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15 Minute Story is a weekly podcast where hosts Olivia and Sid sit down with fellow students for real, unfiltered conversations—beyond the assignments, resumes, and deadlines. Each episode offers a glimpse into the lives, stories, and perspectives that don’t always surface in the classroom. It’s a space to connect, reflect, and hear something new from the people you pass every day.
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S2E8 Meet: Laura Pellicer
Meet Laura Pellicer, a second semester student. This episode, we discuss practicing journalism in different places, watching Love in Blind in french and the benefits of media breaks.
S2E7 Meet: Amalia l. Nuñez-Pires
Meet Amalia, an arts and culture writer coming back into journalism after a break from the industry, growing her love and appreciation for the work she is doing now. Hear all about her work life…
S2E6 Meet: Ajhada Gabriel
Meet Ajhada, a second semester student. In this episode, we discuss her experience working the night shift at CBS, covering NYC politics, and playing guitar!Created by: Olivia SippelHosted by: Sidney…
S2E5 Meet: Emily Smith
Meet Emily, a second semester student studying local accountability. We discussed her path into journalism, how her love to socialize was able to translate into a career, and Emily's hobbies outside…
S2E4 Meet: Lloyd Davis
Meet Lloyd Davis, a second semester student and arts and culture journalist. We discuss LLoyd's (many) hobbies, arts and culture stories in NYC, and balancing our personal lives.Created by: Olivia…
Meet: Jake Martin
Meet Jake, who left the restaurant industry and transitioned into journalism by building strong connections with the people around him. In this episode, we dive into his move back to NYC after living…
S2E2 Meet: Jack Walker
Meet Jack Walker, a second semester student studying data journalism. We discussed the transition from rural reporting to New York City beats, Jack's aspirations for the future, and why interviewing…
S2E1 Meet: Jaysa Dold
Meet Jaysa Dold, a second semester student studying climate journalism. We discussed the winding path to a career as a journalist, NYC climate stories and getting freelance work published for the…
S1E12 Meet: Jacob Fong-Gurzinsky
Meet Jacob, previously in the science field making a switch to journalism. In this episode, we talk about Jacob's transition from the science field, and what inspired him to become a journalist.
S1E11 Meet: Ariana Santiago
Meet Ariana Santiago, a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discussed photojournalism, covering many different topics of interest, and flying a plane!Created by: Olivia…
S1E10 Meet: Allison Baker
Introducing Allison Baker, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we talk about Allison's interest in pro wrestling, community building and what lead her to pursue…
S1E9 Meet: Liz Hyman
Meet Liz Hyman, a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discuss the difference between compassion and "people-pleasing", the ups and downs of moving to NYC, and navigating…
S1E8 Meet: Carol Chen
Introducing Carol Chen, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we talk about Carol's interesting path to journalism, her first experiences in New York City and even her preferred…
S1E7 Meet: Grace Thomas
Meet Grace Thomas a first semester student at Craig Newmark! This episode, we discuss transitioning from OpEds to hard news, hobbies and ways to meet more people.Created by: Olivia SippelHosted by:…
S1E6 Meet: Jacqueline LeKachman
Introducing Jacqueline LeKachman, first semester student at Craig Newmark. This episode, we discuss Jacqueline's dream to become a writer, how her past redefined her future and her transition from…
S1E5 Meet: Delwin Portillo
Introducing Delwin Portillo, a first semester student at Craig Newmark and Arkansas native. This episode, we discuss the importance of how Trevor Noah influenced Delwin's path to journalism,…
S1E4 Meet: Nazeefa Ahmed
Introducing Nazeefa Ahmed, first semester student at Craig Newmark. In this episode, we discussed Nazeefa pivoting her original major in college, some of her hobbies and even her all time favorite…
S1E3 Meet: Steve Kastenbaum
Introducing Steve Kastenbaum, a third semester student at Craig Newmark and journalist with over 30 years of experience. This episode, we discuss the importance of hobbies and mental health, and some…
S1E2 Meet: Ben Rappaport
Introducing Benjamin Rappaport, first semester student at Craig Newmark and our first guest! This episode, we discuss sports broadcasting, unique questions to ask strangers, exploring NYC and Ben's…
S1E1 Meet Your Hosts: Sid and Olivia
Before we start sharing stories from students, we wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves. In this first episode, you'll get to know your hosts, Sid and Olivia. We spoke about who we are, why…
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15 Minute Story has published 20 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Education.
15 Minute Story is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 15m.
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