On this episode of Behind the Connection, we talk with Greg Lattig, host of the LCC Connect podcast Stars on Sports. The show recently marked its 100th episode and has evolved from its earliest days of highlighting Lansing Community College sports to conversations about leadership, mindset, learning, and more. During this episode, Greg reflects on his role as Lansing Community College’s Director of Athletics and the leaders that have shaped him.

Website: LCC Stars Athletics

Related Podcast: Stars on Sports

Related Episode: Go Stars! The Hometown Team Hits 100 - SOS Episode 100

What does a community college sound like? In this episode of Behind the Connection, Daedalian offers a look into the story behind LCC Connect, from the evolution of WLNZ and the changing world of radio to the creation of a podcast network built around the Voices, Vibes and Vision of Lansing Community College and the community it serves. With more than 30 podcasts featuring faculty, staff, students and community members, LCC Connect has grown into a place where people can share their stories, explore their passions and discover that they have something worth saying.

Blog Post: Beyond the Mic - What Does a Community College Sound Like?

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Melissa Ford Lucken, a professor of English and writing at Lansing Community College. At LCC Connect, she the host of Washington Square On-Air, the award-winning podcast that's fast approaching the milestone of 100 episodes. She also recently developed two sister podcasts, Off the Page: From Ink to Air and Off the Page: Discourse & Discussion. The later is due for release in September, but both will provide a platform for student writers to see (and hear) their work come to life.

Podcast: Washington Square On-Air

Podcast: Off the Page: From Ink to Air

Website: Melissa Ford Lucken

Website: Melissa as writer Isabelle Drake

Christmas Spirits by Isabelle Drake

Isabelle on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabelledrake/

Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissafordlucken

This episode of Behind the Connection goes behind-the-scenes of Lansing Community College as we feature soundbites from LCC's "Take Your Child to Work Day." Held on April 23, we invited kids to share their stories on the microphone.

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Tamara McDiarmid to talk about "Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections," a new podcast coming to LCC Connect, Tuesday, April 21st. Tamara, who serves as the Director of Public Service Careers at Lansing Community College, draws upon her extensive experience in teaching, public service and corrections to shed light on the historical context of policing, corrections, and the justice system across various cultures and eras.

Related Podcast: Silver and Blue: Tracing the Roots of Policing and Corrections

Website: LCC Public Service Careers Department

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Paige Dunckel. Paige is Lansing Community College's Performing Arts Production Coordinator and starting April 7th, she'll be bringing her expertise to LCC Connect as the host of a new podcast called Exit Stage Left: LCC Performing Arts, a program that aims to illuminate the vibrant performing arts scene at LCC while also exploring the myriad of stories and creative energies that enrich not only our campus but the entire community.

Exit Stage Left: LCC Performing Arts on LCC Connect

Performing Arts at LCC

1984 at Lansing Community College

Daedalian sits down with LCC Social Sciences Professor, Aliza Robison to talk about the debut of The Sociological POV. This innovative podcast emerges from the vibrant discussions led by Aliza while teaching sociology and anthropology. She emphasizes the importance of perspective-taking and critical discussions, which serve as foundational elements in both her teaching and the forthcoming podcast. By facilitating an exploration of current events through diverse viewpoints, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the complexities inherent in our societal interactions. The Sociological POV debuts on LCC Connect, Tuesday, February 3rd at 2 pm.

Podcast: The Sociological POV

Website: LCC Social Sciences

Daedalian goes Behind the Connection with Dr. Cynthia Rooker, who shares how her leadership roles at Lansing Community College and her work as Institutional Representative for the MI-ACE Women’s Network inspired a new podcast spotlighting the stories, achievements, and challenges of women in higher education. Leading the Way: Women in Higher Education premieres on the LCC Connect network January 13, 2026.

Podcast: Leading the Way: Women in Higher Education

Website: MI-ACE at Lansing Community College

Website: MI-ACE Women's Network