In this episode Sophs sits down with Destinee Wormack and CJ Jones, students of NC State who will be showcasing their research project at the Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship on feb. 19th! They discuss their project and how it focuses on pregnant women of color in prison systems, how these topics are often overshadowed and how they are helping bring it to the forefront. We also discuss different projects and events during or following the symposium open to the public, students or grad students, as well as Nc State’s African American Cultural Center and all the great opportunities that come with checking it out! I heavily recommend checking out both the symposium as well as the cultural center after listening to this episode!!
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Ever wondered what it’s like to grow up offline, deep in the jungle, at a tiny Indian boarding school? In this episode, I chat with Praneeth Koneru about his nine-year adventure at Rishi Valley School, a place with no Wi-Fi, no phones, and barely any contact with the outside world.
We dive into the unique challenges and joys of boarding school life: building friendships in tight quarters, navigating strict rules, surviving basic dorm living, and discovering independence the hard and sometimes hilarious way. Praneeth shares how the experience shaped his life skills, confidence, and ability to handle conflict, lessons that still help him today.
This conversation is not about criticizing India, but about appreciating its incredible diversity, culture, and traditions. From South Indian cuisine and customs to the way students learn self-discipline and relationships, we explore how cultural context shapes education and identity.
If you’re curious about growing up differently, navigating identity, and learning life lessons in unexpected ways, this episode is for you. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe gain a new appreciation for the many ways childhood can happen, even without Wi-Fi.
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We Love Love
This Valentine’s Day themed episode of the That’s What They Said features hosts Julia and Kieran alongside their guest Tanner as they discuss relationship statuses and dating philosophies. The trio shares humorous anecdotes about their personal college experiences, ranging from detailed pre-date routines to the nuances of meeting potential partners in person.
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Jazz Charts 2/10/26
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | BRAD MEHLDAU | Ride Into The Sun | Nonesuch |
| 2 | SILVANO MONASTERIOS | The River | Self-Released |
| 3 | TRILOGY | The Slow Road | Self-Released |
| 4 | CORTO.ALTO | “32.Dip (108)” [Single] | Marathon Artists |
| 5 | KURT ROSENWINKEL AND JEAN-PAUL BRODBECK | The Brahms Project | Heartcore |
| 6 | MICHAEL SARIAN | Esquina | Greenleaf |
| 7 | ITAI KRISS | Daybreak | Jojo |
| 8 | KENNY BARRON | Songbook | Artwork |
| 9 | RIN SEO COLLECTIVE | City Suite | Cellar |
| 10 | TAKUYA KURODA | Everyday | PPK |
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Chainsaw Charts 2/10/26
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | BLAZE | Out Through The Door | No Remorse |
| 2 | DEMON BITCH | Master of the Games | Cruz del Sur |
| 3 | BAAN | Neumann | Self-Released |
| 4 | CLAIRVOYANCE | Chasm of Immurement | Carbonized |
| 5 | DORMANT ORDEAL | Tooth And Nail | Willowtip |
| 6 | DRAWN AND QUARTERED | Lord Of Two Horns | Nuclear Winter |
| 7 | FLOATING | Hesitating Lights | Transcending Obscurity |
| 8 | GOD COMPLEX | He Watches In Silence [EP] | SharpTone |
| 9 | HYPERDONTIA | Dormant Scourge [EP] | Self-Released |
| 10 | IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT | Goldstar | Century Media |
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EOT 426: When Art Connects Us
This week’s episode of Eye on the Triangle focuses on connection through creativity. From international voices in the Tunisia 88 Alumni Choir to insights from NCMA curator Caroline Roocheleau, we examine how art, music, and history shape communities and preserve stories that transcend borders.
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Afterhours Charts 2/10/26
Afterhours Charts
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | MANDY INDIANA | URGH | Sacred Bones |
| 2 | GORPOPAP | Reach 4 The Stars | Self-Released |
| 3 | JOMOON | Sugar | NOISEBERRY |
| 4 | SASSY 009 | Dreamer+ | PIAS Electronique |
| 5 | LOS PULPITOS | Octopean Union | Crammed Discs |
| 6 | JANE REMOVER | <3 [EP] | deadAir |
| 7 | TONI GEITANI | Wahj | Self-Released |
| 8 | ARLO PARKS | “Heaven” [Single] | Transgressive/PIAS |
| 9 | SHUGOREI | Memories of Magic—魔法の記憶—Mahō no Kioku | 4000 |
| 10 | FKA TWIGS | EUSEXUA Afterglow | Young/Atlantic |
Afterhours Adds
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | MANDY INDIANA | URGH | Sacred Bones |
| 2 | GORPOPAP | Reach 4 The Stars | Self-Released |
| 3 | JOMOON | Sugar | NOISEBERRY |
| 4 | JANE REMOVER | <3 [EP] | deadAir |
| 5 | TONI GEITANI | Wahj | Self-Released |
| 6 | ARLO PARKS | “Heaven” [Single] | Transgressive/PIAS |
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Underground Charts 2/10/26
Underground Charts
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | DANNY BROWN | Stardust | Warp |
| 2 | MCKINLEY DIXON | Magic, Alive! | City Slang |
| 3 | PLANET GIZA | The Sky Is Recording Me: 100 Years Later (Vol. 3) | Quiet Note |
| 4 | NIGHTMARES ON WAX | Echo45 Sound System | Warp |
| 5 | EV G | And Then I Go Up | Self-Released |
| 6 | EVIDENCE | Unlearning Vol. 2 | Rhymesayers |
| 7 | DEMAE | Deep Dive [EP] | FAMM |
| 8 | 7XVETHEGENIUS | Self 7xve 3 | Broadband Sound |
| 9 | CAUTIOUS CLAY | The Hours: Night | Fantasy/Concord |
| 10 | MANWOLVES, CRASHPREZ, CRASHWOLVES | it all comes for me [EP] | Manwolves |
Underground Adds
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | OWELU DREAMHOUSE | Owelu Dreamhouse | Hopestreet |
| 2 | CHARLOTTE DAY WILSON | Patchwork | Stone Woman/XL |
| 3 | KUMAIL | “Tear It Off” feat. Fly Anakin [Single] | Tru Thoughts |
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Top Charts 2/10/26
Top Charts
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | APRIL MARCH | “Surfing Castafiore” [Single] | Bong Load |
| 2 | DAFFO | Where The Earth Bends | Concord |
| 3 | DOUBLE WISH | Double Wish | Hit The North |
| 4 | FEEBLE LITTLE HORSE | “This Is Real” [Single] | Saddle Creek |
| 5 | FOXWARREN | 2 (Two) | Anti- |
| 6 | HATCHIE | Liquorice | Secretly Canadian |
| 7 | MAMALARKY | Hex Key | Epitaph |
| 8 | NATIVE SUN | Concrete Language | TODO |
| 9 | STEREOLAB | Instant Holograms On Metal Film | Warp/Duophonic |
| 10 | ABIGAIL DOWD | Saints & Warriors | Self-Released |
| 11 | ACOPIA | Blush Response | Scenic Route |
| 12 | ALTON ELLIS | At Stingray Studios [EP] | Stingray |
| 13 | AMENRA | De Toorn & With Fang And Claw [EP] | Relapse |
| 14 | CLUSTERFUNK | forestry | fakenumberland |
| 15 | DANIBREAKS | NXIETY [EP] | Self-Released |
| 16 | DANNY BROWN | Stardust | Warp |
| 17 | ERIE CHOIR | Golden Reviser | Potluck |
| 18 | FENNEC | Nice Work Volume. 3 [EP] | Self-Released |
| 19 | FILLERHOOK | Apricity | Self-Released |
| 20 | GANSER | Animal Hospital | felte |
| 21 | GWENNYLOL | Blurry Sky | Vapor Scape |
| 22 | HELADO NEGRO | The Last Sound On Earth [EP] | Big Dada |
| 23 | HOMEOSTASIS | “Golden Eyes” [Single] | Self-Released |
| 24 | JUNIORGRAFX | born | Business Casual |
| 25 | KILL THE BUDDHA | Kill the Buddha | Moths Recording Company |
| 26 | MEI SEMONES | Kurayami/Get Used To It + Itsumo [EP] | Bayonet |
| 27 | MIDLAKE | A Bridge To Far | Self-Released |
| 28 | NASANIERU | myfrequency [EP] | Self-Released |
| 29 | OSTRACA | Eventualities [EP] | Persistent Vision |
| 30 | OZZY | “Amber” [Single] | Self-Released |
Top Adds
| Artist | Record | Label | |
| 1 | COOTIE CATCHER | Self-Released | |
| 2 | SOFTCULT | When A Flower Doesn’t Grow | Easy Life |
| 3 | TRUE BLUE | Star Witness | True Nature |
In this episode Sophs speaks to Laura Martin, the chief outreach officer, for Step Up Ministries, an organization that helps individuals and families find housing, work, and overall stability! Step Up offers programs and classes to help prepare people for interviews and other professional meetings that can help provide for them and their family, and provide other help and stability even afterwards. Listen for more information on how Step Up is helping serve the community by stabilizing it!!