Central Michigan Life Podcasts

On this episode of “Maroon and Bold”, hosts Sydney Neal and Noah Henson are joined by wrestling beat reporter Aiden Beckman to talk about the squad's progress as the season wraps up. Additionally, baseball beat reporter Hunter Gudyka and softball beat reporter Hadlee Peters join to discuss both teams as they near home-openers.

In this episode of "Raving Geeks," Hosts Carter Salley and Christian Valk break down the 2025 movie slate, giving their opinions on some of the most notable films. Which movie do you plan on seeing?

Join hosts Olivia and Nash as they discuss the highs and lows of cannabis marketing with Joe from Timber of Mount Pleasant.

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In this episode of 'Are You Smarter Than a Cm-Lifer,' Cm-Life's visual editor, Jo Kenoshmeg, faces off against sports editor, Sydney Neal, as they tackle questions on Greek mythology, human biology, and food. Tune in to see who comes out on top!

Editor Note: Football helmets were still used before 1943 but they did not become mandatory until 1943. Sydney will receive 1 additional point for the error.

On this episode of “Maroon and Bold”, sports editor Sydney Neal basketball beat reporter Noah Henson and women’s basketball beat reporter David Powell join to talk about both teams’ progress with Mid-American Conference Play. We take a look at what is ahead for CMU basketball as the MAC tournament approaches.

In this special Valentine’s Day episode of "Raving Geeks," love is in the air as hosts Carter Salley and Christian Valk welcome guest Courtney Boyd to explore iconic couples in geek culture, from legendary romances to fan-favorite non-canon ships, plus a look at some of the most memorable romance themed films. Don't miss this heated love filled geeky discussion!

Disclaimer: Minor Sexual Themes were brought up during recording

To start off season 3 of "Are you smarter than a CM-Lifer," podcast editor Christian Valk welcomes contestants Mark Hoover and Soli Gordon as they answer trivia about geography, phobias, and animals! Be sure to Tune in!

To start off this exciting new season of "Maroon and bold", sports editor Sydney Neal is joined by BasketBall Beat reporter, Noah Henson, to talk about CMU's men's BasketBall MAC play match ups along with the 2025 toilet paper toss. Excitingly, in this episode you'll hear interviews from head coach Tony Barbee along with the brother-duo Quentin and Jakobi Heady after their big matchup against Western Michigan.

In this exciting episode of 'Raving Geeks' hosts Carter Salley and Christian Valk are joined by former podcast editor and host of 'Level Up Chips' Mike Gonzalez to test there knowledge on movies with a bit of trivia!

Editors note: Some of the James Bond Knowledge mentioned in this episode is incorrect

In this episode of "Past Deadline," podcast editor Christian Valk sits down with Cmlife's Editor-in-Chief Lauren Rice and Managing editor Masha Smahliuk to talk about the first part of the "CMU Budget" Project.

Editor's Note: Joe Garrison is the university budget officer.