2022 in review: Top #GINNing podcasts of the year

Published: Dec 27, 2022 8:51 AM

By Cassie Montgomery

When it comes to getting to know the students, faculty, staff and alumni of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, look no further than the award-winning #GINNing podcast, the best podcast in all of higher education. 

Here's the Top 5 most downloaded episodes of 2022: 

Allison Timm, aerospace engineering graduate and guest on the #GINNing Podcast.

5. Timm's Time

Listen to aerospace engineering senior Allison Timm discuss her hopes, her dreams and her dad. Oh, and her brother.

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4. Somebody Wrote "War Eagle"

You'll be listening to our interview with NASA Marshall Space Flight Center deputy director, Auburn aerospace engineering alumnus and noted rocket graffiti artist Joseph Pelfrey in 3, 2, 1...

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3. Sligh and the Family Auburn

Auburn chemical engineering freshman Sarah Kate Sligh has cerebral palsy. And a national  swimming record . And a  YouTube channel . And a spot on Auburn's wheelchair tennis team. And a bid from Delta Gamma. And better grades than her mom. And the honor of being the latest guest on the best podcast in all of higher education. 

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2. The Great Godfreys

Ready for the best day of your life? Well, former Auburn basketball player and 1986 Auburn industrial engineering graduate Gary Godfrey certainly is.

Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, the only man Charles Barkley ever feared has spent the past three years preaching positivity with a rare perspective on living life to fullest. That's what he's doing every day with the help of his better half — and fellow 1986 Auburn industrial engineering alum — Carol.   The latest example? Getting back on a bike in time for the annual Bo Bikes Bama charity event courtesy an Auburn Engineering senior design team that raced to build a custom ride for an Auburn Man who won't be denied.

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1. Christopher B. President

Chris Roberts, newly selected president of Auburn University and former dean of the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, finally said yes to the best podcast in all of higher education .

Media Contact: Cassie Montgomery, cmontgomery@auburn.edu, 334.844.3668
The #GINNing Podcast surpassed 100,000 downloads in 2022.

The #GINNing Podcast surpassed 100,000 downloads in 2022.

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