5 episodes

Ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business? How about the producer of some of Hollywood’s biggest films? Host Mahlah Freeman brings you stories from alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin as she finds out what it’s like to be them and how communication helps them succeed. Hear stories from communicators of all types – journalists, advertising professionals, movie producers, podcasters and more – as they share their stories.

What It’s Like The Drag Audio Production House

    • Society & Culture

Ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business? How about the producer of some of Hollywood’s biggest films? Host Mahlah Freeman brings you stories from alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin as she finds out what it’s like to be them and how communication helps them succeed. Hear stories from communicators of all types – journalists, advertising professionals, movie producers, podcasters and more – as they share their stories.

    Mike Jackson on what it’s like to be a Tony and Emmy award winner

    Mike Jackson on what it’s like to be a Tony and Emmy award winner

    Mike Jackson discusses his film company Get Lifted, why diversity in the media is important to him and what it means to him to be “burbs born.”
    Follow the Moody College of Communication on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn. 
    This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out here.
     

    • 41 min
    Kathleen McElroy on what it’s like to be a New York Times food editor

    Kathleen McElroy on what it’s like to be a New York Times food editor

    University of Texas journalism professor and longtime journalist Kathleen McElroy discusses her storied career, what she loves about teaching, and one of her favorite foods – brisket.

    • 38 min
    Glen Powell on what it’s like to go from being an Austinite to a movie star

    Glen Powell on what it’s like to go from being an Austinite to a movie star

    “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Anyone But You” and “Hit Man” star Glen Powell talks about what he looks for when accepting a role, the most influential person in his career, the legacy he wants to leave behind and the story behind his Spotify playlists.
    Follow the Moody College of Communication on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn. 
    This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out here.
     

    • 34 min
    Leslie Schrock on what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business

    Leslie Schrock on what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business

    In the very first episode of “What It’s Like,” host Mahlah Freeman talks to Texas Creative alum Leslie Schrock about her books on pregnancy and fertility, her very first business selling food made with crickets and the importance of giving back.
    Follow the Moody College of Communication on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn. 
    This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out here.
     

    • 23 min
    Introducing 'What It's Like'

    Introducing 'What It's Like'

    Ever wondered what it’s like to be one of the most creative people in business? How about the producer of some of Hollywood’s biggest films? Host Mahlah Freeman brings you stories from alumni, faculty, students and friends of the Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin as she finds out what it’s like to be them and how communication helps them succeed. Hear stories from communicators of all types – journalists, advertising professionals, movie producers, podcasters and more – as they share their stories.
    Follow the Moody College of Communication on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram and LinkedIn. 
    This podcast was produced by The Drag Audio Production House. Want to work with The Drag? Reach out here.
     

    • 2 min

Top Podcasts In Society & Culture

Fail Better with David Duchovny
Lemonada Media
Stuff You Should Know
iHeartPodcasts
Shawn Ryan Show
Shawn Ryan | Cumulus Podcast Network
This American Life
This American Life
Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion

You Might Also Like

Sibling Revelry with Kate Hudson and Oliver Hudson
iHeartPodcasts
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
Call Her Daddy
Alex Cooper
The Rewatchables
The Ringer
Off The Vine with Kaitlyn Bristowe
PodcastOne
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard
Armchair Umbrella