Central Michigan Life Podcasts

Feminist Futura is a brand new podcast hosted by Sam Shriber that explores numerous issues, practices and ideas in the latest wave of feminism, including the cultures of safe sex, progressive womanhood, period freedom and more! On the debut episode, Shriber introduces Central Michigan alumnus Jess Ribbens, an active advocate for intersectional feminism with a speciality in trafficking education and assisting survivors.

This time on Soundcheck, Andrew, Michael and Ben are joined by former Central Michigan Life reporter Melissa Frick. With her help, they explore the discography of the gap-toothed prime minister of indie rock, Mac DeMarco. Recommendations: Forth Wanderers, Kitten Forever, The Clientele, Greg Phillinganes.

On this remotely-recorded episode of Maroon & Bold, host Austin talks with Central Michigan Life staff reporters Christian Booher and Andy Loveland about their thoughts on the NFL Draft and where some CMU players may find themselves. Austin also catches up with Benjamin Raven, CMU alumnus and Detroit Lions beat reporter for MLive, to get his take on the Lions’ draft.

On this episode of Past Deadline, Editor-in-Chief Dylan Goetz interviews Beat Reporter Teresa Homsi. Homsi is a CMU sophomore who nearly got trapped in Ecuador on a study abroad trip due to cancellations caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

On this episode of Soundcheck, Andrew, Michael and Ben dig up Michigan's hidden treasure: its best indie bands! Bands discussed: Dogleg, Grey Matter, Prude Boys, Sincerely, The Rationals, Pay With Pesos, Parkway & Columbia, Heaters, Bonny Doon, Waxahatchee, Aphex Twin, Aus-Rotten, Sonic's Rendezvous Band.

On this remotely-recorded episode of Past Deadline, Editor-in-Chief Dylan Goetz interviews Jen Ackley, a nurse at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing about how she is protecting herself amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.

On this long-awaited episode of Soundcheck, Andrew and Michael are joined by Central Michigan University English language and literature faculty member Joe Sommers to discuss their favorite songs by the legendary band. They also review the band's 2020 album "Gigaton." Recommendations: The Motet, Eddie Vedder, Bob Dylan.

On this remotely recorded episode of Maroon & Bold, host Austin brings on Central Michigan Life Reporters Christian Booher and Andy Loveland to tell their story of watching the sports world shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

On this remotely-recorded episode of Past Deadline, Editor-in-Chief Dylan Goetz joins Beat Reporters Katie Hixson and Michael Livingston to discuss what dorm life is like during the coronavirus pandemic.

On this remotely-recorded episode of Past Deadline, four CM Life seniors share their reactions to a postponed commencement and the sudden end of their final year. Editor-in-Chief Dylan Goetz interviews Senior Reporter Melissa Frick, Engagement Editor Danielle Larsen and Associate Editors Sara Kellner and Justin Cooper about how the coronavirus pandemic has affected them.