Houselights from The State News

Is your phone good or bad?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:13:32 -0400

For their final episode of Houselights, Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe bring on a slew of guests to answer the age old question: phone good or phone bad? Stick around till the end for a best of Houselights highlight reel.

Playlist potpourri

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:24:30 -0400

Hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe reflect on their own playlist curation and also welcome a host of SNewsers to talk about their own unique collections.

Getting literate! | Our favorite & most formative books

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:20:49 -0400

Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe go full Dewey Decimal, remembering their favorite books read for school or personal enjoyment.

The ramifications of AI and taste in media

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Jack Williams — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:13:21 -0400

Hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe with guest Jack Williams, discuss the nuances of proper use of AI across different occupations and how we shape and interact with other's tastes in media.

Childhood gaming nostalgia trip

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Demonte Thomas — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:34:54 -0400

Join Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe and Demonte Thomas on a trip through memory lane, unlocking old memories of games from their childhoods.

The art of the music video

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:51:26 -0400

Hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe share their favorite music videos and discuss the differences in how artists use music videos versus social media to present their aesthetic to fans.

Celebrating women in entertainment

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 11:11:40 -0400

For Women's History Month, co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe gush about their favorite women creating amazing art across the entertainment industry.

The Rupi Kaur effect | The state of poetry in the age of social media

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Melody Meyer — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:31:08 -0400

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe with guest Melody Meyer, give their two cents on what makes a poem versus what should stay in our Notes app, encouraging writers to give themselves grace in the process of self-expression.

The RuPaul Extravaganza

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Maya Kolton — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe bring on multimedia reporter, and RuPaul's Drag Race enthusiast, Maya Kolton to talk about all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent.

Too "Pod" To Handle | Digging in to dating reality shows

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Carli Kennett — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:12:19 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe, with the help of guest Carli Kennett, give an overview of the biggest dating reality shows, share their favorite personalities from them and how they're feeling about the latest season of "The Bachelor."

A deep dive on the TikTok ban

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Jacob Smith — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe, along with guest Jacob Smith, give an overview of the TikTok ban, explaining some of the nuance behind the history of the ban, data privacy and freedom of speech issues from both sides of the argument and the response from the MSU community.

A winter entertainment rundown

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:27:22 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe give us a recap of their winter break activities including, but not limited to, sticking to resolutions, notes app poetry, "Pop Culture Jeopardy" and a cheer competition.

A cozy conversation with Liz and Claire

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:31:33 -0500

Join co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe for a cozy conversation featuring a blind reaction to Claire's Apple music replay, the Wicked press tour and when you should stop posting on your Snapchat private story. We have it all here for you folks in the last episode of Houselights for the semester.

Brainrot and tradwife core

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Jack Williams — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:13:41 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe along with guest Jack Williams give their takes on the evolution of the trad wife aesthetic, what music you should listen to while you are sad and brain rot content.

The worst songs ever bracket

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, PJ Pfeiffer — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:50:09 -0500

Co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe go head-to-head with their worst song lineups and duke it out with a bracket in this special one-hour long episode. It's all up to special guest PJ Pfeiffer to decide who has the worst music taste.

Politics, but make it fun

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Reza Gupta, Demonte Thomas — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:01:19 -0500

Co-hosts Liz and Claire with special guests Reza and Demonte discuss their feelings about various fun or dramatic political shows, movies and media.

The good, the bad and the niche? Halloween costumes and songs

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe, Jack Williams — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:49:18 -0400

Co-hosts Liz and Claire, with the help of very special guest Jack, discuss Halloween the best and most overrated costumes and debate over what makes a Halloween song.

Favorite and least favorite fall romance films

The State News — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:44:02 -0400

On this episode, host Liz and guest Gabi describe their favorite (and least favorite) movies, shows and characters, many of the romance variety.

TikTok dances and celebrity conspiracy theories

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:47:01 -0400

On today's episode, our hosts revisit TikTok dances and Lizzy McAlpine, as well as delve into celebrity conspiracy theories.

An overview of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

The State News — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 13:59:20 -0400

Co-hosts Liz and Claire, accompanied by special guest Anna Rossow, give their highlights from the new "MomTok" reality television series.

Did you have a brat summer?

The State News — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 12:35:22 -0400

On this week's episode, our two co-hosts and two guests talk about their checkered pasts, brat summer and whether or not Kamala IS brat.

Can you separate art from the artist?

The State News — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:00:27 -0400

In the first episode of the new season, co-hosts Liz Nass and Claire Donohoe talk about the nuance of separating art from the artist as well as who is to "blame" for parasocial relationships.

"Brandy Hellville" and fast fashion

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard and PJ Pfeiffer — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:47:03 -0400

Host Liz Nass and guests Jaden Beard and PJ Pfeiffer discuss the new bombshell documentary discussing issues of the highly popular, yet problematic teen clothing store and the ethical issues in fast fashion.

Breaking down “Quiet on Set”

Liz Nass, Jada Vasser and Demonte Thomas — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Host Liz Nass and guests Jada Vasser and Demonte Thomas break down the stories and nuances behind the new HBO Max show, “Quiet on Set,” highlighting the abuse behind Nickelodeon.

Cringy internet trends and family vloggers

Liz Nass, Dipika Rao — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400

This week, host Liz Nass and Dipika Rao discuss easter prom dresses, Water Tok and the nuances of family vloggers.

Following the royal family conspiracies

Liz Nass, Hannah Holycross — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400

This week on Houselights, host Liz Nass and Hannah Holycross discuss the Twitter debates on the disappearance of the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton.

Baddies talking about The Bachelor

Liz Nass, Vivian Barrett — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:14:22 -0400

Vivian Barrett makes her first appearance on Houselights and discusses who she thinks will win The Bachelor, if she'd be able to be on The Bachelor, her biggest gripes with some of the shows competitors and more as our host Liz Nass brings her on to talk all about the popular dating show.

The love and sex panel: All of our former love and sex reporters

Liz Nass, Hannah Woehrle, Hannah Holycross and PJ Pfeiffer — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Love was in the air this week and our host Liz Nass helped to curate the perfect love and sex panel to discuss everything love and sex-related. We talk about the origins of Fifty Shades of Grey, some of our dating horror stories and more for this special love and sex edition of Houselights.

The polarization of Taylor Swift

Liz Nass, Claire Donohoe — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

One of the most famous and "polarizing" artist of the planet: the one and only, Taylor Swift! This week's episode is all about how the whole world seemingly revolves around her in some ways. From media coverage to fan engagement, we're going to talk about the impact Taylor Swift has just by simply being her.

How Gypsy Rose became an influencer and learning how to peel an orange

Liz Nass, Hannah Woehrle, and Brad LaPlante — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:53:31 -0500

Join us on this week's episode of Houselights to talk about a myriad of topics, from the story of Gypsy Rose to the rap beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj to learning how to peel an orange. Hope you guys enjoy this one!

All Things Girly: Female Rage and Girl Code

Liz Nass, Gabrielle Yeary — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Turn the lights on, we're back!! Our "founding father" Liz Nass is back along side her guest Gabi Yeary to talk about female rage and the ins and outs of girl code.

The first-ever Houselights awards

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 17:12:51 -0500

This semester has been amazing for the Houselights family and we had to end the year the right way. We're hosting our first ever Houselights award episode, join us this week to figure out our categories and who's taking home a Houselights award.

Let's talk about our Spotify Wrapped

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0500

It's finally here! It's time to talk about our music wrap-up for the year and our favorite songs of 2023! Join hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard for that and more on this week's episode of Houselights.

Oversharing on the internet

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Some people use the internet as their digital diaries, even if they should keep some things to themselves. Today hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard are going to not only discuss others who may overshare on the internet, but also overshare some things about themselves on the internet.

To reboot or not to reboot?

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard and Shakyra Mabone — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Our guest this week Shakyra Mabone brought the perfect energy to Houselights for this episode! Hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard talk about celebrity crushes, shows planning to renew for more seasons and shows they feel should or shouldn't get a reboot.

Going back to our roots

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:39 -0500

We're going back to the basics with this episode, diving back into the world of entertainment! Hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard will discuss the Grammy nominations and even some predictions on who is going to win.

I just don't get it

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard, Claire Donohoe — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:57:21 -0500

You know, if we understood everything, we'd be too powerful right? For this episode, hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard brought on The State News staff member Claire Donohoe to talk about some things they just don't understand. "Like, how does printing work? Especially WIRELESS printing, lol."

We're back with our Halloween episode!

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Happy Halloween! We're back after a little break, and in the spirit of Halloween, we're going to talk about our plans we have for Halloween and what we did to celebrate Halloweekend. We're also going to give our thoughts on "1989 (Taylor's version)."

Getting nostalgic

Jaden Beard, Liz Nass and Hannah Woehrle — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Did you ever have a nickname growing up? Or did you watch Disney shows when you were younger? Hosts Jaden Beard and Liz Nass did, and we're super excited to share our favorite nostalgia memories from our childhood with guest Hannah Woehrle.

Our parasocial beef

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard and PJ Pfeiffer — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Let's talk about the parasocial relationships we've made and how it's lead us to like (or dislike) some of the most famous online personalities out there. From the Paul brothers to Dove Cameron, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna, find out what hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard with guest PJ Pfeiffer have to say about them and more on this week's episode of Houselights.

The trivia episode!

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard, Alex Walters and Anthony Brinson III — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400

It's finally here! The long awaited (and frequently hinted at) trivia episode is here, and we have The 1909 host Alex Walters and podcast coordinator Anthony Brinson III as guests to answer various pop culture questions.

Hater Alert! Here's our unpopular opinions

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Last week, hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard discussed things their guilty pleasures, so let's flip the script! Today, Nass and Beard are going to talk about some unpopular opinions they have in the world of pop culture.

Exposing our guilty pleasures

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Do you have a guilty pleasure? Maybe a song, an artist many people may not like or a show you may love to watch? Hosts Liz Nass and Jaden Beard will talk about theirs, and you have some guilty pleasures in common.

Dating Apps and Industry Plants

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Open up the curtains — we're back under the lights! With host Liz Nass, and now Jaden Beard as a permanent host, we're back and better than ever to discuss dating apps, industry plants, Olivia Rodrigo's newest album "GUTS" and more on this week's episode of Houselights.

Houselights: Our favorites from Broadway

Liz Nass, Hannah Woehrle — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:33:43 -0400

What would be a more fitting topic for the show than Broadway? Host Liz Nass and features reporter Hannah Woehrle talk about their experiences in the theater, as well as what they're most excited for in the upcoming season.

Houselights: Our favorite and least favorite celebrity couples

Liz Nass, Dina Kaur — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:25:21 -0400

Host Liz Nass and spotlight reporter Dina Kaur discuss their favorite and least favorite celebrity couples — from Joe Alwyn and Taylor Swift to Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson — on this week's episode. In addition, they answer the age old question of every celebrity relationship: Was it true love or just good public relations?

Houselights: The long-anticipated celebrity fight bracket

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard, Anthony Brinson III — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 13:49:58 -0400

It's the episode you all have been waiting for! Host Liz Nass and entertainment reporter Jaden Beard debate the matchups for their first celebrity fight bracket and determine who would win in a metaphorical or literal fight.

Houselights: All about season 4 of Succession

Liz Nass, Alex Walters — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:28:18 -0400

Dubbed the "Super Bowl for the most annoying people you know," the newest season of Succession is here! Host Liz Nass and administration reporter Alex Walters break down their thoughts on the season premiere and predictions for the final season of the best corporate drama on television.

Houselights: Being blocked by Harry Styles and our favorite sequels

Liz Nass, Jaden Beard — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:29:46 -0400

In this week's episode of Houselights, host Liz Nass and entertainment reporter Jaden Beard try to uncover why Harry Styles blocked one of their friends, as well as discuss their favorite current and planned sequels.

Houselights: Liz's Oscars review featuring Hannah Woehrle

Liz Nass, Hannah Woehrle — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:59:00 -0400

The moment we all, especially host Liz Nass, have been waiting for: our chance to review the Oscars! Liz talks with features reporter Hannah Woehrle about the good, bad and ugly of Sunday night.

Houselights: Bieber drama and the importance of irrelevance

Liz Nass — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:34:07 -0500

It's always good to have a plan or a topic for a podcast, but what happens when you just need a moment of randomness? Host Liz Nass takes a moment to reset our minds and talk about the most irrelevant things we can think of.

Houselights: Beyoncé's outstanding streak, hip-hop's 50th anniversary and more

Liz Nass, Hannah Holycross — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:55:00 -0500

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards have ended and people had a lot to say about it. From the continued streak of Beyoncé, the celebration of Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary and a questionable speech from Harry Styles, host Liz Nass and environmental reporter Hannah Holycross talk about it all.

Houselights is a weekly podcast discussing all things culture from The State News publishing every Wednesday.

Houselights: Twitter tea, Joe Burrow and Oscar nominations

Liz Nass — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:11:54 -0500

Jeffree Star is back? And the world is seemingly obsessed with Joe Burrow? Host Liz Nass and entertainment reporter Jaden Beard answer these questions and more on this week's episode of Houselights.

Houselights is a weekly podcast discussing all things culture from The State News publishing every Wednesday.

Houselights: The green M&M, Miley Cyrus and a cheating scandal

Liz Nass — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Host Liz Nass discusses everything you missed in pop culture over the past month. First up, M&M's has announced that they will no longer be using the green M&M or any other spokes candies going forward, ending a saga Liz is very much attached to due to her reporting on the topic. In addition, Doja Cat's look at Paris Fashion Week and the Phoebe Bridgers drama is bringing Twitter together.

Liz also talks the media she consumed over break, including Babylon and the start of her plan to read 35 books in 2023. Lastly, PJ Pfeiffer comes to the studio to discuss his recent work on the love and sex beat.

End of the semester: Looking back into the best of House Lights

The State News Network — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:14:11 -0500

Liz Nass and Miranda Dunlap discuss their favorite Twitter tea moments, entertainment picks and culture stories of the semester.

The Chrisley's tax scandal, Balenciaga controversy, Transgender Day of Remembrance

The State News Network — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:39:23 -0500

Host Liz Nass and culture reporter Jaden Beard discuss the Chrisley's tax evasion scandal and question, "Does wealth really matter in reality?" Nass and Beard talk more "Twitter Tea" about The 1975 band member Matty Healy's recent actions during concerts. Moving on, the two go in-depth and discuss Balenciaga's campaign ad controversy.

Nass and Beard then move on to movies and tv reviewing 'She Said' and 'Glass Onion.' Nass also mentions season three of the Netflix show 'Dead To Me.'

Finally, Nass introduces two culture desk articles starting with Beard's article on the Transgender Day of Awareness event on campus and its importance. Nass introduces environment and climate justice reporter Alex Walters' article on the MSU Surplus Store. Walters discusses students' opinions about sustainability.

Grammy nominations, Taylor Swift Era tour tickets, the “end” of Twitter

The State News Network — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:58:15 -0500

SPOILER ALERT: The Sex Lives of College Girls
Liz Nass and Hannah Woehrle discuss Grammy nominations and goes in depth about who and why should an artist win best album of the year. Then Nass goes into more music trending topic and discuss Taylor Swift's tour tickets fast sell and Ticketmaster. Nass and Woehrle expressed why Swift should speak out about the ticket situation.

Moving on to Twitter tea, Nass acknowledge that Twitter is supposedly to be shut down. Nass and Woehrle then discusses why shutting down Twitter won't be a wise decision.

Finally, Nass goes in another trending topic in TV, Nass and Woerhle discuss season two of The Sex Lives of College Girls and realized a familiar name in the cast.

J Lo's name change, Britney Spears' unwanted biopic, Black Panther 2 review

The State News — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 17:06:11 -0500

Host Liz Nass is joined by senior copy editor Jada Vasser to discuss "Twitter Tea" about Jennifer Lopez wanting to change her last name to Affleck and Britney Spears' opinion about a rumored biopic based on her life. Nass mentions "The Office" Rainn Wilson's name change for climate change awareness.

Moving on to reviews, Nass and Vasser discussed their take on the new hit movie, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever." Vasser goes in-depth on why the actresses should be nominated for an Oscar and Marvel's way of delivering tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. Nass and Vasser then discuss Lindsey Lohan's upcoming Christmas movie on Netflix and Zac Efron's new show "Down to Earth."

Finally, Nass and Vasser talk MSU's Black Student Alliance 50th annual Black Power Rally. Vasser mentions the importance of BSA's events.

Billie Eilish's new boyfriend, Meghan Trainor's comeback, Selena Gomez's documentary and more!

The State News Network — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:18:22 -0500

Liz Nass and staff reporter, Caesar Roundtree discuss Billie Eilish's new relationship with Jesse Rutherford. Nass and Roundtree talk Meghan Trainor's new single and if she's making a comeback. They discuss who would be an interesting host at the Oscars and their take on why the award show isn't the same.

Moving on to movies, Nass and Roundtree review Selena Gomez's new documentary "My Mind & Me" and horror movie "Barbarian."

Finally, Nass discusses her article on the East Lansing Film Festival and asks Roundtree about his article on MSU's black-led fashion magazine, N Crowd and what he expects from this group in the future.

Taylor Swift's 'Midnights' album review

The State News Network — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:44:05 -0400

Host Liz Nass and state government reporter Lily Guiney break down Taylor Swift's new album "Midnights." Nass and Guiney discuss their rankings of each song and their reason for the rank. Then Guiney discuss how she can relates to Taylor Swift's songs.

BTS hiatus, MIA's vaccine rant and horror movies

The State News Network — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:41:28 -0400

Culture desk reporters Jaden Beard and Alex Walters join host Liz Nass to discuss Twitter tea on BTS' hiatus due to military recruitment, MIA's recent rant about "alt-rights" and vaccines and an update on the Olivia Wilde and Harry Styles relationship drama.

Beard and Walters discuss their favorite and least favorite horror movies and recap their recent articles.

Kanye West's 'white lives matter' shirt, Confidently Single story inspiration

The State News Network — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:32:15 -0400

Host Liz Nass and love and sex reporter Hannah Woehrle discuss Woerhle's inspiration for her recent article at The State News. Woehrle also discusses her perspective on dating as a college student.

Adam Levine cheating scandal, Kanye West's new school, Trevor Noah/Dua Lipa dating.

The State News Network — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:15:21 -0400

TW: Body Dysmorphia
SPOILER ALERT: "Don't Worry Darling"
Host Liz Nass discusses new Twitter tea: Trevor Noah and Dua Lipa spotted together, The new "Kardashians" episode, Khloe Kardashian, etc. Nass also reviews and discusses the "Don't Worry Darling" movie, new Netflix releases and trailers on trending shows.

Houselights: Britney Spears fatphobia controversy, Gigi Hadid & Leo DiCaprio's Relationship, "Blonde" Review

The State News Network — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:33:47 -0400

Host Liz Nass discusses Twitter tea about Britney Spear's fatphobic comments against backup dancers. Nass also review Marylin Monroe's biopic movie "Blonde." Guest environmental reporter Alex Walters discusses his article on divestment at MSU.

John Mulaney review, Tanacon revival and Queen Elizabeth II's death

The State News Network — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:19:11 -0400

TW: Drug Abuse
Host Liz Nas reviews and recaps John Mulaney's show at The Wharton Center. Nas also discusses trending topics such as Queen Elizabeth II, the now King Charles and Trisha Paytas' birth.

Your one-stop shop for entertainment news

The State News — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 15:32:19 -0400

Entertainment reporter Liz Nass introduces herself as the Houslights' host and discusses the "Don't Worry Darling" drama in pop culture last week. She also discusses new streaming shows, Wharton's upcoming shows, and, yes, YikYak. This is Houselights: your one-stop shop for all things entertainment, arts and culture.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

The State News — Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:48:16 -0500

State News reporters Wendy Guzman, Eli McKown, and Jared Ramsey discuss their favorite pastime Spider-Man series, rankings of each movie, and their predictions for the upcoming Spider-Man movie.

The Bachelorette: Season 18, Episode 1

The State News — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Houselight’s host Madeline Warren and guests discuss their thoughts on ‘The Bachelorette' latest season and cast.

Concerts are back. First stop: Harry Styles

The State News — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

State News reporters discuss their experience at Harry Styles' Detroit concert after a year of no concerts.

Midwest vs. West Coast

The State News — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Produced by: Chandra Fleming

A check in with Brandon Rose

The State News — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Produced by: Chandra Fleming

Breaking the fourth wall

The State News — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Produced by: Chandra Fleming

Frick'n good cookies

The State News — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Chandra Fleming sits down with Mikayla Frick to talk about updates on her life after graduation. Fleming interviewed Frick a year ago during her fashion show at Michigan State. Today we are following up with Frick.

The new Lana Del Ray album "Chemtrails Over the Country Cloud"

The State News — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400

Produced by: Chandra Fleming

Hosts: Wendy Guzman and Griffin Wiles

Country music for newbies

The State News — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

Produced by: Chandra Fleming

Hosts: Dina Kaur and Sara Tidwell

WandaVision

The State News — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0500

This week Devin, Kaishi, Wendy and Noah talk about the new Disney+ show WandaVision. They dive into the show's significance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and pointing out some cool easter eggs along the way.

We review the 'Kissing Booth 2'

The State News — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Edited and produced by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Host: Sara Tidwell
Guest: Wendy Guzman

A review of 'Folklore'

The State News — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Produced and edited by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Host: Karly Graham
Guests: Kaishi Chhabra and Emily Bevard

Reflecting on One Direction

The State News — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Produced and edited by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Host: Sa'Mya Overall
Guest: Kaishi Chhabra

How TikTok has impacted our social movements and mental health

The State News — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Edited and produced by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosted by: Sara Tidwell
Guests: Eli McKown and Wendy Guzman

What Naya Rivera did for representation on Glee

The State News — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Produced and edited by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosted by: Tessa Osborne
Guest: Wendy Guzman

Most influential TV shows

The State News — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Edited and produced by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosted by: Karly Graham, Sara Tidwell and Wendy Guzman

Music that brings us back

The State News — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400

Produced and design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Sara Tidwell and Wendy Guzman

TV shows that outlived their lifespan

The State News — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman and Eli McKown

The Half of It

The State News — Fri, 29 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman, Tessa Osborne and Sara Tidwell

Never Have I Ever

The State News — Thu, 14 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne.
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman and Sara Tidwell

Fiona Apple's new album and other new music releases

The State News — Fri, 01 May 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Mila Murray, Griffin Wiles

Tiger King

The State News — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Alan Hettinger, Karly Graham and Evan Jones

Losing concerts and live performances during the COVID-19 pandemic

The State News — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 18:00:00 -0400

Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley

Beach Bunny's debut album 'Honeymoon'

The State News — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman

Taylor Swift's cultural impact, best albums

The State News — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 19:00:00 -0500

Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Karly Graham, Sara Gilson, Anna Liz Nichols, Katie O'Brien Kelley

'Little Women' review

The State News — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 19:00:00 -0500

State News staff members Tessa Osborne, Griffin Wiles and Anna Nichols discuss their thoughts on "Little Women."

Mason Ramsey at The Loft in Lansing

The State News — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 19:00:00 -0500

Executive Producer: Haley Sinclair - Multimedia Desk Editor
Podcast Coordinator: Anna Liz Nichols

Guests:
Kaitlyn Kelley - Campus Desk Editor
Karly Graham - Administration Reporter
Matt Schmucker - Photographer
Alan Hettinger - Copy Chief
Griffin Wiles - Copy Editor

Photo Credit: Matt Zubik

SNEWSIC: March 19, 2019

The State News — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 21:00:00 -0400

This week, Matt Schmucker and Jameson Draper review Drip or Drown 2 by Gunna, Harverd Dropout by Lil Pump, Rap Or Go To The League by 2 Chainz and then discuss who are the best up and coming artists right now? If you got to handpick a couple of artists for the XXL freshman list, who would you pick?

SNEWSIC: Feb. 26, 2019

The State News — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:00:00 -0500

Managing editor Matt Schmucker and former State News writer Jameson Draper discuss the best albums to come out so far this year, and give their opinions about what the best ones were last year. In the episode they discuss artists ranging from Ariana Grande and Kacey Musgraves to Sada Baby and Payroll Giovanni.

State News Music Podcast: Top ten albums of 2017

The State News — Sat, 09 Dec 2017 21:00:00 -0500

Matt:
Honorable Mentions
4:44 - Jay-Z
Beach House 3 - Ty Dolla $ign
Fin. - Syd
SYRE - Jaden Smith
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
Blkswn - Smino
Playboi Carti - Playboi Carti
Sampha - Process
Apricot Princess - Rex Orange County

10. Freudian - Daniel Caesar
9. Laila’s Wisdom - Rapsody
8. 4eva is a Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
7. CTRL - SZA
6. Saturation - Brockhampton
5. Luv is Rage 2 - Lil Uzi Vert
4. Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples
3. Saturation II - Brockhampton
2. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
1. Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator

Jequcory:
Honorable Mentions:
Courtesy of Half a Mil - Dom Kennedy and Hit Boy
2008 - Overdoz
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
12 - A$AP Twelvyy
Wins and Losses - Meek Mill
Rather You Than Me - Rick Ross
Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples
Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator

10. G. Perico - All Blue
9. LE$ - Midnight Club
8. Blkswn - Smino
7. HNDRXX - Future
6. A$AP Mob - Cozy Tapes Vol. 2
5. 4:44 - Jay-Z
4. 4eva is a Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
3. Process - Sampha
2. CTRL - SZA
1. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar

Jameson:
Honorable Mentions:
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
At What Cost - Goldlink
Culture - Migos
CTRL - SZA
4eva is a Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
Washington Dz - Fmb Dz

10. Project Baby 2 - Kodak Black
9. Beautiful Thugger Girls - Young Thug
8. Better You Than Me - Rick Ross
7. 4:44 - Jay-Z
6. Humble Beast - G Herbo
5. HNDRXX - Future
4. Bulletproof - Young Dolph
3. Sleep Well Beast - The National
2. Wins and Losses - Meek Mill
1. DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar

State News Music Podcast: November album reviews

The State News — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 21:00:00 -0500

Album timestamps:
Radio Silence // Talib Kweli - 1:40
SYRE // Jaden Smith - 2:55
Dedication // Chief Keef - 5:25
No Dope On Sundays // CyHi the Prynce - 8:30
War and Leisure // Miguel - 10:55
Karma // Dave East - 15:20
Courtesy of Half a Mil // Dom Kennedy - 17:20
Friday on Elm Street // Fabolous and Jadakiss - 22:50
No Pressure // Nipsey Hussle - 26:05
Project Baby 2 Deluxe // Kodak Black 28:45
Luv is Rage 2 Deluxe // Lil Uzi Vert - 34:55

State News Music Podcast: Early November albums

The State News — Tue, 14 Nov 2017 21:00:00 -0500

Timestamps:
Albums -
3:00 - Without Warning
6:20 - Laugh Now, Fly Later
9:40 - Scholastica Park
13:20 - An Xtra Uugly Mixtape
18:00 - Robots EP
20:15 - The Program
23:20 - Before I Wake

Singles -
26:15 - Lemon
27:55 - Pull Up N’ Wreck
30:20 - Dat Side
31:50 - Walk On Water

Great Albums -
36:15 - Freetown Sound
37:40 - Beg For Mercy
41:30 - iiiDrops

State News Pop Culture Podcast: How early is too early for Christmas spirit?

The State News — Sun, 12 Nov 2017 21:00:00 -0500

Rachel Fradette, McKenna Ross, and Sasha Zidar are back to talk about the harassment of the Stranger Things cast members, later in the show they talk about when the appropriate time is to begin your Christmas cheer.

State News Pop Culture Podcast: Recapping Stranger Things, Harvey Weinstein and Taylor Swift

The State News — Sun, 05 Nov 2017 21:00:00 -0500

Rachel Fradette, McKenna Ross and Sasha Zidar are back to recap Stranger Things (spoiler alert), then they talk about the all the Hollywood sexual assault allegations, then lastly they talk about Taylor Swift's new album

State News Music Podcast: October 2017 round-up

The State News — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 23:00:00 -0400

Timestamps for Podcast Topics:

Albums
Super Slimey - Future and Young Thug
0:20
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
1:50
Thinking Out Loud - Young Dolph
5:20
Beach House 3 - Ty Dolla $ign
10:50
No Hooks II - Lud Foe
15:15
Make America Crip Again - Snoop Dogg
18:30
4eva Is A Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
21:10
I Still Am - Yo Gotti
26:30

Singles
Motorsport - Migos ft. Cardi B and Nicki Minaj
30:00
Oh I - The Game ft. Jeremih, Young Thug, and Sevyn
33:25
Squeeze - Aminé
35:35

Best/Worst of the Week
37:10

Slept on Albums
Washington DZ - Fmb Dz
40:50
Laila’s Wisdom - Rapsody
42:25
2008 - Overdoz
43:20
The Space Between - Majid Jordan
44:05

State News Culture Podcast: Stranger Things and Halloween culture

The State News — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:00:00 -0400

The debut of the State News Culture Podcast is here as McKenna Ross, Rachel Fradette and Sasha Zidar talk about the cultural phenomenon of Stranger things and then Sasha and Rachel try and convince McKenna to watch it. Then they talk about the grind that Halloween week is and and the drinking culture behind the holiday.