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Rhythm and News

From pop culture breakdowns to discussions with individuals in the USC community, listen to the Daily Trojan's Arts & Entertainment podcast.

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From millions to billions: Celebrity brands aren’t 'Rare' anymore

“Rhythm and News” host Camille Culbertson breaks down top celebrity brands and why they are so successful, from Chamberlain Coffee to Rare Beauty, and analyzes how oversaturated markets have been taken over by these household names. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Camille Culbertson; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows…

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Are media consumers ready for realistic characters?

“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them. This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Haydée Cepeda; edited by Haydée Cepeda; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the…

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Daily Trojan predicts the 2026 Grammy Awards

"Rhythm and News" hosts Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer discuss and predict the 2026 Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best New Artist. This episode was written and hosted by Anna Jordan, Aden Max Juarez and Nina Kremer; edited by Lizzy Liautaud; and produced by Kaylee Eiber. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network.…

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Daily Trojan predicts The Game Awards 2025

"Rhythm and News" hosts Aubrie Cole, Aden Max Juarez and Sammy Bovitz discuss and predict The Game Awards 2025, from Game of the Year frontrunner "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" to other indie titles like "Dispatch." This episode was written and hosted by Aubrie Cole, Aden Max Juarez and Sammy Bovitz; edited by Wendy Le; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Noah Pinales. “Rhythm and News” is…

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Will 'Wicked' change movie musicals for good?

"Rhythm and News" hosts Reya Chand and Genna Edelstein discuss the history of movie musicals, from "The Sound of Music" (1965) to the upcoming "Wicked: For Good," and make predictions on how the highly anticipated movie will "hold space" in our minds before it hits theaters on Nov. 21. This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Reya Chand; edited by Wendy Le; produced by Kaylee…

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Deep dive with student singer-songwriter Michele Lu

Rhythm and News assistant editor Alison Mitchell speaks to popular music major and singer-songwriter Michele Lu about her musical inspirations, live performances and more. This episode was written, hosted and edited by Alison Mitchell and produced by Auburn D’Artell, Nathan Elias and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more…

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How BookTok has changed reading forever

Rhythm and News hosts Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann talk about how BookTok trends have revolutionized reading for a new generation. From Colleen Hoover "It Ends with Us" to Sally Rooney's "Normal People," social media has shaped how readers consume content. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abi Mann, edited by Kaylee Bennett, and produced by Auburn D'Artell, Nathan…

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Comfort shows offer calm in the middle of chaos

Rhythm and News hosts Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo discuss their favorite comfort shows to relax with — ranging from "Abbott Elementary" to "The Great British Bake Off" — and offer the perfect show suggestions for any mood you're in. This episode was written and hosted by Alison Mitchell and Christina Vo, edited by Kaylee Eiber, and produced by Kaylee Bennett and Alia Yee Noll. “Rhythm and…

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Behind the scenes with Advanced Games Project directors

What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of Rhythm and News, as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year. This episode was hosted by Abi Mann; written by Aubrie Cole; edited by Amrita…

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Drama plus celebrities equals… let’s find out!

On this episode of Rhythm and News, hosts Amrita Sundaresan and Nicole Chan talk about some piping hot tea, specifically the celebrity kind. What are the most culturally significant moments between celebrities and how do their fan bases respond? Our hosts dive into all of the drama famous people bring to the public eye in this week’s episode. You certainly won’t want to miss it. This episode was…

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