- 18
- Episodes
- 9
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2022
- First episode
- 241K
- YouTube views
About Where Different Matters
Different Matters highlights and amplifies underrepresented voices on Cal Poly’s campus and within the greater San Luis Obispo community by sharing the deeply personal stories of it’s guests and highlighting the incredible activist work they are doing.
- Publisher
- KCPR-FM
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 15 Feb 2022
- Latest episode
- 19 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
18 episodes in the feed.
19 Oct 2026
Where MSA Matters
Where Different Matters is back for the 2026 - 2027 AY! On this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the Muslim Students Association, one of Cal Poly's cultural clubs! Tune in to hear from two board members of MSA, the president, Amir Saatchi, and the Sisters Coordinator, Eshaal Syed. Go to KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts Heart to Heart, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, Learn by Listening, and Behind the Byline. Different Matters Team Jamila Zaki – Host Carolena Bernabe – Host Maddie Webb – Audio Editor Naneh Grigor – Podcast Director Where Different Matters Team: Jamila Zaki - Host Carolena Bernabe - Host Maddie Webb - Editor Naneh Grigor - Podcast Director
16 Sept 2026
Where Culture Matters
Where Different Matters is back for the 2026 - 2027 AY! On this episode, we take you behind the scenes of the Indian Students Association, one of Cal Poly's cultural clubs! Tune in to hear from a board member of ISA, Devansh Patel. Go to KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts Heart to Heart, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, Learn by Listening, and Behind the Byline. Different Matters Team Jamila Zaki – Host Carolena Bernabe – Host Maddie Webb – Audio Editor Naneh Grigor – Podcast Director
2 Mar 2026
Where Illuminate Matters
On this episode we take you behind the scenes of Illuminate, Cal Poly's cultural dance showcase! Tune in to hear from the students that make it happen! Go to KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts Heart to Heart, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup. Different Matters Team Grace Vazquez –– Host/Producer Jamila Zaki –– Host Maddie Webb –– Audio Editor Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
22 Nov 2025
Where the Diva Cup Matters
On this episode Grace Vazquez and Jamila Zaki talk to Kyra Joseph, the founder of Femme Futures, a non profit organization that empowers women on California’s Central Coast. Femme Futures is hosting their third annual Diva Cup Surf Competition on Saturday November 22nd. Tune in to learn about how Kyra started Femme Futures and the Diva Cup! For more info about the Diva Cup and Femme Futures click here! (https://www.femmefutures.org/) Go to KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts Heart to Heart, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup. Different Matters Team: Grace Vazquez –– Host Jamila Zaki –– Host Maddie Webb –– Audio Editor Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
18 Nov 2025
Where the Prisoners of Manzanar Matter
On this episode of Where Different Matters Grace Vazquez and Jamila Zaki sit down with Edwin Majano Villalobos, a student researcher at Cal Poly, to talk about his research into the Manzanar War Relocation Center. Manzanar was one of the ten concentration camps that imprisoned Japanese Americans during World War II. Tune in to learn about Edwin’s research and the deeply personal stories of the people imprisoned at Manzanar. Go to KCPR.org to check out our other podcasts Heart to Heart, The Gallop, Chatterbox, SLO-Fi, and The Roundup. Different Matters Team: Grace Vazquez –– Host Jamila Zaki –– Host Maddie Webb –– Audio Editor Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
22 Jun 2025
Where Sustainable Design Matters
Isadora De Liberty interviews Dr. Peter Schwartz, a physics professor, about the importance of environmentally sustainable design and its impact in developing countries.
29 Apr 2025
Where Biking Matters
On this episode Grace and Hope sit down with Sheridan Green, the president of the Cal Poly Urbanists club and intern at the SLO Council of Governments, to discuss Bike Month. Tune in to learn about the importance of biking, accessibility, and community in San Luis Obispo and beyond! You can find more information about Bike Month and the events at Rideshare.org (https://rideshare.org/program/bike-month).You can also follow SLO Rideshare on Instagram @slorideshare (https://www.instagram.com/slorideshare/?hl=en) and SLO Council of Governments @slocog (https://www.instagram.com/slocog/). Follow KCPR on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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 Isadora De Liberty –– Producer Joon Isobe –– Videographer Olive Nelson –– Audio Editor Ben Shane –– Podcast Director
17 Feb 2025
Where Backcountry Squatters Matter
On this episode Grace and Hope sit down with Hazel Catley, Zoey Buchanan, and Holly Brue, the founders and officers of the Cal Poly chapter of Backcountry Squatters. Backcountry Squatters is a nonprofit orginization that aims to foster inclusivity and empower women and gender queer folks in both outdoor industries and communities. Tune in to learn about the important work the Backcountry Squatters do for the Cal Poly community! You can find more information about the Cal Poly chapter of the Backcountry Squatters on Instagram @backcountrysquatters_calpoly (https://www.instagram.com/backcountrysquatters_calpoly/) and through their website backcountrysquatters.org (https://backcountrysquatters.org/) Follow KCPR on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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
8 Nov 2024
Where Divas De Los Muertos Matters
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 (https://www.instagram.com/mirame_entertainment/) Follow KCPR on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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
27 Oct 2024
Where The Cross Cultural Experience Matters
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 (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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
9 May 2024
Where Fashion Matters
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 Broderson, 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 (https://www.instagram.com/fitsatslo/?hl=en)! The Sustainable Fashion Club, who FITS is collaborating with on their "Symbiosis" show, can be found on Instagram as well@cpsustainablefashion (https://www.instagram.com/cpsustainablefashion/?hl=en). Reach out to these wonderful guests on Instagram! Komo Assi — @heykomo Jaclyn Broderson — @Jacofspades Follow KCPR on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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
25 Apr 2024
Where Indigenous Communities Matter
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! (https://yttnorthernchumashtribe.com/) Follow KCPR on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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.
6 Dec 2023
Where Drag Performers Matter
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 (https://www.instagram.com/kcpr913/?hl=en), X (https://twitter.com/kcpr913?lang=en), and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@kcpr913) @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.
29 Apr 2022
Where Mental Health Matters
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
19 Apr 2022
Where Stories Matter
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
12 Apr 2022
Where Community Matters
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
5 Apr 2022
Where Representation Matters
In this episode, Rachel interviewed Professor Ramón Esquivel and Professor Hala Baki - two professors of color in the Theatre department at Cal Poly. They discussed inclusion, or lack-thereof, in the institution of theatre and how it affects their work at Cal Poly. They both engage in a wealth of activism-related activities, including the discussion of a film that Professor Baki helped hold and a Teach-In session that Professor Esquivel led. They also gave insight into how we can change the culture of racial discrimination in artistic spaces. This is a discussion that is revealing of the state of theatre today, as well as the way underrepresented groups are treated in the greater San Luis Obispo community. Produced by: Rachel Kupfer-Weinstein With help from: Sam Kohn
15 Feb 2022
Welcome to Different Matters
Welcome to Different Matters. Check us out at kcpr.org/listen/podcasts, and follow us on all socials @kcpr913 and on Instagram @kcprpodcasts to get the latest on our podcast updates. Produced by: Sarah Rauh
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- 5.0 / 5
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- 8 ratings
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