Central Michigan Life Podcasts

On this episode of Diverse Voices, host Mia Sikkema and Central Michigan University graduate student Eric Pouncil introduce the first of the Diverse Voices Black History Month episodes. They discuss the importance of Black History month and how the education system can improve the way they celebrate Black History Month. 

On the new limited series podcast Kreepy Kulture, join hosts Tyler Clark and Stephanie Chipman as they explore the history of horror movies with special guest Professor Allman of Grand Valley State University.

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat, alongside Editor-in-Chief Michael Livingston, interview Parker Christensen. He is one of the 58 students to mistakenly receive a Centralis Scholarship acceptance email by mistake earlier this month.

This week, Christian welcomes RiseNDraft.com Ryan Roberts to the pod to talk CMU's NFL Draft prospects. The two discuss potential landing spots for Bernhard Raimann, Luke Goedeke and Kalil Pimpleton and what round they could be drafted in. Roberts also offers some insight as to some future draftable prospects on the Chippewas roster.

On another episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks discuss the latest Pixar film, Encanto, and the influence Lin Manuel Miranda has made on Hollywood. From Tick, Tick… Boom! to Star Wars Lego sets, the Geeks talk about all things pop-culture.

On this episode of Past Deadline, Staff Reporter and host McKenna Golat interviews CM-Life Reporter Gina Hofbauer about a story featuring two alumni who met and fell in love at CMU. Hofbauer goes over the reporting process and shares clips from her interviews with Victoria and Dawn Sorensen.

On the first Maroon and Bold podcast of 2022, sports editor Christian Booher welcomes on beat reporters from around the sports desk to discuss the performance of the various Chippewa teams. Sean Chase breaks down the women's basketball team's struggles, while Ashley Birkeness describes the impact of the men's team's long pause. On the flip side, Megan Youngblood speaks on the wrestling team's hot streak and new reporter Ryan Colores introduces the gymnastics team. All that and more on Maroon and Bold.

On this week’s episode of Raving Geeks, the Geeks talk all things Spiderman: No Way Home. From the big surprises to the small attention to detail, you won’t want to miss this episode! (Spoiler warning to those who have not seen the movie)

On this week’s episode of Level Up Chips, Mike and Max look back on the many 3D collectathon games that made our childhood. They talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly for all things collectathon-based!

In this special extended episode, host Mia Sikkema along with guests Jessica Hetzel and Eleanor Dolata discuss disabled accessibility, and ableism.

This time on Raving Geeks, returning hosts Brendan Valentine, Hope Goodearl, and Isaac Hunter dive into all things Harry Potter related. From the wizard world hijinks that ensue to deciding on classes, it’s an episode that lives up to its geek name.

With the start of a new season, hosts Michael Gonzalez and Max Logan anticipate the games coming out this year. With Elden Ring, God of War: Ragnarok, and so much more releasing - you won’t want to miss this episode!

As the final episode of 2021, The Raving Geeks look back on their favorite parts of geekdom from this year and mention what they look forward to in 2022. What was your favorite geek moment?

In the last episode of 2021 host Mia Sikkema shares holiday sentiments and thanks the Diverse Voices family for their hard work before our holiday break. 

This time on Raving Geeks, the Geeks talk about which shows are the most bingeable. Did your favorites make it in? It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!

As the year wraps up, Mike and Max look back on the games they’ve played and which ones really stuck out as being the best of the best. With news about Titanfall’s drop from online game stores and a Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask recommendation, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Bowl Season is finally upon us!! This week, the squad dives into Michigan winning the Big Ten title and the state of Major League Baseball post-lockout. The gang also discusses the Detroit Red Wings win streak.

It's the Maroon & Bold season 11 finale! In Mitch's final episode, he sits down with Ashley to talk men's hoops loss to Western Illinois, Sean talks women's hoops slowly coming along, Christian previews the Arizona Bowl and staff reporter Megan Youngblood makes her Maroon & Bold debut to talk wrestling's 24-12 win over Rider.

In in this episode of Diverse Voices, Host Mia Sikkema and fellow CM-Life reporter Jill Harington discuss what is sustainable fashion. They cover how to be a sustainable consumer, fast fashion, and the dangers of holidays like Cyber Monday. 

This time on Level Up Chips, Mike and Max talk about Rockstar’s note of apology for the Grand Theft Auto: Remastered Trilogy release, the many party games to check out during the holidays, and the game of the week- Persona 3. It’s an episode you don’t wanna miss!