
Reynolds HotBox
byReynolds Media Lab
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Reynolds HotBox is a podcast for university students in the Reno, Nevada area by students from the Reynolds School of Journalism, looking into a wide range of topics, from sports to pop culture to student issues.
Episodes(40 episodes)

E254 - Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Men's Basketball Has Big Win Over UNLV
I’m Truett Knepp and I am hosting this week’s Quick Pack Recap, breaking down the big win against the Runnin’ Rebels last Friday, along with looking forward to today’s road game against the Boise State Broncos.
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 0:58

E253 - After Class, Episode 1: The Dreaded First Week
In today’s episode host Jadee Xiong interviews Ally Larkin about the topic of the first week of school. Diving into the conversation, Ally mentions her nerves and how she felt about her Freshman year into her Senior year at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 19:31

E252 - Quick Pack Recap January 27, 2026
🎙️ A new Quick Pack Recap is up!
UNLV recap, and a quick look ahead to Nevada’s toughest road test at SDSU
Tap in Nevada fans 🐺 Go Pack!
with Tisha Potijaroen
Published: Jan 27, 2026Duration: 1:13

E251 - What does Jeff Choate Think of Transfer Portal? Bonus Quick Pack
On a bonus episode of Quick Pack Recap, host Madeleine Gomes breaks down some comments left by Nevada Football Head Coach Jeff Choate after some transfer portal drama.
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 0:53

E250 - Quick Pack Recap for January 20, 2026
Tommy Mondani previews tonight's men's basketball game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and San Jose State.
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 0:53

E249 - Dealing with Injuries as a D1 Student Athlete
For most athletes, the field feels like home. A place where hours of training and teamwork come together. But as Ally Larkin reports when injury strikes, that home can start to feel very far away.
Published: Nov 9, 2025Duration: 3:08

E248 - Works on Felt and Melodies of Certain Damage at UNR
Naama Tsabar, a popular sculpture and performance artist, currently has two of her works in the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art on the UNR campus until mid-November. Just last week, Tsabar performed an exclusive performance on her sculptures in the exhibit. Reporter Sara Ewing has more insight on Tsabar's performance.
Published: Oct 17, 2025Duration: 4:25

E247 - The Cost of Independence for Nevada Students
Like many young adults across the country, college age residents of northern Nevada are feeling the pinch with the rise of the cost of living while wages remain stagnant. Reporting by April McCutcheon.
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 3:51

E246 - The Art of Thrifting is Getting More Refined
Earlier this year President Donald Trump passed an executive order abolishing a tax exemption on packages $800 dollars or less.
With prices rising on clothing orders from outside the United States reporter Gwenyth Fahrney explored how some students at the University of Nevada, Reno are dodging high prices.
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 2:00

E245 - At the Zumba Class at the University of Nevada
Like many people in early adulthood, students at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) are searching for ways to stay active, be involved in the community, and make friends with others. For three students in their twenties, the biweekly Zumba classes at the UNR gym fulfill all that. Maddie Gauthier reports.
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 4:51

E244 - Rising Housing Costs Challenge Reno Students On and Off Campus
After freshman year, University of Nevada, Reno students are no longer required to live on campus. But as new student housing complexes continue to rise around the university, many are left wondering — are the amenities worth the price? And how do students manage the growing costs of rent, utilities, and tuition while trying to focus on their education? Reporting by Leila Pace-Murphy.
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 3:12

E243 - Behind the Scenes: Ceramic Society’s Paint Your Own Pottery
At the University of Nevada, Reno, the Ceramic Society opens its doors twice each semester, inviting students from all backgrounds to paint their own pottery. What starts as a fun, hands-on art project soon becomes much more, a fundraiser to help students attend the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA). This event takes them far beyond the classroom to explore the world of ceramics, creativity, and community. Amanda Avilla reports.
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 3:16

E242 - The Delicate Balancing Act Between School and Sports for D1 Athletes
Balancing school and sports as a Division I athlete requires discipline, mental fortitude, and often, late nights with little rest. Student-athletes at the University of Nevada say the workload both on the field and in the classroom can be overwhelming.
For junior women's soccer forward Charlotte Bonney, one of the hardest parts is staying mentally present in class after long training days. “You end up being so drained physically and mentally that it’s hard to focus sometimes,” Bonney said.
She added that frequent travel for away games makes it easy to fall behind academically. Building strong communication with professors and cl...
Published: Oct 10, 2025Duration: 3:51
E241 - No Show Choppa: The 2025 ASUN concert that never was.
After the highly anticipated NLE Choppa ASUN concert was canceled, students were left with questions and little answers. Until now, in this episode of Reynolds Sandbox we sat down with two students who worked with ASUN during the planning process to unpack what really happened behind the scenes. Hosted by Leila Pace-Murphy, Rex and Rob.
Published: Oct 6, 2025Duration: 16:50

E240 - Exploring the Campus “Pisser” Trend
In this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, host Jack Carlisle is joined by RSJ students Riley Overstreet, Ally Larkin, and Maddie Gauthier to discuss the internet trend sweeping the nation: campus “pissers”. They break down what the trend is, why it has gained so much popularity, and how it has affected the UNR community.
Published: Oct 3, 2025Duration: 14:00

E239 - The Dangers of Doomscrolling
James Perez sits down with Sara Ewing, Nicolas Scolaro, and Truett Knepp to talk about their experiences with doom scrolling on social media, how it impacts their lives, and why it’s such an issue in the current age.
Published: Oct 2, 2025Duration: 31:03

E238 - Half Asleep, Fully Anxious at the University of Nevada
Gwenyth Fahrney, Amanda Avilla and April McCutcheon discuss the effect stress causes on college students. They also listen in on a previous interview with Natalie, who talks about both the physical and psychological effects stress can cause.
Published: Oct 2, 2025Duration: 26:46

E237 - Students of Nevada: Half Asleep, Fully Anxious
Gwenyth Fahrney, Amanda Avilla and April McCutcheon discuss the effect stress causes on college students. They also listen in on a previous interview with Natalie, who talks about both the physical and psychological effects stress can cause.
Published: Oct 2, 2025Duration: 26:46

E236 - How Students View the Bad Bunny Controversy at Super Bowl 60
On this latest Reynold Hotbox student reporters Tommy Mondani, Emilio Milo, and Jake Santiago discussed Bad Bunny’s upcoming Super Bowl performance, which has been met with controversy from some quarters, including conservative voices.
Published: Oct 1, 2025Duration: 6:01

E235 - PACK AI at Nevada: Journalism Students React
Journalism students Emilio Milo, Beth Laslo, and Amanda Avilla, discuss Pack AI on the latest Hotbox episode. Pack AI is a new initiative starting this semester at the University of Nevada, Reno, that has had mixed reactions since its announcement.
Published: Sep 3, 2025Duration: 4:50