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The Undercurrent-12/08/2019- S12E11-Best of Season 12
December 14, 2019 19:20 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBIts the end of season 12 and we are taking a look back at the best segments from this season. Host Sophie Sagan interviewed Rebecca Lynn Douglas about her new children’s book in episode 5 Finding a Place. Reporter and Destinny Todd interviewed impact staff about their bee knowledge and reporter Taylor Haeltermen interviewed the...
Spartan Red Zone – 12/12/19 – Bowl Season
December 12, 2019 23:03 - 1 hour - 124 MBOn this week’s episode of Spartan Red Zone: Ryan Collins, Eric Bach, Alex McRae, Joe Dandron and Aidan Hunt discuss the College Football Playoff, hand out season awards and make selections for this year’s bowl games. The crew also previews Michigan State’s matchup with Wake Forest in the Pinstripe Bowl. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for...
Behind the Mask – 12/12/19 – Sustainability
December 12, 2019 22:56 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBOn this week’s episode of Behind the Mask: Ryan Collins, John Supan and Kyle Hatty debate whether Michigan State hockey’s hot start can be sustained, also taking a look around the country. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU hockey coverage.
Motown Rundown – 12/9/19 – Holiday Extravaganza
December 10, 2019 20:35 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley, and Ryan Collins bring you a fun-filled and action-packed Holiday Extravaganza! After briefly catching up on the Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons, and Lions, the crew shares their Detroit sports Christmas wishlist, New Year’s resolutions for each team, and play a fun game of...
Green & White Report – 12/9/19 – Worst Christmas Moves
December 09, 2019 17:56 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBOn this week’s edition of the Green & White Report: hosts Ryan Rabinowitz and Julian Mitchell discuss the latest in Michigan State men’s basketball, and invite Nathan Stearns to the show to talk MSU women’s hoops shortly after. Later in the show, the red-hot MSU hockey team takes center stage and Ryan and Julian run...
The Sci-Files – 12/08/19 – Abdul Abbas – Ankylosing Spondylitis
December 09, 2019 17:48 - 171 MBOn this week’s The Sci-Files, your hosts Chelsie and Danny interview Abdul Abbas. Abdulraouf (Abdul) Abbas is a graduate student in the Microbiology & Molecular Genetics program at Michigan State University. Abdul works in the Amalfitano Lab, where he studied different diseases related to the immune system such as cancer, autoinflammatory diseases, and neurodegeneration resulting...
The Undercurrent- 11/08/19 -S12E10-Plant Love
December 08, 2019 02:21 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThis week on the Undercurrent we are diving in to the world of plants. Reporter Taylor Haelterman checked out the MSU horticulture gardens. In the second half of the show Sophie Sagan visited B/A Florist in East Lansing.
Impact Izzone – 12/7/19 – Tough Sledding
December 07, 2019 23:08 - 57 minutes - 78.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Impact Izzone: Julian Mitchell, Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley headline episode three of season seven with an update on Michigan State men’s basketball’s recent games in Maui, and the team’s game against Duke. The trio then answers Twitter questions and previews the Spartans next game against Rutgers. Follow @WDBMSports on...
Behind the Mask – 12/5/19 – Jump Around
December 05, 2019 18:44 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBRyan Collins, John Supan and Kyle Hatty look at Michigan State Hockey’s previous two series against Notre Dame and Ohio State, finishing the show with a preview of the Spartans upcoming series against Wisconsin. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU hockey coverage.
Spartan Red Zone – 12/5/19 – Championship Week
December 05, 2019 18:38 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe Spartan Red Zone crew breaks down championship week across college football while discussing the future of college football. Green & White Report Co-host Ryan Rabinowitz also makes a special appearance. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU football coverage.
Motown Rundown – 12/3/19 – Winter is Coming
December 04, 2019 01:13 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley and Ryan Collins get up to speed on the latest news surrounding the Pistons, Red Wings and Lions. Also featured in this episode is a heartfelt farewell to The Palace of Auburn Hills, as well as this week’s installment of The Picks! Join...
Breslin Breakdown – 12/3/19 – Missed Opportunities
December 04, 2019 00:53 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBIn the third episode of season two, Nathan Stearns and Bobby Zeffero briefly recap Michigan State’s dominant win over Hartford. The duo then goes into detail over the Spartans meltdown in the second half against LSU and the subsequent rebound effort against Kansas State. Lastly, Nathan and Bobby look ahead to a huge ranked matchup...
The Sci-Files – 12/01/19 – Tracy Melvin – Climate Change in Alaska
December 03, 2019 01:46 - 203 MBThis week on The Sci-Files, Chelsie and Danny interview Tracy Melvin. Tracy is a graduate student in the Fisheries and Wildlife program at Michigan State University. Tracy studies climate-induced ecological transformation. In other words, how climate change is causing ecosystems to change into new ones, really rapidly – and how to manage those transformations with...
Green & White Report – 12/1/19 – Paul Simon
December 02, 2019 19:04 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week on the Green & White Report, Ryan Rabinowitz is joined by guest co-host Trent Balley and producer Ryan Collins for a show headlined by discussions surrounding Michigan State football, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. Nathan Stearns also joins the show to discuss MSU football and women’s basketball. Later in the episode, Ryan and...
Motown Rundown – 11/26/2019 – Hello Darkness My Old Friend
November 26, 2019 21:31 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley and Ryan Collins discuss the troubling starts for both the Red Wings and Pistons. The crew then recaps the Lions loss to the Redskins and previews a Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Chicago Bears. Join the show! Submit any questions, comments, or ideas...
Exposure 11/23/19 – Spartans Rebuilding MI & MSU Peace Core
November 26, 2019 20:05 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBThis week on Exposure, your host Stephanie was joined by a NEW co-host, Alexa! As Alexa’s debut, we interviewed Spartans Rebuilding Michigan and MSU Peace Core. Spartans Rebuilding Michigan is a student group on Michigan State’s campus that works to serve the Lansing community by working with a variety of organizations such as The Potter...
The Sci-Files – 11/24/19 – Jeremy, Ally and Ben – Irrigation Systems
November 25, 2019 17:35 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn this week’s The Sci-Files, your hosts Chelsie and Danny interview Jeremy Rapp, Ally Brady, and Ben McCarthy, all of them are masters students from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences studying the Nexus of Food, Energy, and Water. Jeremy’s research focuses on using satellite remote sensing and artificial intelligence to determine where farmers...
The Green & White Report – 11/24/19 – Technical difficulties
November 25, 2019 03:44 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this 123rd episode of The Green & White Report. Ryan Collins returns as producer, Alex McRae comes on to talk college football, Kyle Hatty gets on the mic to chop it up and talk MSU hockey, Nathan Stearns provides some insight on the MSU women’s basketball team and the gang makes it through another...
Breslin Breakdown – 11/22/19 – Free Shay Colley
November 22, 2019 21:36 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBIn the second episode of season 2, host Nathan Stearns, along with Bobby Zeffero and Charlotte Steinberg hash out the details of MSU’s impressive road win over Notre Dame. The podcast staff also examines the extended absence of Shay Colley, looks ahead to Hartford and discusses the difficult road ahead for the Spartans.
DeMartin Download – 11/22/19 – Bracketology
November 22, 2019 21:06 - 41 minutes - 56.9 MBThe boys fill out their ncaa tournament brackets and predict the champion. Also talk about the return of Jose Mourinho to the premier league and it’s effects. Take a listen to episode five of the DeMartin Download. Make sure to check out all of our podcasts here at WDBM The Impact89FM and wherever you find...
Spartan Red Zone – 11/21/19 – What’s Next?
November 21, 2019 20:51 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBOn this episode of Spartan Red Zone, the crew is without Eric Bach and Nathan Stearns guest co-hosts. the guys breakdown the Spartans 44-10 loss to Michigan on Saturday and try...
Spartan Red Zone – 11/21/19 – What’s next?
November 21, 2019 20:51 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBOn this episode of Spartan Red Zone, the crew is without Eric Bach and Nathan Stearns guest co-hosts. the guys breakdown the Spartans 44-10 loss to Michigan on Saturday and try to figure out what is next for MSU football as they face not being bowl eligible with two games to play in the season. With...
Behind the Mask – 11/21/19 – Who is Ted Nugent?
November 21, 2019 20:29 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this episode of Behind the Mask, John Supan, Ryan Collins and Kyle Hatty talk about the Spartans sweep of their rival – the Michigan Wolverines – over the weekend and how the 4-3 road win after being down 3-1 might spark the Spartans season. The Spartans welcome Notre Dame to East Lansing for a two...
Impact Izzone – 11/20/19 – Instant classic
November 21, 2019 01:19 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBOn this episode of Impact Izzone, Julian, Trent, and Natalie break down the big win for the Spartans over Seton Hall. And look towards the Maui Invitational.
Motown Rundown – 11/20/19 – Rabinowitz Flu Game
November 21, 2019 00:01 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley, and Ryan Collins give updates on the Pistons and recap the Lions’ loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The crew then begins to investigate the question of whether or not it is time to get rid of Matt Patricia in Detroit. The show wraps...
The Sci-Files – 11/17/19 – Corbin Standley – Youth Suicide Prevention
November 18, 2019 20:23 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week on The Sci-Files, Chelsie and Danny interview Corbin J. Standley. Corbin is a 3rd year Ph.D. student in the Ecological-Community Psychology program at MSU. His research interests lie at the intersection of community psychology, public health, and policy. Broadly, he is interested in equitable community and systems change through the use of data, evaluation,...
Green & White Report – 11/18/19 – Henry steps in
November 18, 2019 19:29 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBOn this 122nd edition of the Green & White Report, Michigan weekend throws the Impact Sports department into turmoil as Ryan Collins, engineer, and producer goes MIA in Ann Arbor. Henry Menigoz (#SkolVikes) steps into the fold as he gets the call up to produce the show. In terms of content, Julian and Ryan breakdown...
DeMartin Download – 11/14/19 – Good While it Lasted
November 14, 2019 22:43 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBOn this week’s episode of DeMartin Download: Ian Gilmour and Adam Bakr recap Michigan State men’s soccer’s Big Ten Tournament loss to Michigan and season as a whole. The duo then offers up some way too early predictions for next season, finishing the show with professional soccer talk. Ian and Adam discuss the Premier League,...
Behind the Mask – 11/14/19 – Rivalry Week
November 14, 2019 22:13 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBOn this week’s episode of Behind the Mask: Ryan Collins, John Supan and Kyle Hatty recap Michigan State’s most recent series against Penn State and preview the team’s next two games against Michigan. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU hockey coverage.
Spartan Red Zone – 11/14/19 – Michigan Week
November 14, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBOn this edition of #SpartanRedZone, the football beat breaks down the College Football Playoff, Big Ten action, and crazy finish and Illinois victory on Saturday, the injury struggles of the Spartans and what the team needs to do to get bowl eligible. With it being Michigan week, Ryan Collins goes on a rant about HGTV...
Breslin Breakdown – 11/13/19 – Luck of the Irish
November 13, 2019 22:13 - 1 hour - 88.4 MBMichigan State women’s basketball has returned for the 2019-20 season, and so has the Breslin Breakdown podcast! For the first episode of season two, Nathan Stearns, Bobby Zeffero, Charlotte Steinberg and Sutton Magee recap MSU’s early-season success against Eastern Michigan and Detroit Mercy. The women’s basketball beat reporters then delve into the Shay Colley situation,...
Motown Rundown – 11/12/19 – Stafford-less
November 12, 2019 22:45 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley, and Ryan Collins give updates on the Red Wings and Pistons before breaking down the Lions’ recent loss to the Chicago Bears. The crew then looks ahead to next Sunday as the Lions play host to the Cowboys. Join the show! Submit any...
The Undercurrent- 11/10/19 -S12E9-Artist Interviews
November 12, 2019 18:05 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week on The Undercurrent we look at some artist interviews, new and old. First Taylor Haelterman interviewed one of her new favorite bands, Sure Sure. In the second half we throwback to a story from 2016 when reporter Sana Hakim interviewed band member John Warm, of Rent Strike.
The Sci-Files – 11/10/19 – Doppsee the Pregnant Black Rhino at Potter Park Zoo
November 11, 2019 16:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week on The Sci-Files, Chelsie and Danny went to Potter Park Zoo to see Doppsee, the pregnant black rhino, get an ultrasound. While they were there, they interviewed a variety of people who interact with Doppsee and have experience in veterinary medicine. In this interview, you will hear the perspectives and knowledge of 9...
Green & White Report – 11/10/19 – Parents Gone Wild
November 11, 2019 01:55 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week’s episode of the Green & White Report: hosts Ryan Rabinowitz and Julian Mitchell are joined by a plethora of guests to discuss the latest in Michigan State athletics. Ryan and Julian talk MSU football with Eric Bach, men’s soccer with Ian Gilmour, women’s basketball with Nathan Stearns and men’s basketball with Trent...
From The Bedroom to Mars | Art-Pop Band Sure Sure
November 08, 2019 21:33 - 171 MBWith a new album in the works and a headline tour coming in 2020, now is the perfect time to get familiar with Sure Sure, a four-piece band from LA who produces all of their own music right from their bedrooms. Sure Sure began releasing music in 2014, and has since opened for the likes...
DeMartin Download – 11/7/19 – Conference Tournament Talk
November 08, 2019 02:38 - 1 hour - 86 MBOn this week’s episode of DeMartin Download: Ian Gilmour and Adam Bakr kick off the show with a recap of MSU men’s soccer’s latest game against Indiana. The duo then previews the team’s Big Ten Tournament opener against Michigan and predicts winners in the other Big Ten Tournament games of the weekend. To finish the...
Behind the Mask – 11/7/19 – Hockey Valley
November 08, 2019 02:23 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBOn this week’s episode of Behind the Mask: Ryan Collins, John Supan and Kyle Hatty recap Michigan State’s series against Cornell and preview the team’s next series against Penn State. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU hockey coverage.
Spartan Red Zone – 11/7/19 – Hawkeye Harassment
November 08, 2019 00:31 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBOn this week’s episode of Spartan Red Zone: Ryan Collins, Aidan Hunt, Alex McRae, Eric Bach and Joe Danrdon kick off the show with a spirited discussion on the newly-released College Football Playoff rankings, then diving into a recap of last week’s Big Ten action. The crew previews this week’s Big Ten games before finishing...
Impact Izzone – 11/5/19 – Lack of sleep at Madison Square Garden
November 06, 2019 18:17 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBCheck out this rapid reaction podcast episode of Impact Izzone as Trent Balley, Julian Mitchell and Joe Dandron break down the Spartans 69-62 loss to Kentucky in the Champions Classic, recorded live from New York City postgame.
Exposure 11/3/19 – Dr. Guillen on God’s Not Dead & SciFiles
November 06, 2019 17:26 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBThis week on Exposure, Stephanie wanted to share with her previous interview with Dr. Michael Guillen. Dr. Guillen, along with Dr. Rice Brooks are coming to campus on Thursday, November 6th to discuss the God’s Not Dead book and the reasoning for believing in God. The presentation and discussion will be hosted in the Business...
Motown Rundown – 11/5/19 – Losing Hope
November 05, 2019 13:23 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this week’s episode of the Motown Rundown: Ryan Rabinowitz, Trent Balley, and Ryan Collins discuss the troubling state of Detroit sports. After updates on the Red Wings and Pistons, the crew dives into the Lions’ loss to the Raiders, before previewing the team’s upcoming matchup against the Bears to finish episode 44. Join the...
Impact Izzone – 11/4/19 – Start Spreading the News
November 05, 2019 04:55 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MBThe Impact Izzone crew is back for the first episode of season seven, as Michigan State is set to begin its 2019-20 season against Kentucky in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Host Julian Mitchell returns for his second season behind the mic, joined by newcomers Natalie Kerwin and Trent Balley, who made their...
The Sci-Files – 11/03/19 – Mike Pajkos – Exploring Stellar Explosions
November 04, 2019 20:59 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week on The Sci-Files, Chelsie and Danny interview Michael Pajkos. Mike is a 3rd-year graduate student in the Physics and Astronomy and the Computational Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering doctoral programs at Michigan State University. Stars act as the building blocks of the universe. From launching different elements around the Galaxy to hosting other planets,...
The Undercurrent- 10/20/19 -S12E7- Going Green
November 04, 2019 18:14 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on The Undercurrent, we are talking about where you are going and how you are getting there. First, Taylor Haelterman produced an audio narrative about what you need to know about the electric scooters in East Lansing. For an earlier version of this story check out her featured written story here. Then in...
The Undercurrent- 11/3/19 -S12E7- Going Green
November 04, 2019 18:14 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on The Undercurrent, we are talking about where you are going and how you are getting there. First, Taylor Haelterman produced an audio narrative about what you need to know about the electric scooters in East Lansing. For an earlier version of this story check out her featured written story here. Then in...
Green & White Report – 11/3/19 – Block by Mitchell
November 03, 2019 21:07 - 2 hours - 112 MBOn this week’s episode of The Green & White Report, co-host Ryan Rabinowitz is out for the day and co-host Julian Mitchell is joined by fill-in Trent Balley. The crew kicks off the show by giving their thoughts on the MSU men’s basketball season and women’s basketball season before delving into the Joe Bachie suspension...
DeMartin Download – 10/31/19 – Soccer and Spooks
October 31, 2019 22:34 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBOn this week’s episode of DeMartin Download: Ian Gilmour and Adam Bakr discuss the most recent game for Michigan State men’s soccer, a loss at rival Michigan. The duo then recaps recent MSU women’s soccer games against Rutgers and Indiana, while also giving their final thoughts on the team’s season. To finish the show, Ian...
Behind the Mask – 10/31/19 – Chuck a Puck
October 31, 2019 22:05 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBOn this week’s episode of Behind the Mask: Ryan Collins, John Supan, and Kyle Hatty recap Michigan State’s last series against Colorado College, then previewing the team’s next series against Cornell at Munn Ice Arena. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU coverage.
Spartan Red Zone – 10/31/19 – Halloween Costumes
October 31, 2019 21:24 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week’s episode of Spartan Red Zone: Ryan Collins, Alex McRae, Aidan Hunt, and Joe Dandron recap Michigan State’s most recent game against Penn State, then taking a look around the Big Ten football landscape to close out the show. Follow @WDBMSports on Twitter for more MSU football coverage.