Reynolds HotBox

We are starting new special sports episodes on the Hotbox. This episode focuses on the NFL, as Brad, Jake, Jalen, and Anthony, focus on week one which can break a season. The Dallas Cowboys figured it out in the 4th quarter. The crew gives their take on the chain of events that led to Dak Prescott's injury, and then visit the new trials and tribulations of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Have you ever wanted to know what it’s like to fly in an air balloon?

The Reynolds Hotbox brings an air balloon rider on the show today to talk about her experience in an air balloon and about The Great Reno Balloon Races which are being held from Sept. 9-11.

The host in this podcast episode is Emerson Drewes, featuring the balloon rider, Jaedyn Young, as well as two balloon race newbies, Michael Rubio and Patrick McNabb with their questions on the ready.

Troy Welling hosts the Reynolds Hotbox podcast focusing on Nevada Vote and he speaks with new election reporters Christopher Darche, Patrick McNabb and Alex Rubio about their plans for the current 2022 midterm elections. This podcast includes discussions on why younger people are not getting involved in politics more, including running for office or even voting.

New ID scanners have been implemented in bars and fake IDs are being confiscated by bouncers more than ever before. Kelsey Middleton, Carlos Perez, and Sean Sear preview their upcoming investigation.

Reporter Tristen Taylor (they/them) has a conversation with UNR English Literature major, Nicole Vasquez (she/they). The conversation is about queer language and slang. Where it originated, how it has grown, and who it is used by and how it is used.

Jacob Kostuchowski hosts reporter Lynn Lazaro who recently reported about the Reno car club Unidos 775 which is challenging local car culture stereotypes with more inclusivity.

Sean Sear interviews Katelyn Welsh and discusses how the lack of snow this year has caused outdoor winter enthusiasts to change their routines and jump into summer plans early. Kelsey Middleton discusses the Nevada baseball team’s three-year winning cycle.

Chloe Cross speaks to Emily Richards and Jacob Kostuchowski about their recent Reynolds Sandbox reports on mental health resources for students at UNR and a drag queens event.

We caught up with professors from the Reynolds School of Journalism and asked them one simple question: would you let your child play football? Science tells us no: football can be terrible for the brain. American culture tells us yes, football can be played safely at the youth level. Host Charlie Riggs sits down with two people who played youth football, Reyden Morrett and Sean Sear, to discuss the professor's answers and their own experiences in the sport.

Reynolds Hotbox hosts Vanessa and Chloe talk all there is to know about sex education at UNR, delving into the presence of Planned Parenthood on campus and within the community, and what reframing the dialogue around safe sex looks like. Big thanks to our special guests PR professional and former Planned Parenthood employee Alison Gaulden, and student leaders Nikki Alexander and Chloe Singh, who are with Generation Action Nevada.