Episodes

  • Where Divas De Los Muertos Matters

    Where Divas De Los Muertos Matters
    Nov 8 2024
    On this episode Grace and Hope sit down with Suzette Lopez and Anna Boren, the founderrs of Mirame Entertainment, to discuss their annual Divas de los Muertos drag show. Grace and Hope also talk about the importance of inclusive spaces for the LGBTQ+ community on the Central Coast, and of Dia de los Muertos.

    You can find more information about Mirame Entertainment and the Divas de los Muertos on their instagram, @mirame_entertainment

    Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts CP101, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup.

    Different Matters Team:
    Grace Vasquez –– Host
    Hope Gallemore –– Host
    Joon Isobe –– Videographer
    Olive Nelson –– Audio Editor
    Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
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    24 mins
  • Where The Cross Cultural Experience Matters

    Where The Cross Cultural Experience Matters
    Oct 27 2024
    Meet Grace and Hope, the new hosts of Where different Matters! On this episode Grace and Hope sit down with Naeryl, who was a Cross Cultural Experience WOW leader at Cal Poly, to discuss what CCE WOW is like and what it means for Cal Poly students.

    Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts CP101, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup.

    Different Matters Team:
    Grace Vasquez –– Host
    Hope Gallemore –– Host
    Joon Isobe –– Videographer
    Olive Nelson –– Audio Editor
    Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
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    44 mins
  • Where Fashion Matters

    Where Fashion Matters
    May 9 2024
    Timestamps:

    (01:29) — What is FITS?

    (03:20) — The name change from FAST to FITS

    (07:31) — How can people can involved creatively?

    (12:25) — The idea behind the photoshoot

    (14:21) — The cultural roots of an outfit

    (15:39) — when ** started to design

    (18:00) — when ** started to design

    (19:32) — Amy’s feeling on “Burnout”

    (20:19) — Explaining their sketches!

    (22:52) — What are your personal styles?

    (25:17) — Details of “Symbiosis”, FITS’ titular fashion show!

    (29:32) — How does fashion and styling impact our society?

    (32:02) — The male gaze associated with fashion

    (33:44) — current goals for FITS

    Kate and Amy have a sit-down with designers Komo Assi, Jaclyn Brodersen, and Asmahan Karam from FITS before “Symbiosis”, a show incorporating 23 fashion collections composed by 25 Cal Poly fashion designers.

    FITS, which stands for “Fashion, Innovation, Trendsetting, and Styling” is a collective of fashion designers, photographers, and enthusiasts on campus.

    You can find more information about the club on their instagram, @fitsatslo!

    The Sustainable Fashion Club, who FITS is collaborating with on their "Symbiosis" show, can be found on Instagram as well@cpsustainablefashion.

    Reach out to these wonderful guests on Instagram!

    Komo Assi — @heykomo
    Jaclyn Brodersen — @Jacofspades

    Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts CP101, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup.

    Different Matters Team:
    Kate Hernandez –– Host
    Amy Contreras –– Host
    Olive Nelson –– Audio Editor
    Sam Kohn –– Podcast Director
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    38 mins
  • Where Indigenous Communities Matter

    Where Indigenous Communities Matter
    Apr 25 2024
    TIMESTAMPS:
    (04:12) — Land Acknowledgement, and why we do them
    (16:20) — Federally-recognized tribes vs. non-federally recognized tribe –- what protections do they receive?
    (24:30) — The costs of becoming a “tribe”
    (27:10) The difference between a reservation vs. a tribe. Maintain Sovereignty vs keeping land’’
    (30:50) — Why is the “I” in Indigenous capitalized?
    (34:22) — What is the difference between Native American, American Indian, and other terminology?
    (36:50) — The racism of fire suppression policy
    (38:05) — Indigenous Language revitalization
    (40:00) — The history of the name “San Luis Obispo”, and how it relates to Indigenous history
    (43:34) — What has Cal Poly done to educate and help respect Indigenous land?
    (49:22) — What are challenges tribes face today?
    (59:06) — Dr. Heberling’s final point

    Different Matters highlights and amplifies underrepresented voices in Cal Poly’s community.

    In today’s episode, our hosts Kate and Amy discuss Indigenous culture in San Luis Obispo with three distinguished guests.

    Becca Lucas is a lecture in the Ethnic Studies and Natural Resources departments. Her academia focuses on Indigenous Land Management and Agriculture Policy. She graduated with a. B.A in Sociology and Italian from UC Davis, and then went on to achieve two Masters degrees at Tufts University: a M.S in Agriculture Food and Environment as well as a M.A in Environmental Policy. She is also a tribal member of the yak titʸu titʸu yak tiłhini Northern Chumash Tribe of San Luis Obispo County and Region (YTT Tribe).

    Dr. Lydia Heberling is an Assistant Professor in the Ethnic Studies department at Cal Poly’ She received a Ph.D in English from the University of Washington in 2021, where her focus was on literatures from Indigenous California cultures. She also is passionate in surf culture, specifically in how that impacts indigenous cultures around the world.

    Sophie Martyross is a 4th Year Computer Science Major with a minor in Ethnic Studies. She has been involved with the Indigenous Walking Tours program at Cal Poly for a couple years, that we delve into in this episode.

    For more information on the YTT Tribe, click here!

    Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts CP101, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup.

    This episode was produced by Kate Hernandez, Amy Contreras, and Sam Kohn.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Where Drag Performers Matter

    Where Drag Performers Matter
    Dec 6 2023
    Where Different Matters is back with a vulnerable and educational conversation with two member of Cal Poly's Drag Club.

    You can find Dirt on Instagram @oatmilkjuulpod and Winnie Hartwood on Instagram @winniehartwood.

    Follow KCPR on Instagram, X, and TikTok @kcpr913. Check out KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts, articles, and music.

    This episode was produced by Kate Hernandez, Amy Contreras, and Sophia Martino.
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    56 mins
  • Where Mental Health Matters

    Where Mental Health Matters
    Apr 29 2022
    Michelle Vu, president of the Psychology club on campus, sits down with Different Matters in this episode to talk about mental health on campus and at home. Michelle opens up about her own struggles with mental health, the disconnect between her culture and mental illness, and the detrimental effects of Cal Poly’s "grind" mindset. Tune in to hear how Michelle has learned to balance the stress of college with taking the time to unwind and stay healthy.
    Produced by:
    Cassandra Duarte
    With help from:
    Sean Fitzgerald
    Interview by:
    Jacqueline Wong
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    21 mins
  • Where Stories Matter

    Where Stories Matter
    Apr 19 2022
    One of our producers, Erin, interviews a team member of the Instagram account @shadesofcalpoly. This Instagram account is dedicated to "shining light on the discrimination that lurks in the shadows and is dismissed in the open at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo". Listen to their conversation on this third episode of the KCPR student-produced podcast: Different Matters.

    Produced by:
    Sarah Rauh
    With help from:
    Sean Fitzgerald
    Interview by:
    Erin Grastly
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    24 mins
  • Where Community Matters

    Where Community Matters
    Apr 12 2022
    In this episode, Cameryn interviews San Luis Obispo local activist and community change maker Rita Casaverde. Rita shares her story as an immigrant, and how that has pushed her to advocate for many others today. As an activist, Rita has been involved in many local organizations and shares her experience starting one, UndocuSupport. Listen to Rita share her story and lived experiences, as well as how that ties into her love of gardening and music.

    Produced by:
    Cameryn Oakes
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    37 mins