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Ryerson Rewind
Overview
Ryerson rewind is a podcast series featuring alumni sharing their fondest memories of their alma mater. It was produced and edited by Amanda Cupido, an alumna of the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), formerly Ryerson University.
Note: This podcast was created in 2018 prior to the renaming of the university.
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Episodes
Jeremy’s Story
Page Description:Season 2, Episode 5 — What was the most important lesson critically-acclaimed director Jeremy Podeswa learned at Toronto Metropolitan University? Plus, his favourite scene from Game of Thrones!
Brian’s Story
Page Description:Season 2, Episode 4 — Award-winning journalist Brian Stewart on the Toronto Metropolitan University’s ability to prepare his “impatient” generation of the 60’s and marvels at its ongoing success.
Neal’s Story
Page Description:Season 2, Episode 3 — Longtime broadcaster Neal Sandy recalls unusual but beloved antics of former profs and what it was like the very first time he got behind the microphone.
Steve’s Story
Page Description:Season 2, Episode 2 — He came to Toronto Metropolitan University determined to start an indie music label. Today, he’s the man behind, Beau’s one of Ontario’s most beloved craft breweries. What gives?
Maayan’s Story
Page Description:Season 2, Episode 1 — Can innovation, personal experience and a need for a decent thesis topic change the world? Yes, they can.
Mehrnaz’s Story
Page Description:Season 1, Episode 5 — Three-time graduate Dr. Mehrnaz Shokrollahi shares her journey and explains why, for her, it became more than a place to study, but a home.
Sonal’s Story
Page Description:Season 1, Episode 4 — Sonal Bhadane, Biomedical Physics (MASc.) ’12 on the role Toronto Metropolitan University played in propelling her towards a career in science and how she managed stress as a student.
Terry’s Story
Page Description:Season 1, Episode 3 — In this episode, Terry O’Connor, Journalism ’58 returns to the Quad and reflects on how much things have changed (including the smells!) Hint: there's no longer a functioning brewery on campus!
Tom’s story
Page Description:Season 1, Episode 2 — Tom Thorne, Radio and Television Arts '68, started Toronto Metropolitan University's independent student newspaper, The Eyeopener. Hear about how it started, who tried to shut it down and why he thinks it's still a success.
Angela’s Story
Page Description:Season 1, Episode 1 — Angela Glover (Radio and Television '94) talks about witnessing Toronto Metropolitan University transition into being a university and why it feels like she's never left.
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