Paper Thin Thoughts: Recent Episodes
Ben Rekosh and Soren Povisils
Short-sightedly ill-advised thought provoking high schoolers, speak their truths about trending topics that they experience in our daily lives. We’ll be discussing topics relevant to us, and with any given week, that could range from sports to food to academics to culture. Feel free to follow on Instagram for the most up to date news and info: @ptt_pod
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In this episode we had Charlottesville’s most trusted food critic Simon Davidson. Simon runs Charlottesville29 where he ranks and reviews his favorite restaurants in Charlottesville. We spoke about his passion for the trade and talked about his favorite meals. In the highlights, Soren and Ben continued the talk on food and closed it off with some quick questions.
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In this special episode, we are sharing a podcast from Ms. Horne’s Public Speaking Class. Please enjoy Two & Two, Is It True.
In this episode, Soren and Ben interview athletes who play spring sports. They asked questions about the team's goals and aspirations for the spring 2023 season. Be sure to attend games and support our Knights in any way you can. The Highlights were thought provoking and movie themed, as well as another touch on sports.
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In this episode, we had Coach Daly, Coach Jones, and Producer Dave on for a March Madness college hoops talk about our brackets and top picks for the tournament. In the highlights Soren and Ben spoke about some deep thoughts, influential quotes, a ping pong tournament, and college mascots from the Kids in The Hall.
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In this episode we had Macon Gunter, a real-estate agent turned podcaster. We spoke about what it’s like to be a real estate agent within Charlottesville. We followed that up with some basketball talk and shifted into the highlights where we conversed about mini golf, Star Wars, and candy. Finally, we heard from the Kids In The Hall about their favorite sweet treats.
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Soren and Ben had a thoughtful and interesting interview with Mr. Joley Wood about his life and the facts he has to offer. In the highlights Ben presented a “Tweet of the Week” that will make you think, followed by a slightly confusing “Guess Who Said It”, finally, ending with a “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids in the Hall”
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In this episode, we had the opportunity to speak with Doctor Bobby Chhabra, Orthopedic Surgeon, Professor at the UVA School of Medicine, and Physician for UVA Athletics. We had a thoughtful conversation about his years at UVA, along with some talk on injuries. In the Highlights, Soren and Ben talked about the recent NBA All Star game and the dunk contest, followed by a fun “Guess Who Said It”, and ending it off with a “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids In The Hall”
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In this episode, Soren and Ben talked with David Becker about the musical “Fiddler On The Roof” (tickets can be found at https://linktr.ee/theatrechs22), theatrical practice in general, and the importance of theater in our modern society. In the highlights, Ben and Soren spoke about Valentine’s Day and relationship advice, then they spoke about the Super Bowl, followed by “Guess Who Said It” and a long segment about movies that we have seen, ending the episode off with “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids in the Hall”
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A Super Bowl Sunday Special - Ben and Soren invited some guests to share some wings and talk about Big Game predictions, favorite Super Bowl foods, commercials and traditions.
In this episode, Ben and Soren scrambled for ideas and ended up landing on a solo main segment with a Mr. Wood based Q&A, followed by a food fight draft with Em and Marquis. The highlights started off with a “Tweet of the Week” followed by “Ben’s Brief Broadcast”, next up “What is the Best Thing you Ate” (Charlotte Edition), ending off with a “Guess Who Said it”, the “Quick Question of the week” and “Kids in the Hall”!
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This week we had a NBA round table discussion about the current basketball standings. On this episode we had Athletic Director Mr. Jones, and returning guest Mr. O’Grady, as well as Producer Dave. In the highlights, Ben kicked it off with a “Tweet of the Week”, after that Soren gave a food followed by a chef themed “Guess Who Said It”. Next we had “Ben’s Brief Broadcast” on the NFL playoffs, finishing up with “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids in the Hall”.
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This week, we had a special guest: the voice behind CHS announcements, Allison Dugger. We had a Q&A, we answered questions that were submitted to our Instagram account. We got into the highlights, starting with “Tweet of the Week”, followed by “Ben’s Brief Broadcast” where Ben spoke on the NFL playoff games so far. Followed by “Guess Who Said It”, the “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids in the Hall”
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In this episode, we had an interview with returning guest: Coach Cherebin (Commanders superfan). Within this interview we spoke on one of the greatest sports of all time: American Football. As you may know, the Super Bowl is coming up which means we have to predict who will make it to the finals. After this interview we had a draft about Marvel Heroes and Villains with Producer Dave. Followed by the Highlights starting with a basketball video in “Tweet of the Week”. Next up was a marvel quote presented by Soren in “Guess Who Said It”, followed by our “Quick Question of the Week” and “Kids in the Hall”.
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Starting off Season 2 with a bang, just Ben and Soren this episode. Starting with a World Cup recap and thoughts on the finale followed by a breakdown of our winter/holiday breaks. Season two highlights begin with a “Tweet of the Week” about our existence, followed by a “Guess Who Said It”, will Ben begin the year with a W (win)? Next up is a “Soren’s Snazzy Suites” about a recent movie he watched, finally ending with the “Quick Question of the Day” and the “Kids In the Hall” about New Year's Resolutions.
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We had an interview with Mr. Pitt, our new principal, followed by an animal draft with producer Dave. Leading the highlights was a “Guess Who Said It” followed by a “Tweet of The Week”, then “Soren’s Snazzy Suites”, followed by our “Quick Question of the Week. Ending with “Kids in The Hall”
In this episode, the boys traveled far and wide to the UVA basketball game where they met up with Zach Carey: head of “Streaking The Lawn”, after the interview we had a basketball themed draft, followed by the HIGHLIGHTS. We had a “Tweet of the Week” followed by another World Cup check-in with Mr. Manning and Jacob Engel, we then had a “Guess Who Said It” with a Christmas theme, followed by our “Quick Question of the Week”, closing out with “Kids in the Hall”.
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In this episode we had a philosophical conversation with Jin Oishi, we explored his love for writing as well as his publications and literature successes. We followed this talk with a pizza review, then a pizza themed draft. Finishing up with the highlights where we spoke with Mr. Manning and Jacob Engel regarding the World Cup so far, then we had the “Tweet of the Week”, then the “Guess Who Said It”, followed by the “Quick Question of the Week”, ending with “Kids In the Hall”
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We had an exuberant interview with Mr. Manning regarding ‘football’ while watching the exciting USA vs. Wales world cup match. After the interview about his background and following of soccer, we transitioned into a Thanksgiving themed draft about food. Next was our highlights segment where we spoke on the legend himself: Stephen Curry through the “Tweet of the Week”, followed by a ‘football’ themed “Guess Who Said It” featuring the most famous ‘football’ players. Wrapping the episode up with the “Quick Question of the Week”, and “Kids in The Hall” discussing pie.
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In this episode, we had a fun interview with the newest addition to the Charlottesville High School fine arts community: orchestra & music production teacher Mrs. Waters. We had an intriguing talk about music and the background of Mrs. Waters, our draft was based around music venues and performances, we then transitioned into the highlights where we spoke more on music with the guess who said it but also a hint of basketball in the Tweet Of The Week. Ending off with a movie review and a funny quick question and Kids In the Hall.
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We had a special football episode this week, starting off with a passionate interview with Coach Cherebin. We dove deep into the perspective of a college football player and his career regarding CHS. Our draft topic consisted of some of the best NFL moments that we would have wanted to see live. In the highlights, Soren and Ben talked more about football with an NFL themed tweet, followed by another attempt by Ben at redeeming his record for ‘guess who said it’, followed by a rant from Ben about an NFL team. The ‘Kids in the Hall’ was extra special because Ben and Soren got player, band, fan, and principal coverage at the CHS senior night football game.
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In this episode we had an intriguing interview with the master of the choir: Mr. Cooke. We indulged into the background of Mr. Cooke and his musical journeys. We had a draft regarding legendary artists that we would like to see live at a concert. In the highlights Ben and Soren discussed Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, Ben once again tried to pull it back in ‘guess who said it’, we had a suspicious story presented by Soren about the Titanic, ‘Kids in the Hall’ was related to musical preference. This week's episode was full of excellent conversations and interesting backgrounds.
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This week we had an awesome discussion with an OG friend of the show, Leander St. Ours. We talked about some of our favorite conspiracy theories, the history of Paper Thin Thoughts, and closed it out with a draft of our favorite Halloween candies. In the highlights, Soren and Ben discussed the success of Philly sports, Ben attempted to redeem himself in the ‘guess who said it,’ and the Kids in the Hall was full of controversial takes. This episode was a ton of fun and certainly full of laughs to go along with the sweet taste of Halloween.
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We have the pleasure of getting to have a conversation with audio production extraordinaire Dave Stipe. Some of the topics discussed were the evolution of podcasting, Boston food, and dream recording locations. We then did a draft-style rankings of who we’d want to interview on Paper Thin Thoughts. Closed out by the highlights, this was a super fun episode.
In this episode we dive deep into “why podcasting” while indulging into delicious Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and quick trivia with executive producers Dave Stipe and Jenn Horne, followed by the “Tweet of The Week”, “Guess Who Said It”, “Quick Fire Question”, and finally “Kids In The Hall”. Ending with the outro and credits. Listen here at paperthinthoughts.com, go to our Instagram for the latest updates regarding the podcast- instagram.com/ptt_pod
In this episode we explore the conspiracy theories behind Area 51 followed by the highlights which kick off with the ‘Tweet of the Week’, then ‘Guess Who Said It’, and finally ‘Kids in the Hall’.
In this episode we speak to an iconic teacher here at CHS, Joshua OGrady, which then segments into the highlights where we listen to the ‘Tweet of the Week’, followed by ‘The Best Thing You Ate This Week’, then ‘Guess Who Said It’, and finally ‘Kids In The Hall’. Ending with the outro and credits.
In this episode we speak about and discuss our… interesting summer breaks, which then segments into the highlights where we listen to the ‘Tweet of the Week’, followed by ‘The Best Thing You Ate This Week’, then ‘Guess Who Said It’, and finally ‘Kids In The Hall’. Ending with the outro and credits.