Jolly Good Fellows

Sam Robson — What Happens When Voting Isn't For Everyone?

Sam is a Cohort 14 Fellow who has spent thousands of hours fighting (with newfound success!) a problem that most people have never heard of—felon disenfranchisement. What happens when the government takes away your right to vote? I learned so much from my conversation with Sam, and I hope you take away new perspectives on government, politics, and what it means to serve someone else. I hope that our conversation blesses your New Year with motivation and inspiration! Share this episode with a Fellow who would enjoy it! I'm here for your ideas and collaboration, and I'm looking forward to folding more people in! Yours, Spencer ------------ My email: cyong@crimson.ua.edu

Lillie Clark — Growing Up and Moving On

Lillie is a Cohort 14 Fellow, and all other labels don’t really suffice to describe her. She joins me to share the drastic movements in her personal journey with surprising candor and unsettling maturity. I am grateful and indebted to Lillie for her honesty and kindness. Her spirit shines through and her cheer brightens our community. She made this interview so satisfying and inspiring for me, and it is my wish for you to feel the same. Tell a Fellow who would benefit from this episode! I’m here for your ideas and collaboration. Yours, Spencer - - - - - - - - - - - - My email: cyong@crimson.ua.edu

Devin Kodsi / Part 2 — Nerds, Scientists and Engineers

Devin concludes this 2-part special episode with a little insight into what life and community is like for someone in so many nerdy spaces. He's fascinated by space and science and is truly motivated to learn as an engineer, a scientist, a nerd, and also a friend. We are also interested in the social implications of being in engineering and physics programs. Everyone is aware of the stigmas associated with the tracks that Devin finds himself on. We reflect on this with a little unease and hope you find it thought-provoking too! Tell a Fellow in your life about this episode! I'm here for your suggestions, ideas, and collaboration. Yours, Spencer ------------ My email: cyong@crimson.ua.edu

Devin Kodsi / Part 1 — Busy, Busy, Busy

Devin is a Cohort 14 Fellow, aerospace engineer, physics student, Million Dollar Band trombonist, MBA candidate, MSAEM candidate, Honors College Ambassador, Resident Advisor...you get the picture. Devin collects hats and wears several different ones every day. I finally got to interrogate him on how he lives his life, his motivations, and his passions. I'm inspired and consistent impressed by Devin. He embodies a true love for knowledge and scholarship—I hope his journey and reflections inspire and help you too! Tell a Fellow in your life about this episode! I'm here for your suggestions, ideas, and collaboration. Yours, Spencer ------------ My email: cyong@crimson.ua.edu

Maddie Luther — The Best-Laid Plans Of Mice and Men

“In proving foresight may be vain: / The best-laid schemes of mice and men / Go oft awry, / And leave us nothing but grief and pain, / For promised joy!” - Robert Burns. Maddie is a Cohort 16 Fellow whose exploits, involvement, and singular combination of energy and sensibility amazes and puzzles me. I’m honored Maddie let us examine her process together. And I’m thrilled to share our discoveries with you—I hope you see the same remarkable person I’ve had the pleasure of calling a friend! Tell a Fellow in your life about this episode! I'm here for your suggestions, ideas, and collaboration. Yours, Spencer ------------ My email: cyong@crimson.ua.edu