I migliori Uofm podcast (2024)

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Susan Pollay: The Queen of Downtown 31:07

3+ y ago31:07

31:07

When you think of Downtown Ann Arbor, there is usually one name that springs to mind: Susan Pollay. The former longtime director of the Downtown Development Authority talks to Rishi about her decades of service in community centered organizations in Ann Arbor, along with some great stories about the Downtown! ---- Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotif…

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Prashant Salla: Ann Arbor's Startup Mechanic from Mumbai 20:23

3+ y ago20:23

20:23

Prashant Salla is an Ann Arbor transplant from India whose personal story is as endearing as his startup story. His A2 based company, FixMyCar, is providing convenience for consumers looking for repairs as well as new opportunities for mechanics. ---- Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts I Am Ann Arbor is sponsored by: Underground …

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Ed Feng: Creating the Winning Algorithm in Sports 31:08

3+ y ago31:08

31:08

This week Ed Feng talks to us about how he created The Power Rank, a premier sports analytics site that discusses "data, analytics and betting in an enjoyable way". Ed founded The Power Rank after moving to Ann Arbor from the Bay Area, and talks about his transition from Academia to Entrepreneurship. You know Rishi has a soft spot for former Engine…

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Episode 0 (again) - Welcome to I Am Ann Arbor w/ Zac Logsdon 17:47

3+ y ago17:47

17:47

Rishi is back! Season 2 of podcast (slightly delayed due to a global pandemic) features a new name, a new logo, a revised focus, and all new guests! Rishi brings his old friend Zac Logsdon, host of sister pod "I Am Norman" to explain more about the new focus and the new company, Podcasts United. ---- Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Pod…

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Capturing opportunities & Embracing Risk - Amal Muzaffar, PM at Facebook AI, Ex-PM at WeWork, American Express, UofM Alum 28:28

4y ago28:28

28:28

About Amal: Amal is a Product Manager at Facebook, where she specializes in the AI behind Instagram Reels. She talks about her journey into product. During her undegrad, PM was not as popular as it was today, so she had to make use of opportunities in front of her. Furthermore, she stresses embracing such opportunities even though they give a short…

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Don't worry too much about the destination, focus on the journey - Mahek Hooda, Product Manager - Microsoft 22:19

4y ago22:19

22:19

About Mahek: Mahek Hooda is a Product Manager at Microsoft. She started her career in the supply chain but constantly focused on the end goal of moving to product. She showed persistence in face of rejections but kept moving forward - embracing her uniqueness and leveraging her skillset. Hear her story, it is truly inspiring. She talks about: How t…

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Embrace risk and experiment - PM is a unique journey, Varun Perla - Ex Swiggy PM, IIIT, Upenn (Ivy League) 44:39

4y ago44:39

44:39

Varun Perla is a current MS student at UPenn. He previously worked at Swiggy as PM, IIIT as an ML Research Intern, and graduated with a bachelor's from BITS-Pilani. He talks about: Business models affected with COVID, his expectations on what to expect once the vaccine hits. The difference between a PM at a 10 person team and a 50+ person team The …

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How to incorporate the principles of PM in your job search. AWS Senior PM - Srini Sekaran 23:55

4y ago23:55

23:55

Srini Sekaran is a senior product manager at Amazon. He talks about: How to incorporate PM principles into your job search How to embrace your unique journey when reaching out to recruiters How to differentiate yourself from the other job applicants Precious advice on students seeking to break into PM His achievements: Machine learning at NASA Ames…

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Ari Weinzweig: Zingerman's Sandwich Stories - #1 & #23 (Plus Bonus Roadhouse Story!) 32:19

4+ y ago32:19

32:19

In Ann Arbor, Ari Weinzweig needs no introduction. The founder of Zingerman's Deli is a legend in the worlds of entreprenuership and food, and the story of Zingerman's is a source of pride for Ann Arbor Townies and UM Alumni around the globe. In late January of 2020, Rishi sat down with Ari at Zingerman's Roadhouse to get the story behind some of t…

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Anthony Taylor: The Legend of Axe Ventura 20:59

4+ y ago20:59

20:59

College is tough. But going to college after serving your country for almost a decade?That takes a dedication not often found. And starting your first business from scratch while you are in your second career as an undergrad? That's downright amazing, and exactly what Anthony Taylor did. Anthony and his partner Shannon Kozyra come on the pod to tel…

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Matt Nolan: The Origin Story of Fall Break at Michigan 32:40

4+ y ago32:40

32:40

For over 15 years, students at UofM enjoy a study break during the Fall semester in order to refresh and rejuvenate after midterms. However, for many older alumni, there was no such thing as "Fall Break". Matt Nolan (LSA '03, LAW '06) comes on the podcast to tell the story of how Fall Break was conceived and brought to life. Shoutout to Good Time C…

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Jason Berry: Tales from the Blind Pig 29:38

4+ y ago29:38

29:38

We all know that Pearl Jam and Nirvana played the Blind Pig. But do you know any actual stories from the legendary music venue? Jason Berry, managing partner and longtime talent buyer, welcomes Rishi and Mason to green room at the Pig to tell them some epic stories from its storied history. See who's playing at the Blind Pig in the near future: www…

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Mary & Nick Lemmer: Lessons from Gelato 25:08

4+ y ago25:08

25:08

Mary & Nick Lemmer are proud UofM alumni, and the sibling team behind Iorio's Gelato in Ann Arbor. Mary & Nick recount their tasty startup story, how they started the business as kids, the difficulties of running a store as college students and young graduates, and some lessons learned along the way. Find out where you can taste Iorio's Gelato: htt…

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Michele Fraser Wing & Lois Harden: Fact or Fiction - Law Quad Edition 19:17

4+ y ago19:17

19:17

We all think we know interesting facts about the Law Quad...but do we? This week we play mythbusters with Michele Fraser Wing, Chief Operating Officer, and Lois Harden, Facilities Manager, of the UM Law School. Michele, Lois, and Rishi run through some of the most common rumors heard throughout the decades and unearth the origin of one of campus' m…

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Greg Dooley: Fielding Yost was one of the original recruiting “rule benders” 23:46

4+ y ago23:46

23:46

Recruiting and amateurism in collegiate athletics is obviously a hot topic right now, but did you know it was an issue 100 years ago as well? Greg Dooley from MVictors.com comes on the podcast to talk with Rishi about Fielding Yost, the Godfather of Michigan Football, and how is rivalry with Amos Alonzo Stagg of the University of Chicago created he…

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Abra Berens: "Ruffage" from roots in Ann Arbor 29:52

5y ago29:52

29:52

Rishi and Mason take the show on the road to visit Abra Berens ('04), the executive chef at Granor Farms and author NY Times bestselling cookbook "Ruffage: A Practical Guide to vegetables". Abra talks about growing up on a farm, cultivating her love of food at Zingerman's, and the path that led her to culinary fame. Learn more about Granor Farms: g…

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Dr. Feranmi Okanlami: A Champion for Adaptive Sports 26:03

5y ago26:03

26:03

In this episode, we meet "Dr. O" - Oluwaferanmi (Feranmi) Okanlami (MD '11) - the Director of Medical Student Programs (OHEI) as well as the Director of Adaptive Sports (MCHAMP), not to mention a Clinical Professor at Michigan Medicine and Spokesperson for the Adaptive Sports community. Dr. O's speaks about his inspiring journey, one that led him d…

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Olivia Walch: Math, Sleep, Apps, Comics, and....Gerrymandering? 26:44

5y ago26:44

26:44

Olivia Walch is a PhD in Applied Mathematics (UM '16), but that may be the least interesting thing about her! Olivia comes on the podcast to explain how her diverse interests are tied together, and shows us how "chill" math is. You can learn more about Olivia and her work here: http://oliviawalch.com/ ---- Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Goog…

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Winter Holiday Podcast Schedule Update 0:58

5y ago0:58

0:58

We are taking a few weeks off for the Holidays. South U Stories will be back on January 16th! In the meantime, visit our newest sponsor, State & Liberty, and use code SOUTHU for 10% off your next order. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts or Watch on: YouTube South U Stories is sponsored by: State & Liberty - Visit our newest spon…

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Danielle Vignos: Stopping to Smell the Roses (Literally) 25:56

5y ago25:56

25:56

This week Rishi stops by the University Flower shop, located in Nickels Arcade, to chat with Danielle (Dani) Vignos about her story as a Pre-Law major at UofM who ended up in the flower business. Originally from the Bay Area, Dani's love of flowers has led her to take a chance and set up roots in Ann Arbor. Notes: You can support Dani by visiting U…

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Scott DeRue: Lessons from the Summit of Mt. Everest 16:41

5y ago16:41

16:41

It's an impressive accomplishment to have reached the peak of just one of "The Seven Summits". Our guest this week, Scott DeRue, has summited not just one, but six of the tallest mountains in the world! Scott currently serves as Dean of the Ross School of Business and takes some time out of his busy schedule to tell Rishi a couple stories from his …

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Bud VanDeWege: The Birthplace of Collegiate Apparel at Moe Sport Shops 16:18

5y ago16:18

16:18

Everyone knows that collegiate merchandise is big business these days, but not as well known is the fact that the birthplace of collegiate apparel is Ann Arbor Michigan. Bud VanDeWege visits with Rishi to tell a few stories about Moe Sport Shops, the iconic shop that played a major part in collegiate apparel landscape. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | S…

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Rich DeVarti: How Dominick's sprouted a Pizza Empire 14:35

5y ago14:35

14:35

Going to Dominick’s is essentially a rite of passage for any Michigan student. But few who enjoy a slice of pizza or a glass of sangria know the role this Ann Arbor institution played in creating the world’s largest pizza chain. Rishi visits the Ann Arbor institution Casa Dominick's and interviews owner Richard DeVarti. Rich (founder Dominick DeVar…

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Phil Brabbs: From "Wounded Duck" to Michigan Football Glory 21:52

5y ago21:52

21:52

This week, Phil Brabbs ('04) recounts his role in a Michigan Football Instant Classic against Washington in 2002. The roller coaster of a game paved Phil's philosophy and outlook later on in his life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts or Watch on: YouTube South U Stories is sponsored by: Underground Printing - Visit UGP for all …

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Adam Lowenstein & Justin Herrick: How BTB Burrito Almost Never Was 18:07

5y ago18:07

18:07

Rishi talks with Adam Lowenstein ('05) and Justin Herrick about the serendipitous story at the beginning of BTB Burrito. BTB then paved the way for Adam & Justin to take over Good Time Charley's, and create the family of businesses known as the Watershed Hospitality Group. Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts or Watch on: YouTube S…

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Episode 0: Welcome to South U Stories 3:49

5y ago3:49

3:49

A quick introduction to South U StoriesDi Rishi Narayan

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MSU or UofM 6:59

5+ y ago6:59

6:59

MSU or UofM

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Detroit Trip 4:30

5+ y ago4:30

4:30

English project about my trip to Detroit

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December 18, 2017 1:07

7y ago1:07

1:07

Part 2

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December 18, 2017 6:07

7y ago6:07

6:07

This is for school only

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Final 4:59

7y ago4:59

4:59

Make your own podcast: https://anchor.fm/rhonda-neal

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DrinkThePress - Ep7 - Gay Agenda Revealed!, Strip Club Sues Trump, Death at Dairy Farm & More! 10:16

8y ago10:16

10:16

This week on Drink the Press we discuss the gay agenda is finally revealed, Michael Phelps' controversial Michigan public service announcement, a look back at the life of Whitney Houston, the Death of a Michigan dairy farmer, a Detroit strip club sues a presidential candidate... All that, Pants Rooney on the games in Rio and more on Drink the Press…

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DrinkThePress - Ep6 - Testicle Eating Fish! Suicide Squad Review! #SaySomethingNiceAboutTrump! 9:05

8+ y ago9:05

9:05

ThisShouldBetheNews.com presents Drink the Press - Episode 6 - Now with improved audio. This week on Drink the Press we discuss:A blistering report on America’s struggling inner citiesBewildered Clintons Baffled by Balloons at the DNCTesticle Eating Fish Found in Lake Huron Pants Rooney reviews Suicide Squad ISIS Adopting Western Reward SystemAnd m…

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DrinkThePress - EP5 - Russia! UofM! Snyder! Paltrow! Starbucks! Garbage! 7:43

8+ y ago7:43

7:43

Drink the Press - Episode 5 - Audio Evidence of Russian Email Hacks, Bernstein University of Michigan Blowup, Starbucks Crimes in Redford, MI, Gov Snyder on his EPA appointment, Pants Rooney on Paltrow, Rubbish Genie and more!Di ThisShouldBeTheNews.com

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Drink The Press - July 11th, 2016 - S01E04 6:36

8+ y ago6:36

6:36

This week's quick episode covers:The never ending fireworks in Detroit neighborhoods! America's lack of girls jumping out of cakes crisis!NEW RECURRING SEGMENT! "Get Off My Lawn with Pants Rooney"This week Pants Rooney complains about Pokemon Go! Also coverage of payday lenders! Is the NBA free agency free for all influencing climate change?! Elon …

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Drink the Press - July 5th - Drink a Fifth of July Special! (S01-E03) 10:53

8+ y ago10:53

10:53

It's the Drink the Press July 5th summer spectacular! Coverage of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest!A review of Burger King's Cheetos Mac and Cheese!Fergie and Kanye West's videos coverage!The Tesla autopilot crash! Bartenders tell us their biggest customer pet peeves! Walburgers coming to Greektown in Detroit!And much, much more!…