JHU Film and Media Studies

Life is hard. . . . Let’s talk about it.

Who needs therapy when you have me? Jk we all do. Stretch out on your favorite couch, close ur eyes, and get ready to open up. Everyone struggles to some degree so let’s get personal with anonymous interviews detailing the mental health journeys of real people, chat about what mental health even is, and how to improve it. Spoiler alert: it’s different for everyone.

Created by Sarah Perret. 

What parents don’t know.

Does the idea of boarding school bring to mind games of Quidditch on the quad or midnight feasts in the commons? Fans of Catcher in the Rye, Dead Poet’s Society, and Harry Potter are about to be sorely disappointed. From the hook-up culture to friendships to school dramas to college prep, hear about an aspect of boarding school that may surprise you.

Created by Huong Nguyen.

It’s not you, it’s him.
 
Here we discuss common red flags in relationships. We’ve all been there—missed something we should have seen, wondering where we went wrong. Before you assume you’re crazy, know you aren’t the only one.

Created by Cindy Xiong.

Exploring, celebrating, and critically analyzing the beautiful game.
 
From the ecstasy of World Cup glory to the corruption scandals plaguing the game, we dive into what makes the world’s most popular sport so great, and what is holding it back from becoming even greater.

Created by Alejandro MacLean.

Don’t be shy, post some more.

A weekly podcast that reads and discusses some of the funniest and perhaps questionable Reddit posts through single-person narration and interview format.

Created by Ellie Chang.

How the world leaves its imprint on us.

Tell a story that describes the experience of seeing _____ without describing its physical traits. Each episode of What the Sky Is Made Of consists of a collection of stories that creates an image of a specific element, such as the sky, the ocean, or rain, through the personal associations we make with them. The element at the center of each episode is revealed at the end.

Each episode has a corresponding playlist, created by those interviewed. Check it out on Spotify (@fizzyizzyy).

Opening song produced by Charlie Zacks.

Created by Izzy Sumardi.

4Hop is a weekly podcast where four Johns Hopkins students discuss the pressing and light-hearted topics of student life.

Created by Ivia María Bou Delgado.

4Hop is a weekly podcast where four Johns Hopkins students discuss the pressing and light-hearted topics of student life. 

Created by Ivia María Bou Delgado.

An exploration of a museum’s collections of stories.

Join me in considering the artistic and historical narratives of museum exhibits beyond the objects on display. Muse with Me is a modern take on the traditional museum audio guide, but more of a curation of details and interpretations than a recitation of facts.

Created by Camila Camacho. 

The real lives of working women.

6:00 to 10:00 gives voice to working women by asking, “What does it mean to you to be a woman in the workforce?”, and exploring stories of empowerment, inequity, and challenges beyond the 9:00 to 5:00 such as family-work-life balance. 

Created by Lillie Caravati.