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Real College Podcast, from Radio K (KUOM) at the University of Minnesota, is a 30-ish minute podcast focusing on artistic and cultural events and trends happening in the Twin Cities. Harnessing the creative capital of Minnesota’s next generation of innovators, historians, entrepreneurs and creative…

Radio K (KUOM) University of Minnesota


    • Feb 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 370 EPISODES

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    Silence of Snow

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022


    For this week's episode of Real College Podcast we explore the silence that comes with the arrival of winter. With pieces surrounding the role of silence in film, people's experience with ghosting, the intricacies of how sound works, urban exploration, and finally the importance of closed captioning.

    Thanksgiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we explore how people celebrate thanksgiving, how local retail stores do black friday, how music and Thanksgiving collide, and why are there so many turkeys on the UMN campus?

    Unions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we talk about unions and protesting! Given the recent goings on at the University we decided to talk with the teamsters union here, how art and music intertwine with protests, and some of the recent unionization efforts that have gone on around the Twin Cities! We also will start presenting fundamentals on Real College Podcast, a segment where we talk about an artist that was “fundamental” in helping shape music today!

    Shannon Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022


    Real College Podcast says goodbye to another reporter, Shannon Brault. Listen to her favorite pieces from her time with the podcast and Radio K!

    Changing of the Seasons

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022


    Hear all about the pumpkin spice craze, fall fashion, and what it takes to have a gallery opening after the pandemic!

    Ethan Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022


    Journey through another graduate and former music beat reporter Ethan Olsen's time here at RCP with some of his favorite pieces! Learn about Gopher men's basketball, the Empathy Project, and what it takes to fill a sports stadium!

    Casey Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022


    Say goodbye to our former Host/Managing editor Casey McCabe by listening to some of his favorite pieces from his time here at Real College Podcast!

    Passage of Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we unpack the passage of time with the assistance of reporter Brandon Wetterlin and spoken word, as well as bid a fond farewell to beloved host Casey McCabe!

    SXSW Showcase

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we tag along with our host Casey McCabe as he takes us on a trip to SXSW in the heart of Austin, TX. In the first ever Real College Podcast SXSW Showcase you will hear from the following artists: Cindy Cane, the Free Radicals, Jane N The Jungle, Minimal Schlager, OJO, Sofia Talvik, The Aquadolls, and The Heavy Hours!

    Ask the Wake, Pt3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022


    In the conclusion to this special three part collaborative series with the Wake Magazine we will be bringing you answers to the following questions: I want to date my friend who just got out of a relationship what do I do? And why do people cheat?

    Ask the Wake, Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022


    In part two of this special three part collaborative series with the Wake Magazine we will be bringing you answers to the following questions: How do I study better? How do I stop my roommate from playing podcasts out loud? And how do I navigate queer relationships in such a heteronormative world?

    Ask the Wake, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022


    In part one of this special three part collaborative series with the Wake Magazine we will be bringing you answers to the following questions: How do I combat the fear of not doing enough? How do I move to a new place? And how do I do better in school?

    Growing Up Diseased, Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022


    In the conclusion to this two part episode of Real College Podcast we will learn about the pandemic hobbies and pastimes of our fellow Gophers, reflect and digest the changes and challenges of the past two years, and dive into the intersection of college athletics and pandemic protocols!

    Growing Up Diseased, Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022


    In part one of this two part episode of Real College Podcast we take a dive into pandemic terminology and COVID slang, profile local band Kiss The Tiger's newest project, and discuss agoraphobia or the fear of public places and social interactions!

    Exploring The Mind: The Left Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022


    In the conclusion to this special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will explore the science behind sleep, learn more about a common midwestern problem, discover a local initiative to increase government transparency, and discuss the popular game Wordle!

    Exploring The Mind: The Right Brain

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022


    In part one of a special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will attempt to understand our dreams and find meaning in our minds activities while we slumber, explore the world of meditation and enhanced relaxation, and discuss issues surrounding addiction and mental health!

    Will You Be My Valentine? Pt 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022


    In the conclusion to this special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will hear from our fellow Gophers as they recall what they dislike about Valentine's day, discover our passions through the art of food, explore how one local dance organization expressed their love of Minnesotan artists, and learn what it means to be queer and in love! 1:03-What Do You Hate About Valentine's Day?-Tanya Martinez, 1:54-Vodka Sauce Recipe-Emma Morris, 3:58-For The Love of MN-Casey McCabe, 10:35-Queer Love-Shannon Brault

    Will You Be My Valentine? Pt 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022


    In part one of a special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will travel to more noble times through the art of courtship, review valentines gifts and delights, and discover a passion for the discipline of Nordic Skiing! 1:22-The Art of Courtship-Quinn Mcclurg, 17:30-Valentines Gift Review-Ethan Olson, 29:25-A Love Letter to Nordic Skiing-Isaac Maruyama

    Holidays 2021 Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we take a dive into the festive traditions of our international students, explore the theatrical transformation of one holiday film classic, discover the popular holiday performance that is the nutcracker, experience festive poetry, and jump into the new year with new perspectives and appreciation for life and its imperfections... plus an extra special surprise!

    Live Art, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022


    In part two of a special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will dive into the philosophy and history behind the notion of art itself, discuss Karaoke, take an exclusive look into hard hitting and hilarious band MURF, have conversations with a GRAMMY award winning DJ, and learn about how one local theater is tackling conversations surrounding COVID and political polarization!

    Cults

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we learn about what characteristics define a cult as well as how they apply to one infamous organization, take an in-depth look at cult crimes with ties to Minnesota, discuss a renegade rehab program gone bad, take a dive into QAnon, attempt to view Radio K through the occult lens, and hear from a local artist with a cult following!

    Minneapolis 2021 Election Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021


    In this special episode of Real College Podcast reporter Isaac Maruyama takes the reins once again to bring you a breakdown of the election results! Coming up we have a look at which ballot measures passed, how ranked choice voting played out in the mayoral election, a look at each ward's City Council election results, and a rundown of the Board of Estimate and Taxation, and Park Board's election results!

    Live Art, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2021


    In part one of a special two part episode of Real College Podcast we will hear from a local hip hop talent who is beginning to spread his wings, delve into the world of Mongolian Folk Metal, experience Cathedrals by Candlelight, do a dive on the band All Time Low, and take a look behind the scenes at Minneapolis Indie-Rock Band Not! Okay!

    Minneapolis Election Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast reporter Isaac Maruyama takes the reins bringing you a special election day episode! Coming up we have information on how to vote, discussions of three major ballot measures, a breakdown of the mayoral election including an interview with candidate Kate Knuth, an analysis of City Council elections including an in-depth breakdown of wards 2 & 3 as well as an interview with candidate Steve Fletcher, and to top it all off we will discuss the Parks and Rec. Board election, as well as the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation!

    RCP x The Wake Present: A Spooktacular Halloween

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we collaborate with The Wake Magazine to bring you some extra special Halloween themed tales that will also be appearing in this month's print edition of The Wake! Coming up we have tales of paranormal activity and possession, stories of a murderous student with a pumpkin for a head, an account of the specters of Stillwater Minnesota, some tidbits surrounding a local Minneapolis haunting, part two of Shannon's mini series about metaphysical practices here in the Twin Cities, spooky "fads" you can practice year round, and a new installment of getting to know Radio K!

    The Parody Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021


    In this first of its kind episode of Real College Podcast we are bringing you the first ever parody episode! Coming up we have a spooktacular horror spoof, followed by discussions of devious licks, a farce fitness podcast, and to top it all off the second ever installment of our new series getting to know Radio K!

    Roll The Dice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we have a hodge-podge of various topics starting with discussions of the online learning revolution, conversations with international students here at the U, part one of a two part series about metaphysical practices here in the Twin Cities, an in-depth look at a dope band, lessons on why the First Amendment is important, a dive on the Paralympics, and the first installment of our new series getting to know Radio K!

    College Survival Guide

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will hear from fellow students about how to get involved on campus, discuss the return of the COVID freshman to a now open campus, have conversations about going to school out of state, get the downlow on all of the cool spots on campus, and discover one fun summer activity that won't break the bank!

    There and Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will hear tales of one woman's travels from high school student to professional model and world traveler, discuss Sunisa Lee's triumphant journey from St. Paul to Tokyo and back, analyze the return of fans to live sporting events, follow the path our water takes from tap to toilet, and take a dive into the evolution of the recording industry!

    Art For Profit

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we analyze how the art of indigenous people has been appropriated for profit, have conversations with a local artist surrounding the gains of corporations at the expense of others, discover what happens when fast fashion meets art icons, learn how the right sound can turn dollar signs, and take a dive into the controversial murder mystery surrounding art icon Vincent Van Gogh!

    Pride 2021 Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021


    In this extra special episode of Real College Podcast we will be bringing you the lowdown on the history of pride celebrations in the Twin Cities, conversations with the folks over at the Gay 90's, discussions surrounding pride marketing, a pride themed book review, a look at how Twin Cities Film Fest has been celebrating pride, and a dive into how the arts can serve as a tool of inclusion! 1:30- Twin Cities Pride- Max Kaelberer, 13:25- Gay 90's- Isaac Maruyama, 22:45- Marketing Pride- Shannon Brault, 29:25- Red, White, & Royal Blue: Book Review- Emma Morris, 31:25- Twin Cities Film Fest Pride- Casey McCabe, 47:15- Theatre & Representation- Ethan Olson

    Trail Mix 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast you can treat yourself to an assorted trail mix of segments aged to perfection with a bio of a local classical composer, followed by a profile of a local restaurant, a dive into how environmental issues and racism intersect here on campus, learn about mental blindness or aphantasia, a quick review of a hot new read, conversations with a Midwest star and a look at what makes one Target in a Twin Cities suburb something special! 1:18- Classical Composer- Easton Smiskey, 6:00- Shuang Cheng Bio- Quynh Van, 10:45- Racism In The Environment- Amie Stager, 18:50- The Blind Mind- Gracie Stockton, 27:04- The Anthropocene Reviewed: Review- Emma Morris, 27:56- Lissie Interview- Casey McCabe, 35:34- Target Super Manager- Rachel Mills

    Minnesota Supreme Court Ruling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will unpack what happened in March by educating ourselves on the history of sexual assault legislation, speaking with campus experts and discussing what resources students have access to, as well as hearing from fellow gophers about how they keep themselves safe and an analysis of music therapy and its benefits for victim survivors! 1:27-Sexual Assault Law-Isaac Maruyama, 7:58-Campus Resources-Emma Morris & Casey McCabe, 28:17-Student Safety-Max Kaelberer, 31:28-Music Therapy-Ethan Olson

    Kasey Retrospective

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021


    In this episode RCP looks back at some of producer Kasey Salazar's best work! 1:21-What is Art?, 9:27-Impromptu Tattoo, 10:35- Food in Minnesota, 16:38-Mr.Tire, 22:21-Pets and Stress Management

    Who's Minnesota is it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will look beyond the typical Minnesotan stereotypes and attempt to understand where the land the University of Minnesota was built on came from, take a dive into the controversy surrounding some of the building names on campus, have conversations with a local Minnesotan who is striving for change, and discover what is going on with efforts to legalize sports betting! 1:41-The Land The University Was Built On- Kasey Salazar, 8:21- Renaming Campus Buildings- Isaac Maruyama, 19:23- Yusra Arab Interview- Emma Morris & Casey McCabe, 39:12- Legalizing Sports Betting In MN- Ethan Olson

    Language Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we discover the benefits of learning a second language, take a dive into immersion language learning here at the U, hear from our multilingual gophers here on campus, reflect on the power of the written word, discuss if Minnesota should have an official language, and an extra special installment of Radio K sports hour! 1:30-Why Learn a Second Language?-Kasey Salazar 8:19-Immersion Language Learning-Emma Morris 10:12-How Many Languages?-Max Kaelberer 13:46-My Beloved Son of a Gun-Casey McCabe 26:12-Minnesota's Official Language-Isaac Maruyama 34:24-Radio K Sports Hour-Jason Rutman

    Language Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we discover the benefits of learning a second language, take a dive into immersion language learning here at the U, hear from our multilingual gophers here on campus, reflect on the power of the written word, discuss if Minnesota should have an official language, and an extra special installment of Radio K sports hour! 1:30-Why Learn a Second Language?-Kasey Salazar 8:19-Immersion Language Learning-Emma Morris 10:12-How Many Languages?-Max Kaelberer 13:46-My Beloved Son of a Gun-Casey McCabe 26:12-Minnesota's Official Language-Isaac Maruyama 34:24-Radio K Sports Hour-Jason Rutman

    Real College Podcast: Spring Cleaning 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will be bringing you some treasures from the vault, alongside some brand new content! Come along with us and discover how pets can help us cope with stress, take a dive into education reform, understand why you may be jealous of your vaccinated friends, uncover what it is like to be pregnant behind bars, learn about the origins of street art, and sit down with the local band Sapphire to discuss their music! 1:27-Pets and Stress Management-Kasey Salazar 8:05-School Reform-Casey McCabe 22:13-Vaccine Jealousy-Shannon Brault 29:19-Incarcerated Pregnancy-Petra Holtze 38:11-Street Art-Ethan Olson 42:36-Band Interview: Sapphire-Emma Morris

    Food Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we will have a taste of the local food culture here in Minnesota, discover how the pandemic has affected efforts on campus to keep students fed, learn about food photography, take a trip back in time to experience some unsavory Minnesota history, enjoy the return of Quarantine Cooking, as well as an extra special installment of the Radio K Sports Hour! 1:25-Food In Minnesota-Kasey Salazar 7:27-Food Insecurity-Casey McCabe 22:08-Food Photography-Ethan Olson 29:29-Minnesota Starvation Experiment-Isaac Maruyama 38:13-Quarantine Cooking-Emma Morris 40:03-Radio K Sports Hour-Mae Longo & Connor Mocny

    Raising Awareness Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we take a trip inside Minneapolis public schools to see how the pandemic has affected education inequalities, have conversations with domestic violence professionals, take a look at how eating disorders affect our society, a dive into diabetes and the food culture of the midwest, increasing musical diversity here at the U, and an extra special installment of Radio K sports! Additional Links- Violence Free MN-https://www.vfmn.org What To Say-https://www.whattosaynow.org Pretty Simple Boutique-https://prettysimpleme.com Library Loan Catalougue-https://mnlink.org/ 1:31-Public Schools-Isaac Maruyama 7:33-Domestic Violence-Emma Morris & Casey McCabe 30:38-Eating Disorders-Shannon Brault 37:21-Diabetes-Kasey Salazar 44:07-Music Diversity-Ethan Olson 52:51-Radio K Sports-Jason Rutman

    Valentines Day Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast we take a look at how relationships have been affected by the pandemic, learn how to love ourselves, take a dive into the world of fish affection, travel back in time to Valentine's day in 1929, hear tales of tears, love, and turmoil, and an extra special installation of Radio-K Sports! 1:26-Quarantine Love-Emma Morris 8:36-Self Love-Shannon Brault 15:38-Fish Love-Casey McCabe 23:37-St.Valentine's Day Massacre-Isaac Maruyama 29:49-Mastering Love-Ethan Olson 33:18-Radio K Sports- Mae Longo & Connor

    True Crime Special Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021


    In this episode of Real College Podcast: True Crime edition, we will take a dive into the ghoulish history of the Glensheen mansion, as well as hear from our fellow Gophers about their favorite true crime stories, and to top it all off we will be analyzing how an attempted axe murder forever changed college library security! 1:13-Glensheen Mansion Murders-Emma Morris 4:44-True Crime VoxPop-Ethan Olson 8:30-Library Security-Casey McCabe

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