Real College Podcast

All Things Animals: Feral Cats & Service Dogs

We’re bringing the animals to you in this episode of Real College Podcast. To start us off we have Sidney Hall who reports on the new tiger cubs at the Minnesota and Como Zoo. Next, Anna Adamson with the training of service dogs, followed by Matt Sullivan’s turtle soup recipe. Bianca Caputo tells us about the feral cats on the streets, and afterwards Saniah Bates with a Greek organization at UMN that barks.

The Halloween Episode: Rocky Horror & Glensheen Mansion

No tricks, just treats in this episode of Real College Podcast! Knocking first is Saniah Bates with Spirit Halloween’s staff followed by Anna Adamson and professional costume designers. Afterwards, Alexandra Denisova dives into Rocky Horror Picture Show and later Bianca Caputo sees how Dinkytown prepares for Halloweekend. Sebastian Trujillo presents a music fundamental of Vicente Fernández and last, Sidney Hall turns to her detective grandpa about the Glensheen Mansion Murderer.
 
Spirit Halloween - Saniah Bates [0:00 - 6:51]
Costume Designers - Anna Adamson [6:51 - 14:15]
Rocky Horror Picture Show - Alexandra Denisova [14:15 - 17:49]
Halloweekend - Bianca Caputo [17:49 - 22:33]
Vincente  Fernández Music Fundamental - Sebastian Trujillo [22:33 - 25:20]
Glensheen Mansion Murders - Sidney Hall [25:20 - 33:08] 

Um, Actually: Mock Trials & COVID-19

“Um, actually”, in this episode of Real College Podcast, we bring to you the art of correction: when (and when not) to correct someone. Our stories include the interruptions in mock trials by Anna Adamson, followed by a story on African American Vernacular English (AAVE) by Saniah Bates. Afterwards, Sidney Hall disseminates where COVID-19 stands, while Matt Sullivan speaks with a student who takes issue with some of her peers.
Mock Trial - Anna Adamson [0:00 - 7:27]
African American Vernacular English - Saniah Bates [7:28 - 13:43] 
COVID-19 Today - Sidney Hall [13:44 - 18:16]
Classroom Correctors - Matt Sullivan [18:18 - 26:30]

Tomorrow’s Forecast: Natal Policy & The Election

The future is shrouded in mystery, but our stories shed a little light. In this episode of Real College Podcast, we talk to you about what our future will definitely look like. First, reporter Sidney Hall analyzes the evolution of U.S. election campaigns and afterward, Saniah Bates looks into how construction has become a curse for a Minneapolis neighborhood. Matt Sullivan details the lasting effects of remote work and next Anna Adamson examines the growing trend for natal policy. Lastly, Ahmed Hassan reports on the ongoing protests for Palestine on campus. 
U.S. Elections Today - Sidney Hall [0:00 - 8:29]
Construction Curse - Saniah Bates [8:30 - 14:48]
We Work From Home - Matt Sullivan [14:49 - 21:45]
More Babies, More! - Anna Adamson [21:46 - 27:02]
The Future of Our Protests - Ahmed Hassan [27:03 - 29:56]

Back 2 Skool: SCOTUS & Post Encampment

After an epic four month break, we are again mere students. In this episode of Real College Podcast, we hear from five stories about hiatuses and returns. First, Anna Adamson says enough brat summer and instead talks SCOTUS Summer. Sidney Hall examines the state of the North Loop neighborhood, followed by David Murphy’s dining hall food review. Matt Sullivan reports about UMN post encampments and last, Andrew Kicmol discloses the feelings of soon-to-be college graduates. 
 
SCOTUS Summer - Anna Adamson [0:38 - 7:49]
North Loop - Sidney Hall [7:50 - 12:56]
Sanford Dining Hall - David Murphy [12:57 - 18:32]
Post Encampments - Matt Sullivan [18:33 - 24:50]
Early Graduates - Andrew Kicmol [24:51 - 31:42]

MN Love Affairs: Tim Walz & brat summer

August has been hot and heavy and we're into it. On Real College Podcast, we're showcasing our own kind of love, Minnesotan love. Sidney Hall analyzes our obsession with brat summer, and Matt Sullivan reports on what it takes to be Goldy the Gopher. Liam Nelson looks into how the UMN Men's Gymnastics team is handling their leave from the NCAA and Anna Adamson notices the rise of romance novels. Later, MK Fenstermaker hears how students feel about Tim Walz, and afterward, special guest Dan Hornsby reads an excerpt from his book 'Sucker'.
 
brat summer - Sidney Hall [0:08 - 5:33]
What Makes Goldy - Matt Sullivan [5:34 - 12:12]
Men's Gymnastics Club - Liam Nelson [12:13 - 15:17]
Tropes & Trifles - Anna Adamson [15:17 - 21:32]
Tim Walz, Major in Minnesota Nice - MK Fenstermaker [21:32 - 27:39]
Dan Hornsby - Sucker [27:42 - 33:36]

Ingrained Grooves: Cornbread Harris & Music in the Park

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we examine the fixed sights and sounds of the Twin Cities. MK Fenstermaker speaks with musicians playing in the parks, and afterward, Sidney Hall notes a slow, large shift in thrifting. Anna Adamson looks into the career of one of folk's greatest songwriters Joni Mitchell. Later, Liam Nelson explores the family behind the Stone Arch Bridge and Matt Sullivan looks beyond the violence in an artist's first solo exhibit. Lastly, Andrea Swensson reads an excerpt from her new book, Deeper Blues.
 
Music in the Park - MK Fenstermaker [0:00 - 6:23] 
Shift in Thrift - Sidney Hall [6:23 - 10:53] 
Joni Mitchell Music Fundamental - Anna Adamson [ 10:53 - 13:43] 
James J. Hill House - Liam Nelson [13:43 - 17:00]
Stargazer Exhibit - Matt Sullivan [17:01 - 22:47]
Deeper Blues - Andrea Swensson [22:50 - 33:07]

Pride Through Art: Blackout Improv & Keith Haring 6/24

Welcome back to Real College Podcast, in this episode, we take a dive into pride explored through art. First, we look at Minnesota sports pride, the Timberwolves having one of the best seasons in decades, and spoke with their In-Arena Host, Jon Berry. Afterward, we hear from Blackout Improv, an all-black actor improv group. Then we’ve got a story about the evolution of LGBTQ+ representation, its start and transformation in movies and shows. Lastly, we check out the Walker Art Center’s exhibit showcasing Keith Haring’s legacy: Art is for Everybody. 0:25: Jon Berry - MaryKate Fenstermaker…

Not the Same Anymore: Holidays & The Workplace 6/17

In this episode of Real College Podcast we look back at stories from our former reporter Emily Storm in her retrospective episode. Kicking us off we’ve got the Minneapolis Tattoo Convention and the spoils it held, then how Gen Z is being affected in the workplace. Afterwards, Emily reflects how holidays just don’t feel the same like they used to and why, then lastly she tracks the money trail of the UMN parking tolls. 
0:28 - Tattoo Convention
6:46 - Generations in the Workplace
12:34 - Why Do Holidays Feel Different
18:29 - Parking Tolls

Brandon Retrospective: Mayoral Politics & Independent Theaters 6/3

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we remember Brandon Wetterlin, former host and managing editor, and some of his best RCP pieces. Digging through the treasure trove, first Brandon shares his love for the band New Order through a music fundamental, then we look at independent movie theaters, followed by his very first piece (my favorite), and lastly mayoral politics in Minneapolis. 
0:31 New Order Music Fundamental
4:49 Independent Theaters
14:52 The First Piece
24:45 Mayoral Politics