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Episodes

Kreepy Kulture E6: Literary Horror

On this episode of Kreepy Kulture, Stephanie and Tyler are joined by CMU English Professor Joseph Sommers as they discuss literary horror. While Stephanie and Tyler discuss their personal favorite horror authors, Professor Sommers dives into one of the scariest books of all time.

Mar 25, 20221 hr 19 minEp. 6

Sex is Central: Update Mini-Episode

Welcome back to Sex is Central! Get to know your host, Jill Harrington, in this mini-sode as she addresses some listener questions and talks about her experiences while establishing the podcast so far.

Mar 24, 202214 minEp. 2

Raving Geeks: The Boys are back! (Warning: +18 to the extreme)

On this week's episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks take a look at the season 3 trailer for The Boys- Amazon's hit supe-show with tons of gore, swears, and so much more. This is a very mature show, so viewer discretion advised for this episode!

Mar 21, 20221 hr 9 min

Level Up Chips: IT'S ALL ELDEN RING!

On this episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max join up with the editor-in-chief, Michael Livingston, to talk about how much fun their having with Elden Ring. With some slight spoiler warnings, this is an episode all three of us have been dying to do. You won't want to miss it!

Mar 21, 202236 min

Maroon and Bold: MAC tournament 2022

On this week's episode, Christian welcomes on Megan to discuss the four Chippewa wrestlers who will be participating in the NCAA championships March 17-19 in Detroit. Ashley and Noah also join the show to discuss their experiences in Cleveland for the MAC tournament and the future outlook of the Chippewa men's basketball team.

Mar 17, 202232 min

Kreepy Kulture E5: Modern Horror Movies

On this episode of Kreepy Kulture, join Stephanie and Tyler as they discuss modern horror culture and some of their favorite modern horror films.

Mar 11, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 5

Diverse Voices S1 EP10 Stand with Ukraine

On this episode of Diverse Voices Host Mia Sikkema and Guest Dr. Adhikari Parkash of the Central Michigan University discuss the crisis in Ukraine and how listeners can help from overseas. The following organizations and links are donation sites helping Ukraine. -Ukraine Red Cross: Donate – Товариство Червоного Хреста України (redcross.org.ua) - Doctors without Borders: Help save lives. Donate now. | Doctors Without Borders -Global Citizen: 25 Meaningful Ways You Can Help Ukraine (globalcitizen....

Mar 04, 202225 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Maroon and Bold: Toughness Amidst Trauma

In this week's episode, Christian welcomes on Megan Youngblood to discuss Central Michigan softball's response to a bus accident. The Chippewas, amidst the traumatic event, rallied to win its next game. Megan shares the story and impressions of the team after going through the event. Reporters Ashley Birkeness, Sean Chase and Ryan Colores also share what's been going on with their respective teams. All that and more on this week's Maroon and Bold.

Mar 02, 202253 min

Raving Geeks: The Muppet Geek Show

This time on Raving Geeks, the Muppets are the big talk for the Geeks as they decide how each character will fit into their favorite pop-culture series. Will Rizzo the Rat be Qui-Gon-Jin or will it be Gonzo? Tune in on this week’s episode to see it all play out!

Mar 01, 20221 hr 10 min

Kreepy Kulture E4: Horror Icons

On this week’s episode of Kreepy Kulture, Stephanie and Tyler talk with CMU Professor William Wandless to discuss the characteristics, themes, and patterns seen in horror icons in media. Join them as they also rank who the scariest icons are! Be sure to check CMLife's social media to take a look at the scare-o-meter, too! You can find Professor Wandless at: Twitter: @arsgoetica Website: wrackwellabbey.com

Feb 28, 202255 minEp. 4

Past Deadline: Following-up on Michigan's "cat crisis"

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat interviews CM-Life Reporter Zipporah Abarca about how a Michigan Executive Order impacted rescues, shelters, and animal clinics. Abarca goes over her time with the owners of Karma Kat Cafe and the bottom line of how to end this problem the state of Michigan faces.

Feb 23, 202214 min

Level Up Chips: Directs, Cyberpunk, and Souls

On this week’s episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max talk about the latest on the new Nintendo Direct, Cyberpunk 2077’s next-gen update, and a look back on Dark Souls to hype up the launch of Elden Ring.

Feb 21, 20221 hr 3 min

Kreepy Kulture E3: Horror Video Games

This time on Kreepy Kulture, Stephanie Chipman and Tyler Clark are joined by guest host Michael Gonzalez, host of Level Up Chips, to talk about their love for horror video games. Thanks for watching! Make sure to like, subscribe and follow us on social media to stay updated with your Central Michigan University campus and community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cmlife​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMLIFE​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmlifephoto/​​ Sound from Zapsplat.com This ep...

Feb 21, 20221 hr 24 minEp. 3

Diverse Voices S1 E9: Navigating Activism

On this episode of Diverse Voices, host Mia Sikkema and guests Ku 'Juana Quinn and Makayla Osborn continue the Black History month mini-series by discussing activism. Sikkema, Quinn, and Osborn talk about their own experiences with activism, what activism means today, and their future plans.

Feb 18, 202237 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Sex is Central E1: Sexpectations

Jill Harrington and Izzy Demers talk about their views of sex throughout childhood, and how sex has impacted their relationships as they have moved on to college. Ask us questions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIi0yZu8jwW88tMuhLtNlIc0qWim9Hu5cZGYyqwnUyvBVygQ/viewform?usp=pp_url

Feb 18, 202230 minEp. 1

Raving Geeks: A Geek Romance

This time on Raving Geeks, the Geeks look into the great romances pop-culture has given us. Think Lois Lane and Superman, Spiderman and MJ, Padme and Anakin. Ok, maybe not Padme and Anakin, but hear what they have to say on this week’s episode!

Feb 14, 20221 hr 8 min

Kreepy Kulture E2: Horror-Inspired Music

This time on Kreepy Kulture, Stephanie and Tyler discuss the influence horror-culture has made on punk, rock, and metal music. Check out the Kreepy Kulture music playlist to hear some of the songs they mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3GDNAZlKzn6mwmSBZQVZ77?si=Sh6WvdrfTcqgzGR4vMqRhA Sound from Zapsplat.com...

Feb 11, 20221 hrEp. 1

Level Up Chips S4 E3: Console Wars

The past few weeks have been hectic in the gaming world as Sony acquires Bungie and Microsoft acquires Activision Blizzard. Join Michael Gonzalez and Max Logan as they enter a deep conversation about the company battles.

Feb 10, 202253 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Maroon and Bold S12 E3: Finding a groove

In this week's episode, Christian welcomes on a trio of beat reporters to talk about the week that was for CMU athletics. First, he speaks with men's basketball reporter Ashley Birkeness and wrestling reporter Megan Youngblood about the success of the respective week their teams had. Then, gymnastics beat reporter Ryan Colores talks about the Chippewas going to a high-profile event featuring a trio of Power Five opponents.

Feb 08, 202218 minSeason 12Ep. 3

Raving Geeks S5 E4: The Fantasy Fantasy Football Teams

This time on Raving Geeks, the Geeks take a stab at sports- that is, fantasy-fantasy football. All three hosts pick their own teams and see which characters from pop culture could win in a game of football. It’s a new twist that you won’t want to miss!

Feb 07, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Diverse Voices S1 EP8 Introducing Black History Month

On this episode of Diverse Voices, host Mia Sikkema and Central Michigan University graduate student Eric Pouncil introduce the first of the Diverse Voices Black History Month episodes. They discuss the importance of Black History month and how the education system can improve the way they celebrate Black History Month.

Feb 04, 202223 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Kreepy Kulture E1: Classic Horror Movies

On the new limited series podcast Kreepy Kulture, join hosts Tyler Clark and Stephanie Chipman as they explore the history of horror movies with special guest Professor Allman of Grand Valley State University.

Feb 04, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 1

Past Deadline: Following-up on CMU’s scholarship mishap

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat, alongside Editor-in-Chief Michael Livingston, interview Parker Christensen. He is one of the 58 students to mistakenly receive a Centralis Scholarship acceptance email by mistake earlier this month.

Feb 02, 202213 min

Maroon and Bold S12 E2: The Ryan Roberts interview

This week, Christian welcomes RiseNDraft.com Ryan Roberts to the pod to talk CMU's NFL Draft prospects. The two discuss potential landing spots for Bernhard Raimann, Luke Goedeke and Kalil Pimpleton and what round they could be drafted in. Roberts also offers some insight as to some future draftable prospects on the Chippewas roster.

Feb 01, 202217 minSeason 12Ep. 2

Raving Geeks S5 E3: Into the Lin-Manuel-Miranda-Verse

On another episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks discuss the latest Pixar film, Encanto, and the influence Lin Manuel Miranda has made on Hollywood. From Tick, Tick… Boom! to Star Wars Lego sets, the Geeks talk about all things pop-culture.

Jan 31, 202257 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Past Deadline: Reporting a love story

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat interviews CM-Life Reporter Gina Hofbauer about a story featuring two alumni who met and fell in love at CMU. Hofbauer goes over the reporting process and shares clips from her interviews with Victoria and Dawn Sorensen.

Jan 28, 202213 min

Maroon and Bold S12 E1: Back in MACtion

On the first Maroon and Bold podcast of 2022, sports editor Christian Booher welcomes on beat reporters from around the sports desk to discuss the performance of the various Chippewa teams. Sean Chase breaks down the women's basketball team's struggles, while Ashley Birkeness describes the impact of the men's team's long pause. On the flip side, Megan Youngblood speaks on the wrestling team's hot streak and new reporter Ryan Colores introduces the gymnastics team. All that and more on Maroon and...

Jan 25, 202218 minSeason 12Ep. 1

Level Up Chips S4 E2: The Collectathon Retrospective

On this week’s episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max look back on the many 3D collectathon games that made our childhood. They talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly for all things collectathon-based!

Jan 24, 202245 minSeason 4Ep. 2

Raving Geeks S5 E2: Our Spidey-Senses are Tingling

On this week’s episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks talk all things Spiderman: No Way Home. From the big surprises to the small attention to detail, you won’t want to miss this episode! (Spoiler warning to those who have not seen the movie)

Jan 24, 20221 hr 30 minSeason 5Ep. 2
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