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The Culture Report S1 E7: Nick Cannon vs. Everybody, Perfectionism, Knowing When To Take Your L

Central Michigan Life PodcastsOct 29, 2018

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Crime Time E7: Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault with Steve Thompson

Crime Time E7: Raising Awareness of Sexual Assault with Steve Thompson

In the season finale of Crime Time, Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman sits down with Steve Thompson to discuss the importance of raising awareness of sexual assault. Listen to hear what Steve has to say and Abby's final goodbyes. LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including sexual abuse and murder. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information.

Where to report sexual misconduct concerns.

CMU Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity - 989-774-3253CMU Police Department - 989-774-3081Isabella County Sheriff's Department - 989-773-5911Michigan State Police Department - 989-773-5951Mount Pleasant Police Department - 989-779-5100Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Police Department - 989-775-4700Visit the Office of Civil Rights & Institutional Equity for more available resources.

Apr 29, 202450:48
Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Zipporah Vs. Rachel

Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Zipporah Vs. Rachel

In the season finale of "Are You Smarter Than a CM-Lifer.", Editor-in-chief Zipporah and Advertising Manager Rachel Kidder compete in the last chance to end up on top of the leaderboard. Listen to hear Zipporah and Rachel debate what is considered a vegetable and how to do basic math.

Apr 23, 202428:28
The 420 Special & Cultivation

The 420 Special & Cultivation

Join Patrick and Jake of Pure Options as they discuss with Zipporah the cultivation of flower and preparations for their upcoming 420 block party.


*For use by individuals 21 years of age or older only. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222

Apr 18, 202401:13:19
Crime Time E6: What's up with University of Florida and Murder?

Crime Time E6: What's up with University of Florida and Murder?

 In this episode of Crime Time, Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates the murder of Saleha Huuda and the killing spree of the Gainesville Ripper.  

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including sexual abuse and murder. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

Apr 03, 202417:21
Baked Chips S1:E5 Black Market v. Legal

Baked Chips S1:E5 Black Market v. Legal

Join host Zipporah in a conversation with Rock and Patrick from Pure Options about legal vs. black market cannabis. This podcast is recommended for individuals 21+ years of age. 


For use by individuals 21 years of age or older only. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 

Mar 20, 202441:41
MS News: CMU PROFESSOR ON HER LIFE IN NIGERIA

MS News: CMU PROFESSOR ON HER LIFE IN NIGERIA

MS News - Multicultural Student Newsletter - is a place to have multicultural voices heard, provided with resources and a feeling of home. Central Michigan Life reporter Nchiewe Ani sits down with CMU English Professor Maureen Eke to talk about her experiences living in Nigeria and surviving the Nigerian Biafra war.

Mar 04, 202444:59
Sex is Central Welcome Courtney

Sex is Central Welcome Courtney

In in episode of Sex is Central, Yesenia Char is joined by our new co-host, Courtney Boyd! What better way to introduce Courtney than to have her share her sex education experience? Spoiler alert, she never had to wrap a condom around a banana. Our hosts also dive into a discussion comparing sex ed policies in Michigan, North Carolina, and Oregon. And somehow, Yesenia mentions Star Wars again. 

Get involved with Sex is Central by using the Link Below:

https://forms.gle/Pn6QJxNGUuKPkkiP6

Mar 04, 202425:59
Raving Geeks Video Games to Movies

Raving Geeks Video Games to Movies

In this episode, co-hosts, Christian Valk and Ashley Martin, talk about the variety of video games made into audience and critic loved or hated movies. Listen to see if your favorite movie is on the list and hear what critics have to say!

Mar 03, 202421:28
Maroon and Bold E4

Maroon and Bold E4

In this episode of Maroon and Bold, Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman is joined by sports reporter Hunter Gudyka to preview the CMU men’s basketball’s toilet paper toss game. Then, Hadlee Peters joins the conversation to talk about CMU gymnastics first Mid-American Conference loss to Ball State. Finally, Sydney Neal comes on to talk about women’s basketball’s MAC tournament hopes. Also, the sports desk gives their takes on Valentine’s Day. 

Edited by Kwame Dwomoh Ofori

Mar 03, 202438:11
Baked Chips S1:E4 THC and Terpenes

Baked Chips S1:E4 THC and Terpenes

Rock and Patrick from Pure Options discuss THC and Terpenes. This podcast is recommended for individuals 21+ years of age.


For use by individuals 21 years of age or older only. Keep out of reach of children. It is illegal to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222



Feb 20, 202430:47
Breaking it Down - Millages

Breaking it Down - Millages

In this episode of "Breaking it Down," News Editor Lauren Rice is joined by Central Civics Student Coordinator Matthew Thomas and League of Women Voters member Frances Lichtman to break down the primary election coming to Michigan on Feb. 27. Stay tuned to hear about resources, millages and how-to's!

Feb 15, 202428:07
Sex is Central - Star Wars

Sex is Central - Star Wars

 Revamped Podcast Alert!!!! 

"Sex is Central" is back with new host Yesenia Char as she discusses what to expect for this podcast, how Star Wars is a example of poor education practices and how to be involved in future episodes. 

Edited by Yesenia Char 

Feb 15, 202409:28
Are you Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Ashley Vs. Christian

Are you Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Ashley Vs. Christian

In this episode of "Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer, Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman is joined by "Raving Geek" co-host Christian Valk and Ashley Martin as they fight to beat the scores of Nico and Jo. Stay tuned to hear about Meg vs. Jaws, Leonardo DiCaprio and Teen Wolf. Todays episode is sponsored by "Support Our Hoops" the best account management team at CM-Life.

Feb 14, 202436:44
Raving Geeks - FNAF Lore

Raving Geeks - FNAF Lore

 In this confusing episode of raving geeks, co-hosts, Christian Valk and Ashley Martin, embark on an exhilarating complex journey into the intricate and mysterious lore of the widely acclaimed indie game series, Five Nights at Freddy's, crafted by the mastermind behind the madness, Scott Cawthon

Feb 14, 202439:54
Raving Geeks - Doctor Who

Raving Geeks - Doctor Who

Raving Geeks is Back!!!!! In this episode of Raving Geek, Co-host Christian Valk and Ashley Martin talk nostalgia and excitement of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary three part special as well as Christmas special. 

Feb 12, 202419:20
Are You Smarter than A CM-Lifer E3: Jo vs. Nico

Are You Smarter than A CM-Lifer E3: Jo vs. Nico

Visual Editors Nico Mendoza and Jo Kenoshmeg joins Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman in the most chaotic episode of "Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer". Nico and Jo battle for 1st place spot on the leaderboard. Stay tuned to hear conversations about elks drinking hallucinogens, A.I., and Columbus's ships.

Jan 31, 202441:36
Baked Chips S1.E3 Marijuana Misconceptions

Baked Chips S1.E3 Marijuana Misconceptions

Rock and Patrick from Pure Options discuss misconceptions about marijuana and the industry. This podcast is recommended for individuals 21+ years of age.

Jan 20, 202432:08
Crime Time E4 - Vengeful Ex Husband

Crime Time E4 - Vengeful Ex Husband

On March 5, 2002 Thomas H. Wendt waited outside of the Isabella County Court House in hopes of getting revenge on his ex-wife and the people that did him wrong. In this episode of "CM-Life Crime Time", Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates the 22 year old case of the ruthless shooting in the heart of downtown Mount Pleasant Michigan.

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including gun violence, animal abuse and murder. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information.

Jan 18, 202424:35
Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Mason Vs. Lucas

Are You Smarter than a CM-Lifer: Mason Vs. Lucas

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! In a new podcast, Are You Smarter than a CM Lifer, Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman tests the knowledge of the CMLife staff on random trivia. In this episode, Abby is joined by CM-Life Ad teams Mason Turner and Lucas Bieganski as they face off and put their holiday knowledge to the test. Stay tuned to hear about the origin of Jiggle Balls, Narnia, and Coke's first Christmas ad.

Jan 09, 202438:08
Are You Smarter than a CM Lifer: Jo vs Jenna

Are You Smarter than a CM Lifer: Jo vs Jenna

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! In a new podcast, Are You Smarter than a CM Lifer, Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman tests the knowledge of the CM-Life staff on random trivia. In this episode, Abby is joined by Assistant Visuals Editor Jo Kenoshmeg and Photographer Jenna Spanola as they face off and put their knowledge to the test. Stay tuned to hear about Space Potatoes, Pope Francis's college job, and a lot of laughter.

Jan 09, 202436:54
Baked Chips S1 EP 2: Cannabis and Community
Dec 20, 202327:57
Breaking It Down

Breaking It Down

 In the first ever episode of “Breaking it Down,” hosts Lauren Rice and Lindsey Russell sit down with Carson Cooley, president of Central Votes. Tune in to learn about an ongoing lawsuit filed by Michigan legislators against popularly approved ballot proposals and stay to the end for a vocab review! 

Dec 01, 202327:25
CM-Life Crime Time: Satanic Panic Crime - Part 2

CM-Life Crime Time: Satanic Panic Crime - Part 2

 In this episode of "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates The West Memphis 3, another case rooted in satanic conspiracy. The West Memphis 3 has spanned over three decades in a fight to get justice for both victims' families and the accused due to the advancements in DNA testing. After 30 years, will the question of who murdered three eight-year-old boys in Robin Hood Hills finally be answered? Stay tuned till the end to find out and hear about one of the newest podcasts CM-Life offers.  

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including child sexual abuse and murder. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

Dec 01, 202338:02
CM-Life Crime Time: Satanic Panic Crimes - Part 1

CM-Life Crime Time: Satanic Panic Crimes - Part 1

In this episode of "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates crimes during the Satanic Panic. Abby looks into the false accusations of the McMartin trial. 


LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including child sexual abuse. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

Dec 01, 202316:33
CM-Life Crime Time: Halloween Horrors

CM-Life Crime Time: Halloween Horrors

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! In a new podcast, "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates crimes in Michigan. This episode Abby looks into the horrific events of Halloween, 2012. 

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including necrophilia, sexual assault, child abuse and strangulation. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

Nov 25, 202323:28
Baked Chips S1 EP 1: ProGro
Nov 16, 202328:26
A Roadmap to CMU : Fall Episode 1.

A Roadmap to CMU : Fall Episode 1.

A Roadmap To Cmu episodes are back where we have our new hosts for this semester Priyanka and Hima Bindu who talk with each other about their experiences after they Started their journey in Central Michigan University.

Oct 03, 202327:07
Raving Geeks Summer Special

Raving Geeks Summer Special

Join Raving Geeks Host Carter Salley as he interviews Andy Lanning, writer of the Guardians of the Galaxy comics, about the joys of being a writer for Marvel Comics and other geeky conversations.



Jul 30, 202324:33
A Roadmap to CMU: Closing episode

A Roadmap to CMU: Closing episode

On the last episode of the semester, Manikar Reddy Boilla and Michael Gonzalez talk about their experience with CMU and their jobs at CM Life.

We want to thank everyone who participated in this podcast over the semester.

Your voices were helpful for everyone. Thank you.We will be back next semester, so stay tuned and courageous!

May 05, 202328:13
Raving Geeks: A Geeky Farewell

Raving Geeks: A Geeky Farewell

Hope and Mike sign off Raving Geeks one last time.

May 04, 202301:21:25
Raving Geeks: Vacation Time

Raving Geeks: Vacation Time

On an all new episode of Raving Geeks, Hope and Carter talk about their favorite fictional locations they'd want to stop by for vacation!

May 03, 202347:55
Level Up Chips: Shoveling in that shovelware

Level Up Chips: Shoveling in that shovelware

On an all new episode of Level Up Chips, Max and Mike talk about their love, distaste, and confusion about shovelware games, also known as the bargain-bin games.

Apr 24, 202351:58
Raving Geeks: Soundtracks of our lives

Raving Geeks: Soundtracks of our lives

On this week of Raving Geeks, Carter and Hope talk about the scores and soundtracks of movies they geek out about.

Apr 17, 202355:25
Mountain News Roundup 4/11/23

Mountain News Roundup 4/11/23

Catch up on the latest news for Central Michigan University and the state of Michigan with Kylie Sczepanski.


Apr 13, 202305:49
Raving Geeks: The Bad Guys

Raving Geeks: The Bad Guys

On an all new episode of Raving Geeks, Hope and Carter talk about their favorite villains and antiheroes who got their own films or shows.

Apr 13, 202301:02:02
A Roadmap to CMU: Housing at The Edge

A Roadmap to CMU: Housing at The Edge

On an all new episode of A Roadmap to CMU, Prudhvi Pudi and co-host Michael Gonzalez talk with Angie Branigan, Community Manager of The Edge At 1815, to talk about their apartments and how to prepare to move in as an international student.

Apr 06, 202321:00
Mountain News Roundup 4/4/23

Mountain News Roundup 4/4/23

Catch up on the latest news for Central Michigan University and the state of Michigan with Kylie Sczepanski.


Apr 05, 202307:01
Raving Geeks: Reading Month is Geeky Month

Raving Geeks: Reading Month is Geeky Month

On an all new episode of Raving Geeks, Hope and Carter look at some of their favorite books and discuss why the reading month of March matters.

Apr 03, 202358:04
 A Roadmap to CMU: A student's tips to college classes

A Roadmap to CMU: A student's tips to college classes

On an all new episode of A Roadmap To CMU, Prudhvi talks with Shreya to talk about her experiences at CMU after starting in the spring semester. With some tips and tricks to get through the classes as an international student, it's a podcast you don't want to miss!



Mar 29, 202317:46
Mountain News Roundup 3/21/23

Mountain News Roundup 3/21/23

Catch up on the latest news for Central Michigan University and the state of Michigan with Kylie Sczepanski.

Mar 22, 202306:53
Raving Geeks: Oscars season!

Raving Geeks: Oscars season!

On an all-new episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks get into their loves and gripes about the 95th academy awards.

Mar 21, 202301:04:20
Mountain News Roundup 3/14/23

Mountain News Roundup 3/14/23

Catch up on the latest news for Central Michigan University and the state of Michigan with Kylie Sczepanski.

Mar 15, 202307:18
Level Up Chips: Elden Ring, one year later!

Level Up Chips: Elden Ring, one year later!

On an all new episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max talk with Jake Riha to talk about Elden Ring after a whole year of battles, community, and a lot of deaths.

Mar 10, 202301:04:24
Raving Geeks: Black-Led Movies

Raving Geeks: Black-Led Movies

On an all-new episode of Raving Geeks, Hope and Carter talk about Black-led movies that don't deal with racism and discrimination. 

Mar 06, 202355:43
Mountain News Roundup 2/28/23

Mountain News Roundup 2/28/23

Catch up on the latest news for Central Michigan University and the state of Michigan with Kylie Sczepanski.

Mar 02, 202307:47
Level Up Chips: Imitation Games

Level Up Chips: Imitation Games

On an all new episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max talk about games that are either imitators - games that follow the essence of another, but achieves a similar or greater levels of what they imitate - or straight up rip-offs. Come listen to what they have to say!

Feb 28, 202348:41
A Roadmap to CMU: Chats with a graduate assistant

A Roadmap to CMU: Chats with a graduate assistant

On this episode of A Roadmap to CMU, Prudhvi Pudi and Yvs Revanth are joined by Kimberly Benites, a graduate assistant at CMU, to talk about their tips and experiences to become a successful student in college.

Feb 16, 202329:09
Mountain News Roundup 2/14/23

Mountain News Roundup 2/14/23

Catch up on the latest news in the Central Michigan University and Mount Pleasant area with Kylie Sczepanski.

Feb 15, 202304:47
Raving Geeks: The Rom-com Bracket

Raving Geeks: The Rom-com Bracket

On a lovely - pun intended - episode of Raving Geeks, Hope and Carter has guest host Michael Gonzalez to talk about their favorite romantic-comedy movies. Then, each movie is put up against each other to decide which movie is the best one for Valentines Day!

Feb 14, 202301:08:30
Past Deadline: Covering Jewish Heritage Week

Past Deadline: Covering Jewish Heritage Week

On an all-new episode of Past Deadline, Aurora Rae talks with reporter Masha Smahliuk about her struggles and successes with covering Jewish Heritage Week

Feb 13, 202307:12