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Take a look at social justice issues impacting society with Rowan University Professor Candace Kelley on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 8:30am on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM.

Stand with Candace Kelley

Here's where you'll find the very best and funniest bits of the week from Rowan Radio's long-running student morning show "The Early Bird Special"!

The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

Hosted by Rowan University alumni Jessica Kanady and Rob Lightfoot, "Beyond the Brown and Gold" examines the lives of notable graduates and how they are making an impact.

Beyond the Brown and Gold

Rowan Rising

Rowan Football crushes Kean, 52-7, as a part of Homecoming 2019.

Rowan Football 52, Kean 7

Rowan Football 21, William Paterson 14

Rowan University Football falls to Montclair State, 24-17.

Montclair State 24, Rowan Football 17

Rowan Football 24, TCNJ 20

Musicians including Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland and Killer Mike are backing two U.S. senators who want to ban the use of rap lyrics as evidence in criminal trials.  Learn how this genre of music is being used by prosecutors across the country as confessions. 

Guest: Eric Nelson, Author, Rap on Trial

07/16/22 Rap On Trial

Maxwell Kofi Donkor talks about the history of African culture and its importance. Plus, he chats about arriving to America and the art of teaching African drumming and dance.

05/20/23 Maxwell Kofi Donkor

Osato F. Chitou, Esq. is the latest guest on STAND with Candace Kelley. Chitou talks about how her business, Omuwa Luxe, aims to empower black women. Also, she discusses her background, the day-to-day struggles faced by African-American women, the concept of living well, and more.

06/03/23 Osato F. Chitou, Esq

A conversation with designer Dionne Williamson, Executive Director and Founder of Upward Design For Life, an organization that restores hope by transforming empty spaces into homes for those in need.

07/01/23 Dionne Williamson

T. Thomas Fortune was an influential journalist, writer, publisher and outspoken civil rights leader. A highly influential editor of the nation's leading Black newspaper "The New York Age". His home in Red Bank, NJ is a national landmark and is now the T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center. Executive Director, Gilda Rogers sheds light on his legacy.

07/15/23 T. Thomas Fortune

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Australian writer, actor and filmmaker Wayne Blair to talk about his directorial debut with The Sapphires, the story of four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls who found love, friendship and war in 1968.

11/09/24 Wayne Blair: The Sapphires

John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 are a father-son duo that built a very unique brand called Johnny Drinks. They've shared their love of cocktails and food all over the world and they explain how Johnny Drinks came to be on a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold. The pair recounts their personal paths to creating a brand that has become a social media hit with nearly three million followers on TikTok. Also, they reveal challenges faced while developing their popular content and much more.

11/23/24 John Rondi ’89 & Johnny Rondi ’18 of Johnny Drinks on Building a Brand

Kevin McMahon '06 is the Senior Director of Community Fundraising & Cause Marketing at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. A new Beyond the Brown & Gold finds McMahon recounting his days in Glassboro and what led him to extend his academic career at the University of Tennessee. Also, McMahon shares his experiences with Rowan University's Rec Center; what it was like working with the Philadelphia Eagles; his experiences with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and offers insights in the world of fundraising.

01/11/25 Kevin McMahon '06 on Working with the Philadelphia Eagles, CHOP, & Fundraising

Juliet (Williams) Hahn '97 is the Chief Communications Officer (CCO) at FetTech. However, she battled adversity growing up. Despite being a successful two-sport athlete, Hahn's academic career faced a big challenge...dyslexia. Despite the learning obstacles, she built a successful career after college, which includes hosting numerous podcasts and working in the communications industry. Hahn, who graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television, & Film, joined the podcast to share her trials and tribulations dealing with dyslexia; how she uses LinkedIn to communicate; and advice to students on how to thrive.

01/25/25 Juliet (Williams) Hahn '97 on Battling Dyslexia, the Power of LinkedIn & Parenthood

Walt Walker '05, M '06 is the Vice President and Water Equity Practice Leader at T.Y. Lin | Greeley and Hansen Water Solutions. Walker joined a new episode of Beyond the Brown & Gold to discuss how he landed in the engineering field; Rowan's Engineers without Borders; and taking a risk by moving to New York City to pursue his dreams.

Also, Walker describes the importance of mentors to career development; how marathon running helped him build community; and how is journey through Rowan University shaped him.

03/08/25 Walt Walker '05, M '06 on Engineers without Borders & the Importance of Mentors

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly talk about the JonasCon, Sam and Jordan talk about the controversial torpedo bat that is sported by the Yankees, Owen and Connor talk about their summer plans, and Doc and Brett talk about the phillies home opener. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

04/03/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly talk about The Minecraft movies debut at the box office. Sam and Jordan recap the March Madness tournament. Owen and Connor discuss their semester and look to the future, and Doc and Brett chat about the Masters. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

04/10/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Its Brett's birthday! Doc and Brett Talk about the best birthday season, Sam and Jordan discuss the Masters concession prices, Doc and Kelly reveal their current guilty pleasure music, and Owen and Connor talk about their bucket list. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

04/17/25 The early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly breakdown what they would do if they had unlimited money, Sam and Jordan talk NFL draft, Owen and Connor ponder about if they would rather have a life with no TV or music, and Doc and Brett debate which league they would rather be drafted to. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com



04/24/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

This week on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap: Doc and Kelly's show comes to an end this semester and they talk about Rowans end of year party. Sam and Jordans show also comes to a close as they discuss the popular debate of 100 men v. 1 gorilla. Doc and Brett  chyme in on man against silverback debate, and Owen and Connor would you between summer weather and winter weather. All this and more on the Early Bird Special Weekly Recap on Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM and also online at RowanRadio.com

05/01/25 The Early Bird Special Weekly Recap

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on the shrinking of the U.S. Economy and a strike looms for NJ Transit.

05/03/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Hamas frees last American hostage and Harvard president takes pay cut.

05/17/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on New Orleans escaped inmates are at-large and Israel launches a take over of Gaza.

05/24/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on Harvard runs afoul with the Trump Administration and Russia attack Kiev.

05/31/25 The Rowan Report

The Rowan Report is a weekly newscast that brings you a recap of the week's top headlines. This week's edition reports on a suspect charged in a Colorado attack and Ukraine launches massive drone strike against Russia.

06/07/25 The Rowan Report

Join host R.J. Tallarida, Vice President for Advancement at Rowan University, on the first edition of Rowan Rising. His guest is Dr. Monika Williams Shealey, Rowan University's Senior Vice President of the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

She discusses her time as a student, her role at Rowan in the new Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the future of teaching and much more.

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode 1: Dr. Monika Williams Shealey

Rowan's Elijah Rehm Makes 74-yd TD Reception

Rowan's Messiah Divine Recovers Fumble For TD

Rowan's Malachi Winters Interception

Rowan's Messiah Divine 35-yd TD Run

Rowan's Elijah Rehm 1-yd TD Run

Assistant professor Dr. Jenny Rich joins host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida on the podcast.
 
Dr. Rich, who is the Director of the Rowan Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, talks about how her family background played a role in her career. Also, what is it like teaching today's student about history? Is the "24-hour news cycle" impacting the classroom?
 
Hear from one of the country's leading minds on Holocaust and genocide education in a new edition of Rowan Rising.
 
To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode 2: Dr. Jenny Rich

Rowan Football earns a come from behind 21-14 win over William Paterson University.

Rowan's Jajuan Hays TD Fumble Recovery

Rowan's Elijah Rehm 30-YD TD Run

Rowan's Nick Grosso 37-YD TD Catch

WPU Hassan Williams INT

WPU Terrique Riddick 1-YD TD Run

MSU's Kason Campbell 56-yd TD catch

MSU's Andrew Marinelli 42-yd FG

Rowan QB Mike Husni 10-yd TD Run

MSU's Ja'Quill Burch 16-yd TD pass to Zach Skrivanic

MSU's Ralph McLean Fumble

Dr. Beena Sukumaran, Vice President for Research at Rowan University, is this week's guest on a new episode of Rowan Rising.

Host RJ Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement, speaks with Dr. Sukumaran about her experiences as an engineer, academic, and parent. They discuss Sukumaran's role in getting females interested in the engineering field; parenting; gender roles; Rowan University as a leading research institution; and much more.

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #3: Dr. Beena Sukumaran

Rowan University Football overcomes a 20-3 deficit to defeat TCNJ in the regular season finale.

TCNJ Blocks Field Goal Before Halftime

TCNJ Recovers Fumble Near Midfield

TCNJ RB Mark Pacini 5-YD TD Run

TCNJ RB Mark Pacini 27-YD TD Run

Rowan's Jake Hurler FG, 3-0

Bob Bullard, Director at Rowan University's Office of Career Advancement, stops by to share the story of his journey with host and Rowan University Vice President for Advancement, R.J. Tallarida. 

Bullard talks about his work with the Office of Career Advancement, his days as a stagehand on Broadway, family life, and running marathons.

Also, he discusses leadership and how that plays into motivating students who are looking to land a job out of college. 

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #4: Bob Bullard

Dr. Lee Talley, Dean of the Thomas N. Bantivoglio Honors Concentration, is the latest guest on Rowan Rising. She joins host R.J. Tallarida, Rowan University's Vice President for Advancement.

Talley talks about her role within the honors concentration; the joys of working with students; characteristics of good leaders; the importance of oral and written communication with today's students; and much more. 

To learn more about Rising: The Campaign For Rowan University, head to rowan.edu/rising.

Episode #5: Dr. Lee Talley

As Thanksgiving looms, Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago are back with a new edition of The Third And Long Podcast. They take a look at key moments from Week 11 including the season-ending injury to Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow and another loss for the Philadelphia Eagles. They examine the NFC East race, the Thanksgiving games, and the rest of the Week 12 slate.

The Third And Long Podcast: Joe Burrow’s Season Is Over, The NFC (L)East Race, Week 12 Preview

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago catch up on Week 13 happenings in a new edition of The Third And Long Podcast. 

Carson Wentz gets benched, a look at the playoff picture, 90s toys, and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose their first game of the season...to the Washington Football Team?

The Third And Long Podcast: Carson Wentz Gets Benched, The Steelers Are No Longer Perfect

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago are back for The Third And Long Podcast. As the regular season nears a conclusion, the duo talks about the Jets and Bengals pulling off big upsets; the NFL playoff picture; and which quarterbacks could be on the move during the offseason.

Also, starts and sits heading into championship weekend for fantasy football!

The Third And Long Podcast: The Jets Win A Game, Playoff Picture, QBs That Might Move

Gary Erdelyi and Kayla Santiago take a look at the controversial Sunday Night Football game between the Eagles and Washington Football Team.

Did the Eagles tank? Should the Giants be angry? 

Plus, they examine Super Wild Card weekend and offer up an early preview of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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