October '26 Show Spotlight

Written by Brandon Navarro-Garcia

(pictured from left to right: Jackson Stricker, David Glombowski, and Mark Mackowiak)

How has being a part of WXUT affected you?

Jackson: It's given me a good opportunity to express myself, meet new people, and it's been a good learning opportunity.

David: I have made some pretty good friends, and it has allowed me to voice my opinions on sports.

Mark: Provided me with a lot of great friends, and also the sheer amount of opportunities here at the station, like shows, calling games, even our new pregame show, etc., etc. We have grown a lot and have a variety of people, and it has opened my mind.

What are you hoping to get out of the radio station?

Jackson: i am hoping to get memories and an improved skill set in media in the real world.

David: I am hoping to get experience with media, and also I have talked about taking our show and making it more professional and adapting it to the professional media landscape.

Mark: Professional Experience and something tangible to use in my professional career, like calling games or hosting a show. Being picked up by local media here in Toledo

What were some of your favorite WXUT moments?

Jackson: I love doing our show, meeting new people, and calling games.

David: ... Our show, Tailgate Talks have been fun, and the radiothon from last year.

Mark: ... going to the MAC tournament and NFL combine and covering it. the whole fall 26 semester has been great for our show.

What are some things you hope to leave behind for the station?

Jackson: I am hoping to leave an influence on the station through our show and involvement. Seeing the growth of the station as we leave.

David: ... leaving an Influence with the show and adjusting; generally, college radio is cool, and more people should definitely do it, and hopefully seeing the growth of the station.

Mark: I want to leave it better than I found it. I want our show to be remembered, and everyone to see noticeable growth because we have passionate people in our sports crew, and I want to help them succeed.