Episodes
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
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Episode 31: Signal Flow with Golder O’Neill
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
The group is back together for this months episode of Buzzwords! Today Joey, Scott and Melissa are joined by Golder O'Neill. Golder shares his experiences at the school and how much as changed since he first came to SU in 1986! Joey also has a run in with a Bull? Listen to find out more!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Episode 30: Accessibilty with Blayne Weaver
Friday Jan 27, 2023
Friday Jan 27, 2023
The guys Scott and Joey have run of the ship while Melissa is out. Hopefully they don't break anything as they introduce the newest guest, Blayne Weaver! Blayne talks through some of his favorite stories on set while giving an insight to maybe his most embarrassing performance. Enjoy!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Episode 29: Future Forward with Maurice Fraga
Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
We have a great show to wrap up the 2022 year on the podcast! Maurice Fraga is the Chair of the Dance Division at Shenandoah University. Hosts Joey, Melissa and Scott discuss the similarities of coaching sports and teaching dancers throughout their experiences on campus. In addition to growing and evolving as a person. Enjoy and happy holidays from the Buzzwords family!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Episode 28: Gritty with Ashley Smeltzer-Kraft
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
We have the Smeltzer-Kraft duo on for this months episode of Buzzwords! Ashley talks about the household coaching rivalry and how their kids are quite honestly the biggest hornet fans around! Joey, Scott and Melissa discuss gameday superstitions as well!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Episode 27: Innovate with Karli Vina
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Season 4 continues with an amazing guest, Karli Vina from the SU Conservatory. Karli is not new to the podcasting world as she hosts her own show, "@ Percussion". Melissa, Scott and Joey talk about how Karli takes on performances and how she looks back on her road to this point.
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Episode 26: Authentic with Ryan Romine
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
How was your summer? Missed the Buzzwords podcast? Well we are back with Season 4 and its all about our performers! First episode of the school year is with Ryan Romine, bassoon player and instructor at Shenandoah University. Ryan takes Joey, Scott and Melissa through his steps of performing and how he has over come his fear of performing.. or issues with confetti??
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith
Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Episode 25: Foresight with Cameron McCoy
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
This is a very special rebroadcast of the episode that was done live on Zoom! Our hosts Scott, Melissa and Joey end the semester with a bang! Not only was the episode recorded live to an audience we have the provost of Shenandoah University Cameron McCoy joining us! This extra long episode has everything you want in a Buzzwords podcast.
From all of us here we hope you have a safe and fun summer! New Episodes will start when school returns in September!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly
Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass - Ivymusic
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Episode 24: Empathy with Jessica Peacock
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Joey, Melissa and Scott have Jessica Peacock on with them for her first experience with a podcast... EVER! The group talks about Jessica's love for this area as she was born and raised here. Don't miss Jessica explain her distain to all of the misinformation in our society today. REMINDER: join our live podcast event for faculty day on May 24th!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly
Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass - Ivymusic
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Episode 23 : Passion with Shaun Evans
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Joey reminisces about his band days with SU's new Director of Athletic Bands, Shaun Evans! The group discuses their fun weekend after the Apple Blossom Festival. Shaun also gives some hidden knowledge about Google Calendar that everyone should know. Enjoy!!
Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King
Producer: Sean Kelly
Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass - Ivymusic