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Quad Cast

Hosted by Inna A Effress · society · EN

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About this Podcast:

Quad Cast is a weekly show hosted by speechwriter turned higher ed advisor, Inna Effress. In each episode, students and faculty share personal insights into campus life and their programs. Hear about new frontiers in science, real medical research, and departmental STEM innovations. Feel the wonders of arts and humanities. Hear directly from students about their internships and summer programs, unique career paths, the road to college, and making the most of their potential in a shifting world, all through personal stories. Inna’s love for education began when she emigrated from Ukraine to the U.S., and her family had to start from scratch in a foreign language. After college, she became a writer helping American public figures and lawmakers tell their stories. Now, she works with students applying to top schools. She helps them go after their niche through the transformative force of education, knowing that once a person has it, no one can take it away. Co

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Contact path

Verified email

Booking probability

29%

Guest openness

Selective

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80/100
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Questions about Quad Cast

What is Quad Cast about?

Quad Cast is a weekly show hosted by speechwriter turned higher ed advisor, Inna Effress. In each episode, students and faculty share personal insights into campus life and their programs. Hear about new frontiers in science, real medical research, and departmental STEM innovations. Feel the wonders of arts and humanities.

Who hosts Quad Cast?

Quad Cast is hosted by Inna A Effress. The show has published 12 episodes to date.

What has Quad Cast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Spencer, JTS-Columbia joint program, on journalism, Jewish studies, and NYC" (28 June 2026, 25 minutes), "Tamara, Northwestern Law & LSE, on human rights & being a first-gen student" (4 May 2026, 33 minutes), and "Tamara, Northwestern Law & London School of Economics" (4 May 2026, 33 minutes).

How often does Quad Cast publish?

Quad Cast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 12 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Quad Cast?

Booking probability for Quad Cast is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Quad Cast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Quad Cast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Quad Cast?

The strongest fits for Quad Cast are Universities & Colleges. Quad Cast has a society audience.

About the host

Inna A Effress hosts Quad Cast, a society podcast with 12 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #12

    Spencer, JTS-Columbia joint program, on journalism, Jewish studies, and NYC

    Jun 28, 202625 minS1

    Spencer Davis shares his experiences as a rising senior in the joint program between the Jewish Theological Seminary and Columbia University and his role as the 150th university news editor for the Columbia Daily...

  • Episode #11

    Tamara, Northwestern Law & LSE, on human rights & being a first-gen student

    May 4, 202633 minS1

    <p>Tamara Kissoon shares her story as a first generation student who emigrated from Guyana as a child. Through life-changing mentor relationships with high school teachers who encouraged her to travel, Tamara overcame...

  • Episode #11

    Tamara, Northwestern Law & London School of Economics

    May 4, 202633 minS1

    <p>Tamara Kissoon shares her story as a first generation student who emigrated from Guyana as a child. Through life-changing mentor relationships with high school teachers who encouraged her to travel, Tamara overcame...

  • Episode #10

    Hugh, Stanford '29, on campus bike culture, the beauty of math, and finding community

    Apr 17, 202618 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Hugh Cheng talks about writing problems for Stanford Math Tournament, Taiwanese Culture Society, favorite classes, playing alto sax in a musical for the first time, and riding his bike with no...

  • Episode #9

    Samantha, USC '29, on Chinese International Students, Housecleaning & Basketball

    Apr 9, 202623 minS1

    <p>Samantha Gao, USC ‘29, shares her journey from China to USC, her involvement in Chinese Women’s Basketball, content creation while working as a housecleaner, advice on joining clubs, and the anxieties facing...

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  • Episode #8

    Nora, Olin College of Engineering, on soft skills, research, and parasite detection

    Mar 30, 202626 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Nora shares why she chose Olin over other engineering programs, the soft skills that will be invaluable in any industry, and her amazing work in parasite detection and removal from fish fillets, for...

  • Episode #7

    Jackson, Yale '29, on designing airplanes, getting a pilot's license, and Jazz.

    Mar 14, 202630 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Jackson, Yale '29, shares his love of flying, designing a record-breaking aircraft with other engineering students at Yale, and campus life. </p><p></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro to Jackson...

  • Episode #6

    Ella, Vanderbilt '29, on Playing Trumpet, STEM Research, and Social Life

    Mar 12, 202622 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Ella Graber, Vanderbilt '29, shares her experiences playing trumpet at Vanderbilt, her path to science research and pre-med studies, and making the most of community service and social life, on and...

  • Episode #5

    Kenna, Northwestern Law, on First-Gen Mindset , Sports, and Lifting Others

    Mar 10, 202630 minS1

    <p>Kenna, a first-generation student at Northwestern Law, shares how she overcame educational barriers and translated her athletic scholarship into a college degree and later, admission to one of the top law schools in...

  • Episode #4

    Beckett, St. Andrews University, on Scotland, Castles & Dual Course at Uni

    Mar 6, 202622 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Beckett shares why he chose St. Andrews in Scotland and talks about tradition, local cuisine, friendships, his family’s literary legacy, and his dual passions for German language and history...

  • Episode #3

    Naomi, Columbia University '27, on Rocketry & NYC

    Feb 26, 202630 minS1

    <p>In this episode, Naomi shares how she chose between Columbia and Cal Tech. She talks about her passion for building rockets, social life on campus, favorite museums and ice skating in Manhattan, plus what it's like...

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    Alexa, Boston University '29, on mental health, acapella with BosTones, and escape rooms

    Feb 22, 202624 minS0

    <p>Alexa Chang shares her insights on BU's international culture, boys and mental health, singing as a Tenor I with the BosTones, Boston life, and her experiences as a Psychology and Brain Sciences major working towards...

  • Quad Cast

    Glennis, Northwestern University '30, on journalism and speaking up

    Feb 18, 202647 minS0

    <p>In this episode, Glennis Woosley shares her story of how her passion for journalism unfolded from personal challenges and a desire to connect with people. We talk about her experiences covering impactful events in...

Recent guests

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Spencer Davis

World Series of Stock Car Racing, Super Late Model Champion, Cleveland Cavaliers On SI

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Nora

Olin College of Engineering

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Kenna

Northwestern Law

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Naomi

Columbia University

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