Episodes 8
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Schedule
Every Few Days
Format
Episodic
Consistency
41%
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About This Podcast

Quad Cast is a weekly show hosted by speechwriter turned higher ed advisor, Inna Effress. In each episode, students and faculty share personal insights into campus life and their programs. Hear about new frontiers in science, real medical research, and departmental STEM innovations. Feel the wonders of arts and humanities. Hear directly from students about their internships and summer programs, unique career paths, the road to college, and making the most of their potential in a shifting world, all through personal stories. 

Inna’s love for education began when she emigrated from Ukraine to the U.S., and her family had to start from scratch in a foreign language. After college, she became a writer helping American public figures and lawmakers tell their stories. Now, she works with students applying to top schools. She helps them go after their niche through the transformative force of education, knowing that once a person has it, no one can take it away. 

Cover art by Raisa Effress

“Cathedral of Salt” (intro/outtro) composed by Abe Effress 

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S1E8 Nora, Olin College of Engineering, on soft skills, research, and parasite detection

Mar 30, 2026 26m Transcript

In this episode, Nora shares why she chose Olin over other engineering programs, the soft skills that will be invaluable in any industry, and her amazing work in parasite detection and removal from…

S1E7 Jackson, Yale '29, on designing airplanes, getting a pilot's license, and Jazz.

Mar 14, 2026 30m Transcript

In this episode, Jackson, Yale '29, shares his love of flying, designing a record-breaking aircraft with other engineering students at Yale, and campus life. Timestamps:00:00 Intro to Jackson, Yale…

S1E6 Ella, Vanderbilt '29, on Playing Trumpet, STEM Research, and Social Life

Mar 12, 2026 22m Transcript

In this episode, Ella Graber, Vanderbilt '29, shares her experiences playing trumpet at Vanderbilt, her path to science research and pre-med studies, and making the most of community service and…

S1E5 Kenna, Northwestern Law, on First-Gen Mindset , Sports, and Lifting Others

Mar 10, 2026 29m Transcript

Kenna, a first-generation student at Northwestern Law, shares how she overcame educational barriers and translated her athletic scholarship into a college degree and later, admission to one of the…

S1E4 Beckett, St. Andrews University, on Scotland, Castles & Dual Course at Uni

Mar 06, 2026 22m Transcript

In this episode, Beckett shares why he chose St. Andrews in Scotland and talks about tradition, local cuisine, friendships, his family’s literary legacy, and his dual passions for German language and…

S1E3 Naomi, Columbia University '27, on Rocketry & NYC

Feb 26, 2026 29m

In this episode, Naomi shares how she chose between Columbia and Cal Tech. She talks about her passion for building rockets, social life on campus, favorite museums and ice skating in Manhattan, plus…

Alexa, Boston University '29, on mental health, acapella with BosTones, and escape rooms

Feb 22, 2026 23m

Alexa Chang shares her insights on BU's international culture, boys and mental health, singing as a Tenor I with the BosTones, Boston life, and her experiences as a Psychology and Brain Sciences…

Glennis, Northwestern University '30, on journalism and speaking up

Feb 18, 2026 47m

In this episode, Glennis Woosley shares her story of how her passion for journalism unfolded from personal challenges and a desire to connect with people. We talk about her experiences covering…

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How many episodes does Quad Cast have?

Quad Cast has published 8 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Education, Society & Culture.

Is Quad Cast still active?

Quad Cast is currently active with new episodes every few days. Average episode length is 26m.

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