Step behind the curtain of UNLV’s student-run radio station in this episode of Behind the Beat, the podcast giving listeners an inside look at life at 91.5 KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America.

Hosts Chris, Ava, and Tony return for Episode 3 with special guest Janaya Gibson, a journalism student and promotions photographer for the station. Janaya shares how she got started in photography, what it’s like documenting events for UNLV radio, and how she balances school, creative work, and life as a young media professional.

The conversation explores student media, photography careers, content creation, and the real behind-the-scenes work that powers a college radio station. From learning Adobe Audition to capturing major campus events like UNLV Homecoming, this episode highlights the creative energy driving student broadcasting.

You’ll also hear about travel, career inspiration, building a photography brand, and how student media opens doors to opportunities in journalism, radio, and digital content.

If you’ve ever wondered how a college radio station operates—or what it takes to build a career in media—this episode gives you the inside story.

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In Episode 2 of Behind The Beat, the team pulls back the curtain on what really happens at 91.5 The Beat HD2 — Nevada’s number one student-run radio station.

Chris, Ava, and Tony kick things off with their new “Bright Spot of the Week” segment, sharing real-life college moments about family visits, nostalgic music, friendships, gaming, and surviving Maryland Parkway traffic during rush hour.

The crew is then joined by special guest Maya, Street Team Manager for The Beat. She breaks down how the Street Team promotes concerts, giveaways, and campus events across UNLV, what it’s like engaging students at Freedom of Speech area, and how they use games like Jenga, Connect Four, trivia, and raffles to drive interaction. Maya also talks about balancing 20 credits, double majoring, future military plans, basketball, crochet, and what makes Homecoming one of her favorite campus memories.

If you’ve ever wondered how a college radio station builds energy on campus — this episode gives you the inside look.

Behind The Beat is recorded at the KUNV Studios in Las Vegas at UNLV.

Hosted by Christen Davis
Featuring Ava Perez and Tony Genosa
Recorded at 91.5 The Beat HD2 – UNLV

What really happens behind the mic at UNLV’s student-run radio station?

In the premiere episode of Behind the Beat, hosts Chris, Ava, and Tony take you inside 91.5 HD2 The Beat, Nevada’s leading college radio station, for a candid, behind-the-scenes look at life in student media.

From how they landed their on-air shows to what it’s like hitting the “ON AIR” button for the first time, this episode dives into:

• The origin story of Behind the Beat
• What it’s like working at a college-run radio station
• How students write liners and promote campus events
• The fast-paced culture of UNLV student media
• Personal stories from hosts with wildly different backgrounds
• A fun round of “Two Truths and a Lie”
• Rapid-fire this-or-that questions to get to know the team

You’ll also learn how 91.5 HD2 The Beat platforms student voices across UNLV and beyond — offering opportunities in broadcasting, promotions, social media, event production, and live radio hosting.

Whether you're a UNLV student, aspiring broadcaster, or just curious about college radio culture, this episode gives you your official backstage pass.

Follow along and discover what really happens… Behind the Beat.