Brain Waves is a biweekly podcast that curates interviews from the twice-weekly educational talk show of the same name on WUSC-FM, the University of South Carolina's official student-run radio station. Brain Waves features conversations with various members of the Carolina community. Each episode spotlights a community issue that USC faculty and staff aim to address with a specific initiative, project, or vision, as well as excerpts from interviews with students about their educational journey and experiences.Brain Waves is hosted and produced by Zaiah Nance, associate director for educational programming for WUSC-FM. The podcast is edited by Phillip Schlies, podcast coordinator for Garnet Media Group. The music was created by Zaiah Nance.Follow the radio station @WUSCFM on Instagram and Twitter, or visit wusc.fm for updates! The Brain Waves podcast is part of the Garnet Media Group podcast network. Find more student-produced podcasts and other student work on garnetmedia.org and @ga
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Signup to Generate a PitchBrain Waves is a biweekly podcast that curates interviews from the twice-weekly educational talk show of the same name on WUSC-FM, the University of South Carolina's official student-run radio station. Brain Waves features conversations with various members of the Carolina community.
Recent episodes include "S2E3 - State Museum Talk With Spokesperson Chandler Mack" (2 October 2026, 37 minutes), "S2E2 - Safe Water For Columbia With Dr. Susan Richardson" (18 September 2026, 49 minutes), and "S2E1 - 225 Years Of USC History - A Conversation With Dr. Evan Faulkenbury" (11 September 2026, 29 minutes).
Brain Waves publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for Brain Waves is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Brain Waves requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Brain Waves's contact route on record: verified email.
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Episode #3
S2E5: State Museum Talk With Spokesperson Chandler Mack What's new at the State Museum? A whole lot shares Museum Spokesperson Chandler Mack. We share stories and insights into new exhibits and the future of the museum...
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S2E2: Safe Water For Columbia With Dr. Susan Richardson Dr. Susan Richardson shares her groundbreaking research in providing safe drinking water for the Columbia area and beyond. While also discussing two recent state...
Episode #1
S2E1: 225 Years Of USC History University historian Dr. Faulkenbury shares a mixture of stories sprinkled throughout the universities history as we celebrate 225 years of USC. Brain Waves is hosted by Chase Orvin and...
Episode #9
<h1>S1E9: DJ with the Dean w/ Dr. Jeannette Andrews & Coroner Naida Rutherford</h1> <p>Zaiah joins Dean Andrews (USC’s College of Nursing) and Richland County Coroner Naida as they share their stories and backgrounds in...
Episode #8
<h1>S1E8: Everything Entrepreneurial w/ Geoffrey Graybeal</h1> <p>Geoffrey, Moore School Professor, shares his teaching pedagogy and how he created/taught a Hamilton (the musical) Entrepreneurship course. Also, a brief...
Episode #7
<h1>S1E7: Data, Data, & More Data w/ Brian Habing</h1> <p>Brian Habing, Director of Data Science and Analytics at USC, talks about the new programs that launched last fall.</p> <p>Brain Waves is hosted and produced by...
Episode #6
<h1>S1E6: St. Pat’s in Five Points w/ Dave Britt</h1> <p>Chairman of the St. Pat’s in Five Points Festival, Dave Britt, talks about this year’s band line-up and all that goes into making Columbia’s biggest event of the...
Episode #5
<h1>S1E5: Geography at USC</h1> <p>Director of the South Carolina Geographic Alliance, Michael Mewborne, discusses the importance of geography education in K-12 schools and the opportunities that the organization...
Episode #4
<h1>S1E4: Residence Life</h1> <p>Dan (Director of Residence Life) reflects on his unexpected career path, the opportunities that USC Next could bring to improve USC student life, and the growth of the Residence Hall...
Episode #3
<h1>S1E3 - Student Highlights: Quiz Bowl, Capital Tours, and International Cuisine</h1> <p>Robert Freeman talks up the Academic Team at USC and his thoughts on Tim Walz streaming Madden. Meanwhile, Anna Bishop reflects...
<h1>S1E1: All Things USC Parking & Transportation with Brian Favela</h1> <p>Brian Favela, director of Parking & Transportation at USC, and his two associate directors (Doug & Amy) join Zaiah to discuss the all-new Park...
Episode #2
<h1>S1E2: Talking TurboVote with Emma Ormond and Jamie Howelle</h1> <p>Emma Ormond (Assistant Director for Student Governance) and Jamie Howelle (Assistant Director of the Leadership & Service Center) join Zaiah to talk...
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<h1>Brain Waves Episode 1 Trailer</h1> <p>In Brain Waves pilot episode, Brian Favela, Director of Parking & Transportation at USC, and his two Associate Directors (Doug & Amy) join Zaiah for the first Initiative...
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