Over the past semester, a new series appeared on Riordan’s social media accounts: a podcast. Hosted by Priscille Alden, the school’s Digital Marketing Content Specialist, the Crusaders Connect Podcast gives insight into the lives of many individual figures of the Riordan community.
The episodes are currently released every few Wednesdays, but Alden hopes to stick to a weekly schedule in the future.
Priscile Alden and Daisy Bolger clean up in the library following filming the sixth episode of the podcast.
Podcasts, (especially those of the visual variety,) have grown in popularity over the past few years because of their ease to produce and relatability towards listeners. Each video is less than four minutes long, allowing for the information to be easily digested.
Alden said that she “saw it as an opportunity to connect authentically with students, faculty, staff, and the broader community.”
The first episode featured student body President Caroline O’Connell ’25, the second— Parliament member Benjamin Parker ’26, the third—Theatre Director Greg Callaghan, the fourth—Dance Team Coach Meghan Williams, the fifth— student-athlete Tara Dacic ’25, and the sixth—drama members Kenitoni Nau ’28 and Annabelle Hazard ’27.
Parker said, “When I stepped on to the podcast, I felt that it was pretty mellow and welcoming. Priscille and Daisy [Bolger] were both very nice and obviously had been putting a lot of work into this project.”
Daisy Bolger is the school’s Brand Manager and works behind the scenes on social media. The guests are chosen based on relevancy to what is currently happening. For example, Callaghan was interviewed the week before the opening of the fall play, Emma.
The Riordan community’s response has been overwhelmingly positive. The first five episodes have a cumulative 1,600 likes on Instagram.
Genevieve Kohlmyer ’25 said, “I think it’s great. It makes our community more lively, adds a little bit of spice.”
The Riordan body prides itself on the strong Crusader Spirit. This provides an in-depth look into the individuals who make it all possible.
As Alden said, “It’s an opportunity to showcase what makes our community unique and to highlight the people who make it so special.”
