Author: Josh Thompson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome to another edition of the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week Josh and Patrick welcome WCU’s Director of Sustainability and Energy Management Lauren Bishop to the show to talk about the brand new Electron Garden on the Green Solar Hammock Lounge which collects solar energy and gives students a great new place to hammock.  For more information on the EGG and

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello, and welcome back to the WCU PodCats Podcast!  Movie madness is in the air in Western North Carolina as ABC films a new Dirty Dancing in nearby Cashiers, NC and “Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri” begins preparation for filming in a few weeks in downtown Sylva.  Josh and Patrick are joined by Brittany Thompson and Senior Assistant Director of

Hello!  We apologize for the delay in posting a new episode this week as Josh battles a case of strep throat, a new show should be up tomorrow and we hope you have taken time to enjoy our special episode from last Friday as well!

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome to a special edition of the WCU PodCats Podcast!  On this all-softball show Josh is joined by Catamount Head Coach Jim Clift and Athletic Department Director of Media Relations and Social Media Denise Gideon.  Coach Clift, Josh, and Denise discuss the season so far, the big games against UNC-Greensboro this weekend, and the special 10th anniversary celebration

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome back to the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week we cover the “Week at Western” featuring a big baseball game against Clemson and special lecture guest Lea DeLaria.  Our feature topic of the week is the Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine Top Adventure College Competition that WCU is currently involved in.  Patrick, Josh, and special guest Brittany discuss all

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome to the WCU PodCats Podcast! This week Josh and Patrick examine Summer at WCU, specifically the ASP and FYE programs.  If you have been accepted into the ASP program or have signed up for the FYE program this episode should help answer a number of questions that you may have!  Please like the PodCats on Facebook, follow

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello all and welcome to another edition of the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week we discuss all of the events happening on-campus in “This Week at Western” including “Blackbeard’s Ghost” in the Bardo FPAC on Thursday and our feature of the week is on the Connect NC Bond.  The Connect NC Bond is up for vote on Tuesday, March 15th and

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome back to another edition of the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week we roll out a new format for the PodCats that we think will add another dimension to the show that has been missing in the past.  Starting with this week’s episode the show will feature 2 segments with a brief commercial break between them.  The first segment

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome back to the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week we are excited to bring you another edition our Student Spotlight Series as we feature an interview with current Senior and former WCU Entourage President Sarah Cox.  Josh and Sarah discuss the Communication Sciences and Disorders major, Sarah’s time at WCU, and her hopes for Graduate School during the show.

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSHello and welcome back to the WCU PodCats Podcast!  This week Josh interviews Transfer Counselor Danielle Harris as part of our Staff Spotlight series.  Josh and Danielle discuss transferring to WCU and all of the ins and outs of that process as well as Danielle’s time as a transfer student at Western.  Remember to download/rate/subscribe to the podcast on iTunes,