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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, the now King Charles and Trisha Paytas' birth.
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.
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.
Houselight’s host Madeline Warren and guests discuss their thoughts on ‘The Bachelorette' latest season and cast.
State News reporters discuss their experience at Harry Styles' Detroit concert after a year of no concerts.
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.
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.
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Host: Sara Tidwell
Guest: Wendy Guzman
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Host: Karly Graham
Guests: Kaishi Chhabra and Emily Bevard
Produced and edited by: Tessa Osborne
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Host: Sa'Mya Overall
Guest: Kaishi Chhabra
Edited and produced by: Tessa Osborne
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Hosted by: Sara Tidwell
Guests: Eli McKown and Wendy Guzman
Produced and edited by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosted by: Tessa Osborne
Guest: Wendy Guzman
Edited and produced by: Tessa Osborne
Design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosted by: Karly Graham, Sara Tidwell and Wendy Guzman
Produced and design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Sara Tidwell and Wendy Guzman
Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman and Eli McKown
Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman, Tessa Osborne and Sara Tidwell
Production and cover design by: Tessa Osborne.
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman and Sara Tidwell
Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, executive producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Mila Murray, Griffin Wiles
Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, producer: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Alan Hettinger, Karly Graham and Evan Jones
Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator, recorded and edited by: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Hosts: Karly Graham, Wendy Guzman
Houselights team:
Podcast coordinator: Katie O'Brien Kelley
Guests: Karly Graham, Sara Gilson, Anna Liz Nichols, Katie O'Brien Kelley
State News staff members Tessa Osborne, Griffin Wiles and Anna Nichols discuss their thoughts on "Little Women."
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
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?
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.
Matt:
Honorable Mentions
4:44 - Jay-Z
Beach House 3 - Ty Dolla $ign
Fin. - Syd
SYRE - Jaden Smith
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
Blkswn - Smino
Playboi Carti - Playboi Carti
Sampha - Process
Apricot Princess - Rex Orange County
- Freudian - Daniel Caesar
- Laila’s Wisdom - Rapsody
- 4eva is a Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
- CTRL - SZA
- Saturation - Brockhampton
- Luv is Rage 2 - Lil Uzi Vert
- Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples
- Saturation II - Brockhampton
- DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
- Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator
Jequcory:
Honorable Mentions:
Courtesy of Half a Mil - Dom Kennedy and Hit Boy
2008 - Overdoz
Sonder Son - Brent Faiyaz
12 - A$AP Twelvyy
Wins and Losses - Meek Mill
Rather You Than Me - Rick Ross
Big Fish Theory - Vince Staples
Flower Boy - Tyler, The Creator
- G. Perico - All Blue
- LE$ - Midnight Club
- Blkswn - Smino
- HNDRXX - Future
- A$AP Mob - Cozy Tapes Vol. 2
- 4:44 - Jay-Z
- 4eva is a Mighty Long Time - Big K.R.I.T.
- Process - Sampha
- CTRL - SZA
- 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
- Project Baby 2 - Kodak Black
- Beautiful Thugger Girls - Young Thug
- Better You Than Me - Rick Ross
- 4:44 - Jay-Z
- Humble Beast - G Herbo
- HNDRXX - Future
- Bulletproof - Young Dolph
- Sleep Well Beast - The National
- Wins and Losses - Meek Mill
- DAMN. - Kendrick Lamar
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
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
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.
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
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
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.