Real College Podcast

Love, heartbreak, music, and flowers, we got it all in this episode of Real College Podcast. Join us as we explore these aspects of Valentine's Day. First, Matt Sullivan tells a love story of two Radio K college students. Next, Anna Adamson covers a night of speed dating and Nolan Wagner dives into Lorde’s Love Club album. Afterwards, Saniah Bates talks to young adults about how their parents and culture fit into their dating life. The value of platonic love is explored by Anshu Patel, and Sidney Hall asks if online dating is worth it. Later, Bianca Caputo shines a light on an LBTQ+ owned floral shop. Last, Hayden Lessiter reports on Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs; an album of unrequited love.
A Radio K Love Story - Matt Sullivan [0:48 - 5:56]
Speed Dating Night - Anna Adamson [5:56 - 15:03]
Lorde’s Love Club - Nolan Wagner [15:03 - 21:21]
Parents and Dating as a Black Young Adult - Saniah Bates [21:21 - 26:38]
Platonic Love - Anshu Patel [26:38 - 30:48]
LGBTQ+ Floral Shop - Bianca Caputo [30:48 - 34:42]
The Drawbacks of Online Dating - Sidney Hall [34:42 - 40:07]
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs - Hayden Lessiter [40:07 - 45:07]
Love is a Construct of Capitalism, Right? - Alex Denisova [45:09 - 49:45]

Real College Podcast linked up with The Wake Magazine to share their stories on our show. First, Ashley Seduta reads about enjoying life without a reason, then a story about the worth of handmade items. Afterwards, Quinn McClurg reads two of her works: Creature and This Damn City. Bianca Llerna shares her story Love Patterns. Last, Jose Miguel Manrique brings us their Numbers that Deserve No Counting. 
 
"Irrationally Wonderful" - Ashley Seduta [1:18 - 3:47]
 
"The Love Between the Stitches" - Ashley Seduta [3:47 - 6:23]
 
"Creature: An Interrogation of a Distorted, Yet Coveted Form" - Quinn McClurg [6:23 - 15:11]
 
"This Damn City: Balancing State Sponsored Violence with Resistant Histories" - Quinn McClurg [15:11 - 22:55]
 
"Love Patterns - Bianca Llerna" [22:55 - 24:55]
 
"Numbers that Deserve No Counting" - Jose Miguel Manrique [24:55 - 30:30]

Inconsistent social cues, contradictory messages, confusing gestures, we talk about it all in this episode of Real College Podcast. Matt Sullivan talks about the commonplace for mixed signals: dating apps. Afterwards, Sidney Hall brings us into the cosmos and the confusion behind astrology signs that accompany it. Anna Adamson uncovers the use of jargon in the workplace and Saniah Bates explores the mixture between culture and business Flava Cafe provides. Last, Bianca Caputo reports on the tense relationship between vintage resellers and their customers. 
Matt Sullivan - The Dating Apps [0:34 - 7:42]
Sidney Hall - Astrology Signs [7:42 - 13:31] 
Anna Adamson - Workplace Jargon [13:31 - 21:10] 
Saniah Bates - Flava Cafe: Culture Meets Business [21:10 - 27:55]
Bianca Caputo - Are Vintage Resellers Valid [27:55 - 32:27]

It’s Holidazzle! The team of Real College Podcast head to a Minneapolis holiday festival in search of five stories. We came back with tales of puppies, drummers, skates, and elves as well as the history behind the festival. Happy holidays and happy new year!
Anna Adamson - History of Holidazzle [0:36 - 5:15]
Bianca Caputo - Singing Elves [5:15 - 10:32]
Sidney Hall - Puppy’s: Perfect Present [10:32 - 14:54]Saniah Bates - Skol Line Drummers [14:54 - 21:08]Matt Sullivan - Twin Cities Skaters [21:08 - 26:57]

In this episode of real college podcast, we bring you the sonically inclined stories, bassoons, bass, and bangers! Saniah Bates shares the music of UMN student Uchenna Ngwu. Afterwards, Sidney Hall meets with a local band and talks about the rise of local musicians in the Twin Cities. Later, Bianca Caputo speaks about the underappreciated bassoon. Anna Adamson talks to her soon-to-be seventy year old classmate Chuck, student by day, musician by night. Last, Matt Sullivan does an interview with up and coming band She’s Green. 
Saniah Bates - Uche’s Music [0:25 - 5:47]
Sidney Hall - Local Bands [5:47 - 11:42]
Bianca Caputo - Bassoons [11:42 - 16:37]
Anna Adamson - My Classmate Chuck [16:37 - 21:33]
Matt Sullivan - She’s Green Spotify Wrapped [21:33 - 29:54]

Hoops, skates, menstruation, and more in this episode of Real College Podcast.First, Anna Adamson talks us through periods on and off the field. Afterward, Matt Sullivan joins the heated argument between tennis and pickleball players. Then, Bianca Caputo takes us to the ice rink to follow an ice skater, and Sidney Hall introduces a team of students working on a hockey-focused app. Last, Saniah Bates brings us to the annual Black Student Union basketball game on campus.  
Anna Adamson - Periods & Sports [0:50 - 7:05]
Matt Sullivan - Tennis vs. Pickleball [7:05 - 13:55]
Bianca Caputo - Student Ice Skater - [13:55 - 19:23]
Sidney Hall - [19:23 - 24:52]
Saniah Bates -  Black Student Union Basketball Tournament [24:52 - 30:00]

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.
 
Sidney Hall - Tiger Cubs in MN [0:30 - 4:15]
Anna Adamson - Service Dogs [4:17 - 10:13]
Matt Sullivan - Turtle Soup [10:13 - 14:50]
Bianca Caputo - Feral Cats [14:51 - 20:33]
Saniah Bates - The Frat that Barks [20:33 - 26:15]

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”, 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]

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]