Try @ TXST

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In this podcast, follow us as we go more in-depth with the students, faculty, and staff who are behind the different organizations and programs featured in our Instagram and YouTube Shorts video series Try @ TXST, and see what makes Texas State University so unique.

Hosted by Giselle Kowalski. Produced by Giselle Kowalski and Joshua David Matthews.

Season 2

Episode 8

Try Pickleball

The worldwide phenomenon has officially hit Texas State! On this episode, we dive into the sport that’s sweeping the courts with help from Camaren Gell, president of the TXST Pickleballers Club.
Episode 7

Try Dancing with the Strutters

In this Try @ TXST episode, we sit down with captain Jillian Martin to talk all things Strutters.
Episode 6

Try Looking Back on 2024

In this episode, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments. Whether you’re into space exploration, rock climbing, bees, or even Dungeons & Dragons, we’ve got something for you.
Episode 5

Special Try: Celebrating 125 Years of TXST

What makes Texas State, Texas State? In this special episode, our Bobcats share their own unique reasons why TXST feels like home and what makes our university truly unlike any other out there.
Episode 4

Try Going to a Powow

In this episode, we attended the Sacred Springs Powwow, where people from different tribes and the San Martian community come together to witness Native American dances, food, clothing, and more.
Episode 3

Try Dungeons and Dragons

Imagine a game where you craft a fantasy world from your friends' characters and stories, full of epic twists. That’s Dungeons & Dragons—and there’s a club for it at TXST!
Episode 2

Special Try: TXST Takes On the Olympics - Part Two

In this episode, we return with Mac Blackwell and professor Gene Brenek to hear all about their adventures at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Episode 1

Special Try: TXST Takes On the Olympics - Part One

TXST’s Jenny Buschhorn is taking 25 students to the 2024 Olympics for an immersive media experience. Giselle chats with Jenny and  Mac Blackwell before they go—stay tuned for Part 2 on their return!

Season 1

Episode 18

Try Rugby

Founded in 1983, TXST's rugby team is a campus and community staple. Giselle talks with team president Kyle Campbell about the game, its players, and the camaraderie behind this intense sport.
Episode 17

Try Studying Rocks

Texas’ geology amazes with hills, rivers, and caves. Giselle chats with TXST Geology Club’s Alan Martinez on geology basics, their cave trip, and the impact of geology on our daily lives.
Episode 16

Try Bee Keeping

We all know bees need saving—but why? On Try @ TXST, Giselle talks with Christopher Miranda from Bobcat Buzz, a TXST club focused on bee care and education. Dive into hive life and bee hierarchy!
Episode 15

Try Visiting The Wittliff

TXST's hidden gem is The Wittliff Collections on Alkek's seventh floor, showcasing Texas and Southwestern history and treasures. Director David Coleman chats with Giselle about its origins and spirit.
Episode 14

Try Rock Climbing

At TXST's Recreation Center, one of Texas' tallest indoor rock walls awaits. Giselle talks with the Rock Climbing Club president about the sport, outdoor climbing, and what makes it so addictive!
Episode 13

Try Building a Satellite

The TXST physics program lets students run a Space Lab, leading to the first TXST-manufactured satellite. Giselle talks with Evan Jellison and Matthew Johnson about the lab and why space is for all.
Episode 12

Try Trap and Skeet

The TXST Trap & Skeet Club meets Fridays at Freeman Ranch to practice shooting clays & bond. Safety Officer Hunter Haug and Secretary Taylor Swanson chat about focus, safety, & the club's family feel.
Episode 11

Special Try: Ghost Stories

From Old Main's hallways to Sterry Hall's showers, TXST is home to ghosts and spirits. Giselle speaks with staff and faculty about their spooky encounters on campus. Listen if you dare!
Episode 10

Try Visiting Alkek One

On Alkek Library's first floor, TXST students, staff, and faculty can access a world of tech and information. Andrew Rechnitz and Tyler Davis chat with Giselle about the resources at Alkek One.
Episode 9

Try Running a Radio Station

KTSW 89.9 has been showcasing underground artists since the '90s, offering skill-building jobs for TXST students. Dan Schumacher talks about his career and the station's relevance in streaming's era.
Episode 8

Try Farming in San Marcos

Located at Freeman Ranch, Bobcat Farm is a student-run garden enriching San Marcos and TXST. Giselle talks with Emily Nickerson & Joshua Newton about the farm's origins, research, & community impact.
Episode 7

Try Career Services

TXST Career Services in the LBJ Student Center helps with resume reviews, interview prep, & more for your workforce journey. Giselle talks with Ray & Adrianna about the resources for students & alums.
Episode 6

Try Singing in the Opera

The TXST Opera program blends singing lessons, language, acting, European performance history, and stage production. Director Marc Reynolds and student Mikayla Wallis highlight this thriving art form.
Episode 5

Try Competitive ESports

The TXST eSports team has won championships and hosts weekly game showdowns. President Enrique de la Torre and Smash Bros. captain Ray Rodriguez chat with Giselle about strategy and community.
Episode 4

Try Fencing

The TXST Fencing club is the longest-standing sports club at TXST, which is what Tim Grimshaw and Paul Schimelman explain to us as they describe their graceful and lethal sport.
Episode 3

A Special Try @: Reminiscing Before Graduation

From changing majors to finding your people & late nights at Sewell Park, that’s the TXST college experience. Giselle talks with four graduates about the journey to that coveted moment of graduation.
Episode 2

Try Mixing and Selling Concrete

Concrete is fundamental to our lives and a booming industry with job opportunities. Dr. Carlos Moro and Joe Grout discuss the TXST Concrete Industry Management program and its details.
Episode 1

Try Riding Horses

When you think of sports clubs, lacrosse and soccer come to mind, but what about riding horses? Giselle explores the TXST Equestrian Team with coach Katherine Deichmann and rider Hannah Patterson.

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