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UMKC Podcasting Practicum

UMKC Podcasting Practicum

By Whitney Terrell

A sampling of podcasts created by students at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. They are all part of spring 2021 and spring 2020 podcasting practicums taught by Whitney Terrell
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Drunk Letterboxd, Episode 2: Starvation, Shit, and Who Tf Name is Jiminey?

UMKC Podcasting PracticumMay 07, 2024

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Drunk Letterboxd, Episode 2: Starvation, Shit, and Who Tf Name is Jiminey?

Drunk Letterboxd, Episode 2: Starvation, Shit, and Who Tf Name is Jiminey?

Welcome to Drunk Letterboxd, where we are drunk and talk about movies on Letterboxd while drinking and being drunk and after we’ve watched a movie, we’re putting public opinion on blast. OoOoO you will listen to this episode OoOoO this time we watched and discussed Starve with our very super special guest star Alijah and laughed about things no one should probably laugh at.

May 07, 202441:22
Drunk Letterboxd, Episode 1: Silence, Sex, and Shots

Drunk Letterboxd, Episode 1: Silence, Sex, and Shots

Welcome to Drunk Letterboxd, where we are drunk and talk about movies on Letterboxd while drinking and being drunk and after we’ve watched a movie, we’re putting public opinion on blast. You must and will listen to our first episode where Birdemic is broken down like the director Ngyuen just before he made the film… Get it? Because he was broke.

May 07, 202444:26
How Myths Are Made, Episode 2: Lost Cause

How Myths Are Made, Episode 2: Lost Cause

Welcome to How Myths Are Made! In this podcast hosts Quinlan Patel and Alijah Smith explore different mythologies and the cultures that gave birth to them! We also discuss the various ways in which myths are constructed and how myths come to be in the first place! Join us!

May 07, 202433:13
How Myths Are Made, Episode 1: Ramayana

How Myths Are Made, Episode 1: Ramayana

Welcome to How Myths Are Made! In this podcast hosts Quinlan Patel and Alijah Smith explore different mythologies and the cultures that gave birth to them! We also discuss the various ways in which myths are constructed and how myths come to be in the first place! Join us!

May 06, 202440:52
MFA Story Club, Episode 2: The Lord and Subtle Lesbian Vibes

MFA Story Club, Episode 2: The Lord and Subtle Lesbian Vibes

Welcome to Must-Find-Authors Story Club, a place for writers to have a voice and receive feedback on their work. This week, we change up our format to reflect a more traditional workshop space as we discuss Emily Black’s short story “A Lord That Saves,” featuring a cult-like religious following and a girl on the run.

Our theme song is “Sax on the Beach!” by Paul Yudin, used with permissions from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/sax-on-the-beach

Check out “A Lord That Saves” using the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QO9adNvpc1g3LHjc6ZtAMI2Cgv5WquLZSVuLZ2vsJF8/edit?usp=sharing

May 06, 202435:44
MFA Story Club, Episode 1: Everybody Did It, on Writing a Mystery Thriller

MFA Story Club, Episode 1: Everybody Did It, on Writing a Mystery Thriller

Welcome to Must-Find-Authors Story Club, a place for writers to have a voice and receive feedback on their work. This week, we explore Amanda Trout’s short story, “A Bird in the Hand,” a mystery-thriller short story featuring slight necrophilia, Egyptian mythology, and a dual-perspective narrative.

Our theme song is “Sax on the Beach!” by Paul Yudin, used with permissions from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/sax-on-the-beach

Check out “A Bird in the Hand” using the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12JkvJicD0PcGcXa06tyykdhuNAq4VpbYGcbvbaIuNgo/edit?usp=sharing

May 06, 202439:00
Folklore & Felons Ep. 2 "Wolf in Grandma's Clothing"

Folklore & Felons Ep. 2 "Wolf in Grandma's Clothing"

Join us this week to hear how Dorothea Puente--who Netflix deems as the world's worst roommate. 

She bagged four husbands and killed at least nine people, and of course, how fairytales warned us about it all long ago. 

May 05, 202244:31
We Aren't Film Majors Episode 2: Je Veux Manger Ton Cul

We Aren't Film Majors Episode 2: Je Veux Manger Ton Cul

  • Tune in for episode 2, where we discuss Titane, another film by director Julia Ducournau. As alway, it gets weird, and this one is particularly gory. 

Hi, hello. Welcome to We Aren’t Film Majors, where we don’t know shit about indie films but we talk about them anyway. Yours Truly, Zoё, Ross, Hayley, and America

May 05, 202250:07
That's Not What the Book Said!: Episode 2 - Sentient Robots are Taking Over the World

That's Not What the Book Said!: Episode 2 - Sentient Robots are Taking Over the World

That's Not What the Book Said! In the battle of writer vs. screenwriter hosts Sarah, Todd, and Yara break it down and see who comes out on top. This week they present Stephen King's early short story Trucks and his movie adaption, Maximum Overdrive. This week's episode takes a little bit of a twist with Stephen King writing the story, screenplay and directing the movie. They discuss plot holes, the insane ideas King pushed into the story, and their collective favorite character of the movie, Connie! So, what do you think, who came out on top?

May 05, 202230:58
That's Not What the Book Said!: Episode 1 - Mishaps, Boarding School & Unnamed Characters

That's Not What the Book Said!: Episode 1 - Mishaps, Boarding School & Unnamed Characters

That's Not What the Book Said! In the battle of writer vs. screenwriter hosts Sarah, Todd, and Yara break it down and see who comes out on top. This week they present the conundrum of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (or is it Philosophers?) Stone. With a variety of opinions and interesting facts they take a closer look at what you probably missed in the book and the movie. They examine character cuts and enhancements, unpack the role JK Rowling played in its making, and learn a couple of things along the way with you guys. So, what do you think, who came out on top?

May 05, 202235:58
Folklore & Felons Ep. 1 "I am my sister's son"

Folklore & Felons Ep. 1 "I am my sister's son"

For a first step in the journey to convince Maryam (and all of you) that our cultural fascination with true crime is based in the same thing that makes folklore and fairytales so popular. 

We discuss Ted Bundy, media glorification, and mommy issues. 

May 05, 202244:12
YELP-BUSTERS S1E2 - "SNORT FONDA"

YELP-BUSTERS S1E2 - "SNORT FONDA"

Welcome to Yelp-Busters! We eat the food that Yelpers hate—or love—and come up with our own rating, based on the food, drinks, ambiance, and even ethical practices of the restaurant.

Hosted by: Brooke Spalding, Maria Starns, Shannon Moran, Carter Groves, and Kayla Wiltfong

In this episode, we visit Port Fonda in the Westport neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. We discuss the ethics of a White-centric Mexican restaurant and scandals with previous management.

May 05, 202236:56
YELP-BUSTERS S1E1 - "A PLACE YOU JUST END UP"

YELP-BUSTERS S1E1 - "A PLACE YOU JUST END UP"

Welcome to Yelp-Busters! We eat the food that Yelpers hate—or love—and come up with our own rating, based on the food, drinks, ambiance, and even ethical practices of the restaurant.

Hosted by: Brooke Spalding, Maria Starns, Shannon Moran, Carter Groves, and Kayla Wiltfong

This week, we visit the Taco Bell Cantina in Kansas City, Missouri, located in the Westport district of the city. We discuss the restaurant’s place in this part of the city and whether or not the chain fits in with its surroundings.

May 05, 202246:38
Lurking in Literature Ep 1: Here Be Dragons

Lurking in Literature Ep 1: Here Be Dragons

Hi, we are the Lurkers! Welcome to today’s episode of “Lurking in Literature," a podcast where in each episode, we deep-dive into a strange or supernatural trope, considering its appearances in human culture and storytelling across the ages. 

Hosted by: Megan Kipper, Katheryn Riley, Stacey Schell, Anna Stokes 

This week, Episode 1: Here Be Dragons. We will explore the history of dragons, where dragons have appeared in literature, evaluate how the western dragon is portrayed in "The Hobbit" by Tolkien, and convince our listeners that dragons are real. 

May 14, 202129:00
Worlds Unbound Episode 1 - Hunger Games

Worlds Unbound Episode 1 - Hunger Games

Welcome to Worlds Unbound! The podcast where we examine the creation of a fictional world and how the story and characters are impacted by it. We are devoted to unpacking the inner workings of complex fictional universes, thereby unbinding the tightly bound. In this episode, our hosts Tristan, Alexis, and Iris will be unbinding the government, economy and fashion of the grisly world of the Hunger Games movies. Along with that we will unpack our personal experience with this famous series, and dig into some trivia that will open your eyes to a never before seen version of the world of the Hunger Games.

May 12, 202132:03
My Kid Could Do That -- You're Going to Be Pissed

My Kid Could Do That -- You're Going to Be Pissed

Welcome to My Kid Could Do That the podcast where we work to demystify great art and get to the core of why art can seem so intimidating. Join us as we discuss exciting and significant aspects of art history and dive deep into the composition of famous works. Today we will be looking at two pieces of art, ("The Fountain" by Duchamp and "Madame X" by Sargent) that really caused a stir in the art world. We also will be joined by our art novice Shashank Murali who will help us discuss these famous works.

May 12, 202120:06
Zodiaca Episode 1: Ten of Swords

Zodiaca Episode 1: Ten of Swords

Welcome to Zodiaca! A world whose laws and structures are determined by the configurations of celestial bodies. A world where a person’s destiny, physical characteristics, and social status are determined, in large part, by their zodiac sign. A world that has always existed, but reveals itself only to those willing to venture beyond the boundaries of belief.

May 12, 202124:35
Lit Adaptations Episode 2

Lit Adaptations Episode 2

A podcast devoted to analyzing the details of literary adaptations, from costume design to soundtracks and scores. Hosted by Sophia Straight, Jasmine Rollins, and Kara Walters.

Episode 2: Holes in the Narrative

On this episode, our hosts talk about the multifaceted plot lines and narrative structures of "Holes" by Louis Sachar as well as some of the interesting soundtrack and casting choices of the Disney adaptation.

Jun 11, 202044:54
Lit Adaptations Episode 1

Lit Adaptations Episode 1

A podcast devoted to analyzing the details of literary adaptations, from costume design to sound tracks and scores. Hosted by Sophia Straight, Jasmine Rollins, and Kara Walters.

Episode 1: Little Women on the Big Screen

On this episode, our hosts discuss some of the character arcs, directorial choices, and influential scenes in Greta Gerwig's "Little Women" as well as its book counterpart by author Louisa May Alcott. 

May 08, 202039:00
MFA Insider episode 1

MFA Insider episode 1

The MFA Insider team interviews Ember Johnson, an MFA student at the University of Minnesota, about her program, her process, and a piece she's working on. Hosted by Giana Miniace, Jared McCormack, and Montana Patrick.

May 06, 202029:40
Everything Genre

Everything Genre

We think the key to understanding TV is understanding genre. Hosted by Abbey Outain and Harmony Lassen.

May 05, 202022:27