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The Student Beat

Hosted by Collin Carrithers · sports · EN · 33 episodes

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About this Podcast:

Student Journalists are tasked with learning a highly competitive industry and performing at great standards while also balancing being a student, other jobs, and anything else there may be. While their main job is to tell compelling stories, my goal is to tell their story of the storyteller. This podcast aims at exposing Student Journalists all across the country and explaining how much more goes into being a Student Journalist. We'll explore everything they do, how they got into journalism, fun stories, and the importance of Student Journalism!Come with me as we walk The Student Beat!

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Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about The Student Beat

What is The Student Beat about?

Student Journalists are tasked with learning a highly competitive industry and performing at great standards while also balancing being a student, other jobs, and anything else there may be. While their main job is to tell compelling stories, my goal is to tell their story of the storyteller.

Who hosts The Student Beat?

The Student Beat is hosted by Collin Carrithers. The show has published 33 episodes to date.

What has The Student Beat covered recently?

Recent episodes include "The Student Beat - Episode 33 - Lorelei Jager of Purdue" (24 July 2026, 52 minutes), "The Student Beat - Episode 32 - William Rosen of Marist" (17 July 2026, 62 minutes), and "The Student Beat - Episode 31 - Jessica Kemnitz of Michigan State" (10 July 2026, 57 minutes).

How often does The Student Beat publish?

The Student Beat publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 33 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Student Beat?

Booking probability for The Student Beat is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Student Beat requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Student Beat's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The Student Beat?

The strongest fits for The Student Beat are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Student Beat has a sports audience.

About the host

Collin Carrithers hosts The Student Beat, a sports show with 33 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #33

    The Student Beat - Episode 33 - Lorelei Jager of Purdue

    Jul 24, 202652 minS1

    Our next guest on The Student Beat joins us from Purdue, it's Lorelei Jager! Lorelei is a rising senior at Purdue University, working within the Big Ten StudentU program and Purdue Athletics. Right now, she is currently...

  • Episode #32

    The Student Beat - Episode 32 - William Rosen of Marist

    Jul 17, 20261h 2mS1

    We now welcome William Rosen of Marist as the next guest on The Student Beat! William does PxP and Sideline work for Marist Athletics, as well as working as a PA Announcer. He currently serves as the Sports Director for...

  • Episode #31

    The Student Beat - Episode 31 - Jessica Kemnitz of Michigan State

    Jul 10, 202657 minS1

    We now bring on Jessica Kemnitz of Michigan State as the next guest on The Student Beat! Jess works with Impact 89 FM and Big Ten Plus, where she has done work as a color commentator and sideline reporter. She also has...

  • Episode #30

    The Student Beat - Episode 30 - Charlie Perlman of Northwestern

    Jul 3, 202644 minS1

    We next welcome Charlie Perlman of Northwestern on The Student Beat! Charlie covers some impressive athletics at Northwestern, including a national title run, as well as just wrapping up coverage with the NBA Combine...

  • Episode #29

    The Student Beat - Episode 29 - Aidan Wirtz of Iowa

    Jun 26, 20261h 6mS1

    We next bring on Aidan Wirtz of Iowa to share his incredible journey on The Student Beat! Aidan has a great perspective on Journalism and life, which allows him to bring stories to life. He has spent a majority of his...

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  • Episode #28

    The Student Beat - Episode 28 - AJ Reisetter of Iowa

    May 22, 20261h 28mS1

    <p>We now have AJ Reisetter of Iowa sharing his story on The Student Beat! AJ has spent time at Iowa doing a multitude of things, including work with DITV, KRUI, Big Ten Plus, NBC Sports, and Dance Marathon. He next...

  • Episode #27

    The Student Beat - Episode 27 - Chris Meglio of Iowa

    May 15, 202654 minS1

    <p>Chris Meglio of Iowa has finally made his appearance on The Student Beat! Chris is closing out his final days of his college career. He is a writer with the Daily Iowan and has covered a plethora of sports and major...

  • Episode #26

    The Student Beat - Episode 26 - Finn Kuehl of Wisconsin

    May 8, 202652 minS1

    <p>We now welcome Finn Kuehl of Wisconsin to The Student Beat! Finn is wrapping up his sophomore year in Madison. He is the creator of Bench Mob Blog and the Two-Way Talents website, as well as writing, following...

  • Episode #25

    The Student Beat - Episode 25 - Braden Schenck of Virginia Tech

    May 1, 202647 minS1

    <p>With another great conversation, Braden Schenck of Virginia Tech now joins The Student Beat! Braden is a junior and is the PxP voice for the Salem RidgeYaks, as well as working with ACC Network Extra, 3304 Sports...

  • Episode #24

    The Student Beat - Episode 24 - Brad Schultz of Iowa

    Apr 29, 202637 minS1

    <p>Brad Schultz of Iowa gives us a new perspective as The Student Beat returns! Brad is finishing up his senior year at the University of Iowa where he worked as the Sports Editor for the Daily Iowan, but he has now...

  • Episode #23

    The Student Beat - Episode 23 - Sam Federman of Syracuse

    Apr 29, 202653 minS1

    <p>Sam Federman of Syracuse gives us a whole new angle on The Student Beat! Sam is one of College Basketball's finest, writing for Mid Major Madness and hosting his podcast "Brackets, Bubbles, and Bid Stealers". In this...

  • Episode #22

    The Student Beat - Episode 22 - Isaac Edelman of Florida

    Apr 29, 202649 minS1

    <p>Isaac Edelman of Florida is next on The Student Beat! Isaac is a Sports Broadcaster and Reporter, getting his start by Founding FL Teams. In this episode, we discuss his experience with covering various teams...

  • Episode #21

    The Student Beat - Episode 21 - Jake Rios of Iowa - Halloween Special

    Apr 29, 202654 minS1

    <p>Jake Rios of Iowa steps up for a Halloween Edition of The Student Beat! Griffin is a Sports Editor with The Tiger as well as an Associate Beat Writer for Clemson on SI. In this episode, we discuss his experience with...

  • Episode #20

    The Student Beat - Episode 20 - Griffin Barfield of Clemson

    Apr 29, 202655 minS1

    <p>Griffin Barfield of Clemson is the next big story on The Student Beat! Griffin is a Sports Editor with The Tiger as well as an Associate Beat Writer for Clemson on SI. In this episode, we discuss his experience with...

  • Episode #19

    The Student Beat - Episode 19 - Trevor Butler of Kansas

    Apr 29, 202656 minS1

    <p>Trevor Butler of Kansas is next to share his journalism story! Trevor is a Sports Editor with the Daily Kansan as well as a broadcaster for Kansas Club Baseball and AWA Wiffle Ball. In this episode, we discuss his...

  • Episode #18

    The Student Beat - Episode 18 - Cole Krueger of Iowa

    Apr 29, 20261h 35mS1

    <p>Cole Krueger of Iowa shares his journalism story on The Student Beat! Cole is Reporter with DITV as well as KWWL's Friday Night Light series! He also broadcasts games with KRUI Sports and has a plethora of high...

  • Episode #17

    The Student Beat - Episode 17- Jack Rachinsky of Penn State

    Apr 29, 202657 minS1

    <p>Jack Rachinsky of Penn State is next up to share his story on The Student Beat! Jack is Broadcaster with Big Ten Plus as well as a Director, Broadcaster, and Football Insider with Penn State CommRadio! In this...

  • Episode #16

    The Student Beat - Episode 16 - Jon Grove of Kansas State

    Apr 29, 202655 minS1

    <p>Jon Grove of Kansas State is next up to share his story on The Student Beat! Jon is Production Director at Wildcat 91.9 FM and hosts the Cat Attack Podcast, as well as writing GoPowercat with 247 Sports. In this...

  • Episode #15

    The Student Beat - Episode 15 - Ryan Martin of Maryland

    Apr 29, 202653 minS1

    <p>Ryan Martin of Maryland is next on The Student Beat. Ryan is a Director and Broadcaster with WMUC Sports, Broadcaster on Big Ten Plus, and continues to call games in the spring with the Maryland Baseball Network. He...

  • Episode #14

    The Student Beat - Episode 14 - Elise Gan of Iowa

    Apr 29, 20261h 10mS1

    <p>Elise Gan of Iowa joins me for this new edition of The Student Beat. Elise is the Co-Sports Director at DITV and will write for the Daily Iowan, as well as occasionally throw on the headset with KRUI Sports. Today...

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