8-18 Media Queen City Kidcast

8-18 Media Queen City Kidcast

8-18 Media is a FREE youth journalism program for kids ages 8-18 through the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum. 8-18 Media's mission is to empower and amplify the voices of youth. Each podcast is kid-powered. Every episode is planned by youth reporters and the subjects they cover will vary, but each episode will focus on issues that affect their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

All Things Taylor Swift

September 5, 2025 • 5 mins
Host Charlotte and her friend talk all about Taylor Swift and her music. They talk about their favorite songs, albums, and what they would wear to a Taylor Swift concert. So if you are a Swiftie, this is for you.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Get your groove on with Groove Candy

August 11, 2025 • 21 mins
Get your groove on and tune in to learn more about the popular Marquette-based band Groove Candy. Host Greta Ombrello interviews vocalists Diana Reeves and Marcella Krupski, and Eric Gort, who plays the sax and keys. Listen in to learn more about the history of the band and where you can catch a show!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Lions vs. Packers - A friendly discussion

June 2, 2025 • 27 mins
In this episode of the 8-18 Media Queen City Podcast, two good friends, Alex and Eli, discuss their love of football, but they don't quite agree on a favorite team. Eli is team Packers and Alex is a Lions fan. They have a lively discussion about the past season and the upcoming NFL season. Tune in and cheer, "Go Pack Go!" with Eli or "No Pack No!" with Alex.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

Mark as Played

4-H Summer Camp Fun

April 1, 2025 • 24 mins

4-H Summer Camp Fun

On this 8-18 Media Queen City Podcast, your hosts, Eli, Matthew, and Alex talk with Liana Pepin, MSU Extension Educator, about the upcoming 4-H summer camp opportunity. They discuss the who, what, where, when, and why of the summer camp. For more information on the 4-H summer camp please contact Liana Pepin via email at deisenro@msu.edu.

Hosted on Acast. See ...

Mark as Played

The history of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Moose Lift

February 25, 2025 • 13 mins
In this podcast, your host, 8-18 Media reporter, Eero Rutz, explores the history of the Moose Lift in the 1980s. His guest, historian Ann Fisher, helps fill in the details of the infamous Moose Lift.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Local Libraries are Super Cool

February 4, 2025 • 17 mins
On this two-part episode of 8-18 Media Queen City Kidcast, youth reporter Charlotte Lester sits down with her friends Evena and Lucy to discuss why they love their local library and what books they are reading. For Part 2 of the podcast, Charlotte visits the Peter White Public Library to interview Sarah Rehborg, the Youth Services Department Head about why the library is important to young readers.

Mark as Played

Weird But True Trivia

January 6, 2025 • 25 mins
8-18 Media members Evena and Lucy host the first episode of their podcast Weird But True. Their guests, Evena's Grandma Lynn and their mutual friend Charlotte are asked to guess whether a fact is weird but true or false. 8-18 Media Director Marnie is there to fact-check. Do you know your Weird But True Trivia? Play along at home and find out.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Mark as Played

Letters Against Isolation

October 29, 2024 • 19 mins
On this youth-powered podcast, Zoe Gramana, age 10, interviews Shreya Patel, one of the founders of the non-profit, Letters Against Isolation and Lindsay Gramana, education liaison for LAI. Zoe talks with her guests about how simply sending a handwritten letter to a senior can make a big impact on their mental well-being. To find out how you too can become a letter writer, listen in to Zoe's podcast for all the details. This episod...

Mark as Played

A sit down with Callie Barr

July 30, 2024 • 11 mins

Youth journalist Vesper Clark-Bonk, 13, had a chance to sit down with Congressional Candidate, Callie Bar, to discuss critical issues important to youth in our district.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

The history of K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base

June 18, 2024 • 28 mins

Tune in to listen to youth reporter, Eero Rutz interview Richard V. Verwey, President, K. I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum,

SMSgt, USAF (Ret) about the history of K.I. Sawyer Air Force base. They discuss its early beginnings, and what it was like to live on the K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, and why the base eventually closed.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

The video-game victory

April 10, 2024 • 25 mins
On this episode of 8-18 Media's Queen City Kidcast, host Finn and his guests Jacob and Mikko have a lively discussion about how video games are alike and somewhat different while arguing about which one is superior. They also make suggestions to the game developers on how to improve the gameplay. Listen in and experience what it's like to be a kid who passionately plays video games.

H...

Mark as Played

Hi Barbie

January 12, 2024 • 15 mins

On this episode of 8-18 Media's Queen City Podcast your host Zoe has a conversation with her younger sister about their mutual love for Barbies and why playing with them is important for imaginative play.

This episode was produced by Rex Gramana.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Great Events of Marquette History- The Great Fire

December 5, 2023 • 34 mins
This is the first podcast in a series about historical Marquette events, hosted by Eero Rutz. In this season's first episode "The Great Fire," Eero sits down with his guest, Jim Koski to discuss the events of that historical day.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Collin's Guide to the Grateful Dead Part 1-3

November 6, 2023 • 17 mins
If you are a Deadhead this is a must listen! 17-year-old Collin Gallion thoroughly explores the Grateful Dead's history. If you have been a fan of the Grateful Dead for years, or just getting to know their music, allow Collin to guide you through the band's different eras with expertise. Give it a listen and stay weird!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Book Banning- A sit down discussion with Peter White Public Library Teen Services Specialist Amanda Pierce

August 22, 2023 • 14 mins
On this episode, 8-18 Media youth reporters, Collin Gallion, 17, and Shay Goodreau Kangas, 16 sit down with Teen Specialist, Amanda Pierce, from the Peter White Public Library to discuss the banning of books.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Movie Mayhen

July 14, 2023 • 20 mins
On this episode of 8-18 Media's Queen City Kidcast, host Caleb Rayhorn, 12, and his two guests (and good friends) take part in a very lively and passionate discussion (argument?) about their favorite movies.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Exploring the ins and outs of homeschooling

June 15, 2023 • 25 mins
On this episode of 8-18 Media's Queen City Kidcast, 10-year-old host, Charlotte Lester talks with her guests about the ins and outs of homeschooling.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Northern Ukraine to Northern Michigan: 17-year-old Daria Moshko shares her experience

May 10, 2023 • 20 mins
On this episode of 8-18 Media's Queen City Podcast, Nistha, and Annabella, who are both seniors at Marquette Senior High School, had a chance to sit down and talk with 17-year-old, Daria Moshko who came to the U.S. with her family to escape the war in Ukraine.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

For the love of animals-How families and even kids can help support UPAWS

March 10, 2023 • 19 mins
On this kid-powered podcast, 8-18 Media youth reporters talk with Executive Director of UPAWS, Bill Brutto, on how kids and families can get involved with the non-profit and help the organization and the animals.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark as Played

Exploring the Joyce Ivy League Foundation Summer Scholar Program

February 9, 2023 • 29 mins
8-18 Media Queen City Podcast is a kid-powered podcast where the 8-18 Media youth reporters explore issues that affect their young lives. On this episode of the Queen City Podcast, host Lily Dixon and guest Madeleine Wood, share their experience as Joyce Ivy League Summer Scholars and explain how other high school girls in the U.P. can apply to the summer scholar program and expand their futures.

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies!

    The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Mobile

Wearables

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.