Philly’s “Best Rapper” Chill Moody appears on TUTV Wednesday

Posted January 11, 2019

Named “Best Rapper” by Philadelphia Magazine, Chill Moody is a hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and activist with big plans. On Wednesday, he sits down to speak with Philly Famous Podcast host Greg Holdsman about his new album West Chilly II and single “Anywhere”, his lifestyle brand Nice Things, how his music has evolved over the years, and what the future holds for him. A West Philly native, he’s loyal to the city that bred him. City councilman David Oh named Chill Moody as Philadelphia’s official music ambassador, and he wants to put Philly on the map and elevate the city’s music scene.

Tune in to this conversation Wednesday January 16 at 1 and 9 p.m. on an all new edition of Philly Famous Podcast, which highlights notable Philadelphians in a podcast interview format.

Original “A Star Is Born” airs Sunday on TUTV

Posted January 11, 2019

Philly’s own Bradley Cooper recently released the fourth adaptation of A Star is Born, this time starring Lady Gaga as the titular star. The remake of this prototypical Hollywood fable has met with acclaim and praise, so it seems like a good time to revisit the original 1937 Technicolor picture which served as its basis. Produced by David O. Selznick, the original stars Janet Gaynor as an idealistic aspiring actress who finds success, but at what cost? Tune in to TUTV Sunday, January 20 at 1 and 9 p.m. to find out.

Learn how to make pasta by hand on Baker Dave Presents

Posted January 4, 2019

Gaia Di Giacomo serves as Temple’s nutritionist, working alongside Aramark chefs and bakers to create menus for students that are healthy and nourishing.

On Thursday, she joins Baker Dave on the set of his show and demonstrates how to make orecchiette with broccoli rabe, a popular pasta dish where Gaia is from in the Puglia region of Italy. Gaia rolls out semolina pasta dough by hand and cuts and rolls each piece to create the distinctive shape of orecchiette pasta, which means ‘small ears’ in Italian. Along the way, she explains the nutritional value of the simple ingredients she incorporates into the meal.

Learn how to prepare this traditional Southern Italian dish by tuning in to TUTV this Thursday, January 10 at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Doc takes captivating look at history of Blue Ridge Parkway

Posted January 3, 2019

The Blue Ridge Parkway: A Long & Winding Road explores the history of the most visited segment of the National Park Service, The Blue Ridge Parkway, how the route came to be and the conflicts inherent in building the 469-mile Parkway.

This hour-long documentary also takes a fascinating look at the diverse people along the mountain corridor and addresses how the scenic road affected their lives and cultures. The film includes interviews with noted Ph.D. historians and many ordinary people who helped to build the Parkway. Many books have been published about the Parkway, but this film is first to report a stunning secret deal that determined the route of the Parkway and altered the course of American history forever.

Tune in to TUTV Saturday, January 12 at 12:30 and 8:30 p.m. to watch this program.

A special holiday edition of La Charla available online

Posted December 21, 2018

In this year’s La Charla holiday special, the hosts discuss long distance relationships, pop culture, and beauty pageants. Later, they give advice to different people who have written in describing both romantic and career issues in their lives. They play a game, and close off the show describing their different holiday traditions.

Documentary by Temple alum tells story of Little Italy in LA

Posted December 21, 2018

By following the festivities and functions of St. Peter’s Italian Catholic Church, Temple alum and former Head Writer for the Tonight Show Joe Medeiros traces the journey of Italians in Los Angeles from their origins up to today in his documentary film Processions of Faith.

Italians immigrated from Italy bringing their faith and traditions and settled in an area of downtown LA in what became the city’s Little Italy. In 1904, the Parish of St. Peter’s was erected to help he community honor the saints they brought with them from the hilltop towns and villages of their native home. Today, all that remains of Los Angeles’ Little Italy is the Church, but the tradition continues as Italians and Italian-Americans from all over Southern California flock to this historic church to profess their faith, share their food and culture, and venerate their saints.

Watch this moving story on TUTV (Comcast 50/Verizon 45 or online) on Wednesday, December 26 at 2 and 10 p.m.

Enjoy the Break, Owls!

Posted December 20, 2018

Relax, put on your snuggie, and tune in to our holiday programming over winter break! We’re airing classic holiday movies on Christmas Eve and Christmas, and a Sherlock Holmes Marathon on New Years Day. Check our all of our special programming on schedule online.

Capping off a #YearOfGrog

Posted December 20, 2018

The #YearOfGrog is coming to an end and a new year must begin.

#YearOfGrog is a year-long series of sketches by the creators of Grog Show featuring their unique brand of off-beat humor and surreal shenanigans. We’ve been bringing them to you every month bit by bit, but now we’re ready to reflect on this unit of time by watching the series in full. Have a Happy New Non-Grog Year.

Michael Barkann comes to TUTV this Monday

Posted December 7, 2018

Michael Barkann’s ubiquitous voice comes to TUTV on a new episode of the Philly Famous Podcast television show. The notable Philly sports broadcasting figure discusses his new blue glasses, tells stories from on the job, and describes the skills he’s honed over his long career, and more with host Greg Holdsman. As a host and anchor for NBC Sports, former one half of the Mike and Ike Show, and a five-time Emmy Award winner, Mike has a lot of advice and insight to share with future broadcasters.

Host Greg Holdsman has been highlighting local visionaries and vanguards with his Philly Famous Podcast for over a year, and has now brought the program to TV by taping his podcast interviews.

Watch the premiere of this episode on Monday, December 10 at noon and 8 p.m. on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online.

Kal and Lucille Rudman are celebrated on TUTV this Wednesday

Posted December 6, 2018

Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication announced a $1.5 million gift from Kal and Lucille Rudman in October of this year and held a celebration in honor of the Rudmans later that month. Join TUTV in recognition of this generous gift and watch the gift celebration dinner when it airs this Wednesday, December 12 at 1 and 9 p.m.

The gift, made in the form of a five-year pledge, will support future projects at the station, including student coverage of the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, a full slate of student-produced news, sports and entertainment programming, as well as the opportunity to expand to new, state-of-the-art facilities.

Don’t miss the last OwlSports and Temple Update shows of 2018

Posted December 6, 2018

Before heading out for winter break, get your fill of Temple news! Tune in Thursday, December 13 for the last edition of Temple Update at 10 a.m. and OwlSports Update at noon. Say goodbye to graduating seniors, hear about the latest in Temple Athletics, and more on Comcast 50, Verizon 45 or online.

A new Temple Talk features the woman behind @PhillyFoodies

Posted November 30, 2018

A new episode of Temple Talk features special guest, Mollie Dronson, the creator of Philly Foodies, who discusses her viral food account, and join the hosts to play a game of Mystery Food Challenge. Plus, don’t miss the hosts sound off on Serena Williams’ GQ cover, Ariana Grande’s impact on the pop music industry, and Stan Lee’s tragic passing. Tune in to TUTV on December 4 at 1 and 9 p.m. to watch the premiere.

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Author discusses new research on the gender pay gap

Posted November 29, 2018

Montclair State University Sociology Professor Yasemin Besen-Cassino discusses her new book, The Cost of Being a Girl, which explores the roots and effects of the gender pay gap–that roughly 20 cent-per-dollar distance between men’s and women’s earnings–on TUTV this Thursday.

Her research, recently published by Temple University Press, reveals how surprisingly early the wage gap starts and how much teenage work experience affects adult careers. By centering on girls and young women, Besen-Cassino filtered out factors that comes into play in peak earning years, such as childbearing and household responsibilities. It has been praised by Publishers Weekly and London School of Economics Review and was featured in the Washington Post, the Guardian, MTV, CNN, and the Philadelphia Inquirer, among many others.

Tune in to TUTV on Thursday, December 6 at 1 and 9 p.m. to see a talk with the author from October hosted by Temple Library.

A Conversation with Charles Barkley

Posted November 27, 2018

Before accepting the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media award earlier this year, Charles Barkley–– hall of famer, two-time Olympic gold medal winner, sports analyst, author of four books, and the host of a four-episode documentary series on TNT about the African-American experience––participated in a Q&A session with Temple students. Barkley talks with students about the importance of honesty as a broadcaster, the preparation involved to work as a host, his commitment to education and charitable work, and more.