UCM-The Beat

Nate Sullens is a studio art major at the University of Central Missouri. He is also an illustrator for the university's student newspaper, The Muleskinner. Nate is Andrew's guest this week on "Voices of UCM".

In this episode of "Sports Page", Roman shines the spotlight on Jennies volleyball.  Head coach Caitlin Peterson , senior setter Olivia Olson , and redshirt senior outside hitter Kirsti Nix are in the studio to share about one of the most successful programs in MIAA history.

Thomas Leto is a senior studio art major with an emphasis in illustration. You can check out his art on Instagram at  @tom3xepix . He is this week's guest on Voices of UCM.

This week, Andrew visits with Izayah Townley, a junior anthropology major who also works at KMOS.

Jennies basketball takes center stage in this episode of Sports Page.  Roman visits with head coach Dave Slifer and senior forward Brooke Littrell as they prepare for the 2023-2024 season.  As always, he also previews the week ahead in UCM athletics.

Terryv Cunconan is in his eighth year as a volunteer assistant coach at UCM, working primarily with the outfielders.  He also assists with hitting and directs analytics support for scouting and player development. Terry has also coached in the Aces Fastpitch organization based out of Kansas City, Mo.   He is in his 24th year as a member of the UCM faculty in the department of Communication & D...

This week, Cole is joined by cross country Clay Pilliard.  Pilliard was a Junior Olympic national qualifier and an AAU All-American in the 2000-meter steeplechase for Sedalia Speed.  He ran the  third fastest 1600 in Sedalia Smith-Cotton history.  He also holds five school records for the Smith-Cotton swim team, earning All-State honors in the 500-meter freestyle.

In this, the second episode of “The Winning Formula”, Cole Elling is joined by two of his best friends and teammates, Brooks Baldwin and Alex Gentry.   Gentry is a redshirt junior from Jefferson City, Mo. and the 2023 MIAA Conference Champion.  Baldwin is a junior from Warrensburg, Mo. Cole visits with his guest about the student-athlete lifestyle as a collegiate golfer as well as what brought the...

Cole Elling is focusing on Mules basketball in this inaugural episode of “The Winning Formula”.  He is joined by juniors Ben Fritz and Jack Chapman.  Fritz and Chapman will have a new coach and 11 new teammates.  Cole visits with Ben and Jack about their history, what brought them to UCM, and more.

Luke Rennison is a graphic design major and a member of the Marching Mules marching band. He is also Andrew Zoellner's guest on this episode of "Voices of UCM".

This week on Sports Page, Roman Pfister sits down with new Mules Basketball head coach Adam Bohac. Coach Bohac became the 25th head coach in Mules Basketball history when he was named in March 23. Roman also provides a preview of the week ahead in UCM athletics.

Andrew crossed into the athletics world this week for a chat with Mules head football coach Josh Lamberson. Join him to learn more about what makes Coach tick and what he loves best about UCM and Warrensburg.

In this first episode of Sports Page for the Fall 2023 semester, Roman Pfister visits with Mules head football coach Josh Lamberson and starting quarterback Zach Zabrowsky. He also provides a preview for the week ahead in UCM Athletics.

Beth Rutt is a fixture at the University of Central Missouri. She is director of student activities, she oversees the Campus Cupboard, and she supervises the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. She is the guest this week with Andrew Zoellner on Voices of UCM.

Mark von Schlemmer is a regional Emmy Award-winning editor. In this first episode of Voices of UCM for the 2023-2024 school year, Andrew Zoelllner sits down with Dr. von Schlemmer to discuss his work.

This was JT's last ride, as he will be graduating May 6. JT takes a trip down memory lane and talks about all four years at UCM and how he started "Just Talkn' Sports". He does get a little emotional as I talks about his grandpa and what he meant to him and losing him last December. It's a special show from a special guy!

Final episode of the semester! Collin talks about the previous week of baseball, the most common injuries for players in the MLB and baseball, and power rankings. He also makes his predictions for the week ahead and shares his personal top ten.

Ben brings in his friend Charlie Martin on this episode.

In this episode, Collin talks about the past week of baseball, injuries, power rankings, and answers listener questions. 

In episode 7, Collin talks about games from this past week, discusses the updated power rankings, answers listener questions, and makes his predictions for Tuesday's games.

This week Collin talked about opening weekend games, power rankings, his predictions for this week's games, and which teams have disappointed him so far in the season.

JT is living dangerously this week: He has his girlfriend on. They talk about sports and life in general, and just had a great time laughing. They talked about women sports and coaches and the NCAA Tournament Women and Men's Final 4 and championships.

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

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

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.