Cedars Podcast

The Writers' Block: Chapter 5, Keep it concise

Writing concisely is a clear key to good writing. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss the best way to hit prescribed lengths. Gather all the information necessary, use what is necessary and write with clarity using tools we discuss in this 55 minutes. 

The Writers' Block: Chapter 4, From newspapers to online

Newspapers are the foundation of journalistic writing. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss the history and evolution of newspapers from at least two in every city, to at most one in every city and the transition to the digital online world.

The Writers' Block: Chapter 3, In-depth storytelling

Journalistic feature writing should be about going in depth and using narrative techniques to tell stories. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss what makes feature writing different from news writing.

The Writers' Block: Chapter 2, The Truth About Newswriting

Journalistic writing is about telling the truth, or at least it should be. In this episode, hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert, we discuss how other writing advocates for ideas and actions, but newswriting should be in stark contrast to those aims.

The Writers' Block: Chapter 1, Writing is Everywhere

Whether you like writing or not you can't get away from it. This is the introduction to podcast episodes about writing hosted by Cedarville sophomore journalism student Balen Allain and journalism professor Jeff Gilbert.

The Star Wars Showdown

If you are a Star Wars fan, then this episode is for you! Janie, Ben, Sam, and Jacob settle the debate over the best piece of Star Wars media ever made, March Madness bracket style. Which one do you think the winner will be?

 

”The Last of Us” episode has arrived!

Longtime “The Last of Us” fans Ben and Sam along with recent fan Janie discuss what the hit TV series did right, what it did wrong, and how it may have broken the curse of film and TV adaptations of video games. 

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR “THE LAST OF US” GAME AND TV SHOW, AND “THE LAST OF US PART 2” GAME

Spin the Wheel: What genre could it be?

Janie and Ben, with special guest Jacob Bundy, play a fun game of sharing their favorite movies to a random genre determined by spinning the wheel. 

A&E: 10/10 Rings? – ‘Shang-Chi’ Review

Does "Shang-Chi" stand out amidst an ever-growing universe of heroes, or is it just your run-of-the-mill Marvel movie? Join hosts Ben Hiett and Sam Acosta along with special guest Josh Walden as they give their thoughts on the latest entry in the MCU.

Village Stories: Bringing the Opera House back to life

Sarah Bean tells the story of the Cedarville Opera House and its openings and closings through the years. For the moment, performances at the iconic building in the middle of Cedarville are on hold. But the wait won't last forever.