UCM-The Beat

On this final episode of Spring 2021, Greg hosts a listener Q&A. Nolan Crain from episode 1 joins Greg to respond to questions submitted by listeners to the show.

Carson and Austin are joined by UCM alum Dillon Green, a former career services advisor at UCM.  Dillon shares some tips about graduate school

Episode 10 of “Mules With a Mission” is titled “Are you Career Ready”, as Austin and Carson sit down with UCM Career Services assistant director Jessica Johnson. Jessica teaches the career readiness course and shares how the course can help students prepare for life after college.

It’s crossover week as Greg and Garrason Leighton, host of “Smoke Signals”, talk about their experiences on the radio. They share some of their favorite moments and worst struggles from their first times behind the mic.

Steve Osenheimer from PSAV joins Austin and Carson to discuss “Hire character and train skills”.

In this, the final episode of “UCM Veteran’s Voice”, Garrett and his co-hosts reflect on one year of producing the show and share their favorite visits.

Brianna Cargile joins Greg on this episode of “Chattin’ It Up”. The topic this week: food, as Brianna, a sophomore events management and marketing major, shares her love of cooking and some of her favorite dishes and techniques.

Garrett and his co-hosts visit with Kelly (Murph) Murphy, Marine Corps veteran and winner of “Tough as Nails”.

This week on “Chattin’ it Up”, Greg visits with his friend, psychology major Sasha Fuller, about their mutual enjoyment of tabletop role playing games, like Dungeons and Dragons. They talk characters, games, settings and more.

Austin and Carson discuss interviewing, touching on phone vs. virtual vs. in-person in episode 7 of “Mules With a Mission”.

On episode 7 of “Veteran’s Voice” (from October 2020) Garrett and friends from the Military and Veteran’s Center at UCM, share their experiences with Halloween.

Episode 8 of Chattin' it Up is with UCM alum Eric Scobey.  After a brief interview, Greg and Eric discuss some of their favorite video games and some of the interesting mechanics used in them.

Austin and Carson are joined by Joy Grynko, UCM career advisor, in this episode of Mules With a Mission.  Joy and the guys discuss networking, the No. 1 unwritten rule for success.

Amber Goreham, director of Career Services, visits with Austin and Carson on this episode of "Mules With a Mission".  The topic:  job searching ethics.

Ken Schueller, director of academic success advising at the UCM Student Success Center and an Air Force veteran. Ken shares his story and also shares some advice for those who are looking for their passion.

Greg sits down to chat with a couple of his old speech and debate friends, Gavin and Evan Rupp.  The twins share their love of acting and speech and debate and share some of their favorite stories.

Cover letters.  One of the most stressful parts of applying for a job.  How much is too much when promoting oneself?  Terry Agee with the Missouri Department of Agriculture talks cover letters and how to write them appropriately.

In an episode recorded last year, right after the country shut down over the COVID-19 pandemic, Garrett and his co-hosts sit down and discuss how they have been affected and share their respective thoughts to the nation's response.

Greg visits with his old speech and debate buddies, Gavin and Evan Rupp.  Local twins and actors, they have a long-time affinity for speech and debate.  Greg invites his listeners to learn more about the world of speech and debate with two of his favorite competitors.

It may sound cliche:  It's not what you know, it's who you know.  But Joni Porter, employee relations director in the UCM Office of Career Services says it's also true in this week's episode of "Mules with a Mission."

Guest host Gus Lancaster joins Garrett and the gang in this episode of Veteran's Voice.  Gus is a veteran who, like so many others, has been all over the U.S. and the world.  He shares his experiences this week.

Academic success adviser Kris Howard sits down with Greg  to share what he does for his job, what he thinks of campus life, and some personal life experiences.  He's also a natural comedian in the classroom.

College is a training ground to prepare students for the workforce.  After four years (and thousands of dollars) of classes, why wouldn't you do everything you could to enhance your chances of employment? On this episode of Mules With a Mission, Austin and Carson talk resumes and getting your foot in the door.  Chelsea Peters, one of the professionals in career services, joins the guys t...

Vicki Orcutt is the director of academic outreach for the University of Central Missouri Office of Extended Studies.  She and her staff work closely with adult learners who are trying to complete their degrees or who have come back to college.  Garrett and the gang visit with Vicki about the services provided by the Office of Extended Studies in this episode of Veterans Voice.

This week Greg sits down with UCM junior Grace Kennedy, junior biology/pre-med major to discuss her thoughts on campus life and some of her favorite memories at UCM.