UCM-The Beat

Andrew had the opportunity to visit with the Head Mule himself as UCM President Roger Best visited the digital media production broadcast labs for this episode of "Voices of UCM".

This week, Roman features the crew that brings you the games, the CTV Sports Network.  Course instructor Darin Plummer and senior Emily Dickmeier join Roman to discuss the program and how it prepares students for their futures.

University fo Central Missouri men's golf has traditionally been a power in the MIAA and in NCAA Division II. In this episode, Roman visits long-times Mules head coach Tim Poe and senior Robbie Sager.

This week on "The Winning Formula", Cole is talking Jennies Volleyball.  Seniors Jackie Storm and Sydney Lierz are in the studio with Cole this week to talk about the season and about their lives as UCM student-athletes.

Andrew is joined by David Zarate this week. David is a junior marketing major who also dabbles in film and animation at the University of Central Missouri.

Christian Davis is in studio this week for "The Winning Formula".  Christian shares his story as a former walk-on to key contributor on special teams and in the backfield.  He also speaks with Cole about his experience in FCA as an a budding young entrepreneur.

Nate Sullens is a studio art major at the University of Central Missouri. He is also an illustrator for the university's student newspaper, The Muleskinner. Nate is Andrew's guest this week on "Voices of UCM".

This week, Andrew visits with Izayah Townley, a junior anthropology major who also works at KMOS.

Jennies basketball takes center stage in this episode of Sports Page.  Roman visits with head coach Dave Slifer and senior forward Brooke Littrell as they prepare for the 2023-2024 season.  As always, he also previews the week ahead in UCM athletics.

Terryv Cunconan is in his eighth year as a volunteer assistant coach at UCM, working primarily with the outfielders.  He also assists with hitting and directs analytics support for scouting and player development. Terry has also coached in the Aces Fastpitch organization based out of Kansas City, Mo.   He is in his 24th year as a member of the UCM faculty in the department of Communication & Digital Media Production, and is a certified Dale Carnegie.

This week, Cole is joined by cross country Clay Pilliard.  Pilliard was a Junior Olympic national qualifier and an AAU All-American in the 2000-meter steeplechase for Sedalia Speed.  He ran the  third fastest 1600 in Sedalia Smith-Cotton history.  He also holds five school records for the Smith-Cotton swim team, earning All-State honors in the 500-meter freestyle.

In this, the second episode of “The Winning Formula”, Cole Elling is joined by two of his best friends and teammates, Brooks Baldwin and Alex Gentry.   Gentry is a redshirt junior from Jefferson City, Mo. and the 2023 MIAA Conference Champion.  Baldwin is a junior from Warrensburg, Mo. Cole visits with his guest about the student-athlete lifestyle as a collegiate golfer as well as what brought the both of them to UCM.  Their final segment addresses professional golf.

Cole Elling is focusing on Mules basketball in this inaugural episode of “The Winning Formula”.  He is joined by juniors Ben Fritz and Jack Chapman.  Fritz and Chapman will have a new coach and 11 new teammates.  Cole visits with Ben and Jack about their history, what brought them to UCM, and more.

Luke Rennison is a graphic design major and a member of the Marching Mules marching band. He is also Andrew Zoellner's guest on this episode of "Voices of UCM".

This week on Sports Page, Roman Pfister sits down with new Mules Basketball head coach Adam Bohac. Coach Bohac became the 25th head coach in Mules Basketball history when he was named in March 23.

Roman also provides a preview of the week ahead in UCM athletics.

Andrew crossed into the athletics world this week for a chat with Mules head football coach Josh Lamberson. Join him to learn more about what makes Coach tick and what he loves best about UCM and Warrensburg.

In this first episode of Sports Page for the Fall 2023 semester, Roman Pfister visits with Mules head football coach Josh Lamberson and starting quarterback Zach Zabrowsky. He also provides a preview for the week ahead in UCM Athletics.

Beth Rutt is a fixture at the University of Central Missouri. She is director of student activities, she oversees the Campus Cupboard, and she supervises the Student Recreation and Wellness Center. She is the guest this week with Andrew Zoellner on Voices of UCM.

Mark von Schlemmer is a regional Emmy Award-winning editor. In this first episode of Voices of UCM for the 2023-2024 school year, Andrew Zoelllner sits down with Dr. von Schlemmer to discuss his work.

This was JT's last ride, as he will be graduating May 6. JT takes a trip down memory lane and talks about all four years at UCM and how he started "Just Talkn' Sports". He does get a little emotional as I talks about his grandpa and what he meant to him and losing him last December. It's a special show from a special guy!

Final episode of the semester! Collin talks about the previous week of baseball, the most common injuries for players in the MLB and baseball, and power rankings. He also makes his predictions for the week ahead and shares his personal top ten.

Ben brings in his friend Charlie Martin on this episode.

In this episode, Collin talks about the past week of baseball, injuries, power rankings, and answers listener questions. 

In episode 7, Collin talks about games from this past week, discusses the updated power rankings, answers listener questions, and makes his predictions for Tuesday's games.

This week Collin talked about opening weekend games, power rankings, his predictions for this week's games, and which teams have disappointed him so far in the season.

JT is living dangerously this week: He has his girlfriend on. They talk about sports and life in general, and just had a great time laughing. They talked about women sports and coaches and the NCAA Tournament Women and Men's Final 4 and championships.

MLB opening day, predictions and awards. Plus some Final Four talk.

 This week Collin talks about opening day and power rankings as the season begins. He also answers some listener questions.

Students in digital media production would be lost without Darin Plummer.  Darin is the broadcast systems engineer in the department of communication and digital media and is responsible for maintaining and training on all the departments AV equipment.

Nicholas Strathman joins Abram this time around.  Nicholas is a history major at UCM.

China Pryor is student president of the Association of Black Collegiates at the University of Central Missouri.   She joins Abram for "Voices of UCM".

Collin is back with the latest news around Major League Baseball, Spring Training and Power Rankings.

Yo-Yo-Yo!!! JT is talking March Madness, World Baseball Classic, and a peak into the future of MLB and the NBA.

Collin talks power rankings, the World Baseball Classic, and also gave my prediction for the March Madness tournament coming up.

It's March Madness time, and that means JT is bringing his picks for the NCAA Tournament.  Bracketology at its finest!

Luke Jenkins joins Ben this week.  Luke was one of Ben's classmates in sports broadcasting, is an avid musician, and is just beginning his career as a digital media professional.

In this episode, Collin talks about spring training games, the best MLB stadiums, and power rankings ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

JT is back to talk college basketball, NBA and a wrap up of the NFL.

Buckle up!  Collin was GEEKED for this week's episode as he makes the full pivot over to talking about his favorite sport:  BASEBALL!! Spring training gets started this week, and so does Collin.

Ben visits with another of his classmates.  This time it is Meah Copeland, former sports editor of the UCM student newspaper, the Muleskinner.

Corrine Benedict served as sports director for UCM-The Beat and as host of "Sports Page" before changing her major to kinesiology in the Spring 2023 semester.  Ben visits with Corrine about her college journey.

Collin Sumler is pivoting from "Taking the Snap" to "Inside the Diamond" as he will transition from covering football to covering baseball.  In this inaugural episode, Collin recaps the Super Bowl in the first segment then moves on to baseball. He talks about offseason moves, power rankings, and predictions for each division. 

SUPER BOWL WEEK!!! JT has all the details and his thoughts on the big game!

It's Super Bowl week, so you better belief Collin is amped up!

Rico Jordan joins the show this week.  Rico is assistant campus minister at the University of Central Missouri Christian Campus House on campus.