That's What They Said

“That’s What They Said” is a space where we pull back the curtain on the college experience — the myths, the stereotypes and the late-night thoughts.
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Creators and Guests

Host
Julia Laursen
Host
Kieran McClean

What is That's What They Said?

Join hosts Julia and Kieran as they address the myths and stereotypes surrounding the campus community.

“That’s What They Said” is a space where we pull back the curtain on the college experience — the myths, the stereotypes and the late-night thoughts nobody puts in the brochure.

No topic is off-limits! We’re talking about everything — from expectations vs. reality, to campus culture, academics, friendships and the messy in-betweens. If it’s part of student life, we’re navigating it together.

"That's What They Said" is a podcast produced by WKNC 88.1 FM HD-1/HD-2 at NC State University.

That's What They Said Ep 1 - Teaser
Meeting created at: 25th Sep, 2025 - 7:18 PM

00:00
Julia
Welcome to That's What They Said, an educationally conversational podcast with WKNC 88.1. I'm Julia.

00:06
Kieran
And my name is Kieran.

00:07
Julia
And we're here to discuss topics ranging from campus celebrities, relationships and campus culture.

00:12
Kieran
To balancing your academic and social life, petty drama and the college stereotypes we.

00:17
Julia
Love being in college, but it's hard, it's unpredictable, and it's messy.

00:20
Kieran
But college is also spontaneous, exciting, and so rewarding.

00:24
Julia
I decided to start That's What They Said after reflecting on my first year at NCSU, which felt a little lonely and a lot intimidating. My vision is to remind other students that they're not alone and that everyone's college experience is uniquely their own. Plus, I want to debrief the many topics that seem to be universally understood but somehow never discussed.

00:41
Kieran
My first year in college was anything but perfect, and without a good support system would have been impossible. That's What They Said is the safe space to talk about all the things that weren't in the campus brochure.

00:51
Julia
So we're here to tell you the.

00:52
Kieran
Truth because they don't always get it right.