UCM-The Beat

It's the end of another semester at UCM, so Greg got the UCM Game Jam team to come on and talk about their recent event in Texas. Listen as they discuss what a Game Jam is, some of their struggles, their favorite moments, and how well they did.

In this, the next-to-last episode of season 2, Greg sits down with fell podcaster and digital media production major Noah Lampson to discuss their experiences on air and to share some fond UCM memories.

In this final episode of season 1 of "Voices of UCM", Olivia interviews Chris Holmberg.  Chris is an alum of the University of Central Missouri digital media production program.  Since graduating, he has come back for a master's degree, worked in welding, served as a para in the Warrensburg School District, and now is putting his degree to use in marketing and communication at Western Mi...

Nick gets a chance to interview a UCM icon, the first bowling coach in school history, Ron Holmes.  In segment two he interviews new head football coach Josh Lamberson.  And then Nick caps the show with a rundown of the week ahead in UCM athletics.

On her next-to-last episode, Olivia decided to bring in a couple of her best friends to relive some of their fondest memories, discuss why they chose UCM, and look ahead to their respective futures.

Ten weeks in the books on Sports Page.  This week track & field and women's bowling take the spotlight.  Nick visits with Mules pole vaulter Vincent Hobbie and Jennies multi-event athlete Hannah VanBuskirk .  Jennies bowler Jacqueline Garia-Ulloa joins the show in segment two, and in segment three, Nick previews the coming week in UCM athletics.

Olivia switches it up a little this week.  Rather than sharing the stories of others in the UCM community, Olivia shares her own story--how she came to UCM, what her experience has been like at the university, and her plans for the future.

Jennies softball is on tap this week.  Nick visits with sophomore outfielder Makenzie Cooper and head coach Susan Anderson in this week's episode.  And of course, sports news and a preview of of the coming week in UCM Athletics.

Olivia scored some brownie points this week by interviewing one of her professors, Dr. Mark von Schlemmer.  Not that he isn't worthy of an interview; he is an Emmy Award winning film editor with numerous credits to his name and also an accomplished professor of film studies, digital video editing, and narrative production.

It's another club week, as Nick visits with UCM Men's Rugby Club captain Noah Bryan.  Plus Jennies golf gets featured with head coach Chris Port and junior Rosie Klausner.

The #MeToo movement has gained a lot of attention recently.  The Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies program at the University of Central Missouri is hosting a MeToo Speak Out to raise awareness.  Olivia visits with Tad Miller in this weeks episode.  Content Warning:  Some material the may be sensitive and difficult to hear for victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse.  ...

Summer is coming soon and with that will be lots of traveling. Joining Greg Burns is Jacob Marqua, listen as they discuss some of their fun road trip memories.

Local UCM artist, Miles Lefman, and Greg Burns dive into the life of art commissions. Join them as they talk about some of their favorite works and how their styles have changed over time.

Charlene Hills, a DMP cinema major, joins Greg Burns today as they discuss some of their favorite classic movies. Listen to some fun trivia and overall thoughts on some great films.

Mules head golf coach Tim Poe, senior golfer Matt Hoemann, plus (as usual) a preview of the next week in UCM Athletics.  All on this seventh episode of "Sports Page".

Kellie Nolan is a UCM alum and the lease contracting officer for the General Services Administration.  The GSA is an independent agency of the United States government established to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies.  Kellie is this week's guest on "Voices of UCM."

This week, Mules baseball takes center stage as Nick visits with head coach Kyle Crookes and senior pitcher Colin Jones.  Club sports also get some love, as fencing team captain Alana Golden.  Plus the upcoming UCM athletics action.

This week Olivia visits with Don Kennedy, UCM senior admissions counselor Don Kennedy.  Don graduated with a degree in physical education and a master's in physical education with an emphasis in pedagogy.  He's a former softball coach and player, and is a wealth of knowledge about the University of Central Missouri.

Our host, Nick Distefano, sits down with interim Mules wrestling coach John Feeney (who produced a pair of All-Americans and one of the best UCM wrestling seasons in a decade), and UCM co-head track & field coaches Kip Janvrin and Kirk Pedersen.  Nick also previews the coming week's Mules and Jennies athletic schedules.

Michael Giovannini came to UCM to fly helicopters.  Even though he didn't get to fly helicopters, he stuck with the aviation degree.  He also became a drum major for the Marching Mules, spent time in the military, served as a college admissions professional and today is director of safety for the Denver Air Connection. He is the special guest this week with Olivia on "Voices of UCM".

Thomas Delzit, a DMP major of UCM, joins Greg in Episode 5. Listen as they discuss some of their previous projects and a few fun stories as well.

On this episode of Sports Page, Nick visits with Jennies head basketball coach Dave Slifer as his team readies for the MIAA Tournament.  Nick then sits down with new UCM volleyball head coach Caitlin Peterson before providing a preview of the upcoming UCM sports schedule.

Danielle Sachse graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a double major in musical theatre and digital media production and a minor in sports broadcasting.  She is currently a news reporter for KQTV in St. Joseph, Mo. and color commentator for Missouri Western basketball. Olivia Gibbs got a chance to catch up with her former classmate and chat in this week's episode of "Voices o...

Just a pair of nerds swapping gaming stories!! Welcome to the show Cody Bruckerhoff, a Computer Science major and DMP minor. Join him and Greg as they talk about game design and their fun memories in the world of gaming.

Enjoy spooky ghost stories? Think UCM might be haunted? Well, join Greg as he goes around campus to ask the students of UCM about their stories of paranormal activity.