Get the inside scoop on 'Sympathy Is a Knife,' the powerful remix by Charli XCX featuring Ariana Grande. In this episode, we explore how both artists reflect on fame, judgment, and self-doubt, all while delivering an unforgettable sonic experience. Learn how the remix shifts the original’s tone, why the lyrics hit hard, and how the track is making …

Explore the story behind 'Die With a Smile,' the chart-topping duet by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. Learn how this soft rock anthem came together in a spontaneous Malibu studio session, what makes the collaboration special, and how the song has captivated fans worldwide. We’ll also dive into the retro-inspired music video, critical acclaim, and the po…

Dive into the whirlwind romance between Sabrina Carpenter and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan in this exciting episode! We uncover their low-key dates, red carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala, and Barry’s surprise cameo in Sabrina’s "Please, Please, Please" music video. Learn how their playful social media banter keeps fans hooked and why Barry’s support…

How did Liam Payne die? In this emotional episode, we break down the tragic details surrounding Liam Payne’s sudden death in Buenos Aires and what it means for One Direction fans worldwide. From the shocking circumstances of his final moments to his struggles with health and personal challenges, we reflect on his remarkable career and legacy. With …

Big Meech is free after 16 years behind bars, and the world is buzzing. But what comes next for the former BMF kingpin? In this episode, we break down his early release, his reunion with son Lil Meech, and the high stakes surrounding his return. Will Big Meech reclaim his legacy, or will the pressures of fame and his past catch up to him? Tune in a…

Davante Adams is now a New York Jet—and it’s not just a trade; it’s a game-changer. In this episode, we break down how Adams’ reunion with Aaron Rodgers could shake up the NFL, revive the Jets’ season, and shift the power dynamics of the league. From behind-the-scenes drama to the impact on Garrett Wilson and the team’s playoff hopes, we uncover ev…

The podcast took a REALLY long hiatus. But we’re back in full effect.

In perhaps the greatest night in #mubb Twitter history, we celebrate a win over Villanova with over an hour of chatter across the #mubb universe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

Patrick and Ben host a Twitter space following Marquette's win over Georgetown. Where does the team go after a crazy 2-3 start in the Big East? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

Patrick and Ben take to Twitter to discuss Marquette's blowout loss to UCLA, close win over Kansas State and preview the Big East and what it will take for Marquette to make the NCAA Tournament in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

We recorded our live Twitter Space following Wisconsin's blowout of Marquette. We take live questions from fans and get perspective from several #mubb Twitter members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

Marquette basketball has started the season 5-1 with 3 upset wins over Power 5 programs. We run down a whirlwind of observations and try to stay optimistic following a difficult Sunday setback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

The Shaka Smart Era is upon us! Patrick and Ben make observations about the exhibition rout of Bowie State and discuss the state of the program as the season begins Tuesday. Also, enjoy a comedic preview of MU's first opponent, SIU-Edwardsville. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

This Covid Conversation looks back at the growth of Marquette’s Covid Research Initiative to evaluate how the various projects that emerged under its umbrella provide templates and ideas for collaborative research. It is especially noteworthy that each participant wears several hats at Marquette. We also consider what it meant to produce 24 episode…

New initiatives at Marquette and in Milwaukee are helping boost college admissions and retention for students in our city. Organizations like All In Milwaukee, College Possible and new programs at Marquette are providing resources and support to improve social, academic and graduation outcomes. In this episode we hear from leaders at Marquette and …

500 years ago, a soldier was critically wounded on a battlefield in Spain when he suffered a cannonball blow to his knee. He thought his life, as he knew it, was over. Instead, his long journey back to health prompted a spiritual awakening. The course of his life changed as he came to focus on fostering reflection, community and education. That man…

Lezlie Knox and Donald Leech (University of Virginia at Wise) discuss his recent co-authored book, Covid-19 Conspiracy Theories: QAnon, 5G, the New World Order and Other Viral Ideas (McFarland, 2021). As two medievalists, they focus on similarities between the Black Death and our current pandemic, as well as why conspiracy theories are so appealing…

This year, Marquette University welcomes Coach Shaka Smart as the head coach of the men's basketball team. Coach Smart is a Wisconsin native who grew up in Madison for 18 years before going onto coaching success, including leading Virginia Commonwealth University to a Final Four appearance. On and off the court, Coach Smart is committed to relation…

According to the World Health Organization, people are not only living through a pandemic but also an “infodemic” that has made it difficult to know which information and advice about the virus are accurate. In this conversation, Marquette colleagues discuss this infodemic and why it is different from tabloid news and other types of misinformation …

It’s been a long year since we shared the last episode of Marquette in Milwaukee. And we’ve been busier than ever. We are back today to hear about the service and research from Marquette that has helped our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. The work on campus continues, and has far-reaching impact –– whether that’s providing essential pro bon…

Patrick Leary, Ben Snider and Sam Newberry discuss Marquette firing Steve Wojciechowski and who it should consider replacing him with, including Porter Moser and Dennis Gates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

The panelists from Mask Up Marquette Episode 4 in Season 1 reconvene to review the current science on COVID-19 transmission and mask-wearing. They discuss how masks are still effective in preventing transmission of the COVID-19 variants now circulating in the U.S, how winter affects viral transmission, and the importance of continuing to wear a mas…

This week our panelists, three Marquette undergraduate students from different disciplines, reflect on their experiences with COVID messaging during the past 10 months. They discuss the efficacy of mask-promoting and social-distancing campaigns; recall their efforts to find reliable sources of information on COVID; and offer their assessments of Ma…

In this bonus episode, the Covid Conversations Organizing Team looks back at season One to discuss some of their favorite episodes and discuss the things they learned. They also look ahead to provide potential topics for season two. Appearing in this episode: Dr. Laurieann Klockow, Department of Biomedical Sciences Dr. Lezlie Knox, Department of Hi…

This week our panelists talk about how they work with community partners to collaborate on research and interventions. Working in varying research areas, including nursing and racial disparities in maternal and health outcomes, the long civil rights movement and criminal justice reform, and autism and disability advocacy, the panelists think togeth…

This conversation, between three Marquette faculty who team-taught a course in Spring 2020, reflects on the ways in which COVID-19 has reshaped their pedagogy, from syllabus design to student expectations. Participants include: Dr. Michael Zimmer, Associate Professor in Marquette’s Department of Computer Science, is a privacy and internet ethics sc…

This week we discuss ways that people have responded to previous pandemics and large-scale death events, and are there parallels to how people are responding today. Fr. Michael Maher, SJ, - Visiting Professor, Marquette University Department of History. Dr. Amy Amendt-Raduege - English Adjunct Faculty, Whatcom Community College. Kat McConnell - Cou…

This week two of Marquette University's outstanding undergraduates, Brooke McArdle & Gretchen Zirgaitis, join Dr. Lezlie Knox to discuss their undergraduate research, the importance of female mentorship, and the impact of the pandemic on undergraduate researchers. Brooke McArdle - A Senior Majoring in Classical Languages & History. Gretchen Zirgait…

Dr. Jane Peterson and Noel Hincha discuss their archeological efforts to recreate life in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood. As a result of the Great Migration, the area became home to many Black Americans in the early twentieth century. COVID-19 interrupted their fieldwork but prompted them to pursue new methods and pay more attention to racial h…

This week's conversation focuses on the emerging phenomenon of "COVID Longhaulers" and the challenges associated with tracking this phenomenon through healthcare data management systems. Dr. Jessica A. Pater - Research Scientist and Manager of the Health Services and Informatics Research Lab in the Parkview Research Center (PRC) in Fort Wayne, Indi…

This week's conversation focuses on research at Marquette University and how the COVID19 Pandemic has impacted researchers at both the student and faculty levels. The discussants also talk about the opportunities for collaboration; the current reality has presented. Dr. Jeanne Hossenlopp - Professor of Chemistry and Marquette University's Vice Pres…

This week's conversation focuses on the role of public health in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. It also highlights lessons learned from coping with prior epidemics. Dr. Joseph Byonanebye - Clinical Assistant Professor in the College of Health Sciences, Marquette University. He teaches and researches public health and global health aspects. Jos…

This week's discussion focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic and the movement to work from home and online learning further blurred the lines between the public and the private—resulting in questions about balancing public safety with data privacy. Dr. Micahel Zimmer, Associate Professor in Marquette University's Department of Computer Science Dr. J…

This week the conversation centers around the historic contribution of both Catholicism and the Jesuit tradition to the evolution of Healthcare. And how that tradition informs responses to COVID-19 from both a healthcare and humanitarian perspective. Dr. Carmel Ruffolo - Ph.D., Medical Microbiology, Associate Vice President for Corporate Engagement…

This week's conversation focuses on the intersection of the pandemic with the country's political climate. To understand the underlying challenges the pandemic plays to the functioning of the government. Dr. Amber Wichowsky - a political scientist whose research explores the intersections between politics and inequality, including class biases in t…

This conversation focuses on how the COVID19 pandemic has impacted both individual and collective mental health in our community. The discussants outline the contexts that existed before the outbreak and how the outbreak has exacerbated the struggles of communities lacking mental health resources. Dr. Weneaka Jones - Clinical Assistant Professor Co…

This conversation focuses on the efforts of the Center for Teaching and Learning & the Division of Digital Learning in facilitating Marquette's transition to online learning as a response to the initial COVID19 outbreak in the Spring of 2020. How they are preparing to support faculty in hybrid/online teaching for Fall 2020, and the opportunities to…

This conversation focuses on the value of reencountering works of art—and especially writing—during a pandemic. We touch on how the meditative focus of re-reading can help combat doomscrolling and the attention deficit of a 24-hour bad-news cycle. We also discuss how returning to beloved written works can offer solace and strength during difficult …

In this podcast, we discuss various perspectives on how to put youth voices front and center as schools, colleges, and universities consider the coming academic year. We touch on the challenges young people and their families face, as well as strategies to elevate their perspectives and participation. We end by addressing the potential of restorati…

This conversation focuses on mask-wearing and how the current science on COVID-19 transmission supports their effectiveness in preventing community spread. We discuss when you should wear a mask, what you should consider in choosing one, who is and who is not wearing them, and why everyone should wear one if we hope to contain this virus and return…

This conversation focuses on the unique perspectives and concerns of Native American tribal nations and communities in the face of Covid-19. We discuss the ways in which Native people both draw on generational knowledge and practices when faced with a new disease as well as new innovations that are helping us sustain and protect our communities dur…

The Golden Eagles Alumni are TBT champions at long last. We praise the players before we break down Avatar: The Last Airbender, our new obsession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

This conversation focuses on the ways people blame immigrant communities for Covid-19 outbreaks and the historical and present contexts of these political orientations. In this discussion, we begin by asking how states sustain policies and practices that make some communities sicker and more at risk than others, whose behavior is attributed to raci…

Today I talk about Kanye’s presidential bid, cancel culture, and of course, TikTok

Hello! On behalf of our Marquette colleagues, we're excited to introduce our mini-podcast series, COVID Conversations. Our idea was to produce a series of conversations related to the current pandemic, but in a slightly different way from some of the other platforms for sharing current work. Each podcast has a theme. It may be a topic like access t…

This conversation focuses on the expectations we bring to pandemics, including their timelines and human responses. It ranges from contemporary vaccine science to medieval laws to zombies, as these three scholars consider how we construct stories about disease and use them to understand our experience of it. Dr. Laurieann Klockow is a virologist wh…

Your favorite podcaster is back to talk about 2020 so far.

Charles Pierce, accomplished sports and politics writer and Marquette alum, joins the podcast to discuss his favorite moments as a student and fan from the 1970s, his take on the modern Marquette program, and his memories from writing columns for Grantland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

With Coronavirus wrecking college basketball's conclusion, Patrick and Ben share their thoughts on the 2020 cliff hanger, Stan Johnson's departure and discuss transfer options for a Marquette roster that badly needs help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation

Marquette's epic slide continues and Patrick and Ben go deeper down the #FireWojo rabbit hole than ever before. We also do tangents on Wofford, Marquette's actually good basketball team and Kansas basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBởi SB Nation