On this very special Torch and Twang show, me and DJ Sparrow started things off by remarking on how sad we were about needing to leave all you listeners out there in the cold for the next few weeks. To show our sadness, we played some somber tunes by artists ranging from Big Thief to Neko Case. After our little pity party however, we switched things up by playing a solid hour of big band music and old trail songs, inspired by a little game series both DJ Sparrow and I love dearly. In the last hour of our programing, we sent everyone off with a few Christmas-y country songs, including our last song of the night sung by Folk legend John Denver and all around legend Ralph the dog from the muppets. Happy Holidays, cowpoke. Catch you ’round the fire next time.
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Torch & Twang 12.9.25
December 10, 2025
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About the Contributors
Dante Chinni-Ianzito, Co-Host of The Progressive Torch & Twang
Outside of his show here at Impact, Dante (he/him) stays very busy around campus. He’s a double major in International Relations and Comparative Cultures and Politics with two minors as well. Beyond that, he spends plenty of time doing nerd stuff like model UN and Dungeons and Dragons. With all that going on, he enjoys spending some time relaxing and listening to a bit of old time folk and country when we can. At the moment, his favorite song lyrics are “Down the sand forever/only music is forever” but ask him in a few days again in a few days and he’ll probably have a different answer for you.
Wren Cueter, Co-Host of The Progressive Torch & Twang
Wren (they/them) is a Junior here at MSU studying English and hopes to go into the bigger music industry some day. Ever since they were a little kid they’ve loved music and has now become a major music collector with over 1200 records on cd. Some of their favorite music is folk music and they’ll defend Bob Dylan the day they die. Come listen into the Torch and Twang every Tuesday 8pm-12am to hear them and their co-host ramble on about their favorite folk and country tunes.