Episodes
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Episode 41: Culturally Responsive Leadership with Deran Whitney
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode, Deran talks about the joys of becoming a new grandfather, pickleball, being a life-long learner, and his storied academic career. Thank you so much for joining us Deran!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Episode 40: Persistent with Jen Green-Flint
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
In this episode, Jen talks about the many hats she wears in the Winchester community, her extensive girl scout cookie collection, and what it means to be a teacher and mentor to all of her students. Thanks to Jen for donating what little spare time she has to joining us this week!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Episode 40! Thank you all for your support!
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Episode 39: Authentic with Katie Bain
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Our special guest, Katie, kicks off our 2024 season with a Bain! As we all brave the January weather, warm your soul with conversations from Katie, Melissa, and Scott as they discuss growing families, Croc plows, and Katie's MANY achievements in the fields of rehabilitation science and physical therapy.
Welcome Katie!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Zander Merle-Smith and (now orange) Sean Kelly
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Episode 38: Calm with Myles Hairston
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
To wrap up 2023 we have Myles Hairston as our special guest! Melissa and Scott try to figure out if there is anything Myles can't do between his fantastic baking and magnificent singing. From the Buzzwords family to yours, happy holidays, and have a happy and healthy new year! Enjoy!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Episode 37: Authenticity with Jeffrey Marlatt
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
For the month of November, we had the pleasure of having Jeffrey Marlatt as our featured guest. Jeff gives all a reminder to be a little more caring to not just the people around us, but also ourselves. Enjoy!
As Jeff mentioned, take a look at what SU has going on at the box office!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Episode 36: Inclusion with Andrea Smith
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
For our October episode please welcome Andrea Smith our faculty athletics reprehensive here on campus. Melissa and Scott want to know, are you a spooky season enthusiast or have you moved on to jollier holidays already?
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Episode 35: Grace with Shamyra Hoggard-Wilkerson
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Buzzwords is back for a whole new season! However, our trio is down to a duet as Dr. Joey G has gone on to Greener Pastures. We start off this semester with the one and only Shamyra! Someone who has accomplished a lot in her time at SU and is using her experiences to be a fantastic mentor to students. Enjoy!!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Back To Cool" by Shane Ivers
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Episode 34: Belonging with Tracy Fitzsimmons
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
We have hit the end of the year and the start of the summer! To celebrate this with our season 4 FINALE we have none other than President Tracy Fitzsimmons. From everyone at the Buzzwords podcast we hope you enjoyed this season of the podcast. Have a happy and healthy summer break and we will see all of you for season 5 in the fall!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Episode 33: Badass with Dana Baxter
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
The lost episode recovered! (more like re-recorded but) We finally have Dana Baxter on the podcast to talk with Scott, Melissa and Joey. To say this is a fun episode is an understatement. Enjoy!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Episode 32: C’MON with Kevin Covert
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Its been a while listeners, we promise we didn't forget about you! Sadly we had a lost episode in March due to some tech issues (the hosts will fill you in). However today we have Kevin Covert to talk about his experience as a Winchester native turned Broadway actor. Some hilarious stories you do not want to miss!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds