Pop Off! – “Game of Thrones” Seasons

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • February 17, 2026

Host Ethan Kaufman brings on junior Ethan Wilson to cover the critical character arcs and landmark battles of HBO's hit fantasy drama, "Game of Thrones," as they rank the show's seasons.

Pop Off! – “The Sopranos” Episodes

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • September 23, 2025

Host Ethan Kaufman brings on The Ithacan's Assistant News Editors, Julian DeLucia and Eamon Corbo, to rank the best episodes of the landmark HBO crime drama, "The Sopranos."

Pop Off! – “Euphoria” Characters & Episodes

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • September 9, 2025

Host Ethan Kaufman and junior Jett Sofko rank their top five favorite characters and episodes from the hit HBO teen drama, "Euphoria."

Pop Off! – “The Leftovers” Episodes

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • April 22, 2025

In the final episode of the semester, host Ethan Kaufman brings on Jonathan Cohen to rank the top 10 episodes of the HBO supernatural drama "The Leftovers."

‘Pop Off!’ – Top 10 “Succession” Episodes

By Ethan Kaufman, Podcast Editor • February 20, 2024

'Pop Off!' is an Ithacan podcast hosted by first year student Ethan Kaufman where each episode he brings on a guest to discuss and rank TV shows, music, movies and more.

Review: Film details horrors of true crime story

By Jackson Noel • April 7, 2020

"Lost Girls" is a grim but biting portrayal of a based-on-real-life story that follows a woman looking for her lost daughter.

Interactive play addresses themes of depression and suicide

By Kara Bowen, Staff Writer • November 1, 2017

Every character besides the narrator is played by a member of the audience. Some stay in their seats ... while others are brought onto the stage.

Review: HBO original film lacks artistic purpose

By Jake Leary, Assistant Life and Culture Editor • April 26, 2017

It isn’t the job of art to answer questions, but to ask them — “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” does the bare minimum.

Creator of ‘Black-ish’ Kenya Barris wins Rod Serling Award

By Jake Leary, Staff Writer • November 27, 2016

Ithaca College recognizes Kenya Barris, executive producer and creator of the ABC comedy “Black-ish,” with the Rod Serling Award.

David Simon receives inaugural Rod Serling Award

By Meredith Husar, Staff Writer • February 6, 2016

The Rod Serling Award for Advancing Social Justice Through Popular Media was presented to David Simon Feb. 4 at the Paley Center for Media in Los Angeles.

The Hot Stove: Moving on after varsity athletics

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • December 2, 2014

Columnist Steve Derderian shares his view on student-athletes inevitably moving on from their respective sports.

The Hot Stove: Minimizing harm key for esports

By Steve Derderian, Columnist • November 3, 2014

Columnist Steve Derderian believes we need to minimize the potential harm that comes with esports, rather than debate whether or not it's a sport.