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About Inside JMS

Inside JMS is a podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies at UNLV. Hosted by Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse, the series features conversations with faculty and professional staff, sharing their diverse professional journeys, research interests, and the innovative work happening within the School. Each episode offers unique insights into the people shaping the future of media, from seasoned journalists to rising academic stars. The goal is share the stories behind the people who work at the School so our students can better understand the people who teach the classes, conduct the research, and manage media operations. So lend an ear to the personal stories of the faculty and staff of the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies who are preparing students for a promising future.

Episodes

Inside JMS Podcast: Dr. Ashton Ridley
In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse turn the tables (or microphone, rather) on Dr. Ashton Ridley, General Manager of KUNV 91.5 FM, to explore his journey in public radio and higher education. Dr. Ridley traces his path from a chance high school internship at KCEP to a 20+ year career mentoring hundreds of young broadcasters. He reflects on how education from workforce development…
Inside JMS Podcast: Ryan 'RT' Thorp
This episode of Inside JMS features Ryan “RT” Thorp, Video Production Specialist and instructor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies. RT shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse how a love of drumming led him from an initial path studying music education to a career in broadcast and live production. He reflects on his professional journey through several Las Vegas…
Inside JMS Podcast: Jennifer Ream
In this episode, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Jennifer Ream, Executive Producer of UNLV-TV. Jennifer traces her career trajectory from UNLV communication and broadcast student to her leadership position at UNLV-TV. She reflects on the evolution of UNLV-TV from its early days in the basement of the FDH building to its digital transformation in Greenspun Hall. Along the way,…
Inside JMS Podcast: Sean Skottey
Season 3 of the Inside JMS podcast kicks off with a bang with UNLV-TV Editor, multimedia extraordinaire, and proud UNLV Journalism and Media Studies alum, Sean Scotty. Sean shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse his path from UNLV student to media professional, his love of technology and storytelling, and the mentors who helped shape his career. He also reflects on his teaching…
Inside JMS Podcast: Dr. Matt Eichner
In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Dr. Matt Eichner, who joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in January 2024. Matt shares his unique journey from a diverse journalism career, including stints as a sports editor and managing editor, to transitioning into academia. After teaching adjunct courses and pursuing a…
Inside JMS Podcast: Dr. Bumsoo Park
Bumsoo Park is the featured guest in this episode of Inside JMS. Bumsoo joined the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies in the summer of 2023 as an assistant professor specializing in sports media and strategic communication. Hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with Bumsoo about how growing up playing soccer in Seoul, South Korea sparked a lifelong passion for sports which…
Inside JMS Podcast: Kevaney Martin
One of the newest faculty members in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies joins us for this episode of Inside JMS. After a distinguished sports reporting career at broadcast television stations across the country, Kevaney Martin joined the faculty in Fall 2023 as a Visiting Lecturer. Kevaney shares with hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse how after spending four years playing…
Inside JMS Podcast: Dr. Gregory Borchard
We launch season two of Inside JMS with a conversation with Dr. Gregory Borchard. Greg is a full professor in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies and wears additional hats as the School's Associate Director and Undergraduate Coordinator. Outside of his teaching and administrative duties, Dr. Borchard has authored several books and he recently completed editing the second…
Inside JMS Podcast: Benjamin Morse, MA
Originally published 5.5.23 Ben Morse is in the hot seat for this episode of Inside JMS! Hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse turn the tables on this long time podcaster and grill him on the issues that (arguably) matter most: the reason his favorite superhero is The Flash, how he got away with focusing his Master's thesis on Magneto from The X-Men, and of course, how his time as digital…
Inside JMS Podcast: Michael Easter, MA
Originally published 3.10.23 In this episode of Inside JMS, hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse sit down with Michael Easter. In addition to being a visiting lecturer in the School, Michael is actively writing a follow up to his New York Times bestseller, The Comfort Crisis. Throughout the conversation, Michael shares some of the harrowing situations he found himself in while…
Inside JMS Podcast: Dr. Julian Kilker
Originally published 1.23.23 The inaugural episode of Inside JMS for 2023 features Dr. Julian Kilker. Julian is an Associate Professor of Emerging Media in the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism and Media Studies with research interests ranging from unique forms of visual communication and data analysis, to the power behind iterative design, to the promise of no-code…
Inside JMS Podcast: Todd 'T.R.' Witcher, MA
Originally published 12.14.22 This episode of Inside JMS features Visiting Lecturer, Todd 'T.R.' Witcher. Hosts Kevin Stoker and Dave Nourse chat with T.R. about how he cut his teeth as a journalist writing for alternative 'alt' weeklies in cities across the Midwest. Later we hear about what inspired his love of architecture and how he was able to fuse that love with his passion for…