Best Reynolds Media Lab Podcasts (2024)

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An Education in Avalanche Safety 1:09

2M ago1:09

1:09

As Kelsey Morris reports, avalanche awareness is key to backcountry responsibility.By Nico Colombant

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There Goes Our Gmail Accounts 3:32

2M ago3:32

3:32

Following Google’s decision to limit free storage for universities, UNR followed others in ending student lifetime emails. Daisy Gomez reports on how current students and alumni are adapting.By Nico Colombant

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Is it now too little too late for UNR Baseball? 20:59

2M ago20:59

20:59

We’ve talked about how important this end-of-the-year stretch is for UNR. A series win against Air Force gave cause for hope, but that hope has since been extinguished after dropping two recent games to New Mexico, one game losing by a 16-0 blowout. There are still four games left in the season, but is it now already too late for this UNR to make a…

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Is Climate Change Affecting Lake Tahoe Skiing? 7:43

2M ago7:43

7:43

Reporters Em Tomeo and Joey Azar look into whether climate change is affecting ski resorts in the Tahoe area.By Nico Colombant

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Scarlett Ferris, from Scotland to Nevada for Swimming 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

Reporters Kailee Bryant and Dominic Gutierrez interview Scarlett Ferris, a freshman swim and dive athlete at UNR from Scotland about her accomplishments and goals.By Nico Colombant

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Wolf Pack Baseball handles business against Air Force 17:05

2M ago17:05

17:05

UNR had a big series recently against Air Force, one of the teams previously ahead of them in the Mountain West. The question now is whether Wolf Pack baseball can finish the year strong and get above .500. It might be hard to do keep momentum with all the recently canceled games. Nevada Baseball will travel over the pass for a Monday afternoon con…

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The French Flair on UNR Tennis Courts 8:46

2M ago8:46

8:46

Chase Dulude, Lexi Darcy, and Cameron Perkins look into the overwhelming presence of French players at the University of Nevada, Reno.By Nico Colombant

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Faded Shawties, Making Music More Inclusive in the 775 33:50

2M ago33:50

33:50

In this Our Town Reno episode, reporter Lauren Juillerat interviews a local Reno band, Faded Shawties, on their experience and perspectives on the local music scene. Nico, Eduardo and Daniel share their opinions on lighthearted topics such as their favorite foods to eat before a show, to more serious topics concerning the recent cancel culture in t…

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UNR Baseball, where they are now, and where they could end up 16:48

3M ago16:48

16:48

As we officially say goodbye to what was an amazing basketball season, we make way for the other great sports/programs that represent the Wolf Pack. One of those programs is our UNR Baseball team, currently on the final stretch of a very up-and-down season. There are still many great players to highlight while going over what the rest of this seaso…

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Jake Erwin, Rising as a Photographer and Videographer in the Reno Music Scene 38:13

3M ago38:13

38:13

In this Our Town Reno episode, our music reporter Lauren Juillerat hosts Reno photographer and videographer Jake Erwin on his experience in the local music scene. Jake only started pursuing photography and videography in 2021 and rapidly learned new skills that helped him gain new opportunities in northern Nevada. Success this early on in a photogr…

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Marketing Strategist Brandi Anderson, the Only Woman Running for Ward 6, Wants to See Smarter Growth 25:07

3M ago25:07

25:07

A resident of Curti Ranch, now in Ward 6, since 2005, a mom who battled to get one of her son’s to overcome childhood leukemia, and a professional in marketing for decades, Brandi Anderson wants south Reno to no longer be overlooked in terms of parks and recreation, public safety, and solutions-based infrastructure. Listen to her interview as she b…

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2023-2024 Wolf Pack Basketball Season Review 20:08

3M ago20:08

20:08

It may not have been the ending we hoped and dreamed for. But this Wolf Pack team still gave us plenty of exciting moments that made this season oh-so-fun to watch. Listen in as Jack Sabin goes back through those moments and the overall highlights of the 2023-2024 season.By Nico Colombant

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Behind the Scenes at the Spike It Voleyball Tournament 2:27

3M ago2:27

2:27

Members of Sigma Phi Epsilon hosted their week-long philanthropy event this past week in order to raise money for the Nevada Cancer Coalition. The week of events included a percentage night at Pub N Sub, pie a sigma in the face, and an Aces game where all the funds collected went to Nevada Cancer Coalition. As Lexi Darcy reports, every Greek life o…

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Michaelangelo Aranda, Running for Ward 6 with Love for South Reno and Public Service 27:00

3M ago27:00

27:00

Before his mother passed away at the end of 2022, Michaelangelo Aranda remembers she used to call him “Mayor Michael.”His father, who is currently struggling with health challenges, set the bar even higher. “When I had shared with him that I'm running for city council,” Aranda says, he told him he hopes to stay alive to see him as president. “I don…

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Wolf Pack Basketball: What the Heck just happened!? 29:17

4M ago29:17

29:17

Listen in as Jack Sabin tries to explain what exactly happened during UNR’s monumental collapse against Dayton yesterday that has many of us still feeling sick. We then will take a look at the Mountain West as a whole and highlight what it’s struggles could mean for the conference down the road.By Nico Colombant

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Heather Goulding, Seeking to Champion Northern Nevada’s Working Families out of District 27 30:38

4M ago30:38

30:38

Heather Goulding, running for District 27 of the Nevada State Assembly, rides bikes whenever and wherever she can, including on her commutes, and with big tires, she handles all weather and steep inclines.Goulding, currently a senior project manager in utility energy efficiency programs, is bringing that can do spirit to her campaign to become a re…

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Will UNR bounce back following a poor Mountain West tournament showing? 25:23

4M ago25:23

25:23

Last weekend, UNR lost to Colorado State in the Quarterfinals of the Mountain West tournament. It was a disappointing showing for a team expected to make a deep run with the possibility of even winning. There is no time to waste though, as the Pack must now set its sights on Dayton. Does UNR have what it takes to advance to the Round of 32? Listen …

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William Mantle, An "Elder Millennial" Running for a new Ward 6 in Reno 36:18

4M ago36:18

36:18

With two fourth place finishes in previous citywide mayoral elections, William Mantle, a raw data person who likes to ask questions, is now running for Ward 6, the new ward in South Reno with about 40,000 residents, high home prices, wild horses and plenty of new multi-unit apartment complexes. Listen to his interview as part of an Our Town Reno po…

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Can UNR Basketball Keep Winning? 20:18

4M ago20:18

20:18

In recent games, UNR has been able to weather the storm of not having Kenan Blackshear.Tonight, the Wolf Pack face a red-hot Bosie St team which already beat the Silver and Grey on their home court. It’s going to be a tough one, but listen in to what Jack Sabin has to say on what the Wolf Pack can do to secure a win in Boise, Idaho.…

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Grape Talk 13:00

4M ago13:00

13:00

Listen to UNR students Chase Dulude, Trey Kroll, Malia Ascuaga, and James Williams whine about grapes on this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox!By Nico Colombant

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Jarod Lucas calls game!! 22:47

4M ago22:47

22:47

Jarod Lucas called the game by draining an insane game-winning half-court shot as time expired to absolutely stun the Colorado St. fans on their home court after missing multiple free throws. It was yet another insane game so make sure you listen in to the full In The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin rundown and see where exactly UNR lies as we get to the …

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UNR Wolf Pack Gets An Easy Win and Heads to Road on Friday 24:16

5M ago24:16

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By Nico Colombant

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Erica Roth, an Advocate for the People Running for the Nevada State Assembly 38:03

5M ago38:03

38:03

Erica Roth, a civil rights attorney now running for Nevada Assembly seat District 24, traces back her willingness to serve in elected office to help she gave as a public defender to a now incarcerated man. Listen to her make her case as part of our series of episodes looking ahead to 2024 elections.By Nico Colombant

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In the Wolf Den: UNR Steals Victory from UNLV on the road! Cowboys Next. 25:57

5M ago25:57

25:57

By Nico Colombant

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Can UNR Wolf Pack bounce back after heartbreaking loss? 26:08

5M ago26:08

26:08

It was a devastating loss for the Wolf Pack and its fans Tuesday night, losing to New Mexico 83-82. But the season goes on, and now UNR sets its sights on in-state rival UNLV. Can UNR shake off the bad loss and handle business? Or will UNLV send the Pack into a spiral? Listen in with Jack Sabin to find out.…

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Wolf Pack stun Aztecs in OT thriller! 38:56

5M ago38:56

38:56

UNR got its revenge last week, defeating SDSU 70-66 in an absolute nail-biter that ended up going into overtime. But can the Wolf Pack keep this revenge streak going against New Mexico on Tuesday night at Lawlor? More importantly, what will it all mean come March? Listen in to find out with Jack Sabin hosting another edition of the Wolf Den.…

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UNR Wolf Pack Men's Basketball looks to stay on track against another tough conference opponent 21:05

5M ago21:05

21:05

The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin is back. Following big wins against San Jose and Utah St. UNR looks to stay on track as they look to get revenge against their conference rivals SDSU and stay competitive in a difficult Mountain West.By Nico Colombant

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Yik Yak Yappers at the University of Nevada Reno 5:10

5M ago5:10

5:10

Lexi Darcy, Quay Skankey, and Em Tomeo discuss the anonymous yik yak app and what the students at the University of Nevada Reno decided to post on it recently.By Nico Colombant

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In the Wold Den: Wolf Pack embarrassed by New Mexico Lobos. Can they bounce back? 21:27

5M ago21:27

21:27

Listen in as Jack Sabin goes over UNR’s recent loss in men's basketball against New Mexico, what exactly went wrong in that game, how it can be fixed, and even taking the time to listen to/read tweets from concerned fans. Is it already too late for the Wolf Pack? Listen in to find out.By Nico Colombant

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In The Wolf Den with Jack Sabin 21:27

6M ago21:27

21:27

Jack Sabin starts a new regular feature here with lookaheads and lookbacks on Nevada mens basketball.By Nico Colombant

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Nevada Forward Party Chair Explains New Party and Final Push for Ranked Choice Voting 38:32

6M ago38:32

38:32

Sparks-based Nevada Forward Party chair Cesar Marquez explains how he went from Tesla employee to operative for the Andrew Yang led Forward Party in the Silver State, as well as strategies for the 2024 election, including a final push for ranked choice voting and open primaries to pass.By Nico Colombant

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Last of Our Weeklies 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

It’s the end of an era here, the end of our weeklies, we’ve consistently produced over the past two years for podcast platforms and for KWNK.We’ve interviewed people struggling on the streets and volunteers who do good to help them out, as well as movers and shakers, artists and illuminaries of our community, radical thinkers, doers and promoters. …

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Battling Health Woes While Living on the Streets 18:40

7M ago18:40

18:40

This is an archive episode of people of living on the streets in Reno, Nevada, with serious health challenges and how they cope as best they can. Marcus is nearly blind and has other complications due to albinism.Tex has been given a timeline to die from cancer. Ian suffers from mental health challenges.…

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Lawlor's Bat Cave 16:23

7M ago16:23

16:23

Why do bats keep showing up for UNR home men's basketball games? Kailee Bryant, Derek Raridon, Dominic Gutierrez and Saurabh Chawla investigate.By Nico Colombant

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Tracking the Evolution of NIL Deals for UNR’s Athletes 7:23

7M ago7:23

7:23

Audio version of Bela Reyes, Audrey Alavi, Mario Gomez, Alyssa Gershman and Greg Stone taking a deep dive into a rapidly evolving situation. Article version here: https://medium.com/the-reynolds-media-lab/tracking-the-evolution-of-nil-deals-for-unrs-athletes-27472102ce52By Nico Colombant

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Living in the Shadows in the 775 20:43

7M ago20:43

20:43

While the yearly point in time count in late January establishes data for the locally unhoused, many avoid the process, preferring to live in the shadows, along the river or in their car and just try to survive, rather than going to a shelter or being counted as an unhoused person. That’s why at Our Town Reno we find official numbers released by of…

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Men's Basketball Tries to Rebound after 1st Loss 1:20

7M ago1:20

1:20

Derek Raridon has the final Wolf Pack sports minute for the Fall 2023 semester. Keep subscribed to get new sports updates in Spring 2024.By Nico Colombant

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The Freshman Class in the 775, Up and Coming Bands in Reno 19:35

7M ago19:35

19:35

Clayton Posey interviews members of four promising up and coming Reno bands, Worm Shot, Aftrprty, Wyatt Ziegler and Frank Futility.By Nico Colombant

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A New Football Coach and Basketball Teams Looks to Pursue Winning Streak 2:04

7M ago2:04

2:04

Audrey Alavi has the details on a busy week for the Wolf Pack, from a new coach to keeping a winning streak alive.By Nico Colombant

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Two Knights in Reno Talk Slump, Hockey Drama, Crazy Penalties and Rumors 17:29

8M ago17:29

17:29

Listen in as Brooke Blackard and Trey Kroll talk about the Knights falling into a bit of a slump, former Knight Marc Andre Fleury getting caught up in some drama, a hilarious penalty call, and some crazy rumors surrounding the Blackhawks.By Nico Colombant

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Chaz Blackburn, a Chaplain Lifting Stigmas 29:57

8M ago29:57

29:57

“Opening a door for someone and smiling could literally save their life,” local chaplain and single dad Chaz Blackburn, 34, says. Blackburn knows what he’s talking about, as in addition to being the Spiritual Care and Director of Volunteer Services at the Circle of Life Hospice, he helps with many other worthy organizations in town including in the…

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Double Doubleheaders Up Ahead for Wolf Pack Basketball 1:07

8M ago1:07

1:07

This week's Wolf Pack Tuesday sports minute is with Audrey Alavi.By Nico Colombant

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Jack Barrington, a Precociously Talented Music Producer 20:27

8M ago20:27

20:27

Reno is home to some extremely creative individuals and among those is the precocious Jack Barrington. A 20-year-old audio engineer and music producer who has been learning about sound for the last seven years. Host Lauren Juillerat interviews him more on how he acquired the skills he has today and how he utilizes them to elevate music in the Bigge…

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UNR Volleyball Coach Fired while Men's Basketball Off to Great Start 1:14

8M ago1:14

1:14

Amanda Durand recaps six big Wolf Pack games, a coach's firing and looks ahead to this week in UNR sports.By Nico Colombant

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The Love and Mine Foundation non-profit and its Impact in the Reno Community 21:43

8M ago21:43

21:43

Reporter Heather Saxe interviews the founder of the Love and Mine Foundation Sarah Peterson. The Love and Mine Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide easier access to resources for victim-survivors of power based violence in the college aged demographic in the Reno community.…

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Wolf Pack Have Strong Basketball Debuts, More Football Misery 1:01

8M ago1:01

1:01

Archie Smith has this week's recap and lookahead for Wolf Pack sports from the gridiron to hard courts.By Nico Colombant

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Susan, Calling for Love from the Downtown Library 18:20

8M ago18:20

18:20

After another night of sleeping on the street, Susan strolls into the downtown public library in Reno. She has only a few bags, and one of them is full of colorful crochets she’s been working on. Susan has pretty hair— she dyed it red recently. Despite missing her teeth, she has a bright smile. Andrew Zuker and Ray Grosser find out more about her l…

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Looking to Nevada's Men's and Women's 2023-24 Basketball 1:45

8M ago1:45

1:45

Kailee Bryant takes her microscope to UNR's hardwood courts for our weekly Wolf Pack update.By Nico Colombant

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UNR Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Attempts Return to March Madness 23:26

8M ago23:26

23:26

Before the Nevada men’s basketball team starts its season on Nov. 7, let’s look at what the season could produce. Mario, Kailee, Dom and James break down the expectations, roster, and skills it takes to produce another March Madness bid.By Nico Colombant

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Preparing the Next Great Reno Balloon Race 25:52

8M ago25:52

25:52

Reporter Mia Wood sits down with Melissa Ung, the dedicated event coordinator for the Great Reno Balloon Race, to delve into the inner workings of this nonprofit organization and gain insights into the year-round planning efforts that make this spectacular event take flight every year in early September.…

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