Central Michigan Life Podcasts

This time on Maroon & Bold, Austin and Christian dive into the Chippewas' season opener on Wednesday against Ohio. Listen and find out who the guys think will walk out of Kelly/Shorts Stadium with the win!

This week, the Soundcheck boys break their usual format again by releasing their first audio drama. On this horrifying episode of Soundcheck, Michael's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, leaving him, Ben and Andrew stranded. Will they find help in the old farmhouse down the road, or something much more sinister? Stay sick, turn blue. Happy Halloween from Soundcheck! Featured Artists: Sonic Youth, Slayer, "Misfits", The Cramps, Mercyful Fate, Dusty Springfield, The Specials, The Ghouls, Slint, October Country, Cliff Richard, Exuma, AJR (never thought I'd type that one), Elvis Presley, Van Halen, Roky Erickson.

This time on Maroon & Bold, hosts Austin and Christian discuss some news surrounding the Chippewa football team. The guys also touch on some men's basketball news as the season is set to tip-off soon.

This week on Soundcheck, Andrew, Ben and Michael nose through each others' record collections blindfolded and see what they find. Will they hit the jackpot? 

Editor's Note: This episode is best experienced in video form. The video version is available on the CM Life Video YouTube channel. 

Artists Featured: David Byrne (Background Music), Aphex Twin (Background Music), Graham Parker And The Rumour, Paul McCartney & Wings, Wreckless Eric, Elvis Costello, Johnny Winter, 88 Fingers Louie, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Aretha Franklin, George Harrison, The Tweeds.

This time on Soundcheck, Director of Student Publications Dave Clark joins Michael and Andrew to discuss the music and legacy of Eddie Van Halen. Could this be magic? Artists Featured: Van Halen. Recommendations: Dweezil Zappa, Echoberyl, John Lennon.

This time on Past Deadline, host Ben Ackley talks to Sports Editor Austin Chastain about the upcoming football season.

This time on Soundcheck, Michael gives Andrew and Ben a pop quiz in his favorite subject: Mathrock! Hope you studied up... Artists Featured: King Crimson, Battles, Black Flag, Big Black, Slint, American Football, Cap'n Jazz, Elephant Gym, Hella, Polyphia, Chon, Maps & Atlases, Sincerely, This Town Needs Guns, Dance Gavin Dance, Sleepy Dog, Hikes, The Bob Seger System. Recommendations: Stephen Malkmus, Bob Mould, J Mascis.

This time on Maroon & Bold, hosts Austin and Christian discuss the appointment of new athletic director Amy Folan and the reinstatement of the MAC football season. Hear the guys' predictions for the upcoming season here!

This time on Past Deadline, host Ben Ackley talks to Associate Editor Michael Livingston about the who, what, why and how of executive searches.

This week on Soundcheck, Ben takes Andrew, Michael and the listener through the glittery androgynous world of glam rock! Bang your gong and get it on! Artists featured: The Ohio Express, Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, T. Rex, Slade, Sweet, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Jobriath, Mott The Hoople, Lou Reed, The Stooges, Alice Cooper, New York Dolls, The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Tim Curry), The Lemon Twigs. Recommendations: Steve Burns, The Baboon Show, Johnny Thunders & The Heartbreakers.