https://www.wwknpod.comenNews CommentaryCopyright Ivy A. Lyonshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/efd5d95b03c158e965c85bf34174b907.jpghttps://www.wwknpod.comSat, 04 Oct 2025 03:52:33 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIvy A. Lyonscontact@ivylyons.comIvy Lyons takes a look at news stories to ask what we know, what we don't know, and what we could learn from impactful stories. When they can't grab the answers, they search for a way using credible sources. Sometimes serious, sometimes silly, always...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-lgbtq-education-controversies-students-are-collateral-damage--52153793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52153793Mon, 12 Dec 2022 14:00:21 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIvy A. Lyons, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland and freelance digital journalist, works through ongoing LGBT controversies in school to discover what we know, and maybe they know about the ongoing, divisive topics of book bans, education,...2213carlos,david,dhruvak,dwayne,equality,for,george,huebner,ivy,lgbtq,liberty,loudoun,lyons,mirani,moms,rodriguez-diaz,university,washington,wrightfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/freedom-of-speech-for-high-schoolers-ep-18--45419857
"Imagine being drunk while listening to us right now."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45419857Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:05:03 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae and Timi are talking about wine, freedom of speech, Nigeria, and high school Supreme Court case winner Brandi Levy. If you wanna sponsor, they also say they are down! "Imagine being drunk while listening to us right now."
"Imagine being drunk while listening to us right now."]]>1330and,awoyinka,bourne,college,expression,freedom,high,nadine,nae,naeandtimi,nigeria,of,president,school,speech,timi,twitterfalse218bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-missing-hot-girl-summer-episode-ep-17--45255836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45255836Wed, 16 Jun 2021 04:40:14 +0000Ivy A. LyonsI definitely found this episode. I endured blistering winds and scorching deserts. I climbed to the highest bloody roof of the tallest bloody tower. And what did I find? This episode. Nae and Timi upload every Friday!1255black,culture,episode,girl,grads,hot,love,missing,nae,naeandtimi,odwnat,pop,self,summer,timi,womenfalse217bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-back-and-somebody-lost-an-episode-ep-16--45255837Thanks for sticking around after the hiatus! Listen in every Friday!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45255837Fri, 11 Jun 2021 04:05:16 +0000Ivy A. LyonsCan you guess who lost the episode? It definitely wasn't our producer... *It was* Thanks for sticking around after the hiatus! Listen in every Friday!Thanks for sticking around after the hiatus! Listen in every Friday!]]>1214and,black,culture,drinks,fun,nae,news,over,pop,timifalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guys-we-are-done-with-grad-school-ep-15--44803644
**also the producer lost an episode so stay tuned for more**]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44803644Fri, 14 May 2021 04:05:11 +0000Ivy A. LyonsOMG Nae and Timi are done with finals and have finished up classes! Come and chat about the people, time at Georgetown, and the places they plan to go! **also the producer lost an episode so stay tuned for more**
**also the producer lost an episode so stay tuned for more**]]>1288black,college,drinks,excellence,excited,georgetown,graduation,journalism,masters,nae,over,podcast,school,timi,university,womenfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dereck-chauvin-is-going-to-jail-ep-14--44448828https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44448828Fri, 23 Apr 2021 04:06:21 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIt's just that simple. He's going to jail and you need to take care of yourself. Process it all with Nae and Timi on Over Drinks.1257awoyinka,black,bourne,chauvin,derek,drinks,floyd,george,health,journalism,mental,nadine,nae,news,over,student,talk,timi,womenfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-you-say-her-name-saweetie-ep-13--43971811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43971811Sat, 20 Mar 2021 01:49:21 +0000Ivy A. LyonsThis week, Nae and Timi talk Grammys & The Saweetie Drama. We also take a second to talk AAPI racism and speaking out. You have to speak out, period.1641aapi,bourne,college,journalism,long,nadine,nae,otp,quavo,saweetie,timi,washington,weekfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/there-was-nothing-justifying-that-decision-ep-12--43850681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43850681Fri, 12 Mar 2021 05:05:05 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae and Timi tackle the Meghan Markle interview, conversations on race, and the Piers Morgan walk off. Nothing is off the table, and the best of Nae and Timi is on the docket! TW: Suicide, mental health.1328college,drinks,journalism,journalist,markle,meghan,morgan,nae,news,oped,otp,over,piers,prince,queen,race,racism,timi,washingtonfalse212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/build-the-perfect-guy-and-stuff-ep-11--43643676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43643676Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:05:05 +0000Ivy A. LyonsThe Val-day ReUp! Building the perfect guy with Nae and Timi.1582false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-me-some-chocolates-and-an-edible-arrangement-ep-10--43552917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43552917Sat, 20 Feb 2021 01:16:06 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIn this weeks (delayed) episode, Nae and Timi talk valentines with a special guest Jonelle!!11729day,drinks,nae,over,timi,valentinesfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-s-truly-lady-whistledown-ep-9--43295276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43295276Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:05:03 +0000Ivy A. LyonsHere's the Bridgerton Sweet Tea that we've been talking about all week! Nae and Timi are down to clown, talking shag/marry/kill, and starting with a good drink!1360false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jumping-in-with-alexia--43176549https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176549Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:05:03 +0000Ivy A. LyonsPR Up and comer Alexia talks about what it takes to make it in Public Relations, her aspirations, and deals with another bout of microphone peaks -- we are working on it for sure!1131alexia,communications,grad,ivy,lyons,ndt,otp,pod,pr,public,relations,texas,the,uhlexeeyuh,washingtonfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/otp-news-washington-election-nights-in-america--43176635https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176635Mon, 01 Feb 2021 21:00:11 +0000Ivy A. LyonsOur special for air on DCTV is in podcast form! Follow us at OTPWashington.com for transcripts, sources, and so much more!1689anderson,ani,bourne,goa,jill,journalist,kasparian,nadine,news,otp,priscilla,project,samantha,segnini,student,washington,zhufalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-comeback-with-nathaniel-weaver--43176547https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176547Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:05:20 +0000Ivy A. LyonsI catch up with YouTuber and singer Nathaniel Weaver, aka Riverdude covers, on what may possibly be the WORST microphone. Listen to his crystal clear conversation on deciding to take a college break and continuing an up-and-coming youtube career....1253covers,grad,ivy,lyons,nathaniel,news,on,pod,pulse,riverdude,the,washington,weaverfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/and-y-all-can-quote-me-ep-8--43176177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43176177Fri, 29 Jan 2021 05:05:20 +0000Ivy A. LyonsDo I even need to say that its about the DaniLeigh "Yellow Bone" fiasco? Timi and Nae talk about it all on this weeks episode.1431black,bone,college,danileigh,drinks,entertainment,girls,nae,news,otp,over,talk,timi,university,washington,yellowfalse28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/borderline-personality-disorder--43175586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43175586Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:01:08 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIn the first episode of "You Are Not a Serial Killer," Kailyn Middlemist discusses the stigma and realities of Borderline Personality Disorder.1171are,health,journalism,kailyn,killer,media,mental,middlemist,news,not,otp,serial,stigma,washington,youfalsebonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-it-right-you-guys-ep-7--43073583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43073583Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:22:20 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae and Timi hang out with special guest Alexia to talk about culture, public relations, and generic wine this week!1495false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/call-it-like-we-see-it-ep-6--42923613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42923613Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:08:46 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae & Timi talk about the past week's storming of the Capitol in this week's special episode.1481false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-are-you-not-aware-of-your-own-privilege-ep-5--42618440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42618440Fri, 25 Dec 2020 05:05:14 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae and Timi talk with their producer (that's me!) about the red table talk, Christmas plans, and good vibes. Our last recording of 2020 right here!1254aunt,becky,black,christmas,college,drinks,education,enby,girl,ivy,lyons,nae,privilege,red,table,talk,timi,universityfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/i-m-not-going-on-a-plane-no-ep-4--42618441(Nae says you're either the main or the friend and Timi says we support healthy relationships.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42618441Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:00:14 +0000Ivy A. LyonsFrom our December 18th Episode -- Nae and Timi talk thanksgiving food, holiday travel, and side things this week. (Nae says you're either the main or the friend and Timi says we support healthy relationships.)(Nae says you're either the main or the friend and Timi says we support healthy relationships.)]]>1239100,black,clink,college,covid,drinks,food,girls,hungry,nae,over,thanksgiving,timi,travel,universityfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-election-was-tiring-ep-3--42287800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42287800Fri, 04 Dec 2020 05:05:15 +0000Ivy A. LyonsThis election cycle has been BEYOND stressful. So Timi and Nae grabbed some drinks and sat down to chat. Join us!13232020,awoyinka,biden,bourne,college,democrat,drinks,election,nadine,nae,news,pulse,racism,republican,students,thirsty,timi,trump,washington,womenfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-black-women-have-to-be-strong-ep-2--42287801https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42287801Thu, 03 Dec 2020 00:24:57 +0000Ivy A. LyonsNae and Timi are down to discuss all the best and worst parts of the week that was! Getcho drinks and clink!1171awoyinka,bourne,college,drinks,nadine,nae,news,on,over,pulse,racism,school,students,thirsty,timi,washington,womenfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/extra-full-interview-nick-roberts--41468883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468883Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:47:47 +0000Ivy A. LyonsHere our full interview with Nick Roberts, a current undergraduate in Illinois and creator of Killdeer Media. On this episode, he discusses the issues that led him to take a break from Illinois State University, some controversies from the Covid 19...1111false32bonushttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-report-covid-19-10-1-2020--41468836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468836Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:40:03 +0000Ivy A. LyonsIn a special edition, OTP News Washington begins with a series of reports on how Covid 19 is affecting students and their communities.176519,anderson,bourne,coronavirus,covid,dc,education,goa,impact,journalism,kasparian,killdeer,nadine,national,news,otp,samantha,student,university,washingtonfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-a-karen-ep-1--41468771https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41468771Mon, 02 Nov 2020 03:36:53 +0000Ivy A. Lyons788awoyinka,bourne,breonna,college,drinks,karen,nadine,nae,news,on,over,pulse,racism,school,students,taylor,the,thirsty,timi,washingtonfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-kaitlin-griffin--26291640thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26291640Thu, 21 May 2020 04:55:03 +0000Ivy A. LyonsUnedited Interview time! Kaitlin Griffin is a graduate of UNT, with a degree in Journalism and a current job as a producer with 12NewsNow - an ABC/NBC affiliate in Texas. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.comthegradpod@gmail.com]]>234712newsnow,college,coronavirus,covid-19,graduate,griffin,journalism,journalist,kaitlin,news,north,texas,undergraduate,untfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-jasmine-whittington--26291637thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26291637Mon, 18 May 2020 04:55:13 +0000Ivy A. LyonsJasmine Whittington is a current candidate in Georgetown University’s Masters-in-Journalism Program (#hoyasaxa), a former #terp, and Multimedia Producer at Washington DC’s CBS affiliate WUSA9. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email...thegradpod@gmail.com]]>1479college,dc,grad,graduate,hoya,instagram,jasmine,jc,maryland,media,pod,social,terp,thegradpod,undergrad,university,virginia,whittingtonfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-micah-herskind--26291639Micah Herskind is a current public policy associate living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in African American studies, and is taking time to talk Ivy League education and systemic issues in academic policy. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26291639Thu, 14 May 2020 04:55:17 +0000Ivy A. Lyons(Warning: discussion of sexual assault policy and institutional response.) Micah Herskind is a current public policy associate living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in African American studies,...Micah Herskind is a current public policy associate living and working in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in African American studies, and is taking time to talk Ivy League education and systemic issues in academic policy. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email thegradpod@gmail.com]]>1183center,college,coronavirus,covid-19,grad,graduate,herskind,human,ivy,league,micah,policy,princeton,rights,school,southern,undergrad,universityfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-gabbie-hill--25477530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25477530Mon, 11 May 2020 04:55:10 +0000Ivy A. LyonsGabbie Hill is a current 3L at St. Louis University's School of Law. In the pod, she discusses online law classes, and the systemic issues she believes the change to education has shed light on. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by...1576chicago,college,coronavirus,covid,covid-19,gabbie,grad,graduate,hill,illinois,jd,law,louis,saint,slu,undergrad,undergraduate,universityfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-rachel-luke--25477529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25477529Thu, 07 May 2020 04:50:10 +0000Ivy A. LyonsRachel Luke is a member of the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology's 2022 masters cohort. She talks about the changes to her college coursework and coping with social distancing. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter, or by email...1757college,grad,graduate,luke,masters,psychology,rachael,seattle,theology,therapy,undergrad,undergraduate,univesity,washingtonfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-braden-oestreich--25477528thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25477528Mon, 04 May 2020 04:50:16 +0000Ivy A. LyonsBraden Oestreich is a music major at Webster University in Missouri. On the pod, he talks about what it is like to complete traditional music classes at home, and how Webster is assisting its student body. Join the conversation @thegradpod on twitter,...thegradpod@gmail.com]]>1481braden,college,coronavirus,covid-19,grad,gradpod,graduation,louis,missouri,music,oestreich,professors,saint,stress,student,undergrad,undergraduate,universityfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-seymour-hendrik--26291638thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26291638Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:05:05 +0000Ivy A. LyonsToday Seymour Hendrik - a current UC Santa Cruz student is on the pod. He is a senior graduating with a history intensive bachelor’s degree while attempting to also complete a changing course load online. Most recently, he interned in news and...thegradpod@gmail.com]]>1154california,caltech,college,coronavirus,covid-19,grad,graduate,hendrik,pod,seymour,student,universityfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interview-with-katrina-kopronica--25264399thegradpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25264399Tue, 28 Apr 2020 22:00:13 +0000Ivy A. LyonsKatrina Kopronica is an Ohio University senior, and soon to be graduate from their journalism program. On the pod, she talks about stress around the coronavirus, digital classroom struggles, and graduation anxieties. Join the conversation @thegradpod...thegradpod@gmail.com]]>1507college,coronavirus,covid,covid-19,grad,gradpod,graduation,journalism,katrina,kopronica,ohio,professors,stress,students,undergrad,universityfalse11full