Rocky Mountain Reverb

Clothing off, confidence on. Three people begin working as nude models in art classes and find their relationships with their bodies transformed as a result. For these models, exposing skin sets in motion a process of self-acceptance that is much more than just skin-deep.    

Melisa Monno discusses and reflects on her experience going through teen pregnancy while struggling with grief and postpartum depression.

DU students Jack Saroni and Chase Routt tell a fictional story about a man who confides in a friend for help with a mysterious box left by his late grandfather.

At the heart of Denver's music scene lives Wax Trax Records. Right off of 13th avenue, where it's sat since 1975, Wax Trax has been delivering independent music for over 40 years. This podcast sits down with owner Duane Davis as he tells the rich history of the shop and what the location means to the Denver community.

Being a first generation student in college is a very difficult process. For David Guzman, a first generation Latino student in Colorado, he overcame many challenges from financial issues to identity conflicts in college and beyond into his professional career.

An interview with a woman, Kim Martin, who has accomplished a lot in her lifetime. Following a heartbreaking diagnosis, she reflects on the life she’s lived and - (despite its uncertainty), the future she wants for herself. 

About the Creator: Hannah Higgins is a second-year graduate student pursuing a degree in International and Intercultural Communication, focusing on access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for those experiencing homelessness. She completed an internship this summer with SAME Café, a pay-as-you-can café in Denver, and hopes to work in the nonprofit sector after graduation.

As we face a pandemic, talking about our mental health is even more important. In this episode, three people share their struggles with mental health and ways they've worked to overcome them.