More Than You Think!

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“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.

  1. Jun 16

    BROKE Island!

    In this episode of "More Thank You Think!" we discuss how the hit show, "Love Island," can thank inflation and the decline of third spaces for its success. Sound Effects Used: https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/lil-jon-whaaat-74021/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by Adhi Mahadi from Pixabay Sound Effect by Bithuh from Pixabay Sound Effect by Sandro Lima from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/oof-minecraft-61039/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/oof-minecraft-61039/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/sad-spongebob-33304/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/sad-spongebob-33304/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Nhựt Bùi from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/spongebob-sad-song-94002/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay https://www.myinstants.com/en/instant/the-bluetooth-device-is-ready-to-pair-86672/?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share Sound Effect by Maksym_Dudchyk from Pixabay View the episode 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. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    BROKE Island!
  2. Apr 7

    Girl I'm Bored... Let's Eat Some Protein!

    In this episode of "More Than You Think!" we discuss why ignoring the drastic weight loss of our favorite female celebrities is even more harmful and less feminist than staying silent about women's bodies. Sound effects used: Sound Effect by Universfield from Pixabay Sound Effect by u_7xr5ffk4oq from Pixabay Sound Effect by LAGZ Jackson from Pixabay Sound Effect by u_dtbxmnju4i from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Sound Effect by Neo Theone from Pixabay Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay Works Cited: for, Hospital. “Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied and Underfunded. It’s Time for a Change.” Women’s Health Is Chronically Understudied and Underfunded. It’s Time for a Change , Hospital for Special Surgery, 5 Dec. 2025, news.hss.edu/womens-health-is-chronically-understudied-and-underfunded-its-time-for-a-change/. Holmes, Su, et al. “Feminist Approaches to Anorexia Nervosa: A Qualitative Study of a Treatment Group.” Journal of Eating Disorders, vol. 5, no. 1, 13 Nov. 2017, jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-017-0166-y, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40337-017-0166-y. Munshi, Atul, et al. “Gender Bias in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Detection, and Management, with Specific Reference to Coronary Artery Disease.” Journal of Mid-Life Health, vol. 12, no. 1, 17 Apr. 2021, p. 8, https://doi.org/10.4103/jmh.jmh_31_21. National Cancer Institute. “Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk.” National Cancer Institute, Cancer.gov, 22 Feb. 2018, www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/hormones/oral-contraceptives-fact-sheet. Power:, Redefining. “Shelov Psychology Group.” Shelov Psychology Group , 9 Sept. 2024, www.shelovpsychologygroup.com/blog/eating-disorders-and-the-patriarchy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026. Vitarbo, August. “More than We Can Chew.” Stance, vol. 17, no. 1, 6 Apr. 2024, pp. 86–97, https://doi.org/10.33043/s.17.1.86-97. View the episode 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. Visit our podcast page to hear more and follow us on all social media platforms @WKNC881. Thanks for listening.

    Girl I'm Bored... Let's Eat Some Protein!

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“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.