More Than You Think!

About More Than You Think!

“More Than You Think!" is a podcast that explores the deeper layers of pop culture, uncovering how today’s trends connect with the political, economic, and social climate shaping our world. Each episode dives into the ways music, media, and cultural moments reflect — and influence — the society we live in. "More Than You Think!" is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 at NC State University.

Publisher

WKNC 88.1 | NC State Student Radio

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2025

Latest episode

20 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Kidults!

   In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss how Gen Z is bringing Toys R Us back into business, and what that means for the economy and the future of society. Sound effects used: Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/driken5482-45721595/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=236786">Driken Stan</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=236786">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=105105">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=105105">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/apebble-45160680/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=228244">aPebble</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=228244">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/apebble-45160680/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=228244">aPebble</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=228244">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/u_byub5wd934-32145216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=129698">u_byub5wd934</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=129698">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/benkirb-8692052/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=268907">Benjamin Adams</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=268907">Pixabay</a> View the episode transcript. (https://share.transistor.fm/s/40fc909a/transcript) More Than You Think! is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund (https://wknc.org/donate). Visit our podcast page (https://wknc.org/podcast) to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   We Carry The Flame?

   On this episode of "More Than You Think!' we discuss how Gen Z uses memes to express more than just humor. Memes have also become a way to express our political attitudes. Sound effects used: Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=423655">DRAGON-STUDIO</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=423655">Pixabay</a> https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/lil-jon-yeah-12291/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6251">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6251">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=36556">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=36556">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=14768">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=14768">Pixabay</a> https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/oh-brother-this-guy-stinks/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/dragon-studio-38165424/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=435489">DRAGON-STUDIO</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=435489">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=37944">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=37944">Pixabay</a> https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8wdguN9/ https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/and-you-know-what-else-is-37214/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share View the episode transcript. (https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6b39f79/transcript) More Than You Think! is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund (https://wknc.org/donate). Visit our podcast page (https://wknc.org/podcast) to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   When You Have A Friend!

   In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we talk about how the culture of friendship has a direct correlation with the status of the economy and we connect that conversation with trending TV shows and content creators. Sound effects used: Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/arjuntalan79089-37520779/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=154516">ARJUN KUMAR</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=154516">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=37944">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=37944">Pixabay</a> Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/mrstokes302-48032194/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=525043">Neo Theone</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=525043">Pixabay</a> https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/aww-so-cute-ishowspeed-27771/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=108233">freesound_community</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=108233">Pixabay</a> https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/people-crowd-cheering-379666/ View the episode transcript. (https://share.transistor.fm/s/330618f0/transcript) More Than You Think! is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2, student-run radio from NC State University. Like what you hear? Consider supporting it with a gift to the WKNC Enhancement Fund (https://wknc.org/donate). Visit our podcast page (https://wknc.org/podcast) to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

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