UCM-The Beat

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 16

March 29, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

MLB opening day, predictions and awards. Plus some Final Four talk.

Inside the Diamond - Episode 6

March 29, 2023 14:17 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week Collin talks about opening day and power rankings as the season begins. He also answers some listener questions.

Voices of UCM - Darin Plummer

March 26, 2023 23:12 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

Students in digital media production would be lost without Darin Plummer. Darin is the broadcast systems engineer in the department of communication and digital media and is responsible for maintaining and training on all the departments AV equipment.

Voices of UCM - Nicholas Strathman

March 26, 2023 23:10 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Nicholas Strathman joins Abram this time around. Nicholas is a history major at UCM.

Voices of UCM - China Pryor

March 26, 2023 23:08 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

China Pryor is student president of the Association of Black Collegiates at the University of Central Missouri. She joins Abram for "Voices of UCM".

Inside the Diamond - Episode 5

March 22, 2023 19:05 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Collin is back with the latest news around Major League Baseball, Spring Training and Power Rankings.

Inside the Diamond - Episode 4

March 15, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

Collin talks power rankings, the World Baseball Classic, and also gave my prediction for the March Madness tournament coming up.

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 15

March 15, 2023 15:55 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

It's March Madness time, and that means JT is bringing his picks for the NCAA Tournament. Bracketology at its finest!

30 Minutes of THRIVE-Episode 15

March 01, 2023 16:11 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

Luke Jenkins joins Ben this week. Luke was one of Ben's classmates in sports broadcasting, is an avid musician, and is just beginning his career as a digital media professional.

Inside the Diamond - Episode 3

March 01, 2023 14:07 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

In this episode, Collin talks about spring training games, the best MLB stadiums, and power rankings ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Inside the Diamond

February 22, 2023 16:28 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

Buckle up! Collin was GEEKED for this week's episode as he makes the full pivot over to talking about his favorite sport: BASEBALL!! Spring training gets started this week, and so does Collin.

30 Minutes of THRIVE - Meah Copeland

February 22, 2023 16:23 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

Ben visits with another of his classmates. This time it is Meah Copeland, former sports editor of the UCM student newspaper, the Muleskinner.

30 Minutes of THRIVE with Corrine Benedict

February 16, 2023 16:37 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

Corrine Benedict served as sports director for UCM-The Beat and as host of "Sports Page" before changing her major to kinesiology in the Spring 2023 semester. Ben visits with Corrine about her college journey.

Taking the Snap / Inside the Diamond - The Crossover

February 15, 2023 17:04 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Collin Sumler is pivoting from "Taking the Snap" to "Inside the Diamond" as he will transition from covering football to covering baseball. In this inaugural episode, Collin recaps the Super Bowl in the first segment then moves on to baseball. He talks about offseason moves, power rankings, and predictions for each division.

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 13

February 10, 2023 21:34 - 48 minutes - 67.5 MB

SUPER BOWL WEEK!!! JT has all the details and his thoughts on the big game!

Taking the Snap - Episode 10

February 09, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

It's Super Bowl week, so you better belief Collin is amped up!

Voices of UCM - Rico Jordan

February 03, 2023 21:14 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

Rico Jordan joins the show this week. Rico is assistant campus minister at the University of Central Missouri Christian Campus House on campus.

Voices of UCM - Owen Bruns

February 03, 2023 21:12 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MB

In the first episode of spring 2023, Abram visits with Owen Bruns. Owen is a community member at the Newman Center on campus and a senior in the Harmon School of Business.

30 Minutes of THRIVE with Ella Jett and Jordan Birk

February 03, 2023 19:03 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Little something different this week. Ben introduces his dad's band, "The Skip Bravery Band", before sitting down for a pair of interviews with classmates Ella Jett and Jordan Birk.

Central Storytellers - Episode 9

February 03, 2023 18:52 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Broken hearts and important lessons are featured in this, the ninth episode of "Central Storytellers". Jadelyn O'Dell, Zara Rethman, Nick Hron and Quentin Weed all share their talents with us this week.

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 12

February 01, 2023 14:34 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

JT is back to break down the NFL, talk some basketball, and get ready for baseball season.

Taking the Snap - Episode 9

February 01, 2023 14:27 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Collin talks about the Pro Bowl and recaps the AFC and NFC Championship Games. Ben Avery also joins in for this episode.

Central Storytellers - Episode 8

January 27, 2023 02:17 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Chance Chamberlain put a new spin on a Dr. Seuss classic, Laura Jacobs shares a Joseph Arnone tale, Thomas Delzeit produces a drama with gritty humor, and Noah Moore finds himself in a bit of a pickle. All are featured this week on "Central Storytellers".

30 Minutes of THRIVE

January 25, 2023 17:49 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Ben chats with former classmate Dylan Pluth

Taking the Snap - Episode 8

January 25, 2023 14:38 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB

It's championship week! Collin makes his predictions.

Taking the Snap - Episode 7

January 25, 2023 14:35 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

Collin is back for the spring semester to rehash the NFL season and talk playoffs.

Central Storytellers - Episode 7

January 20, 2023 15:31 - 14 minutes - 13 MB

In this episode of "Central Storytellers", Dominque Hampton shares the tale of a father telling his child the story of how he met the child’s mother. Josh Wagner feels the frustration of having a paper destroyed, Abram Tabor presents a Mark Twain classic, and Lauryn Morrow delivers Joseph Arnone's roommate drama.

Central Storytellers - Episode 6

January 20, 2023 15:25 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

A frustrated doctor, a couple brothers with criminal minds, a modern take on a classic, and some "great" dad jokes! Madison Preston, Zac Crane, Seth Harvey, and Greg Holz share this week on "Central Storytellers".

30 Minutes of THRIVE - Meet the Classmates

January 18, 2023 18:10 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

On this first episode of 30 Minutes of THRIVE of season 2, Ben interviews to of his former classmates who have graduated and gotten into their respective careers.

Central Storytellers - A Christmas Carol

December 22, 2022 21:50 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

In the winter of 2022, students and faculty in the UCM Digital Media Production program collaborated to produce the radio drama of "A Christmas Carol". Students also served as Foley artists, and the Warrensburg High School Concert Chorale was enlisted to provide carols. Hope you enjoy this special presentation of "A Christmas Carol".

Sports Talk - Episode 9

December 06, 2022 18:23 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

LOTS of debate over this topic. On the one hand, the U.S. women's soccer team has been much more successful, but the women's game lacks the commercial appeal (and thus the television and ticket sales dollars) that the men's game enjoys. Some great points made by our panelists in this episode.

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 11

December 02, 2022 19:03 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

In his final episode of the semester, JT looks at what has happened in college football over the past two weeks and who sits in the top four ahead of Championship weekend. Then he looks at some big changes to the college basketball AP Top 25. And finally, he wraps it up with a look at the NFL.

30 Minutes of THRIVE - Episode 11

December 01, 2022 17:43 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In his final episode of the fall 2022 semester, Ben visits with one of his former classmates, Noah Lampson. Noah is now a freelance digital media producer in the Kansas City area.

Taking the Snap-Episode 6

November 18, 2022 01:51 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Collin is back Taking the Snap talking about the latest in the NFL.

Central Storytellers - Episode 4

November 18, 2022 01:28 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

This week … you’ll be hearing from three current students and one recent graduate as they share their stories. We have a complicated relationship … some thrillers and intrigue …. Aaannnnddd a little comedy to end it off for you today. Featured this week are Joanna Fowlston, Taylor Horn, Jackson Ward and Devin Jones.

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 10

November 18, 2022 01:10 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

JT is wrapping on Texas vs. TCU, the NBA, college basketball upsets, and some more NFL news and thoughts.

Sports Page - Episode 11

November 17, 2022 19:35 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Wrestling gets featured this week, as first-year head coach Cody Garcia and sophomore 157-pounder JD Culp join Corrine in the studio.

Voices of UCM - Episode 9

November 16, 2022 22:22 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

Gregory Burns joins Abram for this week's Voices of UCM to talk about why Greg chose to come to UCM, his experience competing in game jams and the goal of his radio show, "Chattin' it Up", as well as his recent goal of developing his skills in digital art.

30 Minutes of THRIVE - Episode 10

November 16, 2022 17:36 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MB

Lots of students give of their time to work with the THRIVE students at the University of Central Missouri. One of those is Ashtyn Doerflinger. She is the subject of this week's episode of "30 Minutes of THRIVE".

Voices of UCM - Episode 8

November 14, 2022 22:06 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Universities cannot function without financial support from alumni and donors. Enter Tyler Habiger, director of annual giving in the UCM Alumni Foundation. Abram visits with Tyler this week on "Voices of UCM.

Voices of UCM - Episode 7

November 14, 2022 22:03 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

This week Abram visits with Dr. Shari Bax, vice president of student experience and engagement and a professor of political science. The discuss the midterm elections and the impacts they may have on UCM and the community.

Central Storytellers - Episode 3

November 11, 2022 16:35 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MB

A classic fable, science fiction, young love, and a Thanksgiving mishap. All are featured in this week's episode of "Central Storytellers".

Just Talkin' Sports - Episode 9

November 11, 2022 03:15 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

This week Noah looks at the big SEC matchups, reviews the World Series victory by the Astros and then hits the hardwood for the NBA and college hoops. And to wrap it all up, like usual, he hops into the NFL and reviews a wild weekend of games. Plus he takes questions and comments from his listeners.

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