Mark Gatus, a Visual Arts student from the Philippines, shares one of his poems about love this Valentine's day!

As international students, Katrina and Kelly have both gone through struggles learning English. Let's listen to what they want to share! :)

Sarah shared her own poetry and how she wrote it. Here's Sarah's blog, check it out! https://sangel2807.wixsite.com/hippolyfe

Yahoo for the second episode of season two for the Reading Writing Center! This holiday message is about Christmas and how and how music helps us get in the mood for this great time. We invite you to listen to these amazing stories from the BYUH student body and enjoy the wonder of music. Thank you to Kris, Delphia, and Iese for being a part of thi…

To kick off another season for the XENO Podcast, the Reading Writing Center brings you a special holiday message about Gratitude! We invite you to listen to these amazing stories from the BYUH student body and take the time to think about the things you are personally thankful for. Special thanks to Joseph, Taffie, and Emma for being a part of this…

Lou explains to us how the differences of 27 different cultural performances helped to bring a school and community together. You won’t want to miss this one! Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.edu Instagram: @XenoPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/ Apple Po…

From revolutions and travel tips to food and family, listen this week as Angela shares her vast knowledge of the Philippines with us! Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.edu Instagram: @XenoPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/ Apple Podcast App: https://itunes…

What three movies should everyone watch? Dr. Beus, a professor of film, gives us an answer and tells us where her passion for film has taken her. Have a story to share? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.edu Instagram: @XenoPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/ Apple Podcast App: https:/…

Addie is a modern historian that is getting three degrees to preserve her native culture! Listen to this week’s podcast to learn more about Papua New Guinea! Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.edu Instagram: @XenoPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/ Apple Pod…

Kiribati seems like a small collection of islands, but to Taiti (Tay-see) it has lots to offer the world. Tune in this week to find out how small islands cause big ripples.Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.eduInstagram: @XenoPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcas…

The new generation of Navajo Warriors, Lynne, Lathaniel, and CJ, talked to us about how they are representing their tribe in Hawaii. We also heard how Navajos and polynesians have many commonalities. Listen to find out way more!Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.eduInstagram: @…

Selu and Xavier, two Polynesians from Nevada and Florida, describe their experience trading the mainland life for the North Shore vibes!Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.eduInstagram: @XenoPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.…

Creative geniuses Carly Stone and Spencer Grubbe talk about their original play and how it became a huge success in just 4 months! This new episode will leave you feeling creative and inspired. Do you have any creative ideas? We would love to talk about them on the podcast! Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@b…

From the night market to stinky tofu, Winnie, Angela, and Ruby described the beautiful island of Taiwan as a welcoming place that everyone should visit! Make sure to listen to our new podcast! Link in bio. Instagram: @XenoPodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/XenoPodcast/Apple Podcast App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/xeno-podcast/id1376…

From all day dates to food delivery while playing video games, Korea has something for everyone. Learn about unique aspects of Korea’s city culture in this episode. Want to share your culture? Contact us on our Instagram @xenopodcast, Facebook, or our email byuh_rwc@byuh.eduWelcome to Xeno Podcast, where co-hosts Carly Stone and Cole Johnson talk a…

What we learned today: Instead of an ice cream man, Indonesians have food carts that walk up and down streets! In this episode Cole and Carly interview four people from Indonesia to celebrate cultural diversity. Listen to learn more about food, celebrations, and superstitions!

Dr. Shoemaker doesn’t maker shoes, but he does make some rad fiction! We talked about everything from tea to friendship. He recently published a collection of short stories titled “Beyond the Lights.” You can find it at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Lights-Stories-Ryan-Shoemaker/dp/0983586020…

Postmodernism. Good or bad? You decide! Join Dr. Stephen Hancock and Dr. Troy Smith in a passionate discussion about what makes postmod. innovative and flawed.

Dr. Kuse talks to Carly and her guest co-host, Mikki, about the American Samoan Culture.

Dillon Petrovich (A.K.A. Petro) reveals the nuances of online gaming culture. He turned his hobby into a research project with some shocking results. Join Jackson and Carly as they delve into the world of a gamer. Dillon is a senior at BYU-Hawaii majoring in International Cultural Studies and Political Science.…

Dr. Daniel Henderson of the BYU-H Music Department spoke with us today about how he gains inspiration for his songs from unusual news stories. We talk about how creators can leverage other people’s experiences in their art.

0:00 = Introduction to LDS terms2:44 = Technology (broadcasts, digital church, endowment films)23:33= the new Ministering program30:42= the new Elders Quorum organization35:54= Women and the Priesthood and Dr. Martins42:33 = Response of General Authorities and publishingDr. Marcus Martins is an Associate Dean and Professor of Religion and Leadershi…

Dr. Phillip H. McArthur is the Dean of College of Arts and Humanities at BYU-Hawaii. He studies folklore and cultural anthropology. His main focus in the Marshall Islands. On this episode, we talk about the smells of books and how storytelling affects identity and power.Welcome to Xeno Podcast, where co-hosts Carly Stone and Jackson Grubbe talk abo…

This week on the Xeno podcast we interviewed Scott Muhlestein, an aspiring poet and student at BYU-H. We talked about a myriad of things, but mostly about Scott’s conversion to poetry and his writing process.Scott is currently in the process of editing a collection of poems called “Thoughts from Yesterday.” We'll keep you posted about when it gets …

Aaron Densley is a professor of acting and movement at BYU-Hawaii. He received his MFA from Penn State and has experience in devised theater, or collaborative playwriting. He talks about how theater can instigate healing is societies and personally.Xeno Podcast is all about stories. We look into the relationship between stories, society, and langua…

Dr. Dan Sharp is a Religion professor at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. We talk about textual changes in the Book of Mormon and the Bible. The discussion is based on an article Dr. Sharp wrote with Dr. Bowen, another Religion professor at BYUH. It can be found in "Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel" Volume 18, Number 1 at htt…

Spencer Grubbe (IG: @neverendingnotebook) is a freelance lyricist and a recent graduate from Brigham Young University–Hawaii. We talk about storytelling through music and how music artists can blend personal experience and relatability.

Kristl Densley has worked as a theatre director for over ten years and is currently an acting professor at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. We talk about how film and theatre influence each other as well as some of her progressive ideas concerning the art of theatre. Her most recent project is called "Solana," a workshop production by Grammy-nomina…

Dr. Ka’ili is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and department chair of International Cultural Studies at Brigham Young University—Hawaii. We talk about the difference between Western and Pacific (Moana) mentality regarding time and space. His research deals specifically with Maui Tongans and relationships between people in their society. He r…

Dr. Ned Williams is an English professor, and Dr. Scott Hyde is a Statistics professor. Both teach at BYUH, and they have presented their research about myth and gender around the world.

Dr. Joe Plicka is a professor of English and Creative Writing at BYUH. His work has been published in "Anti-" poetry magazine, and it was nominated for a Pushcart Prize.

Interview with Dr. Randal Allred about Civil War Reenactments and the way they help us understand the chaos of the war. Dr. Allred is a published Civil War scholar and a professor of English at BYUH.