
Reynolds HotBox
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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)

E234 - Web Bros: Flicks, Bricks, and Sentiments
In the season one finale of the Web Bros Podcast, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes talk about their time together in the cinema, the new LEGO Marvel releases, reflect on their time in the Reynolds Hotbox and the RSJ, and share what’s to come for the Web Bros.
Published: May 11, 2025Duration: 1:11:41

E233 - Echoes of Resistance: The UNR Governor’s Day Protest
Join hosts Sophia Nebesky and Piper Heath as they uncover the 1970 anti-war demonstrations that rocked the University of Nevada, Reno campus in the wake of Nixon's decision to send U.S. troops into Cambodia and the subsequent Kent State shootings. Through oral histories and an interview with history professor Dr. Christopher von Nagy, they examine how the university's response to faculty involvement during this turbulent period mirrors contemporary challenges to academic freedom and campus activism.
Published: May 9, 2025Duration: 28:43

E232 - Hot Takes with Confessions of a Hot Mess
In this episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes unpack anonymous college confessions submitted by UNR students and share their own hot takes on campus relationship life. They’re joined by special guest Emily Hess, a journalist, editor, and Confessions of a Hot Mess columnist, who brings her unique perspective to the conversation.
Published: May 2, 2025Duration: 45:45

E231 - Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Softball on All Cylinders
Sia Liilii has our last quick pack recap of the season, focusing on Nevada's winning softball team.
Published: Apr 30, 2025Duration: 1:32

E230 - Web Bros: Through the Web of Love
On the latest episode of Web Bros, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes weave through their web of love. From middle school crushes to lessons learned, they open up about past relationships and share what they hope to find in the future.
Published: Apr 18, 2025Duration: 1:06:03

E229 - Quick Pack Recap: Nevada Football Faces Challenging Offseason
Vance Russell looks in detail into the Wolf Pack's football transfer portal with lots of departures, in what is shaping up to be a challenging offseason, after a string of difficult seasons.
Published: Apr 15, 2025Duration: 1:01

E228 - Insights from a University Student Who is Also a Cam Girl
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, Elijah Reyes presents the interview he had with a student who does pornography on the chatroom website Chaturbate.
This episode covers the why and how, the risks and who the student is behind the screen.
Find this episode via our links or by looking for Reynolds Hotbox where you get your podcasts.
Published: Apr 11, 2025Duration: 21:23

E227 - Web Bros: First We Pod Then, We Cast…
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez, Bobby Diaz, and Elijah Reyes craft their thoughts on the recent Minecraft movie that swung its way to theaters last weekend
With memes spawning from the movie causing its popularity and chaos to McDonald’s and their Minecraft-themed toys, this episode talks everything about the Minecraft movie.
Published: Apr 11, 2025Duration: 24:08

E226 - Nevada: So Are We Having This Concert “Or What”?
On this Reynolds Hotbox episode, James Perez, Bobby Diaz & Elijah Reyes unpack the last-minute cancellation of the ASUN Spring Concert. Hear from a Wolf Shop employee who issued refunds & NLE Choppa fans left disappointed.
Published: Apr 4, 2025Duration: 21:46

E225 - Quick Pack Recap: Baseball Sweep, and Narrow Softball Loss
MaryKate Atiglo presents recent Wolf Pack sports news as part of our weekly quick recap.
Published: Apr 1, 2025Duration: 1:36

E224 - University of Nevada Students Grapple With Frustrations
Students at the University of Nevada, Reno are not always happy with the actions of the student government, fellow students and the administration. Samuel Kahnke reports on key gripping points in 2025.
Published: Mar 21, 2025Duration: 1:52

E222 - A Feature on the Convergence Dance Collective
On March 17th and 18th the Convergence Dance Collective founded in 2024 presented their first show called Continuum. The company is composed of many UNR students, members of the dance community in town, and the two co-directors are UNR Alumni. Feature by Juliana Patton
Published: Mar 21, 2025Duration: 2:24

E221 - Investigating the Death of Zeus, UNR’s beloved swan
On this episode of the Reynolds Hotbox, James Perez and Bobby Diaz dive into the limited information and alleged rumors about the tragic passing of Zeus, the iconic swan at the University of Nevada, Reno, who recently passed away on March 10th. The episode includes special guest Aaron Jay, a student who saw Zeus shortly before he died. The university has launched an official investigation, but says it could take weeks and weeks to have a better idea of what might have caused the swan's death.
Published: Mar 20, 2025Duration: 21:26

E220 - Quick Pack Recap: Basketball is Over, While Baseball and Softball Have Ups and Downs
This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week, Alin Beane.
Both Nevada basketball teams recently went out losing to end their seasons at the Mountain West Conference Tournaments.
The men’s team defeated Fresno State in the first round 86 to 71, but fell to the eventual champions, the Colorado State Rams, in round two by a score of 67 to 59.
The women’s team didn’t fare much better, ending its season with a first-round loss to Boise State, 54-48.
The men’s team ended their season with an overall record of 17-16, going 8-12 in conference.
The women’s te...
Published: Mar 18, 2025Duration: 1:09

E219 - Quick Pack Recap: Wolf Pack Seasons Shaping Up or Reaching their End
Nevada baseball stays hot, softball dominates, and men’s & women’s basketball battle in the Mountain West tournament. Plus, a huge win for men’s Tennis! Catch up on Wolf Pack sports this week with James Perez.
Published: Mar 11, 2025Duration: 1:40

E218 - Soundcheck with Different Musical Tastes On the Hotbox
James Perez and Camryn Caruso dive into a talk about music from two different genres. Captivating songs from Indie Rock and Country are talked about as well as popular artists. Check out their different perspectives on the Reynolds Sandbox.
Published: Feb 28, 2025Duration: 18:33

E217 - 2025 Hotbox Oscars Prediction
This week on The Reynolds Hotbox is a discussion on the upcoming Academy Awards that air this Sunday! Join Piper and Sophia for a discussion on Best Actor, Best Picture, Directing & more! 🎞️
Who do you think will be taking home awards this Sunday? 🏆
Published: Feb 27, 2025Duration: 9:56

E216 - February 25, 2025, Quick Pack Recap with McKenna Keglovits
From basketball to baseball and softball, McKenna Keglovits has you covered on recent and upcoming Wolf Pack games.
Published: Feb 25, 2025Duration: 1:06

E215 - A resurgent Men's Wolf Pack Basketball Team
This is the Quick Pack Recap. I’m your host this week James Williams. Let’s get right into it!
This past week, your Wolfpack’s Men's basketball team took care of business against Fresno State with a dominating 94-69 win on Monday, Feb. 10, led by Redshirt Junior Nick Davidson with 25 points, 6 assists, and 2 rebounds.
On Friday, Feb.14, the Men’s Basketball team traveled to San Jose State where they picked up an impressive 73-58 win, where Fifth Year Kobe Sanders had 18 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds in a resilient effort.
Tonight, your Wolf Pack will be on the road to face off...
Published: Feb 18, 2025Duration: 1:22

E214 - Peak Perspective Team Looks at Wolf Pack's Flickering Hopes in Mountain West
As the college basketball regular season winds down, Hotbox sports reporters Chase Dulude, Alin Beane and James Perez look into the race for the Mountain West regular season championship, battle for seeding, and NCAA Tournament hopes. For Nevada they preview the crucial stretch of games the Pack face that could determine its postseason fate.
Published: Feb 11, 2025Duration: 15:05