1861: The North Central College Podcast

North Central College

English Education

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Episodes 11

Avg. Duration 40m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.2 (5)

Since May 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

64%

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

With countless great stories across the North Central College campus and the wider Cardinal community, we’ve created a new way to share them. Welcome to 1861, the North Central College Podcast. Join us on this journey. Let’s see where it leads. A liberal arts education is about examining diverse perspectives, asking questions, and engaging in dialogue, so we’ll aim to have conversations that will get you thinking — and maybe inspire and challenge you. And even smile or laugh.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 11: Dr. Jennifer Smith

Apr 01, 2026 48m

Today’s students — and their parents — are increasingly focused on the value of a college degree and how their college experience will provide them with a stable future. In her role as assistant…

Episode 10: Dr. Christina Nordick

Mar 04, 2026 43m

North Central’s new Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice (MENP) program will welcome its first cohort of students in fall 2026. The program is designed, in part, as an opportunity for career changers…

Episode 9: Dr. Karl Kelley - Professor of Psychology; Harold & Eva White Distinguished Professor in the Liberal Arts

Jan 06, 2026 55m

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Karl Kelley, a longtime North Central faculty member, as he retires from teaching at the College—or as he prefers to say: moving to a new phase.From…

Episode 8: Tyler Woodward M’20, Bethany Smeed ’26 & Keeley Mick ’28

Dec 05, 2025 40m

This fall, the North Central women’s triathlon team did something that no other Cardinal team had done before: they won a fourth consecutive team national championship. It was their eighth national…

Episode 7: Brianna Eloiza ’26

Nov 05, 2025 39m

In October, campus community members saw something they hadn’t seen in more than a decade: a print edition of the student newspaper, The Chronicle. The newspaper – which is still available digitally…

Episode 6: Lauren Benson ’27

Oct 06, 2025 32m

Lauren Benson ’27 is a biology major, member of the Cardinal women’s volleyball team and first-generation college student who has found her home at North Central. She credits athletics for teaching…

Episode 5: Dr. Vicki Williams

Sep 18, 2025 36m

Dr. Vicki Williams, vice president for student life, is a new face on the North Central campus. An avid sports fan and proud first-gen college graduate, she brings high energy and a fresh perspective…

Episode 4: Dr. Carly Drake

Aug 20, 2025 44m

Dr. Carly Drake, associate professor of marketing, says that “Everything is marketing, all around us, all the time.” Her research focuses on gender, bodies, and fitness culture, and her teaching…

Episode 3: Wayne Randazzo ’07

Jul 21, 2025 33m

Growing up as a Cubs fan in west suburban Chicago, Wayne Randazzo dreamed of a career in the big leagues. But rather than on the field, he wanted to be in the booth calling games like Chicago legends…

Episode 2: Al Carius H ’06 and Frank Gramarosso

Jun 06, 2025 40m

Al Carius H ’06 and Frank “Grammy” Gramarosso are two of the most accomplished coaches in the nation. Together, as stewards of the North Central College cross country and track & field programs,…

Episode 1: Olivia Rosenberg ’25

May 08, 2025 29m

Four years ago, on “Decision Day” at her high school, Olivia Rosenberg ’25 was wearing spirit wear for a big state school she planned to attend in the fall. Six months later, she found that college…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does 1861: The North Central College Podcast have?

1861: The North Central College Podcast has published 11 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Education.

Is 1861: The North Central College Podcast still active?

1861: The North Central College Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 40m.