Central Michigan Life Podcasts

Stan Shingles has been serving as interim vice president of student affairs at Central Michigan University over the past year, but he has been part of the university community since 1989. In an interview with Central Michigan Life, Shingles reflects on his 36 years at the university and what he hopes for its future.

In this episode of "Past Deadline," Podcast Editor, Christian Valk, sit down with graduating News Editor, Courtney Boyd, and incoming News Editor, Blace Carpenter to tackle the often-sensitive topic of salary.

To wrap up this season of "Soundcheck" with a unique yet fun episode, follow hosts Isaac Koens and Devin Foote as they walk around Central Michigan University's Maroonzie event interviewing the two band playing there: Lie and MoneySoup. Additionally they interviewed people on the street about their takes on music.

Setlist:

Lie. - Our Memories

Moneysoup - Crazy Girl

Lie. - I Adore You

Moneysoup - Time Machine

Editors Note: Live music was captured from a distance due to speakers and It was a bit of a windy day

In this episode of "Past Deadline" for the may print edition Podcast Editor, Christian Valk, sits down with Sports Editor, Sydney Neal and Beat Reporter, Noah Henson, to talk about the athletics budget and their discoveries.

To wrap up season 3 of "Are you Smarter than a CM-Lifer," newly elected SGA president of the coming 2025-26 school year, Akua Acheampong, goes up against Central Michigan Life reporter, Grace Walker, to answer Questions about US History/Government, World history, and Pirates, Be sure to tune in to find out who take the win!

On this episode of "Maroon and Bold", host Sydney Neal sits down with baseball beat reporter David Powell to discuss what it takes for CMU baseball to pull out a winning season.  Also, a recap from the spring football game featuring interviews with head coach Matt Drinkall and players.

In this episode of "Unsportsmanlike Conduct," Hosts, Luke and Mason, sit down and talk about the Savannah Bananas and Mason had some Hot takes! Additionally, both Luke and Mason went and made NBA playoff brackets. Who do you side with, Luke? or Mason?

In this episode of "Sound Check," hosts Isaac Koens and Devin Foote bring on special guest Noah Leduc to discuss the genre of "hyperpop" and do a track-by-track overview of 100 gecs' debut album, "1,000 gecs."

Setlist: 1. "745 Sticky" // 2. "Money Machine" // 3. "800db Cloud" // 4. "I Need Help Immediately" // 5. "Stupid Horse" // 6. "xXXi_wud_nvrstøp_üXXx" // 7. "Ringtone" // 8. "GecGecGec" // 9. "Hand Crushed by a Mallet" // 10. "Gec 2 Ü"

Editors note: Soundcheck was given permission to use audio segments by Bradley Bledsoe the Music Publicist of 100 gecs

On this episode of "Maroon and Bold," host Aiden Beckman sits down with sisters Madelyn and Lydia Schamanek who play on the university's NCAA and club soccer teams, respectively. They discuss the differences between the two squads and their unique journeys to CMU.

In this episode of "Raving Geeks," Hosts Carter Salley and Christian Valk are joined by visual editor, Jo Kenoshmeg, and news editor, Courtney Boyd, to talk about LGBTQ+ representation in Movies and TV series for Central Michigan University's Pride Month. Be sure to tune in!