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The Talk of Troy is voices and sounds from the campuses of Troy University. Each week we bring you sound rich stories and fresh ideas from the heart of the Trojan community.
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A podcast and conversation where we take time to explore different parts or our world and the forces affecting them. Walter Givhan, a retired Air Force General and the President of the Alabama World Affairs Council hosts Speaking Globally which brings together expert voices from around the globe for conversations about culture, context, and issues that matter.
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On Sounds of the Stage, we celebrate the sounds that resonate with us long after we've left our seats. This podcast features theatre performances and discussions with Troy University students and faculty.
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This is The Tropolitan: Above the Fold, where we bring stories from the pages of Troy University’s student newspaper to the airwaves of TROY Public Radio.
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Israel and Hamas Reached a Peace Deal — What Comes Next? - Speaking Globally from Troy Public Radio
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36:29Early this month, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza. The agreement brings a tenuous peace to a region wracked by two years of war, the latest armed clash in a conflict whose roots stretch back into a long history of wars and crises. Here to help us put the ceasefire into context is a seasoned veteran of diplomacy in this complex arena,…
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"National Transfer Student Week & Covert Ensemble Awards"
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4:00Troy University's admissions office and Impact Orientation team make the process of transferring to TROY smooth and welcoming. We hear firsthand advice from transfer students who’ve made the move. Plus, Saxophone Professor and Director of Jazz Studies Dave Camwell is earning recognition for his work with Covert Ensemble.…
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The New Military Tuition Scholarship & Collected Visions: The Nall Archive
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4:00Troy University is offering a new tuition scholarship to members of the military during the ongoing government shutdown. And, Troy University’s International Arts Center is honoring the late Fred “Nall” Hollis with a new exhibition of his early work and selections from artists he admired.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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Shakespeare's Twelfth Night - Mistaken Identity and Love
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17:47This time, we hear two scenes. One is a confession of love, and the other is a reaction to that very same confession. Then, Troy University lecturer Alex Piper, who has directed a production of Twelfth Night for TROY, joins us to discuss the play.By TROY Public Radio - Troy University
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American Revival, featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Alfre Woodard, Valerie June, and more
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4:00Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma, along with his father cellist Yo-Yo Ma, actor Alfre Woodard, and musician Valerie June are all part of the American Revival show, on stage this Sunday at Montgomery’s Davis Theatre. Kyle Gassiott sat down with Nicholas Ma to hear more about American Revival. And, TROY TrojanVision is celebrating 50 years of traini…
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The FDA Needs Stronger Caffeine Guidelines - An Opinion Piece by Anna McCartha
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Making Waves with Award-Winning Editor-in-Chief Emily Mosier
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"Creating Art for Fortnite" - October 3rd, 2025
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4:00A Troy University professor is now creating art for the hit online video game, Fortnite. And, Troy Bank & Trust is donating $1,500,000 to create The Charles Henderson Community Banking Endowed Chair.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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"Oedipus Complexities" - A Performance and Conversation Surrounding "Oedipus Rex"
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15:16Today’s performance features a rapid-fire exchange between the blind prophet Tiresius and King Oedipus himself.By TROY Public Radio - Troy University
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Last episode, we heard a dramatic exit. This time, an aggressive entrance sets the stage for our performance of Medea, written by ancient Greek playwright Euripides.By TROY Public Radio - Troy University
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'Get Cart Jacked' & Troy University PD Back on Campus
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4:00For the new Trojan social media series, “Get Cart Jacked – Hop in with Hawkins,” Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. drives out onto the Troy campus grounds in a golf cart to ask students if they want to catch a ride to their classes. And, Troy University Police Department (TUPD) headquarters are officially back on campus grounds after nearly five years!…
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The Door Slam Heard 'Round the World - Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House"
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20:44On this show, we listen to some of our favorite scenes from the theatre and celebrate the sounds that resonate with us long after we’ve left our seats. In 1879, audiences found themselves utterly shocked at the premiere of Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House." In today's scene, Troy University students Ellen Fox and Colton Suttles play Nora and Torvald …
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The Talk of TROY - "The Korean Education Center & Revisiting Curry Commons" - September 5th, 2025
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4:13The new Glocal (Global and Local) Jeonnam Korean Education Center has been created through a partnership with the Jeollanamdo Office of Education in the Republic of Korea. Reana Wallace reports. And, we revisit the 74-foot Curry Commons Bell Tower. In 2019, Producer Hans Ng spoke with former Vice Chancellor Ray White to uncover its unique history.…
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The Talk of TROY - "'Growing the Forest and the Trees' & Revisiting Cultural Signposts" - 08/28/2025
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4:15This year, Troy University’s Wallace D. Malone Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award goes to Shirley Farrell! She’s an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Gifted Education program. She’s also hosting TROY Public Radio's newest podcast, as Host Reana Wallace reports. And, we revisit Troy University's cultural signposts with TROY Public Radio’s Garr…
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The Talk of TROY - "An ABBY for In Focus & 'All Ways Real. Always TROY.'" - August 22nd, 2025
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4:13TROY Public Radio’s "In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson" recently won the Alabama Broadcasters Association Award for Best Public Affairs Program. We'll sit down with Hutcheson to hear her describe the honor... and the show itself! And, Troy University has a new brand campaign: "All Ways Real. Always TROY." The new campaign has hit the campuses of Troy…
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"Entrepreneurship Program & Music Man Statue" - July 25th, 2025
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4:43TROY University’s Sorrel College of Business is revamping its entrepreneurship program. The program focuses on training students in sales, marketing, and product creation. Plus, we'll revisit the "Music Man" statue outside of the John M. Long School of Music on the main campus.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White" - July 18th, 2025
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4:43TROY Public Radio’s newest podcast, "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White", takes a look at how the relationships between prison guards and inmates can quickly go wrong. And, the Rosa Parks Museum on the Montgomery campus is hosting a new exhibit highlighting the ongoing fight against inequality.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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"International Trombone Festival & Feeding Tube Research" - July 11th, 2025
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4:49A Troy University faculty member is heading to Ontario, Canada to represent TROY at the 2025 International Trombone Festival. And, a research project at Troy University is aiming to change how medical professionals think about feeding tubes.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Sweet Dreams Exhibition & 4th of July Fireworks"
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4:42Troy University’s International Arts Center has two new exhibitions on display! And, the city of Troy is hosting its annual 4th of July fireworks celebration. The ceremony is estimated to have had 10,000 people viewing.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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Educating Nurses through New Facilities and Podcasts - June 27th, 2025
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4:38Troy University recently welcomed a brand-new building to its campus. Jones Hall will feature state-of-the-art facilities for students in the nursing and health science programs. And, TROY Public Radio is collaborating with Troy University's nursing department to launch the new podcast, The Rounds.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The United States of Europe: Integration 30 Years Post-Maastricht - Speaking Globally from Troy Public Radio
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39:07In 1993, the Maastricht Treaty formally established the European Union—an ambitious step toward deeper integration across the continent. The goals were bold: a single currency, open borders, free trade, and above all, stability in Europe. More than three decades later, the results are mixed. The UK officially withdrew from the EU in 2020. And many …
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The Talk of TROY - Helen Keller Lecture Series - May 2nd, 2025
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4:13This week, Fox News Contributor Johnny “Joey” Jones spoke at Troy University’s annual Helen Keller Lecture. The series shines a light on the challenges and achievements of people with physical limitations.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "The Comedy Opera Princess Ida & 25 Years of Opus 3" - April 25th, 2025
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4:16TROY Public Radio’s classical music program Opus 3 has launched over 890 episodes in its 25-year history. To celebrate, we sat down with the brain and voice behind the show, as TROY Public Radio’s Addison Minton reports. And, Troy University’s Opera Workshop is staging Princess Ida, a comedy opera telling the tale of two kingdoms... and one unwante…
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The Talk of TROY - "Gatsby Parties & Tiny Desk Radio" - April 18th, 2025
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4:00This week, we'll celebrate 100 years of the classic novel, The Great Gatsby. And, NPR is launching Tiny Desk Radio. We'll take a look behind the concert desk on The Talk of TROY.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Uncle Louis's House & Walk Hard" - March 28th, 2025
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4:16Troy University’s student-produced comedy play, Uncle Louis’s House, is aiming to reconnect audiences with their loved ones... and leave them with a few questions. And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Trojan Day & The 60th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday"
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4:13Last weekend, Trojan Day welcomed hundreds to see just what Troy University has to offer. Some visitors are already set to be Trojans! And, Selma, Alabama is marking the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when peaceful protestors were violently beaten by Alabama state troopers while crossing the Edmund Pettus bridge.…
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The Talk of TROY - "Artist Pierre Baulos & Miss Troy University" - March 7th, 2025
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4:13Miss Troy University 2025 has been crowned! The winner will go on to compete for Miss Alabama, and potentially even Miss America. And, we'll visit Troy's International Arts Center with the newest artist-in-residence.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Global Healthcare Leadership & The TROY TrojanVision App" - Feb. 27, 2025
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4:13Have you ever considered... running your own hospital? Well, you may be in luck! Troy University is offering a new PhD specialization in Global Healthcare Leadership. And, for fifty years, TROY TrojanVision has only been available on cable tv. Until now!By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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Russian Invasion of Ukraine Reaches Three-Year Milestone - TPR's Speaking Globally
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40:51Today marks three years since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began. We're talking with Stephen Humphreys, who is about to travel back to Ukraine for the 12th time in that span. After the Battle of Irpin (February 2022), a turning point in the Kyiv offensive during the Russian invasion, Humphreys decided to go to Ukraine, to offer assistance. Since…
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"Bach's Goldberg Variations & Awards for Research" - February 14th, 2025
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4:16Troy University Director of Jazz Studies Dave Camwell is tackling a challenging piece of music from a legendary composer. And, Troy University faculty and student research has been recognized by the National Communication Association convention held in New Orleans.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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Alabama Sportscaster of the Year Barry McKnight - The Talk of TROY Conversations
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4:13Longtime Voice of the Trojans Barry McKnight has been recognized as the Alabama Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Producer Jack Anderson sat down with McKnight to discuss his extensive history with the Trojans stretching over 20 years.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "AL Sportscaster of the Year & Student Journalism Awards" - February 7th, 2025
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4:00The Voice of the Trojans Barry McKnight recently was named the Alabama sportscaster of the year! And TROY student journalists won several awards themselves last weekend!By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Partnerships in Vietnam and The Leadership Conference" - January 30th, 2025
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4:00Troy University’s John Robert Lewis Leadership conference is once again aiming to inspire young leaders to follow in the footsteps of the late civil rights legend. And, TROY is bolstering its reputation as Alabama’s international university by building partnerships in Vietnam.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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TPR's Speaking Globally - "North Korea Sends Troops to Aid Russia, Part 2" with Dr. Daniel Pinkston
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32:44In October, news of North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s war in Ukraine sparked fresh fears of escalation in the conflict. The news also brought fresh scrutiny to North Korea itself and the threat an alliance of so called “dissatisfied states” like North Korea and Russia poses to the global world order. This is the second of our two-part series…
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The Talk of TROY - "Dark Matter & The LGBTQ Literature Read-In" - December 6th, 2024
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4:16How do you study something that you can’t see? The Troy University Center for Relativity and Cosmology recently posed that question with its Dark Matter in the Universe lecture. Jack Anderson reports. And, 2023 ended with a surge of book bans in Florida and other states. Many of those books feature LGBTQ topics. So, two groups at TROY are partnerin…
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The Talk of TROY - "StoryCorps and Diwali" - November 29th, 2024
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4:13StoryCorps's Great Thanksgiving Listen is an opportunity for families to get together and interview each other. And, those recordings are uploaded and saved in the Library of Congress. Troy University's International Arts Center recently celebrated Diwali. The event was hosted by the Indian Student Association after a three-year long hiatus.…
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TPR's Speaking Globally - "North Korea Sends Troops to Aid Russia, Part 1" with Dr. Daniel Pinkston
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26:17In October, news of North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s war in Ukraine sparked fresh fears of escalation in the conflict. The news also brought fresh scrutiny to North Korea itself and the threat an alliance of so called “dissatisfied states” like North Korea and Russia poses to the global world order. Today, we’re going to zero in on North Ko…
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The Talk of TROY - "Debate Club & Patterson Scholarship" - November 15th, 2024
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4:20Speaking in front of an audience can be frightening, but it’s an extremely useful skill! That’s why a TROY faculty member started a new debate team a year ago, and students are already having success! Producer Brendan Bryan reports. And, after nearly 40 years of service to Troy University, Director of Student Involvement Barbara Patterson has retir…
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The Talk of TROY - "Veterans Scholarship & Veterans Memorial Stadium" - November 8th, 2024
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4:20Troy University is offering a new military veterans tuition scholarship. And this is part of a long line of initiatives in place to serve members of the armed forces. And, we'll look back at the long history of Veterans Memorial Stadium on TROY's main campus.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Election Season & Beyond a War" - November 4th, 2024
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4:16Troy University students are getting ready for Super Tuesday, as producer Brendan Bryan reports. And, TROY’s Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. served as a marine platoon leader in the Vietnam War. He and a former enemy, now a fellow educator, feature in the new documentary, Beyond a War. TROY Public Radio’s Reana Wallace attended the premiere and has thi…
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The Talk of TROY - "Halloween Storytelling with Bigfoot & Thom Gossom Jr." - October 25th, 2024
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4:13This week, we'll listen to a spooky story about Sasquatch, and we'll celebrate the second season of Alabama Aloud by visiting Opelika with actor, author, and retired football player Thom Gossom Jr.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Remembering Nall & The Chancellor's Big Decision" - October 5th, 2024
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4:20This week, we remember renowned artist Fred "Nall" Hollis, and Chancellor Jack Hawkins Jr. announces his decision not to retire next year.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Madison Faile's New Exhibit, The End of Summer - October 3rd, 2024
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4:22Producer Joey Hudson sits down with Troy University graduate Madison Faile to discuss Faile's newest exhibition on display in the International Arts Center.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Director of Troy University's Jazz Band Dave Camwell
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4:20Producer Brendan Bryan talks with Dave Camwell about his band Covert Ensemble and the process of rearranging music in a modern form.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Homelessness Awareness Through Art" - August 30th, 2024
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4:20A new sculpture exhibition at Troy University's Rosa Parks Museum is helping bring awareness to the struggle of those affected by homelessness. Also, we commemorate an ornate clock built in front of Smith Hall that honors Jack Hawkins Jr.'s 35 years and counting as chancellor at Troy University.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Director of Student Involvement Barbara Patterson
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4:20Producer Brendan Bryan talks with Barbara Patterson about her recent retirement after serving the school as director of student involvement for over 40 years.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY Conversations - Barry McKnight, the Voice of the Trojans
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4:20Troy University’s Sports Broadcasting Director Barry McKnight has a recognizable name, but an even more iconic voice. And now, as Producer Brendan Bryan tells us, McKnight is hosting the new podcast, Trojans Talk Research.By Troy Public Radio - Troy University
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The Talk of TROY - "Onto the Balance Beam & Into the Woods" - April 26th, 2024
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4:15Troy University’s new gymnastics team is already springing to great heights. After just one year of competing, the squad of life-long gymnasts and first-timers.... have become champions! Producer Emily Mosier jumps in. And, in 1987, Stephan Sondheim’s musical Into the Woods debuted to much critical and commercial acclaim. Now, a new production take…
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The Talk of TROY - "Clarinet Day & Walk Hard" - March 29th, 2024
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4:15A clarinet professor at Troy University is working to bring the instrument the respect it deserves through Clarinet Day. Producer Jack Anderson has the story. And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard. That’s a 128.3-mile trek across two states! Producer Chris Ahlf reports.…
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The Talk of TROY - "Artist Talk: Comedian & Joining Alabama's Birding Trails" - March 22nd, 2024
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4:15Comedians don’t usually headline the International Arts Center, but currently there’s an exhibit on display that might make you think they do. The artist, Winfred Hawkins, blends dark humor with digital art and works on canvas. TROY Public Radio’s Chris Ahlf paints the full picture. And, bird is the word this week! Thanks to restoration efforts at …
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