Real College Podcast
How to talk Modern Minnesotan

Real College Podcast reflects the varied layers of Minnesota’s rich artistic and cultural history; providing a lifetime’s worth of ideas, narratives, arts and music to all points in the North Star state.
Support for the below programming and projects comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Young Activists
Feb - 03 - 20In a turbulent world, its young people who are taking on the big problems we face. In this episode, RCP delves into the young activists making change here in the twin cities. 1:12 - Asking Athletes ...
Lizzie Retrospective
Jan - 29 - 20This week RCP looks back at some of Music Reporter Lizzie Ritchie's best work. 0:51 - The House Show gets Busted, 6:00 - Yam Haus at Summerfest, 10:31 - Pitchfork 2019, 16:49 - Daniel Johnston
Daniel Johnston, Dining Hall Teamsters, & More
Dec - 30 - 19Hear what's bubbling in the dining hall kitchen, from an artist at the MIA, and special from the Radio K vaults, an interview and performance from Indie pioneer Daniel Johnston. 0:47 - Dining Hall ...
Garbage, Justice & Drab Majesty
Dec - 18 - 19Ride along with the garbage man, learn about a local restorative justice program and listen to an exclusive interview with LA-based Drab Majesty. What did you find in the Trash? by Drew Birschbach ...
Crime & Safety
Nov - 01 - 19The RCP team (in partnership with The Wake Magazine) looks into what it means to have a safe campus. Who does the UMPD protect? What's up with that rabid bat? All this and more. 1:05 - Asking the F ...
Welcome Back
Oct - 04 - 19Welcome back Gophers. RCP is back with the scoop on what's new around campus. 1:00 - Radio K Tour by Nathan Fervoy, 7:04 - Move in by Ben Halom 12:15 - Inauguration by Tosin Faseemo 18:00 - The ...
Tobacco to Falafel to Tommy Wiseau
Sep - 16 - 19In this episode of RCP we investigate new tobacco laws in Minnesota, the campus falafel debate, and the Minnesota Fringe Festival. Oh, also we ask Tommy Wiseau a couple of questions. 0:56 - Tosin ...
Pitchfork, Puppets, and Climate Change
Aug - 15 - 19In this episode, RCP brings you to the Pitchfork music festival including a special interview with artist Lala Lala. We also investigate the state of the debate over climate change and ask what exactl ...
Liv Riggins Retrospective
Aug - 09 - 19A final farewell to producer Liv Riggins 1:22 - Weirdest Jobs, 5:33 - Downtown Boys, 14:10 - Immigration, 24:11 - Caves All stories produced by Liv Riggins
Musical Baggage & Libraries
Jul - 23 - 19On this episode we explore the different kinds of emotional baggage carried by music. We'll also stop by the Summerfest and Rockchester music festivals before taking a look at the Franklin Learning Ce ...