Real College Podcast

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.

“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]

After an epic four month break, we are again mere students. In this episode of Real College Podcast, we hear from five stories about hiatuses and returns. First, Anna Adamson says enough brat summer and instead talks SCOTUS Summer. Sidney Hall examines the state of the North Loop neighborhood, followed by David Murphy’s dining hall food review. Matt Sullivan reports about UMN post encampments and last, Andrew Kicmol discloses the feelings of soon-to-be college graduates. 

SCOTUS Summer - Anna Adamson [0:38 - 7:49]

North Loop - Sidney Hall [7:50 - 12:56]

Sanford Dining Hall - David Murphy [12:57 - 18:32]

Post Encampments - Matt Sullivan [18:33 - 24:50]

Early Graduates - Andrew Kicmol [24:51 - 31:42]

August has been hot and heavy and we're into it. On Real College Podcast, we're showcasing our own kind of love, Minnesotan love. Sidney Hall analyzes our obsession with brat summer, and Matt Sullivan reports on what it takes to be Goldy the Gopher. Liam Nelson looks into how the UMN Men's Gymnastics team is handling their leave from the NCAA and Anna Adamson notices the rise of romance novels. Later, MK Fenstermaker hears how students feel about Tim Walz, and afterward, special guest Dan Hornsby reads an excerpt from his book 'Sucker'.

brat summer - Sidney Hall [0:08 - 5:33]

What Makes Goldy - Matt Sullivan [5:34 - 12:12]

Men's Gymnastics Club - Liam Nelson [12:13 - 15:17]

Tropes & Trifles - Anna Adamson [15:17 - 21:32]

Tim Walz, Major in Minnesota Nice - MK Fenstermaker [21:32 - 27:39]

Dan Hornsby - Sucker [27:42 - 33:36]

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we examine the fixed sights and sounds of the Twin Cities. MK Fenstermaker speaks with musicians playing in the parks, and afterward, Sidney Hall notes a slow, large shift in thrifting. Anna Adamson looks into the career of one of folk's greatest songwriters Joni Mitchell. Later, Liam Nelson explores the family behind the Stone Arch Bridge and Matt Sullivan looks beyond the violence in an artist's first solo exhibit. Lastly, Andrea Swensson reads an excerpt from her new book, Deeper Blues.

Music in the Park - MK Fenstermaker [0:00 - 6:23] 

Shift in Thrift - Sidney Hall [6:23 - 10:53] 

Joni Mitchell Music Fundamental - Anna Adamson [ 10:53 - 13:43] 

James J. Hill House - Liam Nelson [13:43 - 17:00]

Stargazer Exhibit - Matt Sullivan [17:01 - 22:47]

Deeper Blues - Andrea Swensson [22:50 - 33:07]

In this episode of Real College Podcast we look back at stories from our former reporter Emily Storm in her retrospective episode. Kicking us off we’ve got the Minneapolis Tattoo Convention and the spoils it held, then how Gen Z is being affected in the workplace. Afterwards, Emily reflects how holidays just don’t feel the same like they used to and why, then lastly she tracks the money trail of the UMN parking tolls. 

0:28 - Tattoo Convention

6:46 - Generations in the Workplace

12:34 - Why Do Holidays Feel Different

18:29 - Parking Tolls

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we remember Brandon Wetterlin, former host and managing editor, and some of his best RCP pieces. Digging through the treasure trove, first Brandon shares his love for the band New Order through a music fundamental, then we look at independent movie theaters, followed by his very first piece (my favorite), and lastly mayoral politics in Minneapolis. 

0:31 New Order Music Fundamental

4:49 Independent Theaters

14:52 The First Piece

24:45 Mayoral Politics

In this episode of Real College Podcast, we explore the factors behind the declining applicant pool for colleges and look to the Weisman Art Museum as they're showing a multifaceted spiritual performance, Waking the Oracle. We've also got a story for Sexual Assault Awareness Month as well as a review of up-and-comer Alfie Jukes' latest EP and a full interview with Japanese emo/breakcore artist Emma Aibara. 

1:08 - College Applicants - Matt Sullivan 

5:54 - Sexual Assault Awareness Month - MaryKate Fenstermaker

11:16 - Waking the Oracle - Anna Adamson15:26 - Sitting Pretty EP Review

15:26 - Sitting Pretty EP Review - Emily Storm

17:28 - Emma Aibara Interview - Brandon Wetterlin