Central Michigan Life Podcasts

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.org)

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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 episode was re-edited. 

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.  

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.