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BG Ideas

Booking Overview

An interdisciplinary university research interview show brings faculty members, researchers, writers, and other academic or cultural specialists to the public to discuss humanities, social issues, literature, psychology, and cultural life. PR agencies could credibly pitch subject-matter academics, authors, researchers, and accessible experts with specialized research or public-facing scholarship; booking difficulty is likely low when the candidate has a strong connection to the university’s research and community-oriented mission.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

vgrinb@bgsu.edu

ics@bgsu.edu

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Academic or professional expertise supported by specialized research, a faculty or research appointment, relevant writing or creative work, or demonstrated experience addressing social and cultural issues for public audiences.
Required Achievements:  
University faculty or research appointments, Published literary or scholarly work, Specialized research expertise, Teaching or academic awards

Recent Guest Discussions

Rebecca Mancuso - The History Of Hazing, Institutional Memory, And Preventing Harm To Students.

Olga Sanz Casasnovas - José Lezama Lima’s Novel Paradiso, Cuban Masculinity, Otherness, Sexuality, Controversy, And Censorship.

Rosemarie Poiarkov - Literature, Imagination, Listening, Changing Perspectives, Aging, The 1968 Student Movement In France, And Public Life.

Rebekah Monroe - Religious Trauma, Betrayal Trauma, Cultural Hegemony, Adverse Religious Experiences, Sexual Harassment, And Queer Wellbeing.

Recent Topics

Humanities, Cultural Studies, Literature, Social Justice, Psychology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
BG Ideas
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The future of Large Language Models in Language Education

September 30, 2026

In this episode of the BG Ideas Podcast hosted by Halima Lul Ali, a graduate research assistant with ICS, we’ll be sitting down with Dr. Erik Garabaya Casado, a teaching professor of Spanish at BGSU’s World Languages and Cultures department, as he discusses the future of language learning in relation to the rise of generative AI. Listen along as Dr. Garabaya explains how generative AI can help raise critical language awareness. Also, find out why he has an open mind when it comes to translang...

A History of Hazing at BGSU

September 23, 2026

In this new eye-opening episode of the BG Ideas podcast we’llbe sitting down with Bowling Green State University Associate Professor of History Dr. Rebecca Mancuso as she engages in the shocking—but much needed—conversation on hazing in Northwest Ohio. Following her ICS Faculty Fellowship Public Talk, How Many Times Can You Learn That Lesson? A History of Hazing at an Ohio Public University, 1920-2000, Dr. Mancuso’s research shines a light on an issue that most want to deny and aims to preven...

Looking at Lezama Lima’s Paradiso 60 Years After Guests: Dr. Olga Sanz Casasnovas and Dr. Pedro Porbén

September 16, 2026

This episode of the BG Ideas podcast features Dr. Olga Sanz Casasnovas and Dr. Pedro Porbén, professors of Spanish at BGSU’s World Languages and Cultures Department, as they discuss the significance of José Lezama Lima’s first novel Paradiso 60 years after its publication. Listen along, as they examine how the protagonist, José Cemí, breaks the mold for expectations of Cuban men at that time and how Paradiso challenges its readers with the concept of “otherness.” As the conversation unfolds, ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with BG Ideas?

Its publicly listed emails are vgrinb@bgsu.edu and ics@bgsu.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for BG Ideas?

The publicly listed emails for BG Ideas: vgrinb@bgsu.edu and ics@bgsu.edu.

How many listeners does BG Ideas have?

Podseeker estimates BG Ideas reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for BG Ideas?

BG Ideas typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Academic or professional expertise supported by specialized research, a faculty or research appointment, relevant writing or creative work, or demonstrated experience addressing social and cultural issues for public audiences. Common among recent guests: University faculty or research appointments; Published literary or scholarly work; Specialized research expertise. Recent guests include Rebecca Mancuso, Olga Sanz Casasnovas, and Rosemarie Poiarkov.

How hard is it to get booked on BG Ideas?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does BG Ideas cover?

Recent episodes cover Humanities, Cultural Studies, Literature, Social Justice, and Psychology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

vgrinb@bgsu.edu

ics@bgsu.edu

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