Being The Change

Being the Change is the official podcast of James Madison University. It features members of the JMU community who are combining intellect with action to live lives of purpose and meaning. The podcast was conceived by Jim Heffernan (’96, ’17M), editor of Madison magazine, and Andy Perrine (’86), head of University Marketing and Branding. Thanks to Jenna Polk (’14, ’21M) and the team at Rose Library Studios, where the show is recorded by Steve Aderton (’19), Cody Troyer and Olive Santos (’20). Original music by Neal Perrine (’19). Voice talent by Ciara Brennan (’17).

Listen on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • YouTube
  • Podbean App
  • Spotify
  • Amazon Music
  • iHeartRadio

Episodes

The FAFSA Delay

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024

Wednesday Sep 25, 2024

Head of JMU Financial Aid Brad Barnett, also a national leader on the subject of financial aid in higher education, discusses how JMU is navigating the botched rollout of the Department of Education's new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

Bookshops and Book Tastings

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024

A conversation with JMU history professor and best-selling author Evan Friss and his wife, Amanda, who runs Parentheses Books in Harrisonburg.

A new era for JMU Athletics

Thursday Sep 05, 2024

Thursday Sep 05, 2024

A conversation with new A.D. Matt Roan about the Dukes' winning ways and the changing landscape of collegiate athletics.

About Being the Change podcast

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024

Tuesday Aug 27, 2024

Host Andy Perrine (‘86) and Madison magazine editor Jim Heffernan (‘96, ‘17M) discuss plans for the podcast.

Charlie King

Monday Aug 26, 2024

Monday Aug 26, 2024

A conversation with Interim President Charlie King as he looks at the year ahead.

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