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VCSU Partners with Tost N’ Jam Podcast

Oct 13, 2025

Caricature drawings of Paul McDonald and Tim Ost, hosts of the Tost N' Jam podcast

VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Valley City State University is partnering with the Tost N’ Jam Podcast to deliver weekly episodes featuring local news and sports.

Hosted by longtime local media personalities Tim Ost and Paul McDonald, the Tost N’ Jam Podcast has recorded more than 80 episodes over the past two years. McDonald recently joined VCSU’s staff as the Director for Sports Information.

“We’re excited to partner with Tost N’ Jam as they continue to deliver a fun and engaging podcast for the Valley City community,” said Mark Potts, VCSU Director for Public Relations. “I’ve known Tim and Paul for many years and appreciate everything they have done to promote Valley City and the region.”

Tost N’ Jam records Tuesday mornings from the Viking Studio inside the VCSU Rhoades Science Center. The show will continue to feature a variety of local guests surrounded by news and sports commentary. VCSU’s partnership adds a new video element to the show, with episodes now airing on YouTube as well as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Recent episodes have featured VCSU sophomore Kasey Odegard, president of VCSU’s Trap Club, and Allen Burgad, Dean for the School of Education.

Listeners can find and follow the podcast at the links below.

Tost N’ Jam Website

Listen on Apple Podcasts

Listen on Spotify

Watch on YouTube