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UCSC Slugcast

Hosted out of the Student Affairs and Success divisional office, UCSC Slugcast is a way for students to learn more about campus resources, services, and student stories no matter where they are. Join our team of student podcasters every week to hear interviews, news, and stories about slug life at UCSC.

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Update frequency
every 2 days
Average duration
9 minutes
Episodes
421
Years Active
2021 - 2025
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Slugcast 2024-2025 Wrap Up

Slugcast 2024-2025 Wrap Up

David is here to wrap up our 16th season! Take a listen to all our accomplishments for the year! We'll be on pause for the summer but be sure to catch up on any episodes you might have missed!

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00:00:28  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
Maia's Slugcast Wrap Up Episode

Maia's Slugcast Wrap Up Episode

Hey Slugs! Join your host, Maia, for her final episode where she draws a close to her time here with Slugcast. Tune in!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our st…

00:07:21  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
Science Weekly #26

Science Weekly #26

Join Maia in her last episode of Science Weekly as she breaks down “Selfish” genes called introners that may be rewriting evolution, jumping between species and shaping genome complexity in ways we’r…

00:04:58  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
Lexislug- Habeas Corpus

Lexislug- Habeas Corpus

Z breaks down Habeas Corpus and the role it plays in our everyday lives.

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free ex…

00:04:24  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
Merrill College

Merrill College

Check out this special re-run as Mia explores Merrill College

00:06:28  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
Study Abroad

Study Abroad

Interested in studying abroad? Maia covers everything you need to know!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free exp…

00:05:45  |   Fri 30 May 2025
From Shelf to Center, the History of McHenry Library

From Shelf to Center, the History of McHenry Library

Last year, Jeremy did a deep dive on the history of the library in this fascinating episode!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugc…

00:05:36  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Things to Know Before Coming to UCSC

Things to Know Before Coming to UCSC

As incoming transfers and Freshman plan for next year, check out this re-run about things to know about our campus!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student…

00:08:08  |   Fri 23 May 2025
Science Weekly

Science Weekly

New episode of Science Weekly! Join your host, Maia, and meet Ronan, the sea lion with better rhythm than most humans. Her head bobs are scientifically on beat, and changing what we know about animal…

00:03:54  |   Wed 21 May 2025
All About Merrill

All About Merrill

Check out this episode where Mia explores Merrill College!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of id…

00:06:28  |   Mon 19 May 2025
Definitions with Z

Definitions with Z

Z is back to break down some more important terms that are more relevant than ever in our daily lives.

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, …

00:03:53  |   Fri 16 May 2025
Science Weekly #24

Science Weekly #24

This week on Science Weekly, we’re heading to the stars, and Mt. Hamilton, to celebrate 150 years of discovery at Lick Observatory! Join Maia as she talks about Nobel-worthy breakthroughs and the gla…

00:05:51  |   Wed 14 May 2025
A Slug Story of Wheat, Water, and Literature

A Slug Story of Wheat, Water, and Literature

Revist this previous episode where David interviews the founder of Stone Brewing, and UCSC Alum Steve Wagner. Hear about his life and how he continues to support UCSC students.

Sponsored by the Divisi…

00:07:50  |   Mon 12 May 2025
History of Electronic Music

History of Electronic Music

If you missed this episode before, it's a fascinating story about UCSC's music history!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast …

00:04:14  |   Fri 09 May 2025
Science Weekly #23

Science Weekly #23

Join Maia as she dives into the science behind how researchers brought the dire wolf back from extinction (sort of) using ancient DNA and cutting-edge genetic engineering!

Sponsored by the Division of…

00:04:06  |   Wed 07 May 2025
Depression/Recession

Depression/Recession

Spend some time with Z breaking down these two important terms, and what it means for our daily lives.

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, …

00:08:16  |   Mon 05 May 2025
Stevenson College

Stevenson College

Don't miss this re-run all about Stevenson!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Success and produced by our student podcasters, UCSC Slugcast supports free expression of ideas. Please be …

00:08:15  |   Fri 02 May 2025
Science Weekly 22

Science Weekly 22

Join Maia for another episode of Science Weekly! In this episode, learn about some collaborative neurobiological research that'll blow your mind!

Sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and Succ…

00:03:14  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
Kuumbwa Jazz Center Celebrates 50 Years!

Kuumbwa Jazz Center Celebrates 50 Years!

In our latest episode, David sits down with Kuumbwa Jazz co-founder Tim Jackson for the center's 50th anniversary. Kuumbwa has been so much more than a venue for incredible performances; it operates …

00:18:43  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Handshake!

Handshake!

With summer around the corner you might be looking ahead to a future job when you're taking a break from classes. Check out this re-run that goes over the essentials on where to find jobs at UCSC.

Spo…

00:02:12  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
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