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WPTS Radio Sports ArchivesTop 10 of the 2010's - Top 10 Pitt Basketball Players of the Decade (2019)As part of the Top 10's of the 2010's series: Mike Elesinmogun and WIllie Keeler from WPTS Sports reflect on Pitt Basketball and the team's best players of the decade.2025-03-1831 minWPTS Radio Sports ArchivesWPTS Sports Live Highlights - MBB vs Wake Forest Highlights: Mar. 2, 2021PxP: Ben Bobeck, Color: Zack Gibney20 point games from Nike Sibande and Justin Champagnie leads Pittsburgh back to .500 and equalizes their ACC win total from a year ago in five less games with a 70-57 win on Senior Day for Terrell Brown and the Panthers at the Petersen Events Center.2025-03-1706 minWPTS Radio Sports ArchivesWPTS Sports Live Highlights - MBB vs Duke Highlights: Jan. 19, 2021PxP: Ben Bobeck, Color: Tilman CooperJustin Champagnie and Au'Diese Toney lead the Panthers to their best start in the ACC since 2015-16 with a 79-73 win over the Blue Devils as Jeff Capel becomes the first former player and second former assistant to beat Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski.2025-03-1705 minWPTS Radio Sports ArchivesWPTS Sports Live Highlights - MBB vs Syracuse Highlights: Jan. 16, 2021PxP: Alex Randall, Color: Ashton WaltersJustin Champagnie returns for the Panthers as they explode offensively to sweep the season series with ACC rivals Syracuse Orange2025-03-1705 minWPTS Radio Sports ArchivesWPTS Special Reports - A Conversation With Jordan Fields (2020)Pitt's 2020 Senior of the Year and Track & Field Alumnus sits down virtually with fellow Pitt Grad Michael Elesimogun of WPTS Sports to discuss her recent open letter to Pitt Athletics concerning their response to the Black Lives Matter movement.2025-03-1720 min
WPTS Radio PresentsBabe CityJoin WPTS Staffer Caroline as she interviews the band Babe City before their live performance at Pittsburgh's "Hammer House" venue. They discuss their origins, influences, their new album I Love You Forever, and more!Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko2025-03-1715 minWPTS Radio Sports ArchivesFull Court Press - This is Madness: Full 2021 Bracket Breakdown (2021)The Madness of the 2021 NCAA Basketball Tournament is back - and so is Full Court Press, as Ben, Kyle and Spencer return as well to break down the entire bracket from First Four to Final Four. They walk through their picks region by region, lament Hunter Dickinson's diet of wet eggs and bacon and the strange seeding of Georgia Tech among other topics. Find more podcasts from WPTS Radio at wptsradio.org2025-03-131h 29WPTS Radio Sports ArchivesFull Court Press - Around the World in College Basketball (2020)WPTS SPORTS' Full Court Press is back with a vengeance as Ben, Kyle and Spencer lament not talking more about Bob Huggin's iconic sweatsuits before breaking down top teams in the season's intital AP rankings. Then, the guys go conference-by-conference around the country, highlighting players and teams to watch, who could be flying too far under the radar and who is getting too much hype.Follow WPTS on twitter @WPTSSports and stay tuned to wptsradio.org for the latest from Your Student Home for all things Pitt Sports.2025-03-131h 35WPTS Radio Sports ArchivesTen Minute Drill - PI, Redshirts, and Non-Playoff Baseball teams (2019)On this episode of the 10 Minute Drill, WPTS' Sports Debate Podcast, contestants from both WPTS and The Pitt News debate and discuss the NFL's struggles with reviewable Pass Interference, the NCAA's four-game redshirt rule and who is the most disappointing team in baseball this season.2025-03-1337 minWPTS Radio PresentsFrom the Archives: Chris AckerThis From the Archives episode of WPTS Radio Presents has former WPTS Radio podcast director Mina sit down with Chris Acker. They talk about touring, John Hurt, punk, country music, and working at restaurants. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko2025-02-2040 minWPTS Radio PresentsValentines Gala Showcase (2025)Join Neil as he talks with King Blue Heron, The Dagwoods, and Trailing Iris before they before at WPTS Radio's Valentines Gala Showcase. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko2025-02-1749 min
WPTS Radio Album ReviewFrom the Archive: Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You and Time SkiffsWPTS Music Staffers review Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You and Animal Collective's Time Skiffs. This episode of WPTS Radio Album Review is from our album review backlog. Listen in for some great discussion and in-depth analysis!2025-02-0331 minWPTS Radio PresentsFrom the Archives: KnumearsJoin WPTS Radio Music Director Sarah as she interviews Knumears, a screamo band from Los Angeles. Knumears sat down to talk with us over the summer as they were touring with Jerome Dreams. Listen for some great conversation about the Screamo scene in LA and in Pittsburgh, musical influence, and all about Hum. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko2025-01-2237 minWPTS Radio PresentsHalloween Showcase (2024)Our conversation today focuses on Scrumforce, Deftcat, and Heading North who have performed at our 2024 Halloween Showcase. For this showcase, each of these bands dressed up and performed as different artists. Scrumforce performed as Ween, Deftcat as The Smiths, and Heading North as My Chemical Romance. Listen in to here stories about mannequin heads, musical influences, and more in this episode of WPTS Radio Presents!Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko2024-11-1339 minWPTS Radio PresentsWPTS Day Alumni Showcase (2024)Join our conversation with Horace Whisper and the Empty Hand, Shay Park, and Jonah! who all performed at our WPTS Day Alumni Showcase on September 21st. All of these great performers have a special connection to the WPTS Radio community as alumni, and they share some of their experiences coming up in the Pittsburgh DIY scene. Listen for the awesome band name origins, inspiring stories, and great conversation!Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko2024-10-0451 min
WPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsMain Street Detour, 04/17/2024Main Street Detour joins WPTS in the studio for the final live show of the semester to discuss their name, Video Game OSTs, Lowes, and more!2024-04-2425 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsEx Pilots, 04/10/2024Ex Pilots joins WPTS on their weekly live show to discuss Gaadge, Alvin and the Chipmunks, their upcoming album, and more!2024-04-1522 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewWaxahatchee, The Jesus and Mary Chain, & Julia HolterWPTS Podcast Staffers review new projects from Waxahatchee, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Julia Holter. Tune in to learn more!2024-04-1022 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsThe Book Club, 04/03/23The Book Club joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their genre, complicated inception, possible demos, and more!2024-04-0821 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsAmes Harding & the Mirage, 03/27/2024Ames Harding & the Mirage join WPTS in the studio to play some tunes and discuss their name, genre, switching instruments, and more!2024-04-0115 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsCrush Curl, 03/20/2024Crush Curl joins WPTS Radio in the studio to share tunes and discuss their influences, on-stage gimmicks, and Nalgene water bottles.2024-03-2520 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsCable Scene, 03/06/2024Cable Scene joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their musical inspirations, artistic process, the Pittsburgh scene, and more!2024-03-1213 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsYellow Bridges, 02/28/2024Local band, Yellow Bridges, joins WPTS Radio in the studio to discuss switching instruments, their band as a movie, and the best street in South Oakland.2024-03-0408 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewIdles, Chelsea Wolfe, & MoreWPTS Music Staffers review new projects from Idles, Chelsea Wolfe, and Ducks Ltd.2024-02-2832 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsBabyfang, 02/21/2024Babyfang joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their East Coast Tour, astrology, their favorite venues, and more!2024-02-2613 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsHistrionic, 02/16/2024Histrionic joins WPTS in the studio at their Winter Marathon to discuss their inception, weirdest source of musical inspiration, and to whom they would dedicate a star.2024-02-1914 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsJynki, 02/14/2024Jynki joins WPTS in the studio on Valentine's Day to discuss DJing in the woods, their genre progression, and Berlin!2024-02-1913 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsPosterchild, 02/07/2024Posterchild joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their name, musical inspirations, and banjos.2024-02-1221 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewLC Flowers, Loukeman, & MoreWPTS Music Staffers review new projects from LC FLowers, Loukeman, and Nailah Hunter.2024-02-0718 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsXC-17, 01/31/2024Pittsburgh DJ, XC-17, joins WPTS Radio in the studio to discuss their sound, favorite venue, and what they do when they aren't making music!2024-02-0510 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsCat Garage, 01/24/2024This week on Live Show, Cat Garage joined WPTS in the studio to discuss desert island albums, switching instruments, Mario Kart, upcoming shows, and more!2024-01-2923 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewPile & MoreWPTS Reviewers discuss new releases from Toussaint Morrison, Paul Spring, Pile and Sleeping Jesus.2024-01-2431 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsPlanet Lush, 01/17/2024Planet Lush joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their duo formation, Saltburn, upcoming shows, and more!2024-01-2212 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsThe Zells, 01/10/2024For the first WPTS Live Show of the new semester, the Zells join WPTS Radio to discuss instrument swaps, musical inspirations, and more!2024-01-1513 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsTilt Contrls, 12/13/2023For the last live show of the Fall 2023 semester, Tilt Contrls joins WPTS to talk about their experience with the Pittsburgh DIY scene, producing music, upcoming shows, and more!2024-01-0917 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsEyewash, 12/06/2023Eyewash joins WPTS in the studio to discuss their name, how long they've been playing, their desert island album picks, and more!2024-01-0914 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsSunny Daze & the Weathermen, 11/15/2023Sunny Daze & the Weathermen join WPTS in the studio to discuss alternative instruments, the McDonald's app, upcoming shows, and more!2024-01-0915 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsAlphabet Soup, 11/10/2023Local Pittsburgh jazz band, Alphabet Soup, performs at the special WPTS After Hours Live Show!2024-01-0909 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsSommelier, 11/01/2023Sommelier talks about their name, sound, band formation, and more while performing at WPTS Live Show!2024-01-0923 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsVireo, 10/11/2023Vireo joins WPTS in the studio to talk about their band formation, top albums, and more!2024-01-0934 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsDJ Needle Mother, 09/27/2023DJ Needle Mother performs at WPTS Live Show and discusses their influences, inspirations, and more!2024-01-0911 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewHotline TNT & MoreWPTS reviewers talk about three new albums from Jockstrap, Hotline TNT, and Bar Italia.2023-12-1215 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewKing Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard & MoreWPTS reviewers discuss new the albums by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Golden Apples, Mint Field, and NOBRO.2023-12-0836 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsBigCashew Interview, 09/20/2023BigCashew joins WPTS in studio to talk about the color of their socks, upcoming shows, and DJing equipment on this episode of WPTS Live Show Interviews.2023-12-0108 minWPTS Radio Album ReviewLand of Talk & MoreIn this episode, WPTS reviewers discuss the new albums from Land of Talk, Gotta Street Park, Maria BC, and Sun June.2023-11-1758 minWPTS Radio Live Show InterviewsZiqueeca Interview, 09/13/2023Local Pittsburgh DJ, Ziqueeca, joins WPTS Radio in studio to talk about how they got started DJing, what their average day as a DJ looks like, what their favorite type of sock is, and more!2023-10-0912 min
How She PlaysEpisode 8: Pitt Women's Soccer with Amanda WestOn this episode, Katie King sits down with Pitt Women's Soccer standout, Amanda West as she talks about her journey to Pitt, her passion for the game, and what she hopes to see from the team this year and beyond. Then, Katie and Tilman offer their reactions to the conversation.2021-03-1023 minHow She PlaysEpisode 7: Pitt Gymnastics with Katrina CocaOn this episode of How She Plays, Katie King sits down with Pitt Gymnast, Katrina Coca as she shares her story on how she got to Pitt. Following the conversation, Katie and Tilman offer their takeaways from the interview.2021-02-2625 minHow She PlaysEpisode 6: Discussion with Pitt Athletics Director of Broadcast and Video Production, Casey GarrowOn this Episode of How She Plays, Katie King sits down with Pitt Athletics Director of Broadcast and Video Production, Casey Garrow to discuss her experiences working in the sports industry. Casey also offers advice to those looking to break into the field. Then, Katie and Tilman offer their reactions to the conversation.2021-02-0332 min
Being HumanSeason 6 Episode 5: An Interview with Professor Mohammed Bamyeh2021-01-211h 05Being HumanSeason 6 Episode 3: An Interview with Professor RA Judy2021-01-211h 22How She PlaysEpisode 5: Pitt Women's Basketball with PG Dayshanette HarrisOn this Episode of How She Plays, Katie King sits down with star Sophomore Dayshannette Harris to discuss he thoughts on the season for Pitt Women's Basketball and the challenges she and the team are facing. Then, Katie and Tilman offer their reactions to the conversation and check on the the WBB season overall.2021-01-1820 minBeing HumanSeason 6 Episode 4: An Interview with Professor Alaina RobertsIn this episode, Dr. Alaina Roberts discusses her upcoming book, I've Been Here All The While, that focuses on the contemporary impact of the intersection between enslaved African-Americans and indigenous people during the 19th century. Check out Jacqui's podcast, Backbone: https://www.spreaker.com/show/backbone2020-12-0942 minHow She PlaysEpisode 4: Pitt Lacrosse, Coach Emily BoissonneaultOn this episode, Katie King and Tilman Cooper talk all things Pitt Women’s Lacrosse as they gear up for their inaugural season in the Spring of 2022. Following their discussion, Katie talks with Head Coach Emily Boissonneault to hear her thoughts on building this team from the ground up!2020-11-1025 min
Trial By DiceChapter Nine and a Half: The Return of the Return Pt. 22020-11-091h 07Trial By DiceChapter Nine: The Return of the Return Pt. 12020-11-091h 11How She PlaysEpisode 3: Pitt Women's Basketball, HC Lance WhiteOn this week’s episode of How She Plays, Katie King and Tilman Cooper talk Pitt Women’s Basketball. With a month to go until the regular season kicks off, Katie talks with Head Coach, Lance White to hear his thoughts on the upcoming season.2020-10-2733 min
Cell CulturedALS Medication, Mummy Sounds, and Universal Genetic RhythmsIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid returns after 7 months to update the status of the podcast. He also discusses recent advancements in ALS research, talking mummies, and newly discovered biological rhythms.2020-10-2630 minBeing HumanSeason 6: Episode 2 - An Interview with Professor Mari Webel2020-10-1451 minBeing HumanSeason 6: Episode 1 - An Interview with Professor Robin Brooks2020-10-1443 min
Stoppage TimeGreat Expectations: Transfer Window Recap (kind of)As the international transfer window shuts for Premier League clubs, Ben, Ashton and Spencer recap which teams have made the biggest improvements or stood still while avoiding homerism, trashing United, and making valid arguments for once.2020-10-0941 minHow She PlaysEpisode 2: Pitt Women's VolleyballOn this week's episode of How She Plays, Katie King and Tilman Cooper discuss Pitt Volleyball as they look to capture their fourth straight ACC Championship this fall.2020-10-0722 minHow She PlaysEpisode 1: Pitt Women's Soccer, Dixon VeltriIn episode one of How She Plays, Katie King and Tilman Cooper discuss the Pitt Women’s Soccer team and their thoughts for the season. Following their conversation, Katie interviews team captain, Dixon Veltri who shares her thoughts and their goals for the season and beyond.2020-09-2030 minStoppage TimeBack in the Saddle!Just like that, a new season is upon as as all of Europe begins the 2020-2021 campaign anew! Ben, Spencer, Ashton and Conor are back to give their thoughts on their team's opening matches and lay down some bold predictions on how the EPL table will shake out, as well as look at the biggest transfers and outlook around Europe's other top leagues (plus the rare MLS mention!)Recorded Sept. 15, 20202020-09-171h 21Stoppage TimeLet's Get Messi!The lads are back with plenty of transfers to talk about, where Lionel Messi could end up, plus a recap of the European Cup Finals that saw Bayern Munich and Sevilla rejoice in victory!2020-09-051h 03Stoppage TimeThat's a Wrap (or is it?)Domestic competition across Europe has come to an end and Ben, Connor and Spencer are back to recap all the action, plus look ahead toward Champions League. The guys also discuss the Christian Pulisic's impact on the American game and all the latest in Transfer Talk.2020-08-0759 minStoppage TimeThe Rich Get RicherAshton, Spencer and Ben break down all the latest news and updates in the world of soccer! First, they discuss the overturning of Manchester City's Champions league ban and it's implications on world football, plus the new five substitutes rule. Then they discuss the race for the Playoff and Promotion in the English Championship, plus go into Real Madrid's title season and whether Juventus should be worried about their title chances with recent form. Follow @WPTSSports on Twitter for all the latest episodes and updates!2020-07-1858 minStoppage TimeEuropean Dreams and Barçelona's NightmaresAshton, Ben, Connor and Spencer are back to break down the latest in worldwide soccer! The lads discuss how historic Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool squad will end up along with how much of the inconsistency and defensive mishaps across the globe can be attributed to the lockdown. Now that the Reds are confirmed Champions, the focus can turn to the tight race for European competition as Leicester and Chelsea slip up with Arsenal, Sheffield and Manchester United ready to pounce. Then, the guys discuss the latest in Transfer News with the Arthur/Pjanic swap between FC Barçelona and Juventus and t...2020-07-061h 01Stoppage TimeThe RestartIt’s the Restart spectacular on Stoppage Time as Ben, Connor, Spencer and Ashton discuss the global reboot of the Beautiful Game! The guys break down the world football communities’ reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement (8:05) and debate the Bundesliga Title race and use of fake crowd noise in broadcasts, then compare the title races in Spanish La Liga (27:34) and Italy’s Serie A (33:50). Finally, they debate whether or not Liverpool’s historical run is tainted by the pandemic layoff (39:05), what transfers they’d like to see for their favored clubs (1:03:00) and offer some final predictions for how the league tab...2020-06-121h 29Being HumanDenial as a Way of Life: An Interview with Allen MacDuffieAn interview with Allen MacDuffie, professor of English at the University of Texas, Austin. The interview focuses on Professor MacDuffie's work as a scholar of Victorian literature and the environment. The essay we discuss, "Charles Darwin and the Victorian Pre-History of Climate Denial," is currently available on Jstor, here: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2979/victorianstudies.60.4.02#metadata_info_tab_contentsProfessor MacDuffie also mentions Rob Nixon's work during the conversation. A Being Human interview with Professor Nixon is available here: https://soundcloud.com/humanities-pitt/slow-violence-and-a-repertoire-of-selves-an-interview-with-rob-nixonMusic: Poddington Bear, Pives & Flarinet2020-05-0248 minBeing HumanThe Intersections of History: An Interview with Merry Wiesner-HanksAn interview with Merry Wiesner-Hanks, distinguished professor emerita of history at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The interview focuses on Professor Wiesner-Hanks' career as a world historian and a historian of women and gender. The Masha Gessen essay that she references can be found here: https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/the-queer-opposition-to-pete-buttigieg-explained For even more insight into the experiences of the earliest wave of feminist scholars in the American academy, listen to the Being Human interview with Margaret Homans.Music: Poddington Bear, Pives & Flarinet2020-05-0252 minCell CulturedPigeon Bots and Corpse CompostIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Neeshil discuss robots with flapping wings and the morbid idea of using human bodies as compost.2020-03-1126 min
ACLU Club Know Your RightsHannegan v. Esquire, Inc.In this mini episode, Pitt ACLU Club discusses the case of Hannegan v. Esquire, Inc. and other censorship rights implications.2020-03-0516 minACLU Club Know Your RightsGrutter v. BollingerIn this episode, Pitt ACLU Club discusses the case of Grutter v. Bollinger, and it's influence on Affirmative Action. Arguments for and against this are also further explored.2020-02-2723 minTrial By DiceChapter Eight: What Was LostOur heroes are tasked with a series of riddles, but get a few more answers than they bargained for.2020-02-271h 20Cell CulturedMigrating Parasites, Grenade Launching Jellyfish, and New Electronic MatterIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Neeshil discuss biological phenomenons such as parasites moving from mother to baby and jellyfish launching stinging cells. They also dive into the field of physics and talk about how a revolutionary discovery of a new electronic state of matter could change quantum physics and even lead to the future.2020-02-2738 minCell CulturedMental Illness Gene, Cooking Physics, and Coronavirus VaccineIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Neeshil discuss a gene linked to mental illness and using physics to perfect cooking. They also talk about Pitt's efforts to create a Coronavirus vaccine.2020-02-2050 minTrial By DiceChapter Seven: What Was FoundShaken by new discoveries, our heroes return to old friends. Old enemies, too.2020-02-141h 06Cell CulturedMemory, Coronavirus, and Mucus MechanicsIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Neeshil discuss the role of a vital brain cell in forgetting memories. They also take a deeper dive into science at Pitt when they discuss Pitt's role in the Coronavirus effort and studies of mucus in its cellular environment and how it relates to cancer.2020-02-1334 minACLU Club Know Your RightsKorematsu v. United StatesIn this episode, two of our eboard members discuss the Korematsu v. United States case and it's effect on today's politics, including the Muslim Ban.2020-02-1120 minBeing HumanMaking the Familiar Strange: An Interview with Kate Hope DayAn interview with Kate Hope Day, author of the novel If, Then. The interview focuses on Day's book, and also her life as a writer, mother, and scholar. It was recorded live at the East Liberty branch of the Carnegie Library on October 22, 2019. Special thanks to Jon Engel for help with the recording.Music: "Pives and Flarinet" by Poddington Bear2020-02-1137 minCell CulturedMosquito Antibodies, Organs on Chips, and Killer Sea PhagesIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and now co-host Neeshil discuss the use of antibodies to eradicate disease spread by mosquitoes and organ systems modeled on microchips. They also talk about how sea phages, collected by students all over the country including at Pitt, were used to treat a nasty bacterial infection.2020-02-1150 minTrial By DiceChapter Six: The Moon's LightOne of our heroes delves deeper into their past. Meanwhile, the answer to a mystery is hidden in plain sight.2020-01-301h 15Being HumanRoosevelt, Rough Riders, and Writing American History: An Interview with Clay RisenAn interview with Clay Risen, deputy op-ed editor at the New York Times and author of The Crowded Hour: Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Riders, and the Dawn of the American Century. The interview focuses on Risen's book on Roosevelt, as well as his general approach to writing popular American history.Music: Podington Bear, "Pives & Flarinet"2020-01-1442 minTrial By DiceChapter 5: Into The DarkOur heroes find themselves facing an unexpected enemy. Are they getting closer to answers, or are there darker forces at hand?2020-01-141h 19Being HumanMatter and Meaning: An Interview with Rebecca Jordan-YoungAn interview with Rebecca Jordan-Young, professor of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Barnard College. The interview focuses on Professor Jordan-Young's research into the science of gender and sexuality, particularly her most recent book Testosterone: An Unauthorized Biography, which she co-authored with Katrina Karkazis.2019-12-0945 minCell CulturedVaping, Fake Meat, and Worms and LifespanIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid is joined by producer Neeshil as guest host to discuss a terrifying consequence of vaping and a recent discovery in genetics using worm models. They also dig deeper into plant-based meat.2019-11-2055 minTrial By DiceChapter 4: The ReturnOur trio of adventurers come back to find the town in disarray after a tumultuous 24 hours. The party splits up to search for clues, and encounters some old friends... Or enemies...2019-11-181h 13ACLU Club Know Your RightsShelley v. KraemerIn this episode, Pitt's ACLU Club discusses racism in the real estate industry.2019-11-1825 minTrial By DiceChapter Three: From the Bluebird’s BeakThe gang follows a blue jay deeper into the swamp, and meet Isi, a grumpy, but helpful, halfling. Secrets are revealed once the sun sets. Antics ensue.2019-11-131h 09ACLU Club Know Your RightsCity of Chicago v. Jesus MoralesIn this podcast, we discuss the racial and class implications of anti-loitering laws, and how it is unconstitutional to be vague in what it means to be committing a crime.2019-11-1126 minCell CulturedSchizophrenia, CRISPR Controversies, and Heart ValvesIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Kyle discuss two new hot topics in genetics: schizophrenia genes and recent gene editing controversies. They also talk about a new innovation that could replace current interventions for heart valve disease.2019-11-1136 minBeing HumanLiterature and the Effort of Being Human: An Interview with MLA President Simon GikandiAn interview with Simon Gikandi, professor of English at Princeton University and President of the Modern Language Association (MLA). The interview focuses on Professor Gikandi's life and career, and the role that literature and art played for him growing up in a postcolonial setting. We also discuss the upcoming MLA conference, the theme of which is...Being Human!2019-11-0447 minACLU Club Know Your RightsEisenstadt v. BairdIn our third podcast, Pitt ACLU Club discusses the case Eisenstadt v. Baird. This case focuses a lot of reproductive rights, and what has led to what they are today, not to mention what they FACE today.2019-10-2825 minCell CulturedEnvironmentalism, Coffee, and PlasticIn this episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Kyle discuss a recent finding about California wildfires in light of the recent surge in environmentalism and climate change discussion. They also talk about the health benefits and risks of coffee and caffeine and Pitt's efforts in making plastic production better for the environment.2019-10-2338 minACLU Club Know Your RightsOncale v. Sundowner Offshore ServicesPitt ACLU Club discusses the case of Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services. This Supreme Court Case case deals with whether or not same sex sexual harassment in the workplace is also covered under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.2019-10-2124 minCell CulturedDNA, Essential Oils, and Weed BreathalyzerIn the first episode of Cell Cultured, Sid and Kyle deliberate over the effect of a surprising discovery regarding the structure of DNA on the field of biology and delve into recently popularized essential oils. They also talk about a novel weed breathalyzer invented by Pitt's own researchers.2019-10-0931 minACLU Club Know Your RightsPowell v. AlabamaIn our first podcast, the eboard of Pitt's ACLU Club discusses the case of Powell v. Alabama, background on the case, and the importance of due process in America's Justice system.2019-10-0935 minBeing HumanDreaming Ourselves Out of This: An Interview with Novelist Angie CruzAn interview with Angie Cruz, Professor of English at the University of Pittsburgh and author of the novel Dominicana (2019). The interview focuses on Professor Cruz's recent novel and her work editing the literary journal Aster(ix). Link to Aster(ix) here: asterixjournal.com/. The interview "Editing with Love and Openness is Activism" is available here: www.thereviewreview.net/interviews/ed…hat-angie-cru. The essay "What We Deserve" from the Paris Review is available here: www.theparisreview.org/blog/2019/08/…t-we-deserve/.2019-10-0639 minBeing HumanYou Can Only Be Exactly Where You Are: An Interview with Members of Theatre NohgakuAn interview with David Crandall and Elizabeth Dowd of Theatre Nohgaku, an international performance ensemble whose members share a passion for noh theater and a conviction that it has profound power for audiences today. The interview took place on September 11, 2019, ahead of their upcoming performance of Gettysburg: An American Noh in Pittsburgh. For more information on the company, the performance, or noh theater in general, visit their website here: www.theatrenohgaku.org/.2019-09-1841 min