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Discover America is a podcast in both English and Kiswahili from the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, about a foreign graduate student, Prince Nesta from Kenya, and his interactions with all the weirdness, beauty, sadness, and uniqueness of the United States. Episode…

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    Web Bros: Flicks, Bricks, and Sentiments

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 71:41


    In the season one finale of the Web Bros Podcast, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes talk about their time together in the cinema, the new LEGO Marvel releases, reflect on their time in the Reynolds Hotbox and the RSJ, and share what's to come for the Web Bros.

    Echoes of Resistance: The UNR Governor's Day Protest

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 28:43


    Join hosts Sophia Nebesky and Piper Heath as they uncover the 1970 anti-war demonstrations that rocked the University of Nevada, Reno campus in the wake of Nixon's decision to send U.S. troops into Cambodia and the subsequent Kent State shootings. Through oral histories and an interview with history professor Dr. Christopher von Nagy, they examine how the university's response to faculty involvement during this turbulent period mirrors contemporary challenges to academic freedom and campus activism.

    Hot Takes with Confessions of a Hot Mess

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 45:45


    In this episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes unpack anonymous college confessions submitted by UNR students and share their own hot takes on campus relationship life. They're joined by special guest Emily Hess, a journalist, editor, and Confessions of a Hot Mess columnist, who brings her unique perspective to the conversation.

    Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Softball on All Cylinders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 1:32


    Sia Liilii has our last quick pack recap of the season, focusing on Nevada's winning softball team.

    Web Bros: Through the Web of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 66:03


    On the latest episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes weave through their web of love. From middle school crushes to lessons learned, they open up about past relationships and share what they hope to find in the future.

    Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Football Faces Challenging Offseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 1:01


    Vance Russell looks in detail into the Wolf Pack's football transfer portal with lots of departures, in what is shaping up to be a challenging offseason, after a string of difficult seasons.

    Insights from a University Student Who is Also a Cam Girl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 21:23


    On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Elijah Reyes presents the interview he had with a student who does pornography on the chatroom website Chaturbate. This episode covers the why and how, the risks and who the student is behind the screen. Find this episode via our links or by looking for Reynolds Hotbox where you get your podcasts.

    Web Bros: First We Pod Then, We Cast…

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 24:08


    On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes craft their thoughts on the recent Minecraft movie that swung its way to theaters last weekend With memes spawning from the movie causing its popularity and chaos to McDonald's and their Minecraft-themed toys, this episode talks everything about the Minecraft movie.

    Nevada: So Are We Having This Concert “Or What”?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 21:46


    On this Reynolds Hotbox episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz & Elijah Reyes unpack the last-minute cancellation of the ASUN Spring Concert. Hear from a Wolf Shop employee who issued refunds & NLE Choppa fans left disappointed.

    Quick Pack Recap: Baseball Sweep, and Narrow Softball Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 1:36


    MaryKate Atiglo presents recent Wolf Pack sports news as part of our weekly quick recap.

    University of Nevada Students Grapple With Frustrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 1:52


    Students at the University of Nevada, Reno are not always happy with the actions of the student government, fellow students and the administration. Samuel Kahnke reports on key gripping points in 2025.

    A Feature on the Convergence Dance Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 2:24


    On March 17th and 18th the Convergence Dance Collective founded in 2024 presented their first show called Continuum. The company is composed of many UNR students, members of the dance community in town, and the two co-directors are UNR Alumni. Feature by Juliana Patton

    Investigating the Death of Zeus, UNR's beloved swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 21:26


    On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez and Bobby Diaz dive into the limited information and alleged rumors about the tragic passing of Zeus, the iconic swan at the University of Nevada, Reno, who recently passed away on March 10th. The episode includes special guest Aaron Jay, a student who saw Zeus shortly before he died. The university has launched an official investigation, but says it could take weeks and weeks to have a better idea of what might have caused the swan's death.

    Quick Pack Recap: Basketball is Over, While Baseball and Softball Have Ups and Downs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 1:09


    This is the Quick Pack Recap. I'm your host this week, Alin Beane. Both Nevada basketball teams recently went out losing to end their seasons at the Mountain West Conference Tournaments. The men's team defeated Fresno State in the first round 86 to 71, but fell to the eventual champions, the Colorado State Rams, in round two by a score of 67 to 59. The women's team didn't fare much better, ending its season with a first-round loss to Boise State, 54-48. The men's team ended their season with an overall record of 17-16, going 8-12 in conference. The women's team finished at 11-21 overall, with a mark of 6-12 in Mountain West play. In other news, Nevada baseball's up-and-down start to its season continues. After starting the season 10 and 6, the Wolf Pack lost its first conference series against Fresno State before picking up a non-conference win at Santa Clara on March 17th. Nevada lost game one of the March 15th doubleheader against the Bulldogs 15-12, but rebounded to take game two by six runs. The series ended on a 13 to nothing run rule loss in seven innings. The team bounced back against Santa Clara, picking up a 13 to 4 win on the road. Thanks for listening to this week's Quick Pack Recap. Check back in next Tuesday for our next recap.

    Quick Pack Recap: Wolf Pack Seasons Shaping Up or Reaching their End

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 1:40


    Nevada baseball stays hot, softball dominates, and men's & women's basketball battle in the Mountain West tournament. Plus, a huge win for men's Tennis! Catch up on Wolf Pack sports this week with James Perez.

    Soundcheck with Different Musical Tastes On the Hotbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 18:33


    James Perez and Camryn Caruso dive into a talk about music from two different genres. Captivating songs from Indie Rock and Country are talked about as well as popular artists. Check out their different perspectives on the Reynolds Sandbox.

    2025 Hotbox Oscars Prediction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 9:56


    This week on The Reynolds Hotbox is a discussion on the upcoming Academy Awards that air this Sunday! Join Piper and Sophia for a discussion on Best Actor, Best Picture, Directing & more!

    February 25, 2025, Quick Pack Recap with McKenna Keglovits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 1:06


    From basketball to baseball and softball, McKenna Keglovits has you covered on recent and upcoming Wolf Pack games.

    A resurgent Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 1:22


    This is the Quick Pack Recap. I'm your host this week James Williams. Let's get right into it! This past week, your Wolfpack's Men's basketball team took care of business against Fresno State with a dominating 94-69 win on Monday, Feb. 10, led by Redshirt Junior Nick Davidson with 25 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds. On Friday, Feb.14, the Men's Basketball team traveled to San Jose State where they picked up an impressive 73-58 win, where Fifth Year Kobe Sanders had 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds in a resilient effort. Tonight, your Wolf Pack will be on the road to face off with Colorado State at 6:00 P.M. As for other athletics, the Women's Track & Field team came off an impressive performance at the Don Kirby Invitational, where sophomore Magdalene George recorded a time of 23.69 sec, which placed 7th in the 200m invitational on Friday, Feb.14. Day 2 of the competition was highlighted by a school record set by sophomore Meekness Dogonyaro, where she recorded a 13.01m in the triple jump competition, which was enough to receive fourth place in the competition. The Women's Track & Field Team will have their Indoor Mountain West Championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico next weekend going from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Saturday, Mar. 1st. Thanks for listening to this week's Quick Pack Recap. Check back in next Tuesday for our next episode!

    Peak Perspective Team Looks at Wolf Pack's Flickering Hopes in Mountain West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 15:05


    As the college basketball regular season winds down, Hotbox sports reporters Chase Dulude, Alin Beane and James Perez look into the race for the Mountain West regular season championship, battle for seeding, and NCAA Tournament hopes. For Nevada they preview the crucial stretch of games the Pack face that could determine its postseason fate.

    Knockout KO Makes Its Debut on the Hotbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 5:35


    Join Wolf Pack Mack on this week's premiere episode of Knockout KO as she recaps this week's UFC title bout between Zhang Weili and Tatiana Suarez. With a unanimous decision from the judges and a great takedown in round one, we've got a lot to discuss. What did you think of the fight?

    Inside the Pocket Recaps the Less than Super Bowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 19:00


    In this Hotbox special of Inside the Pocket, Vance Russell, James Williams, Alessandro Guzman, and new member Devansh Mehra discuss the last NFL game of the 2024/25 season- Superbowl 59, from game-changing moments to the dominant performance by the Eagles, we break down the highs, the lows, and everything in between. With plenty of takes and no shortage of opinions, tune in as we debate what made this Super Bowl memorable—for better or worse.

    Quick Pack Recap for Feb. 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 1:31


    Gavin Fanchar has an update on different Wolf Pack teams, from basketball to softball.

    Quick Pack Recap, February 4th

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 1:12


    Chase Dulude hosts this week's Quick Pack Recap with news on the Nevada Men's Basketball team with a huge rivalry win. Subscribe to the Reynolds Hotbox podcast to get a Quick Pack Recap in your earbuds every Tuesday.

    Spiderman Hot Takes in the Hotbox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 14:21


    In this episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz and Elijah Reyes debate who is personally their favorite Spiderman actor throughout his live-action history. They start by reminiscing with how Spiderman connected with them in their childhood, while talking about multiple movies, actors, and strangely, Ratatouille.

    Full Court Pack Episode #1, Nevada Baskshitball (1-28-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 7:38


    On this week's edition of Full Court Pack on the Reynolds Hotbox, listen to Alin Beane, James Perez, Devansh Mehra, and Chase Dulude discuss Nevada's 69-50 home loss to San Diego State last Saturday Jan 25th. Nevada narrowly avoided scoring the fewest points in Lawlor in what is turning out to be a difficult season.

    On Deck: Comparing Sports Passions from Different Corners of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 4:13


    This podcast episode discusses how different backgrounds shape our culture in sports, with two of our student journalists, Mary Kate Atiglo and Narim Kim, from different countries, namely Korea and Ghana, and two others from the U.S., Gavin Fanchar and McKenna Keglovits,

    Fourth and Long: Is the Chiefs Three-Peat Happening?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 20:32


    Welcome to a Fourth & Long edition of the Hotbox! In the first ever episode of this football special, Vance Russell, James Williams, and Alessandro Guzman discuss the NFL Conference Championship games. They discuss both the NFC and AFC games while weighing in on why Kansas City Chiefs shouldn't be the first team to achieve the three-peat.

    Scaling New Heights with UNR's Climbing Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 3:45


    At the University of Nevada, Reno, one student group is scaling new heights—literally. Nevada Climbing, the university's rock climbing team, is not just a place to test your strength and endurance; it's a tight-knit community where students come together over a shared passion for climbing. Juliet Ojeda reports.

    UNR students lean into mental health services and community building in wake of the U.S presidential election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 21:29


    How are you feeling after the U.S presidential election? Although Election Day is over a few weeks past, many have been grappling with the fallout of the result. Emotions are being experienced in a wide range, with some people elated, to others in despair. Students on UNR's campus expressed these feelings and more, on the latest episode of the Reynolds Hotbox. The #NevadaVote team, took to unpacking this loaded topic, by gathering perspectives of different and diverse students around campus. The dedicated student reporters also spoke with mental health counseling service professionals on campus, to understand the situation from an expert's point of view. These professionals have been ramping up their efforts to meet a wide array of needs and concerns that have followed in the wake of the election, and took the time to discuss their experience for the podcast. This episode of the #Reynold'sHotbox hosted by Quay Skankey who is joined by Kathleen Leslie and Daniel Mariani, not only provides these interesting perspectives, but also looks into how people are managing what is a difficult time for some people. Some are needing support, while others are looking for ways to support others. Learn the ways people are moving forward, helping one another, and keeping a positive attitude, in this post-election Reynold's hotbox special edition.

    Nevada Vote Reporters Recap 2024 Election

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 34:12


    This week NevadaVote reporters Piper Heath, Kat Fulwider, and Lizzie Ramirez bring you post-election coverage in podcast form. Tune in to hear them discuss their reporting experience on Election Day, analyze political trends, and debunk conspiracy theories from both the left and right.

    Nevada Looks to Stay Undefeated in Men's Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 10:19


    On a sports edition of the Hotbox, Jack Bodga and Cameron Perkins discuss the 2-0 Wolf Pack men's basketball team looking to stay undefeated with the next game tonight at home against the Weber State Wildcats with tipoff scheduled at 7 p.m. Our two sports reporters break down performances by key players, both returning and new ones.

    Nevada Vote Reports from the Kamala Harris Visit to Reno

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 7:07


    A special edition of the Nevada Vote on the Hotbox has Quay Skankey and Kathleen Leslie reporting from the Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris rally in Reno as they await her speech, just days before Election Day, in her attempt to defeat former Republican President Donald Trump.

    Nevada Vote Team Breaks Down Reporting Experiences Ahead of Election Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 12:48


    Join three members of the Nevada Vote team as they break down their experiences covering early voting in Washoe County, one of the most important swing counties in the nation. In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, hosted by Ray Grosser, one of our guests, Nur Hossain, details his time as an election reporter in his home country of Bangladesh, and how it compares to election coverage here in the United States. Our other guest, Joseph Azar is a California native who will be voting for the first time this election season on Election Day.

    The PRSSA Chapter at UNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 1:53


    The Public Relations Student Society of America is a small, but powerful resource for students at UNR who are interested in a career in public relations. Reporter Lexi Feldman reports from the most recent event, the Digital Content Playbook Event, and interviews board members Aly Marimberga, Camile Flye, and prospective member Demetri Vandarakis.

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    Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks Growth in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 3:41


    Every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR's campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group camaraderie. Nate Vallin reports.

    UNR's Taekwondo Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 6:54


    The University of Nevada, Reno has many clubs and organizations. Kadreanna Walker reports on the Nevada Taekwondo Club. The club members are very passionate on the history behind this Korean martial art form as well as practicing it.

    UNR Club Basketball Team Looks to Repeat as National Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 2:15


    With the rise of the WNBA this season due to new stars like Caitlin Clark, basketball has been getting more and more popular amongst female students. At the University of Nevada, Reno, that rise in popularity can be seen with the UNR Women's Basketball Club, where female students can play competitive basketball, while not having to be on the official Women's Basketball Team. The university allows the club to travel, which allowed its members to win nationals last year and gave the club's members a chance to play against other colleges such as Stanford and Villanova. UNR journalism student Cameron Perkins reports on this successful club during one of their practices.

    Watermelon Bust Lambda Chi Alpha's Philanthropy Event at UNR Raises Funds for Feeding America

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 3:36


    This past weekend, as Genevy Machuca reports, the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at the University of Nevada, Reno held its annual fall philanthropy event Watermelon Bust. Which raises money for Feeding America, a nonprofit organization of food banks. The event attracted a large turnout for fraternity brothers and sorority sisters at Whitaker Park. Amid the sounds of cheering and whistles , participants reflected on the significance of the event which combines philanthropy with community building.

    A NevadaVote Politics Breakdown – From Covering a UNR Turning Point Visit to Grand Sierra Resort Casino Rallies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 34:03


    Reynolds Sandbox reporters Lizzie Ramirez, Piper Heath, and Jace Ouchida attended a variety of political events last week. Today, they shared their thoughts and observations about them, ranging from Charlie Kirk's UNR visit to top of the ticket candidates Tim Walz and Donald Trump's recent respective rallies at the Grand Sierra Resort. They had good moments and also scary ones. Listen to hear their insights and journeys as up and coming political reporters in Nevada.

    UNR Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 3:36


    The lack of mental health attention that military members and veterans receive has constantly been a problem including for veterans studying at UNR. Suicides account for the most deaths for military and veterans, only behind combat. Eric Perez follows fellow veterans now pursuing higher degrees here in Reno who discuss their challenges with mental health.

    Nevada Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club Seeks New Members for Fall 2024 Semester

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 3:41


    Nate Vallin reports on how every Friday night at 7.p.m, at the E.L Wiegand Fitness Center Room A on UNR's campus, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club gathers to sharpen their skills and build group comradery.

    Education Majors at UNR Face Challenge of Unpaid Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 2:16


    Most college students have the stress of balancing work, school and life. Elementary Education majors have faced additional stress when it comes to student teaching which is mandatory, takes the whole day every weekday and is unpaid. Lexi Waisanen reports on the additional sacrifices Elementary Education majors have to make.

    Reno Air Races Say Their Goodbyes with Grande Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 2:35


    Over the weekend, the Reno Air Show celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of aviation events in Reno. This event known as the Reno Air Races will be moving to Roswell, New Mexico, beginning in 2025. Despite Reno losing its premiere aviation event, local aviators were excited to engage for a final time with an aviation-minded community. Report by Alin Beane

    The Brainwashed Tour and Charlie Kirk Make a Stop at UNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 2:55


    This Tuesday, right-wing political activist Charlie Kirk made a visit to the University of Nevada, Reno as a part of his #BrainwashedTour. Kirk passed out merchandise, spoke to the crowd, and debated students on behalf of the pro Donald Trump Turning Point USA, a non-profit political organization he founded. Reporting by Trey Kroll.

    Five MW Schools Are Leaving to Join PAC-12 – What Does This Mean for The University of Nevada, Reno?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 12:51


    Conference realignment continues to shake things up in the world of college sports. In recent news, the PAC-12, which had withered down to just two remaining schools, inked deals with a few Mountain West Conference programs to rebuild their conference. Our sports reporting team, Archie, Dom, Trey, and Derek, break down what's going on and what's still to come.

    Bump, set, spike for the UNR's Men's Voleyball Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 1:38


    The 2024 season for the UNR Men's Volleyball Club is drawing near. As Matthew Means reports, the team is currently holding practice scrimmages preparing for their first game of the season which will take place in the spring semester.

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    The Importance of the Latino Vote Discussed at UNR

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 2:54


    For Nevadans in Washoe County, a swing county in a swing state, voting can carry a lot more weight than those who vote in historically red or blue states. Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto and President of the University Brian Sandoval spoke on the importance of voting at "Discussions in Democracy," an hour-long panel at the Lilley Museum, on Thursday, October 3rd. Audio reporting by Madison Kitch.

    Turning Point USA rally at UNR Had Its Share of Detractors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 2:35


    While Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got hundreds of supporters during his rally at the University of Nevada, Reno yesterday, other students had opposing feelings. Turning Point USA is known for its activism on college campuses across the U.S., but as Nick Stewart reports not everyone at UNR welcomed it.

    Taking a Deep Dive into NIL and the recent UNLV Dispute

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 10:26


    Joey Azar and Nathan Vallin look into the recent UNLV NIL dispute involving star quarterback Matt Sluka, discussing what might have been illegal, what an investigation might reveal and what it means for the overall NIL system including for UNR student athletes.

    E.L. Wiegand Gym at UNR Problems and Costs Leave Students Disgruntled

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 16:43


    Lexi Waisanen, Alysha Cancino, and Kade Collins discuss some of their experiences falling short at the UNR gym. They explain that the gym is not supportive of clubs such as dance clubs which regularly have issues with it. Students also complain that they barely use the gym, even though the fee is built into student fees.

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