Real College Podcast

This week, we’re exploring… Earth. And with 72 state parks and well over 10,000 lakes, Minnesota is a natural spectacle and an ideal location to stage our show, discussing both the unpredictability and the comfort of nature. Aaron Bolton investigates contrary interpretations of climate change and Katie Bolin harvests a story from the apple orchards, we also hear the Word on the Street with Matt Curtis and the Weekly Release Spotlight with Zach Simon.

This week we’re talking about identity. We present two stunning stories on how the lives of minorities are being affected in this era of rapid civil change. Of course, problems are being acknowledged and voices are being heard, but aspects of society are notably lagging behind. Max Fuller talks to an atypical confederate flag supporter, David Lien gets up close and personal with mascot protests and we also hear the Word on the Street with Jack Loftus.

This week we’re covering the ever enchanting, always exciting and frighteningly fun night of Halloween. That’s right, we’re setting up our Ouija boards, buying cloves of garlic and travelling to the most mysterious places in the Twin Cities for a thriller. Lock all your doors, keep the lights on and listen to Aaron Bolton’s venture to Gray Cloud Island, Patrick Sharkey’s Soundscope of spookiness, Danielle Korby's Word on the Street and Max Fuller’s ghost hunt.

This week, we’re relying on the Twin Cities community - the eclectic, exciting and energetic society that we’re fortunate to surround ourselves with. This is a city and a show supported by collaboration, and we’ll hear two shining examples of people coming together in the name of achieving something greater than themselves. Jackie Renzetti carves out an account of the giant pumpkin culture, Parker Lemke sees the start of a comedy community, and we also hear the Word on the Street with Patrick Sharkey and the Weekly Release Spotlight with Zach Simon.

This week we’re talking technology. We’ve come a long way from Pong, dial up and computers that filled entire rooms, we now live in an age where we’re wired in at every opportunity, with gadgets only getting smaller, faster and more capable. But with all these advancements, certain responsibilities need to be taken, and risks need to be avoided. Aaron Bolton investigates a data breach, Marjorie Otto weighs the morality of pirating content, and we hear the word on the street with Alex Thorson.

This week we’re talking about local legends. people that you know who do what they do better than anyone else, all the while pridefully representing Minnesota and what this state stands for. Patrick Sharkey spends time with a clock connoisseur, Jackie Renzetti meets the woman behind Twins Baseball and we also hear the Word on the Street with Stephanie Ryan.

This week, we’re exposing the underexposed. We’re working to bring coverage to the underrated and the under appreciated, to give them the credit and recognition they deserve. We’re covering two vastly different topics tonight because that’s what this show is all about. Aaron Bolton hears the voice of minority musicians in a scene that’s due for diversity, and I investigate why my favorite sport isn’t as regarded by my fellow Americans. Also we hear the word on the street with Emily Dueker and the Weekly Release Spotlight.

This week we’re going back to school. It’s finally time to stop tanning at the beach, going to the cabin and doing nothing. To better prepare you, we have words of wisdom concerning buying textbooks and riding your bike around campus. We also hear the word on the street with Patrick Sharkey and Radio K’s Weekly Release Spotlight.

This week, we're taking on something big. Bigger than all of us - except the Beatles. Maxxx Fuller hosts the show in Matt Curtis's absence and examines how the blonde-haired blue-eyed image of Jesus came to be. We also hear the Word on the Street from Aaron Bolton and the Weekly Release Spotlight with Zach Simon.

This week we’re discussing the ins and outs of medicinal marijuana. May 29th 2014 was the day Governor Dayton legalized medical marijuana after a long fought battle, but as we take a closer look at the evolution of medical marijuana allowance in Minnesota, we see that we still have a long way to go. Stories from Matt Curtis and Aaron Bolton, also we hear The Word on the Street from volunteer Emily Dueker and Radio K’s Weekly Release Spotlight with Zach Simon.

This week, we’re exploring the ins and outs of fitness. When something bad happens a cliché that is often uttered goes something along the lines of “at least we have our health,” illustrating the importance of well-being above all else. In this day and age we’re making an effort to keep our spirits wholesome, eat healthily and keep fit. Also we hear The Word on the Street from Patrick Sharkey and Radio K’s WRS with Zach Simon.

This week we're discussing beer, the golden, carbonated backbone of America. Patrick Sharkey guides us through a local brewing company as we learn the historical significance of the Surly Bill, that helped turn Minnesota into a haven for beer brewers and drinkers alike.

This week we’re being resourceful. Host Matthew Curtis joined by the show’s producers, Aaron Bolton and Max Fuller as we listen to stories of people using what they have to further flourish or to simply get by. Also we hear The Word on the Street from volunteer Jackie Renzetti and Radio K’s Weekly Release Spotlight with Zach Simon.

This week, we’re paying tribute to the past in order to move forward. Host Matthew Curtis is joined by the show’s producers as we look back on our favorite stories to reflect, learn and progress. Max Fuller questions the lack of diversity in Hollywood, Marjorie Otto uncovers the cat culture and Aaron Bolton learns about security breaches.