Season 5 Spring 2025
Season 5: Episode 14
Episode Title: The Real Buzzkill: Working Conditions in Fast Fashion
Irons, M. (Host). (2025). The real buzzkill: Working conditions in fast fashion [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
In the fast fashion industry not everything is what it seems, there are countless people working for long hours, low wages, and have to work in unsafe environments/working conditions which is harmful to their lives.
Season 5: Episode 13
Episode Title: To BEE Or Not To BEE
Williams, K., Winslow, Jr., J., &Forbes, C. (Hosts). (2025). To BEE or not to BEE [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
To avoid later problems, college students should choose a major early by focusing on self-assessment, exploring all options, and using support resources.
Season 5: Episode 12
Episode Title: Navigating the Digital Age: Kids and Their Screens, Finding a Healthy Balance
Rodriguez, E. (Host). (2025). Navigating the Digital Age: Kids and Their Screens, Finding a Healthy Balance [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
Parents, educators, family members, all who are listening to this podcast. I am not against technology. It is vital for us as adults to limit the timeframe children and teens are on the screen. As study shows more and more that having these kids in front of screens for a long period of time affects children's development negatively.
Season 5: Episode 11
Episode Title: Beyond the Game: The Stereotypes Stalking Black College Stars
Straker, E., Johnson, E., & Magett, C. (Hosts). (2025). Beyond the game: The stereotypes stalking Black college stars [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
To better help Student athletes at a higher level in school they need Moral, Mental, and Physical support, with guidance on how to balance Life, School, and sports. This support should be expected from school staff, parents and mentors.
Season 5: Episode 10
Episode Title: Shopping Smarter, Not Harder
Noring, N., & Gibbs, K. (Hosts). (2025). Shop smarter not harder [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
College students' engagement with fast fashion is widespread due to pressure to keep up with trends and the affordability it provides; our generation should learn to consume more sustainably and educate ourselves on the environmental impacts of fast fashion.
Season 5: Episode 9
Episode Title: How do your nights affect your days?
Domagala, K., & Miller, K., & Perez, E. (Hosts). (2025). How do your days affect your nights? [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
Minimizing stress, strategically managing caffeine and screen time, and using tailored sleep hygiene are most beneficial for sleep quality, considering individual differences like sex, caffeine tolerance, and student/athlete status.
Season 5: Episode 8
Episode Title: What's the Buzz About the Bets?
Cline. C., & Magnuson. K. (Hosts). (2025). What's the buzz about the bets? [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
With all the strategies, statistics, and psychological tactics behind gambling, it's important to emphasize responsible gambling and raise awareness about the risks of addiction and financial harm. If gambling becomes a problem, seeking help is crucial.
Season 5: Episode 7
Episode Title: Swipe Up On The Truth: Exposing the Influencer Game
Mooney, E. (Host). (2024). Swipe up on the truth: Exposing the influencer game [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
While influencers strive for continuous online engagement, their reliance on misleading tactics to stay relevant is deemed unacceptable behavior by young adults and college students, highlighting a growing demand for ethical online content.
Season 5: Episode 6
Episode Title: Ctrl+Alt+Disrupt: What is AI Capable of
Gambong, N., Eckhardt, M., & Wesley, A. (Hosts). (2024). Ctrl+Alt+Disrupt: What is AI Capable Of [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin' Bees. St. Ambrose University.
While the use of AI is rising rapidly in everyday lives, we begin to see a decline in academic integrity and critical thinking among students.
Season 5: Episode 5
Episode Title: Ready or Not: Is Your Mind College Ready?
Torrez, C., A., McElwee, J. T., & Mugabe,V. (Hosts). (2025). Ready or not: Is your mind college ready? [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin' Bees. St Ambrose University.
Common academic stressors, like exams and time restrictions negatively affect mental health in undergraduate students due to poor anxiety management deteriorating mental health gradually over time.
Season 5: Episode 4
Episode Title: Navigate the Noise
Lopez, B., Mascari, B., & Muragara, F. (Hosts). (2025). Navigate the Noise. [Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin' Bees. St Ambrose University.
Social media has done massive damage involving our emotions, influenced behavior, and negatively impacted mental health. Social media addiction occurs frequently, taking over many people’s daily thought process.
Season 5: Episode 3
Episode Title: FREE TIK TOK!
Bahns, A., Bush, S., & Matthews, N. (Hosts). (2024). FREE TIK TOK![Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
Tik Tok should not be banned in the U.S. because it allows free expression and creativity, and supports small business and economic growth, banning Tik Tok would set a bad example of the government having too much control over social media.
Season 5: Episode 2
Episode Title: Fair Education: The Key To Academic Success
Fox, M., Mitchell, A., & Steben, M. (Hosts). (2025). Fair Education: The Key to Academic Success [Podcast audio episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
There is an ever-growing issue of student achievement gaps, particularly for marginalized groups. To that end, educators should tailor their teaching strategies to ensure that each student thrives in the classroom through prioritizing the concept of individualized learning, and family communication.
Season 5: Episode 1
Episode Title: Scroll, Compare, Repeat
Simms. M., Fiore. S., & Torres. Z. (Hosts). (2024). Scroll, compare, repeat.[Audio podcast episode]. In Buzzin'Bees. St. Ambrose University.
TikTok’s social comparison features, along with the pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards, play a major role in increasing mental health issues like body dysmorphia and disordered eating among adolescents and young adults. These dynamics create distorted self-images and promote unhealthy behaviors in the pursuit of social validation.
Project created by St Ambrose University Reference and Instruction Librarian, Stella Herzig, MLS
Episodes recorded at the SAU radio station KALA-FM studio by its General Manager, Dave Baker