Let’s Talk TRIO

A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Program, Educational Opportunity Centers).
Episodes
Episodes



Sunday Oct 02, 2022
A Warrior Without Frontiers (Amaris Lopez - Episode II)
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
WE ARE BACK!
In our return to podcasting we have Amaris Lopez, a participant of CSU-Monterrey Bay's TRIO Student Support Services program. This is an update episode featuring Amaris as they share their reflection from the first time they were on the podcast all the way through college graduation. Join us as Amaris shares their experiences in traveling during the time of COVID, opportunities in college, and beginning a journey in the professional realm.
This episode is dedicated to Juan Rivas's father... In memory of Guadalupe Rivas (1961 - 2022).
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
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Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
This is very special episode of Let's Talk TRIO. Juan Rivas, host, had the honor of teaching podcasting to a group of students at the University of New Mexico-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program. Students learned about podcasting editing techniques, public speaking, and the history of broadcasting.
Margelina Bahe, participant of UNM-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program, created this podcast pilot titled "Let's Talk Best..." the topic being "top anime characters. If you are not familiar with anime characters, worry not...this episode was created with the intention of becoming familiar with podcasting to, more importantly, to have fun.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms



Sunday Sep 19, 2021
Sunday Sep 19, 2021
In this episode we have Anthony (Tony) Culpepper, Jr., an education doctoral candidate in Higher Education Leadership at Saint Peter's University and former TRIO staff member. Anthony is on the podcast to discuss his life experience, educational journey, working for the TRIO programs, being in a doctoral program, and reflecting on the purpose and impact of TRIO programs.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms



Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
In this episode we have Trent Ball, the Associate Vice-President for Equity and Access at Southeast Missouri State University. Trent is on the program to discuss his experience with the TRIO programs as a staff member, his own journey in education, mentoring students, and to talk about comics books (particularly the Dark Knight, also known as Batman).
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms



Friday Aug 27, 2021
Friday Aug 27, 2021
In this episode we have Ellen Scott, an alumna of the TRIO Student Support Services program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Ellen is on the program to discuss her experiences within the TRIO SSS program, he multiple board games, a desire and interest in nature, and her current career. Listen to her story about feeling connected finding ways to engage with campus resources.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOalumni #TRIOgraduate #TRIOprograms



Sunday Jun 20, 2021
Sunday Jun 20, 2021
In this episode we have Austyn Richards, Alum and Advisor for the TRIO Education Talent Search program at Idaho State University. Austyn is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, their TRIO Education Talent Search experience, and share his current career at Idaho State University.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOeducationaltalentsearch #TRIOalumni #TRIOgraduate #TRIOprograms



Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
In this episode we have Dr. Brittany Murray, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program and graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. Murray is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her TRIO McNair experience, and share her current career at Davidson College.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOmcnair #TRIOalumni #TRIOdoctorate



Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
EPISODE #60 FOR LET'S TALK TRIO!!
In this episode we have Dr. Rachel Renbarger, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program from the University of Oklahoma and graduate of OU and Baylor University. Dr. Renbarger is on the podcast to share her educational journey, going to college, experiences with TRIO McNair, a researcher, and sharing her research on TRIO McNair Program.
A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at:
Student Access: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOmcnair #TRIOalumni #TRIOdoctorate