The award-winning youth radio show and podcast, Timeout Radio, covers a range of topics of interest to teens. Broadcasting from Davis, California, the show has a mix of in-depth reporting, interviews, music, and a place of the week. Inquisitive teens interested in sports, travel, and learning about the world will enjoy getting to know host Rohan and his fascinating line-up of insightful guests.
All past episodes are archived forever below. Find Timeout Radio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Timeout Radio is the winner of the:
* 2020 Youth Summit Pitch Contest Grant, Points of Light Foundation
* 2022 National Hometown Media Award, Alliance for Community Media
* 2022 & 2023 San Francisco Press Club Greater Bay Area Journalism Award
* 2023 John Drury National High School Radio Award
* 2024 Bob Dunning Journalism Scholarship
Podcast
100. That’s a wrap for Timeout RadioTue, 08/13/2024 - 1:47pm | RohanIn this 100th episode of Timeout Radio, we bring this show to a close as I highlight its journey over the past 4 years. It has been my privilege to produce and host a radio show that helped connect my community through good and tough times. Hear about how I launched Timeout Radio remotely in 2020 and developed the show's unique voice. A lot has happened in our world since then. Physical distances were magnified by pandemics, misinformation, social injustices, and climate change. And we were brought closer by science, technology, media, and sports. In our place of the week segment we traveled through the airwaves to over 80 places around the globe — from Antarctica to Zurich. |
99. FC Davis' 2024 SeasonMon, 07/22/2024 - 6:27pm | RohanFootball Club Davis is a semi-professional soccer team based in my hometown of Davis, California. FC Davis owner Adam Lewin returns to Timeout Radio to recap the team’s 2024 season. We talk about the men's transition into the UPSL after a full year and how the women's team exceeded expectations in the WPSL. Hear about next season, which sees the Lions start their UPSL fall action in September. Then visit Switzerland, famous for its watches, chocolate, and cheese. The country is home to 1500 lakes, 4500 miles of ski slopes, 3000 miles of railway tracks, 450 varieties of cheese, and a 14,690-foot high mountain. |
98. Rowing StrongerMon, 07/08/2024 - 9:34pm | RohanRowing has a long history that goes back to ferry boats racing each other in the 1500s. The first intercollegiate rowing competition in the United States, the Harvard-Yale Regatta, was held in 1852. Oliver O’Reilly tells us about the University of California's long history of rowing and its Olympic successes. Then visit Montreal, Canada where womens rowing was introduced in the Summer Olympics in 1976. Montreal is home to French architecture, an extensive Underground City, the first internet search engine, the ice hockey team with the most Stanley Cup wins, and squeaky poutine. |
97. High School, Bye SchoolMon, 06/17/2024 - 12:00pm | RohanI just graduated from high school. On this episode of Timeout Radio we’ll look at high schools in the United States through the ages and milestones such as schools that accepted girls and struggles to abolish racial segregation. Hear about Da Vinci High School in Davis where I spent these formative years. Some of my classmates share their high school experiences and what they are looking forward to after graduation. Then visit Philadelphia, home to the first high school academy started by Ben Franklin back in 1751 and hear how it got its nickname, the City of Brotherly Love. |
96. Fair PlayMon, 06/03/2024 - 9:26pm | RohanThere is a stark contrast in salaries of women and men in professional sports. Hear about the history of women’s sports and how women have been fighting for equality in athletics since the early days of modern organized sports. UC Berkeley women's history professor Bonnie Morris tells us about discrimination in sports and changes in our world that influenced the rise and spread of women's sports. Then visit Romania — home to the legend of Dracula, the highest population of brown bears in Europe, the oldest underground glacier in the world, and 310 Olympic medals. |
95. Yes Coach!Mon, 05/20/2024 - 9:20pm | RohanHear what makes a great coach in youth athletics and what aspiring coaches can do to help their young players develop to their full potential. Eric Moody and Philip Toy, coaches of my AYSO United Soccer team tell me about their coaching philosophy, what they enjoy most about coaching, and what to keep in mind when coaching young athletes. Then visit England, the birthplace of Association Football and the World Wide Web, and home to cliffs made of chalk and cheese chasing competitions. |
94. Soccer StoriesMon, 05/06/2024 - 5:40pm | RohanHear unforgettable and bizarre soccer stories that will make you shake your head in disbelief. From Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, to a defender who scored all 4 goals in a match that ended in a 2-2 draw, to a goalkeeper who diligently guarded his post even when the game was called off due to dense fog. Sports writer Evan Ream tells us about his book about the story of Sacramento Republic FC and his journey to writing soccer stories, starting from when he fell in love with soccer as a 14-year-old. Then visit Mexico City — home to an intense soccer culture, flying wrestlers, monumental murals, floating gardens, and a sinking cathedral. |
93. Country CrossroadsMon, 04/22/2024 - 2:00pm | RohanLyrics about driving your truck on a dirt road in your blue jeans and cowboy hat, with your dog by your side. Are these stereotypes of country music true? Hear how this musical genre began and evolved over two centuries influenced by immigrant groups and spread all over the world through radio and television. Glenda and Jesse Drew discuss their recently released film, Open Country, a documentary about the history and politics of country music. Then visit Nashville, home of the Grand Ole Opry—the world’s longest-running live music radio show. |
92. UC Davis Basketball 2023-24 Season RecapMon, 04/01/2024 - 9:50pm | RohanUC Davis basketball broadcaster Scott Marsh returns to the show to recap this past UC Davis basketball season which saw the Aggies fall short of a March Madness berth in the Big West Tournament against Long Beach State. We recap the ups and downs of a memorable season, and also discuss the career of Elijah Pepper, who leaves the program as one of the best to ever put on an Aggie uniform. We look ahead to the future of the Aggies, and what fans should expect for next season. |
91. Post-PandemicMon, 03/18/2024 - 9:03pm | RohanLast year, more than three years after COVID-19 was designated as a pandemic, the World Health Organization declared an end to the global public health emergency. In the aftermath of the pandemic what is the new normal for teens and how can schools and youth athletics prepare for future pandemics? Pediatric infectious disease specialist Dean Blumberg shares what the pandemic taught us about how to support teens during future public health emergencies. Then visit Geneva, home to the World Health Organization, the birthplace of the World Wide Web, and a gigantic jet of water that you can see from the sky. |
Comments
The topics you cover on this show are so interesting. I learn something new each time!
Love your choice of music! My favorite part of your show is the place of the week segment.
Listening to your show right now--sounding good. Just a note to say welcome to the KDRT/DMA family, and I hope your participation brings you happiness!
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