Not long after being appointed, Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III sought to improve communication across the university, and KAMU Studios stepped in to help.
We’re proud to be the production partner for his new podcast, “At Ease with General Mark A. Welsh III.” Now three episodes in, the podcast offers candid, informal conversations about topics that truly matter at A&M.
KAMU Associate Executive Director Jay Socol pitched the original concept to the president’s team and worked behind the scenes for over a year to bring the project to life.
“I believed President Welsh might be open to a show where he could authentically share his thoughts on a variety of issues, and with a depth that we rarely get to experience,” Socol said. “What we’ve helped create is relevant for current and former students, faculty and staff.”
The podcast is filmed in one of KAMU’s studios, and produced, filmed and edited by KAMU staff. Episodes are available on major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Podcasts, Amazon Music and NPR, while a video version is available on Texas A&M’s YouTube channel.
“At Ease” is the newest of 14 local shows, series and podcasts that KAMU Studios offers. We’re the heartbeat of the Brazos Valley with shows ranging from interesting people in our community, the local art scene, politics, books, gardening, water, music and more. Plus, two of our shows are entirely produced by students. From lively discussions to deep dives into local stories to thought-provoking interviews with students, faculty and staff, we aim to offer a little something for everyone.
“We want to evolve and offer a broad range of content because we know everyone has different interests, needs and passions,” said Kelly Brown, general manager of KAMU. “The locally created content is what makes us unique, so we will keep working to deliver content that connects, informs and entertains.”
In each episode of “At Ease,” President Welsh and Chief of Staff Dr. Susan Ballabina talk with outstanding Aggies making a difference in our community and beyond. The hosts also share key university updates and answer questions from listeners.
- In the debut episode, new baseball coach Mike Earley shares his vision for the team’s future.
- In Episode 2, Dr. Abhishek Jain and former student Ashley Chuong tell the president about groundbreaking “organ-on-a-chip” research.
- The new Citizenship and Service Initiative is highlighted in Episode 3 by Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Kim Field and graduate student Morgan Schorn.
“Large organizations like ours demand great communication, and this podcast offers a new way to connect with and share information with Aggies everywhere,” Welsh said. “I’m doubling down on that commitment to keep our community engaged and informed, and I’m looking forward to getting to chat with people across campus who make A&M a great place to work, study and grow.”
New episodes drop at least once a month. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to ensure you don’t miss an episode. And you’re invited to submit a question that could be answered in a future episode.
We hope this podcast sparks engaging conversations with the Aggie community. Join us for thoughtful, informal and in-depth discussions you won’t hear anywhere else.
