Synopsis
An assortment of podcasts and interviews from the University of Massachusetts Amherst student run online magazine Amherst Wire.
Episodes
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Lil Nas X and Harry Styles at UMass
31/03/2021 Duration: 29minOn this weeks episode, Chad and Grace discuss Lil Nas X's controversial video, Shawn and Camila's robbery, the Harry Styles at UMass Instagram account and so much more. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network: Spotify Produced by: Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood Edited by: Chad Douty Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Marked As Read: Worst romance tropes
29/03/2021 Duration: 31minIn this week's episode, Celina talks romance novels, the worst relationship tropes, Scottish men and fan fiction with seasoned reader Brianna Repetto. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider. For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Addison Rae and Demi Lovato's documentary series
24/03/2021 Duration: 30minOn this weeks episode, Chad and Grace discuss Addison Rae’s music debut, Kylie Jenner’s GoFundMe page, Demi Lovato’s documentary series and UMass’s fall semester plan. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Goons Talk Tunes: Grammy recap
22/03/2021 Duration: 19minOn this week's episode of GTT, Nick and Emma discuss the winners and losers of this year’s Grammys. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan Edited by: Emilee Klein Music by: Skinny Kenny Email Nick Contardo at ncontardo@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @ContardoNick. Email Emma Calnan at ecalnan@umass.edu or follow her on Instagram @emma.cal.
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Almost Healthy: Episode one
18/03/2021 Duration: 33minIn their pilot episode, Emilee Klein and Sam Bozorgzadeh discuss how they got into health and fitness, reminisce on UMass's Halloween meal and dish out some healthy hot takes. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Emilee Klein Edited by: Emilee Klein Music by: Skinny Kenny Email Emilee Klein at esklein@umass.edu. Email Sam at sbozorgzadeh@umass.edu.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: The Grammys
16/03/2021 Duration: 36min**Note: This episode was recorded over zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. Audio quality may be effected. On this week's episode, Chad and Grace recap the 2021 Grammy Awards, discuss the upcoming Oscar nominations and go over UMass's Blarney shutdown. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Marked As Read:"A Little Life" part two
15/03/2021 Duration: 36minIn this episode, Celina unpacks the second half of "A Little Life" by Hanya Yanagihara, giving her final thoughts and takeaways on the novel. This episode does include some mild spoilers, but they won't affect your experience if you do decide to read this novel. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider. For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
09/03/2021 Duration: 32min*Note: This episode was recorded via zoom due to COVID-19 restrictions. Audio quality may be affected. On this week's episode, Chad and Grace recap Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent interview with Oprah and discuss Grammy nominations and performances, closing with shoutouts to women who empower them most. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Goons Talk Tunes: Daft Punk
07/03/2021 Duration: 16minOn this week's episode, Nick and Emma reminisce over their favorite Daft Punk songs and go over song recommendations from their listeners. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan Edited by: Emilee Klein Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Nick Contardo at ncontardo@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @ContardoNick. Email Emma Calnan at ecalnan@umass.edu or follow her on Instagram @emma.cal.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Golden Globes, hair salons and reboots
02/03/2021 Duration: 32minOn their first episode of Spring semester, Chad and Grace go over their candid moments of winter break, recap this year's virtual Golden Globes and discuss their opinions on the surge of streaming services. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Chad Douty and Grace Sherwood Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Marked As Read: "A Little Life"
01/03/2021 Duration: 36minIn this week's episode, Celina goes over the first half of "A Little Life" followed by some spoilers and a full review of the book's heavy, complex and controversial plot. Don’t be surprised if this is a multi-part series. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Emilee Klein Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider. For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram.
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The Zoo Report: Spring semester
25/02/2021 Duration: 34minOn their first episode of the semester, Chloe and Kacey go over the state of UMass amid COVID-19 and activities for off campus students. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Kacey Connolly Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Skinny Kenny Email Kacey at keconnolly@umass.edu or message her on Twitter at kaceyconnolly1. Email Chloe at cplindahl@umass.edu or message her on Twitter at chloelindahl1. Message The Zoo Report on Instagram @thezooreport_ or on Twitter @report_zoo.
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Goons Talk Tunes: Taylor Swift, The Weeknd's halftime show and Tik Tok hits
21/02/2021 Duration: 35minOn their first episode of their second season, Nick and Emma discuss Taylor Swift's new winter albums, Halsey's pregnancy and Lorde's comeback along with a recap of The Weeknd's halftime show and Tik Tok's latest hits. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Skinny Kenny Email Nick Contardo at ncontardo@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @ContardoNick. Email Emma Calnan at ecalnan@umass.edu or follow her on Instagram @emma.cal.
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Introspective Ramblings: Treatment by Fire by Celina Rivernider
14/02/2021 Duration: 01minA poem by UMass Amherst student Celina Rivernider. Read more at Amherst Wire. Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Kacey Connolly Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu.
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Marked As Read: #BeanDad versus "The Road" dad
14/02/2021 Duration: 33minOn the first episode of 2021, Celina compares the #beandad Twitter controversy to the father from "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy. Subscribe to the Amherst Wired Network here: Spotify Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider. For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram.
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Goons Talk Tunes: Maggie Rogers, LANY and holiday tracks
23/11/2020 Duration: 26minOn the last episode of the semester, Nick and Emma discuss the new Bleachers and Bruce Springsteen collab, Maggie Rogers' and Billie Eilish's Tik Tok content and their favorite holiday tracks. Produced by: Nick Contardo and Emma Calnan Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Nick Contardo at ncontardo@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @ContardoNick. Email Emma Calnan at ecalnan@umass.edu or follow her on Instagram @emma.cal.
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The Zoo Report: Things to do during winter break
19/11/2020 Duration: 52minOn the last episode of the semester, the girls go over finals week and things to do during winter break, ending with a special rendition of their closing segment "Cloutiest Couples: Holiday Hunnies." Produced by: Kacey Connolly Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Kacey at keconnolly@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @kaceyconnolly1. Email Chloe at cplindahl@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @cplindahl1. Message The Zoo Report on Instagram @thezooreport_ or on Twitter @report_zoo.
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Introspective Ramblings: Lavendar by Celina Rivernider
18/11/2020 Duration: 01minA poem by UMass Amherst student Celina Rivernider. Read more at Amherst Wire. Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Kacey Connolly Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu.
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(Fake) Blonde Moment: Spring semester, Super Bowl Halftime Show and Tayshia Adams
18/11/2020 Duration: 36minOn the last episode of the semester, Chad and Grace go over who they would prefer to see at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, what spring semester will look like for freshman and the arrival of the new Bachelorette Tayshia Adams. Produced by: Kacey Connolly Edited by: Kacey Connolly Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Grace Sherwood at gsherwood@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @graceygrace22. Email Chad Douty at cdouty@umass.edu or follow him on Twitter @chad_Douty. Follow (Fake) Blonde Moment on Instagram @fakeblondemoment or on Twitter @momentfake for updates on future episodes.
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Marked As Read: Episode Four
16/11/2020 Duration: 39minOn this week's episode, Celina talks with author Craig Davidson, otherwise known as Nick Cutter. Produced by: Celina Rivernider Edited by: Emilee Klein Music by: Trevor Wilson Email Celina at crivernider@umass.edu or follow her on Twitter @crivernider. For all book updates, follow @celinareads on Instagram.