Episodes

  • Save Your Life: Essential Skills for Wilderness Survival ~ Episode 17
    Jul 24 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul” titled “Save Your Life: Essential Skills for Wilderness Survival,” host Tripping Raul begins by indicating that this might be the last episode for a while unless she can gather some colleagues and friends to share their stories in future episodes. The episode centers on a survival … Continue reading Save Your Life: Essential Skills for Wilderness Survival ~ Episode 17
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    15 mins
  • Pizza and Pain: Navigating Newsroom Grief ~ Episode 16
    Jul 17 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host, Tripping Raul, reflects on her experiences as a newspaper journalist during some of the nation’s most tragic events. The episode kicks off with Tripping Raul setting the tone with reminiscences of how, in newsrooms, pizza would often be ordered during major crises — a … Continue reading Pizza and Pain: Navigating Newsroom Grief ~ Episode 16
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    Less than 1 minute
  • Beyond Belief: Horoscopes, Halloween and Witch Hunts at a New Mexico Daily ~ Episode 15
    Jul 10 2024
    In the podcast episode titled “The Cost of Belief: Horoscopes, Halloween, and Witch Hunts at a New Mexico Daily,” host Tripping Raul discusses her experiences working at a New Mexico newspaper under a publisher whose extreme religious beliefs heavily influenced workplace dynamics and editorial decisions. The episode starts with Raul setting the scene of her … Continue reading Beyond Belief: Horoscopes, Halloween and Witch Hunts at a New Mexico Daily ~ Episode 15
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    9 mins
  • Sheriff’s Missteps and the Non-Cold New Mexico Murder Case ~ Episode 14
    Jul 3 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” host Tripping Raul reflects on a harrowing case from her days as a beat reporter. The case involves the disappearance and murder of 17-year-old Sandra, whose case Raul covered right before being fired from a daily newspaper in Northeast New Mexico. Raul starts the episode by … Continue reading Sheriff’s Missteps and the Non-Cold New Mexico Murder Case ~ Episode 14
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    9 mins
  • Echoes in the Halls of Journalism with Tripping Raul ~ Episode 13
    Jun 26 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host, Tripping Raul, shares reflections and anecdotes from her past experiences as a journalist. She starts by mentioning her intent to recall various memories that include gallows humor, the bond she shared with colleagues, and her reasons for falling into a journalism career despite her … Continue reading Echoes in the Halls of Journalism with Tripping Raul ~ Episode 13
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    8 mins
  • Eyes of a Goat: The Unsettling Story of a Colorado Cannibal ~ Episode 12
    Jun 19 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” the host dives into a chilling case of cannibalism that took place in San Luis Valley. Tripping Raul begins by describing the grisly discovery of human remains belonging to victim Peter Green. His torso was found wrapped in Native-American-themed blankets in the closet of his own … Continue reading Eyes of a Goat: The Unsettling Story of a Colorado Cannibal ~ Episode 12
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    13 mins
  • The Inevitable Creeps You Work with as a Reporter ~ Episode 11
    Jun 12 2024
    In this episode of “Journalism 101 with Tripping Raul,” titled “The Inevitable Creeps You Work with as a Reporter,” Tripping Raul begins by discussing her recent experiences at a podcast show in London, where she interacted with various industry professionals. She reflects on the growth of the podcasting industry and emphasizes the community and support … Continue reading The Inevitable Creeps You Work with as a Reporter ~ Episode 11
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    12 mins
  • Racism? Really? WTF is Wrong with People? ~ Episode 10
    Jun 5 2024
    The focus of this episode by Tripping Raul is on the importance of journalism in shedding light on societal issues, particularly racism. The episode begins with a poetic introduction about the role of journalism, followed by Tripping Raul sharing her reactions to a New York Times article detailing an act of racism during a condo … Continue reading Racism? Really? WTF is Wrong with People? ~ Episode 10
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    9 mins