reported by Melina Nath and Namya Manghnani • Edited by Luisa Sukkar • Produced by Melina Nath • Music from Eva Scholz Carlson, Christina Li, and Matthew Lucia • Illustration by Ramona Delyser Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out other episodes on the Spectator website!

19 min
11/04/2024

To vote or not to vote: A conversation with Columbia Democrats

In this election edition of Pod-Tone 292, reporters Luisa Sukkar and Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi speak with the treasurer of Columbia Democrats, the largest political organization at Columbia University. They discuss uncommitted voters, the factors influencing students’ decisions to vote this election cycle, and the organization’s strategies to increase voter turnout. Credits • Edited by Sophia Cordoba • Produced by Eesha Ramanathan • Music by Eva Scholz-Carlson, Matthew Lucia • Illustration by Macy Sinreich Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

8 min
09/16/2024

Subway Sagas: Adventures in New York City’s Underground

Embark on a journey underground with Columbia students sharing their subway escapades! In this episode of Pod-tone 292, reporter Kelly Warner interviews Columbia students about their interesting subway experiences. Credits • Edited by Sophia Cordoba • Produced by Eesha Ramanathan & Claire Schnatterbeck • Music by Matthew Lucia & Eva Scholz-Carlson • Illustration by Conner Sud Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

13 min
08/21/2024

Columbia Crash Course: Transfer edition

Navigating the transition to Columbia’s campus can pose challenges for its approximately 838 new transfer students annually. In this episode of the Pod-Tone 292 Miniseries “Columbia Crash Course,” host Nicole Sandrik-Arzadi welcomes six Columbia transfer students to share their experiences with prospective and incoming transfers. Credits • Edited by Lara-Nour Walton and Sophia Cordoba • Produced by Eleanor Mary-Anne Moseley • Music by Matthew Lucia • Illustration by Carlos Ochoa Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

16 min
06/26/2024

Six Hours at JJ’s Place

Since fall 2023, JJ’s Place has been open near-daily for 22 hours. This leaves plenty of time for fascinating conversations, from the students searching for post-party snacks to those who need fuel for study. Join Reporter Luisa Sukkar in hearing their stories from 9:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. Credits • Edited by Sophia Cordoba • Produced by Julia Hay • Music by Murat Gulcelik • Illustration by Conner Sud Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

20 min
10/11/2023

In the Spirit of Trying: Columbia’s Reckoning with School Spirit

In this special Homecoming episode of Pod-Tone 292, senior staff reporter Alicia Theologides Rodriguez sits down with Columbia and Barnard students to uncover their feelings about school spirit. Are these Lions ready to roar at football games? Or would they rather find community in other ways? Credits • Script Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck • Produced by Julia Hay • Music by Murat Gulcelik • Illustration by Conner Sund Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

15 min
09/27/2023

The Last Lesbian Locales in New York City Part 2: Spec Takes the Bush

For this LGBTQ History Month special episode, reporter Natalie Goldberg highlights The Bush, New York City’s newest lesbian bar. Following up from last year’s “The Last Lesbian Locales in New York City,” Natalie reflects on the importance of queer bars as spaces for both fun and community building. Credits • Edited by Claire Schnatterbeck • Produced by Natalie Goldberg • Music by Eva Scholz-Carlson Harp Transition Music Cue by Pixabay • Illustration by Olya Sukonrat Follow us on Instagram @SpectatorPodcasts and check out our other episodes!

10 min

Welcome to Pod-Tone 292, a space designed to amplify the diverse voices and interests of the Columbia University community. Through entertaining and engaging audio stories, this podcast aims to explore what it means to be a student at Columbia. Pod-Tone 292 is a podcast of the Columbia Daily Spectator, the undergraduate newspaper at Columbia.

Creator

The Columbia Daily Spectator
Years Active

2021 - 2025
Episodes

37
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© The Columbia Daily Spectator
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Pod-Tone 292