from past news stories, learn about their experiences
and explore how our industry can do better.
The Season 4 team at our listening party (photo by elisejacob.com)
About Us
We’re a fresh team every year – final year journalism students at Toronto Metropolitan University producing We Met U When… with Assistant Professor Shari Okeke. It’s a documentary podcast that tracks down people featured in news stories years ago, finds out what that experience was like and what happened next. By checking in with people interviewed by journalists in the past and amplifying their perspectives, we’re examining journalism practices and exploring how we can all do better moving forward.
Learn more →
About Us
The Season 4 team at our listening party (photo by elisejacob.com)
We’re a fresh team every year – final year journalism students at Toronto Metropolitan University producing We Met U When… with Assistant Professor Shari Okeke. It’s a documentary podcast that tracks down people featured in news stories years ago, finds out what that experience was like and what happened next. By checking in with people interviewed by journalists in the past and amplifying their perspectives, we’re examining journalism practices and exploring how we can all do better moving forward.
Learn More →
What’s New with Us?
For a more extensive list of updates, visit our Awards and Press page!
Season 4 is a Signal Awards Gold Prize Winner!
October 20, 2026
We’re thrilled to announce that We Met U When… Season 4 has been honoured with the Gold Prize from the 2026 Signal Awards in the Student Podcast category! This recognition reflects our team’s dedication to excellence and the incredible support of our listeners. Congratulations to the Season 4 producers! See the official listing here.
Another International Award for Season 4!
March 23, 2026
We Met U When… Season 4 Ep 3 Producer Mariela Torroba Hennigen has won 2026 Podcast Host in the Digital Media – Student category at the 51st Annual Gracies. Congratulations to Mariela and the whole team!
An International Award for Season 4!
February 17, 2026
S4EP1: Schooled by Sekou wins 2nd Prize in the Student Audio – Narrative Audio Competition at the 2026 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts. Congratulations to producers Cindy Zogu, Kymane Fermely and Praise Ditep!
