The Catalyst Duo: Recent Episodes
Maya Bachmann & Andres Mendez
A podcast made by two highschool students, Maya Bachmann and Andres Mendez, who are stuck in quarantine trying to make sense of it all, by having interesting conversations with peers and current high school students! Talking about what it's like being a teenager now in quarantine, and how technology, education, and social life has changed. Impacting us and others in good and bad ways. Having different worldviews to share our opinions on current matters, but also to have fun with the topics and fellow high school students who participate. Enjoy our babbling!
Today we interviewed 9th grader, Amy Velasco, from Alliance Tennenbaum Tech Charter who shares what it's like working at her family's restaurant and being a student during COVID-19 and quarantine. As well as what she does to keep motivated and her current favorite movie snacks. #StaySafe #KeepMoving
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Music credit: 1) The Traitor by Bonobo 2) Carmensita by Devendra Banhart
We interviewed Anthony Garcia who is a junior attending Benjamin Franklin High School, who shares his experience with quarantine and COVID-19. We talk about what he does for entertainment, motivation, and what a regular day in quarantine looks like for him. Enjoy! #StaySafe #COVID-19 #Staymotivated
Song Credits: 1) Something for Windy by Bonobo 2) Can't Wait by Jill Scott
We interviewed graduating senior, Andrew Soto, from San Pedro High School, who shares his worldview on current matters involving the COVID-19 and the protests going on, as well as what he does to entertain himself and keep himself busy in quarantine. Stay tuned! #StayHome #StayPositive
Song Credits: 1) Sapphire by Bonobo 2) Dry the Rain by The Beta Band
We interviewed high school junior, Oliver Garcia, who attends Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet, with us! He tells us about what he does during quarantine and how he is staying creative, as well as giving his thoughts on school and COVID-19. Stay strong and motivated! Visit www.coronavirus.gov for more info! #COVID-19 #Staysafe #quarantinelife
Song Credits: 1) Sunday by HNNY 2) I'm a Believer by The Monkees
Today we interview a senior from James C. Enochs High School in Modesto California, Ana Jimenez, who shares her experience with COVID-19, quarantine, and online schooling. We also get to hear about her journey in being admitted to UC Berkley with a full scholarship and being a senior graduating in 2020. We also have our new customized intro song made by Guillaume Mary(Maya's dad) as well as the tune break. Stay tuned!!! #COVID-19 #staysafe
Maya and Andres introduce The Catalyst Dou Podcast as Co-Hosts and begin talking about the current pandemic situation with Amber Alas who is a graduating senior at Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences Magnet. Amber shares her current situation with COVID-19 and how it has impacted her as a senior in high school, as well as sharing the struggles of experiencing this pandemic and quarantine. Stay tuned for teenage babbling!