The Undercurrent on Impact 89FM

In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Erin Huetteman, Maddie Rutkowski, and Rylee Schlaud to talk about their experiences as MSU Feature Twirlers. The MSU Feature Twirlers are a part of the Spartan Marching Band, performing at football games, basketball games, and other community events. With the use of a baton, they perform complex tricks and skills to supplement the band. Kennedy and the twirlers discuss the audition process, their rehearsals, and favorite skills. We hope you enjoy the episode!

On this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with Madison Nero, a candidate representing the Northeast in Miss Earth USA 2026. Miss Earth is a national pageant that primarily focuses on environmental awareness. Along with her multiple national titles and small businesses, Madison has developed her own makeup palette, meets with lawmakers in D.C., holds workshops for youth in her community, and much more. In this episode, Kennedy and Madison talk about pageantry, thrifting, makeup, and small ways to make a difference in the community. Madison will be competing in a national competition in January, and her and Kennedy talk about what it takes to prepare. We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars sits down with members of three different dance organizations on campus. She discusses NRG Dance, Orchesis Dance Company, and MSU Dance Club, and speaks with members of each group about what makes each organization special. They talk about the atmosphere at rehearsals, types of classes they offer, upcoming performances, and favorite memories the members have had in their respective dance groups. Each of the groups has something special to share, and we hope you enjoy hearing the dancers perspectives

In this week’s episode, Kennedy DeMars sits down with Jordan Woody, Ashiyana Bedi, and Alyssa Vettraino, three participants in Michigan State University’s annual Safe Halloween event. Hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life, Safe Halloween provides families with a fun and safe way to trick-or-treat and participate in the holiday festivities. Jordan, the event’s Director of Public Relations, shares how the event benefits the community and what goes into promoting it, including her outreach to local news stations. Ashiyana and Alyssa reflect on their experiences and the excitement of seeing families come together to enjoy a safe, festive Halloween. Safe Halloween is a long-standing Spartan tradition that brings joy to families every year. We hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode, Kennedy sits down with Ethan Lamkin and Jack McGuire for an inside look at The Spartan Dischords. The duo shares what goes into their rehearsals, the songs they're excited to perform, and the standout events they’ve had the opportunity to sing at. The Spartan Dischords is MSU's all-male acapella group, and they have been blending voices and campus tradition for over 40 years.

On the first episode of the brand new season of The Undercurrent, host Kennedy DeMars is joined by Elizabeth Gerskie--an influencer who attends Michigan State University. More widely known as Liz G, she is known for her content creation and social media, and has over 100k followers on one of her Tik Tok accounts. Kennedy and Liz discuss what it's like to have a large platform on a college campus, and what it's like balancing that while being a student.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Beth Hammond and Ana Lesage, members of the planning committee for MSU Ethics Week. Beth and Ana discuss what the week will entail, the important conversations to be had, and the exciting guests coming in to talk to students, staff and faculty. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET. 

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with cast members in Michigan State's Department of Theatre's upcoming production of 9 to 5, The Musical. Reese Martin, Jamie Patrona, and Mandy Marsili take listeners behind the scenes of this musical comedy. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m E.T. 

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Paige Hubler and Reagan Daul, members of the MSU Dance Team. Paige and Reagan share their experiences on the team and discuss their recent competition at the UDA Dance Team Nationals in Orlando, Florida. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET. 

On this weeks episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with Dominic Cochran, the founding director of Lansing's newest center for music and art, The Ovation. Dominic tells listeners about the upcoming project and how it will better serve the Lansing community. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal sits down with fiction filmmaking students at Michigan State. Zoe Dorst, Andrew Johnson, and Avery Taylor take listeners behind the scenes of their upcoming capstone project, "Orientation". To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal talks with Avani Vinod about being the Vice President of Michigan State's community of classically trained Indian musicians and dancers, MSU Swara. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Anna Yarnal talks with Sabrina Seldon and Caesar Roundtree about being involved with Michigan State's entirely student run fashion, beauty and lifestyle publication, VIM. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m ET.

On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with two international students.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with MSU alum and content and culture lead of brand relevance at McDonald's, Nathaniel Gaynor.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with MSU alum and Creative Director of "Variety" magazine, Haley Kluge.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with two alumni who played the role of Sparty.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week’s episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with Spartan Marching Band drum major, Lacy Jewell.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, you may have seen him in TV shows like NCIS, The Big Bang Theory or Jane the Virgin, but this week he's guest starring on WDBM. Our host Claire Bacarella interviews MSU alum and Hollywood actor Jeff Witzkie. To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.

On this week's episode of The Undercurrent, host Claire Bacarella talks with three MSU freshmen about their experiences in their first month of college.To listen live, tune in every other Sunday at 10:30 a.m. ET.