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Crime Time E3 - Satanic Panic Crimes: Part 2

 In this episode of "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates The West Memphis 3, another case rooted in satanic conspiracy. The West Memphis 3 has spanned over three decades in a fight to get justice for both victims' families and the accused due to the advancements in DNA testing. After 30 years, will the question of who murdered three eight-year-old boys in Robin Hood Hills finally be answered? Stay tuned till the end to find out and hear about one of the newest podcasts CM-Life offers.  

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including child sexual abuse and murder. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

ROADMAP TO CMU S1 E2: THINGS WE MISS

 In this episode of Roadmap to CMU, hosts Hima Bindu Mandem and Priyanka Dwarakacharla talk about things that they miss about home while being at Central Michigan University and give tips for how to overcome homesickness. 

Maroon and Bold S23 E7: CMU teams struggle

In this episode of Maroon and Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by Megan Youngblood to talk about the start of wrestling season and the bittersweet end to the volleyball season. Hunter Gudyka and Hadlee Peters join the chat to talk about men's basketball's start to its season. Then, Sydney Neal and Kaia Zimmerman come on the podcast to talk about women's basketball's first win of the season. Plus, Kaia sticks around to talk about CMU football's rocky end to the season as they prepare for Toledo. To end the episode, the CMLife sports desk gives their takes on the best Thanksgiving dish. 

Crime Time E2 - Satanic Panic Crimes: Part 1

In this episode of "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates crimes during the Satanic Panic. Abby looks into the false accusations of the McMartin trial. 


LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including child sexual abuse. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 


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Sports for Dummies S1 E3: Will there be a new leader?

In this episode of Sports for Dummies, Assistant Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness test News Editor Masha Smahliuk on her knowledge of basketball to see if she can top the previous guests, Zipporah and Lauren. 

Breaking it Down - E1

 In the first ever episode of “Breaking it Down,” hosts Lauren Rice and Lindsey Russell sit down with Carson Cooley, president of Central Votes. Tune in to learn about an ongoing lawsuit filed by Michigan legislators against popularly approved ballot proposals and stay to the end for a vocab review! 


Roadmap to CMU S1 E1: Changes in the weather

In this episode of Roadmap to CMU, hosts Hima Bindu Mandem and Priyanka Dwarakacharla talk about the change of weather in Michigan and give some tips for how international students can prepare for it. 

CM-Life Crime Time S1 E1

 

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! In a new podcast, "CM-Life Crime Time", Assistant Podcast Editor Abby Zimmerman investigates crimes in Michigan. This episode Abby looks into the horrific events of Halloween, 2012. 

LISTENER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED - This podcast includes conversations including necrophilia, sexual assault, child abuse and strangulation. This conversation may be deeply disturbing and may not be suitable for all ages. See below for source information. 

 

SOURCES: The following sources were included in the creation of this podcast. 

Maroon and Bold S23 E6: Basketball is back!

In this weeks episode of Maroon and Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by Megan Youngblood and Hadlee Peters to talk about volleyball’s recent win streak and MAC tournament hopes. Megan and Hadlee also stick around to talk about men’s basketball’s dominant win against Alma. Also, Podcast Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Sydney Neal talk about women’s basketball’s win over Davenport as Kristin Haynie begins her first season with the Chippewas. Then, Hunter Gudyka joins the chat with Kaia and Ashley to talk about football’s win over NIU, and they give their takes on the recent “sign stealer guy” controversy. 

Youngbloods Corner S1 E2: Steven's story; dropping the gloves vs cancer

In this episode of Youngblood's Corner, host Megan Youngblood tells the story of former division 2 club hockey player and student Steven Jacques and his battle with Hodgkins Lymphoma. Jacques joins the podcast via a previously recorded interview.

Sports for Dummies S1 E2: The competition heats up

In this episode of Sports for Dummies, Podcast Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness tests News Editor Lauren Rice on her knowledge of baseball. Can she top Zipporah’s score in the first episode and take the lead? 

Maroon & Bold S23 E5: IT'S HOMECOMING!

In this episode of Maroon & Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by volleyball beat reporters Hadlee Peters and Megan Youngblood to talk about CMU’s rivalry matchup against Western Michigan. Then, Podcast Editor Kaia Zimmerman stops by to discuss football’s upcoming homecoming game against Akron. Plus, the sports desk shares their favorite homecoming traditions. 

Maroon & Bold S23 E4: CMU continues MACtion

In this weeks episode of Maroon & Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by volleyball beat reporter Megan Youngblood to talk about CMU volleyball and their start to Mid-American Conference play. Then, Assistant Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Hadlee Peters hop on to talk about CMU football’s MAC opener win against Eastern Michigan. Plus, the Sports Desk talk about their dream vacations. 

Youngblood's Corner S1 E1 with guest Mac Barnett

In the first episode, host Megan Youngblood welcomes on her first guest, women's Division Il club hockey treasurer and Capt. Mac Barnett. Barnett stops by to talk about what she's done for the program and how she hopes to create a legacy for CMU women's hockey.

Sports for Dummies S1 E1: The test begins

NEW PODCAST ALERT!!! In a new podcast, Sports for Dummies, Podcast Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness are putting the CMLife staff to the test. Different guests who aren’t knowledgeable in sports will be quizzed on different sports each week. This episode the hosts are joined by Editor-in-Chief Zipporah Abarca as she tests her knowledge in football.

Maroon and Bold S23 E3: It's MAC season!

In this week's episode of Maroon and Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by Sydney Neal to talk about Central Michigan soccer’s first Mid-American Conference win of the season. Then, Assistant Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman and Hunter Gudyka talk about CMU football's upset over South Alabama and give their predictions for its MAC opener. Volleyball beat reporters Megan Youngblood and Hadlee Peters stop by to talk about volleyball's start to MAC play. To end the episode, the Sports Desk shares their weirdest food combinations. 

Maroon & Bold S23 EP 2: Fall Sports are back!

This week on Maroon and Bold, Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness is joined by volleyball beat reporter Megan Youngblood as the Chippewas open up Mid-American Conference play this week. Football beat reporters Hadlee Peters and Assistant Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman stop by to discuss the Chippewas upcoming matchup against South Alabama and the quarterback situation. Also, the Sports Desk gives their hot takes in a new segment of Maroon and Bold. 

Maroon & Bold: We're Back!

Maroon and Bold is back! Kicking off the first episode of this season is Sports Editor Ashley Birkeness and Assistant Sports Editor Kaia Zimmerman as they sit down to talk about what happened this summer in athletics. 

Raving Geeks: The Andy Lanning interview

In this special summer edition of "Raving Geeks," Carter talks with comic book writer and inker Andy Lanning.

A Roadmap to CMU: Closing episode

On the last episode of the semester, Manikar Reddy Boilla and Michael Gonzalez talk about their experience with CMU and their jobs at CM Life.


We want to thank everyone who participated in this podcast over the semester. Your voices were helpful for everyone. Thank you.


We will be back next semester, so stay tuned and courageous!