Nevada State Podcast Series

Unpopular Opinions From the Popular

Today we will talk about some unpopular opinions. We disagree just a little with each other but that's the fun, am I right? Stay tuned to laugh, hoot, and holler.

Sting Studios: Anime's big 5 vs ALL OF MARVEL?!?!

Would 5 of the biggest and strongest anime characters beat the ENTIRE Marvel universe? They talk about this and much more on this episode of the Sting Studios Podcasts.

Sting Studios: Americo has a job!

It's been a while but the boys are back and as dumb as ever. Big things have happened for both the guys, I wonder what?

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Vanessa Mari

For this week's episode, we interview Dr. Vanessa Mari, Assistant Professor of TESL in the School of Education. Vanessa shares her educational beginnings in her home country of Puerto Rico, her research and practical experience in various parts of Latin America, and her love for food in Las Vegas. Make sure to give her a follow @saboreando_vegas !

Educational Monday: Interview with Dr. Susan Growe

For this week's episode, we interview Dr. Susan Growe, an Assistant Professor of Nursing. Dr. Growe shares her incredible story on how she became a nurse, the family environment in Nevada State's nursing program, her love for Grateful Dead and much more!

Sting Studios: Rob's dog Peeves and Pre-Production stress

In this episode Rob and Shaggy talk about Rob getting a new pup, Shaggy's relationship status, how working on a short film works, and rants about WandaVision and Zack Snyder

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Pazargadi

In this week's episode, we interview Dr. Leila M. Pazargadi, an Associate Professor of English at Nevada State College. We talk about live grading, the history and successes of Nepantla, covid-19 vaccination hesitancies, and getting to know some fun facts about Dr. Pazargadi!

Educational Monday: Interview with Heather Lang-Cassera

In this week's episode, we interview First-Year Lecturer, Heather Lang-Cassera. Heather is not only an instructor at NSC, but also serves as one of the Faculty Advisors for Blue Sage Writer's Guild . Additionally, she has accomplished many accolades such as being the 2019-2021 Clark County, Nevada Poet Laureate and Las Vegas’ 2017 “Best Local Writer or Poet” by the readers of Nevada Public Radio’s Desert Companion. In the episode she talks about how she discovered her passion for creative wri...

Sting Studios: 2021! We made it! and Americo's new girlfriend

In this episode, Americo and Rob talk about 2021 and all their personal updates. Americo has a new girlfriend and she's here to stay!

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Naumann

Sting Studios: Post-Thanksgiving talk, Top 3 Fast Food and FUDS menu.

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy reunite after a gruesome battle against their arch-nemesis, Thanksgiving overeating, and discuss how they spent Thanksgiving, what they ate and who they were with. They listed down their Top 3 Fast Food chains and surprisingly (Spoiler Alert) neither one picked McDonald's. And lastly, they read through the entirety of a parody Menu called "FUDS Menu".

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Chris Harris

In this interview, Co-Host, Phil Lamotte, interviews Professor of Communication, Dr. Chris Harris. Dr. Harris talks about his academic journey, taking students to Salzburg, life tips on embracing the unpredictable, his favorite athlete and musician and much more!

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Laura Rosales

And we are back! For this new season and semester, we are interviewing faculty to talk about their research experience and the out of classroom experiences they offer to students! In this episode we interview Dr. Rosales who shares her research experience, tips on respecting the outdoors, taking students on a research trip to Mexico and much more!

Educational Monday: Interview w/ Dr. Rosales

And we are back! For this new season and semester, we are interviewing faculty to talk about their research experience and the out of classroom experiences they offer to students! In this episode we interview Dr. Rosales who shares her research experience, tips on respecting the outdoors, taking students on a research trip to Mexico and much more!

Sting Studios: Top 3 Bands, Corpse, and Happy Songs

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy talk about their top 3 bands, why they like them, and why Shaggy is wrong about country music. They also get sidetracked into talking about the Youtuber Corpse Husband and why his voice is so entertaining.

Sting Studios: Top 3 Pixar movies, Disney Princess Battle Royale, and politics

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy talk about their top 3 Pixar movies, why they love their pics, and why Up isn't one of them. They talk about how each Disney princess would do if they were all forced to fight amongst themselves and Rob talks about politics and the election.

Sting Studios: Top 3 Disney Princesses, Rob's Girlfriend, How they met, and more.

In this episode, Rob and his girlfriend, Charlie, talk about how they spent Halloween, UU (Unitarian Universalism), how they met, their first date, and each other's perspective. They also discuss their top 3 favorite Disney princesses, why they chose these, and their take on each princess' film.

Educational Monday: Career Services

In this episode, we interview Nicole Wesley Caudill, Director of Career Services. We chat about how to get your resume and cover letter reviewed, importance of networking, the Handshake program and much more!

Sting Studios: Top 3 DC Heroes, Overrated Supers and More Nerd Talk

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy discuss their top 3 favorite DC comic heroes, they talk about underrated and overrated heroes and decide who would win in an all-out battle royale among the avengers. They also talked briefly about the effects of TikTok on the music industry.

Sting Studios: Top 3 Shows, Rants, and Shaggy's new girl?

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy discuss their top 3 favorite shows, that are non-animated, going in-depth on why they like the show and their favorite characters. Shaggy's DMs are exposed and the two of them try to message the girl during the recording and Rob goes on a small rant about public basketball courts.

Educational Monday: Academic Success Center

In this episode we interview Cristina Caputo, Director of Academic Success Center. We chat about tutoring, supplemental instruction , Course Assistants, study skills and much more!

Sting Studios: Top 3 Animated Shows, Innuendoes, and Sorting Hat Quiz

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy talk about their top 3 animated shows, either from Cartoon Network, Disney, Nickelodeon, or any other company, then Shaggy talks about his brother's birthday celebration at a Rec-Center and they somehow twisted it to be filled with Innuendoes. Lastly, The boys, take the Harry Potter Sorting Hat Quiz, and the results may surprise you.

Educational Monday: Library Services

In this monday's episode we chat with Alena Principato, Outreach & Engagement Librarian. Alena talks about what it means to be a digital library, rental equipment, receiving a prestigious award and much more.

Sting Studios: Top 3 Dream Destinations, Silly presidential debate, and Comic book quiz.

In this episode, Rob and shaggy discuss their dream destinations, not to visit, but to live in. They then tackle the complicated and maybe controversial presidential debate in the only way they know how, by making fun of how the president moves his hands. Lastly, Rob quizzes Shaggy on his comic book and nerd knowledge.

Educational Monday: Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives

This week, we interview Pao Vue, Director of Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives. We talk about their multifaceted department, celebrating diversity, new and returning programs and much more.

Sting Studios: Top 3 Video Games, NBA talk, and the difficulties of Covid-

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy, have their first guest on the show. An up and coming rapper, student of NSC, and member of Sting Studios, Miguel AKA MiggyP. They discussed their top 3 video games and specific experiences with said game. Miguel and Rob talk about the NBA and who they predict will win the 2020 NBA finals, and they go in-depth on the difficulties they have had and continue to go through as students studying in an environment riddled with COVID cases.

Educational Monday: Academic Advising

In this episode, we interview Alex Kunkle, Director of Academic Advising. We talk about NSC's academic advising model, switching and changing majors/minors, Scorpion Success Network and much more!

Sting Studios: 2 Truths & a Lie, Top 3 Mythical Creatures and Shaggy's Dream Partner

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy play 2 Truths & A Lie, lets see who knows who better. They also discussed their Top 3 Mythical/Fictional Creatures and go into detail on what kind of person Shaggy wants in a partner.

Educational Monday: Case Manager and CARE Team

In this episode, we interview Laura Hinojosa, Case Manager and key member of the CARE Team. We talk about the food pantry, counseling and much more! 

Sting Studios: Among Us, Top 3 Movie Characters and having way too much fun with our equipment

In this episode Rob and Shaggy talk about their experience playing "Among Us" with their friends, they talked about their day and having an in-home office space. Today's top 3 is on movie characters and why they chose them and they have wayyyy too much fun with their new podcast equipment while constantly asking for sponsors.

Educational Monday: Disability Resource Center

In this episode we interview Sharnee Walker, Director of Disability Resource Center. We talk about support for documented disabilities, accommodations, and much more!

Sting Studios: Our Idaho Trip, Top 3 Animes, and Dream Pizzas

In this episode, Rob and Shaggy talk about the trip they took to Idaho a year ago, how they celebrated the 4th of July, and Rob's mom's amazing cooking. This episode's top 3 was anime, they both listed their top 3 anime and explained why those are their choices. They also discussed their dream pizza toppings and apologize for making everyone hungry and so much more

Sting Studios: Would you rathers, Our dream dinner courses and more

In this episode, Robert and Americo play a game of would you rather, discuss some "what if" scenarios, some wild hypotheticals, and figure out what their dream 3-course meal would be.

Educational Monday: Student Life

In this episode we talk with Phil LaMotte, Director of Student Life, about how students can get involved and why it is important. Learn about Clubs and Orgs, Campus Recreation, NSSA and other events we are hosting this semester.

Sting Studios: Introductions, Our Favorite Movies and More

For this episode, Robert and Americo talk about their lives before college, during college, and how they are now. They talk about Space, their favorite movies, comics, and other fun stuff.

Educational Monday: Financial Aid

For this episode, we interview Anthony Morrone, Director of Financial Aid and Ana Garcia, Financial Aid Student Worker. We talk about misconceptions of aid, types of financial aid and how you can reach them.

Introduction Episode