NYU Arts and Science Alumni

Listen to our interview with voice actor and producer, Cassandra Morris. 

Lauren Singer talks about her time at NYU and living a zero waste lifestyle. 

Listen to our interview with Emmy award winner Ted Allen (GSAS ‘90) as he talks about his memories of NYU, his career path after NYU, and what happens behind-the-scenes on Chopped.

The NYU College of Arts and Science Alumni Association presents: Hip-Hop: How Media & Moguls Changed the Genre Moderated by: Sylvan Solloway (CAS ’97, STEINHARDT ’13), Journalist and Director of Career Services, Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute Panelists include: Martha Diaz (GAL MA ‘10), Founding Director, Hip-Hop Education Center Frannie Kelley (GAL ’04), Editor, NPR Music Jayson Rodriguez (GSAS ’05), Editorial Director, REVOLT TV

Listen to our interview with the talented Chance Kelly who has appeared in numerous television and film roles, from HBO’s Generation Kill to American Sniper. 

Listen to our interview with NYU alumna Carla Melucci Ardito who created an app called Breathing Lessons. The importance of deep breathing often escapes us in our busy daily lives, but the benefits of good breathing are certainly plentiful.

Listen to our interview with NYU alumna Bethenny Frankel (WSC ‘92) as she talks about her career path after NYU and her recently released children’s book, Cookie Meets Peanut.

Listen to our interview with writer Jonathan Tropper (GSAS ‘93). His novel, This Is Where I Leave You has been adapted into a movie for which he also wrote the screenplay.

As an accomplished artist, poet, philanthropist, and creator of the hit HBO show Def Poetry, Danny Simmons (WSC ‘78) is always working on a passionate project. We visited him at his home to talk about NYU and hear about some of the projects he is currently working on.

Kate Thomas is a 2010 NYU News and Documentary grad who is carving out a career in travel entertainment. She created the blog, TravelwithKate.com and the youtube series of the same name. She is currently the host, producer, shooter and editor of her show that uncovers local life wherever she travels. And in each episode she finds a passionate local to show her their unique perspective on her destination. Some regions covered so far include London, Paris, Southern Spain, Nicaragua, and Tunisia.

Listen to our interview with comedian and Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon staff writer, Mike Drucker.

NYU Professor George Solt stops by to talk about his recent book, “The Untold History of Ramen: How Political Crisis in Japan Spawned a Global Food Craze.”

Listen to our interview with the creator and head writer for The Mideast Show with Kayvon Afshari.

Listen to our interview with Ken Albert (ARTS ‘61), founder of Shelburne Vineyard in Shelburne, Vermont. Ken talks about his time at NYU and his journey in the wine business.

Listen to our interview with DJ Cassidy. His debut Album, Paradise Royale will be released this spring.

Listen to our interview with journalist and NYU alumnus Allen Salkin as he talks about his time at NYU and his newest book which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Food Network.

NYU alumna and author, Sara Shepard talks about her days as an NYU student and her path to success as a writer.

If there is one person who knows craft beer it is Peter Egelston (WSC ‘81).  Leaving behind a teaching career in NYC, Peter moved to New England and together with his sister, opened what is now the oldest brewpub in the northeast: the Northhampton Brewery. Peter went on to found the Granite State’s first brewpub: the Portsmouth Brewery in 1991, and Smuttynose Brewing Company in 1994. Currently, a new and modern production facility for Smuttynose is underway. The 42,000-square-foot production facility will include on-site brewing and bottling, and a farm house which will be converted into a restaurant for visitors. You can watch the progress of the Brewery construction via this webcam.

The new season of “Mob Wives” premieres tonight on VH1. Listen to our interview with Creator and Executive Producer, Jennifer Graziano.

MEN OF THE CLOTH is an inspiring portrait of three Italian master tailors who confront the decline of the apprentice system as they navigate their challenging roles in the twilight of their career. The film unravels the mystery of their artistry and reveals how their passionate devotion to their Old World craft is akin to a religion.