The Smokie Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Smoke Signal
Covering everything from student life, to what's happening in the world, all in short 20-minute episodes. A production of the Smoke Signal, Mission San Jose High School's official newspaper.
In the second episode of this year's Smokie Podcast, join staff writers Praamesh Siva, Vidyuth Sridhar, Callie Yuan, and Sahas Goli in tackling media literacy through a journalist's perspective.
In the first episode of a brand new season of the Smokie Podcast, join staff writers Sahas Goli, Praamesh Siva, and Aaryan Suri in opening up about fears they have or had—whether it’s about school, college, jobs, or anything else—and discussing how they dealt with them.
Join Amelie Wu, Chloe Gao, & Esther Lau on this episode of the Smokie Podcast where they discuss Teacher’s Appreciation Month, reminisce on their favorite classes & favorite teachers, as well as detail some of their experiences and what they've learned from teachers.
Hoping to achieve a growth mindset for the new year? In the first Smokie Podcast episode of 2022, listen to four first year staff writers — Shaily Desai, Julia Peng, Darshan Thirumala, and Jennie Wang — discuss the importance of positive mindsets and how it shapes our self-view and perspectives of life.
Tune into the latest episode of the Smokie Podcast and listen to first year staff writers Vedesh Kodnani and Jennie Wang discuss the impact of childhood media on our lives while reflecting on their favorite childhood memories and TV shows, books, and movies.
For our upcoming October cycle, the Smoke Signal is hosting the second episode of the Smokie Podcast this year on all things activism. Tushar Dalmia and Aditi Chhangani are two active student activists who will speak about their experiences with activism, why they engage in it, and offer advice to others on how to show support for social issues through a roundtable discussion with two of the Smoke Signal writers: Elaheh Khazi and Charlize Chiu. Watch the latest Smokie podcast episode below!
In the first episode this year of the Smokie Podcast, listen to four Smoke Signal seniors — News Co-Editor Alina Zeng, Opinion Co-Editor Isabella He, Feature Co-Editor Nithika Valluri, and Graphics Editor Mingxin Wang — discuss their advice on questions we received from underclassmen, delving into tips on choosing courses, participating in school events, and more.
In the final episode of the Smokie Podcast, listen to four Smoke Signal seniors -- Co-Editors-in-Chief Yusuf Rasheed & Sabrina Wu, Sports Editor Anika Arora, and Events Manager Varun Upadhyay -- reflect on their time in high school, from their embarrassing fails to their greatest accomplishments, and discuss their goals for the future, all while eating a plate of hot wings.
How has music been a part of your life? Do you enjoy exploring new artists on the daily or sticking to the classics? On this episode of the Smokie Podcast, listen to Feature Editor Ian Park and Staff Writer Jessica Yu discuss their music tastes, journeys, and recommendations.
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
With graduation quickly approaching, many of us are wondering what college life and adulthood is like. In this episode of the Smokie Podcast, listen to two MSJ alumni from the Class of 2019 — Jonathan Ko, currently at Stanford, and Vicki Xu, currently at Harvard — discuss their experiences with going to college and how they felt about their newfound independence.
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
Multiculturalism is defined as the presence of several distinct cultural or ethnic groups within a society, but what does it mean to you? In this episode of The Smokie Podcast, hear from Staff Writers Tavish Mohanti, Sabrina Cai, Tanisha Srivatsa, and Joanne Park about what multiculturalism means in the context of their lives as young Asian-Americans living in the Bay Area.
The format of this episode is a little different than previous ones — we’ll begin with a roundtable discussion, and transition into one-on-one conversations. Listen to Tanisha and Joanne discuss the intersectionality of activism and Tavish and Sabrina discuss their experiences, hopes, and worries as seniors going to college in the fall.
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
Ever wondered what the students in the Smoke Signal do every day to bring you news about the MSJ community? Want to know what goes on behind the scenes of your school newspaper? In this video extension of our third podcast episode of season 2, you'll learn about the jobs of a First-Year Staff Writer, Second-Year Staff Writer & Events Manager, Section Editor, and an Editor-in-Chief.
Also, be sure to keep an eye out for the bonus Q&A at the end of the video in which each Smokie will answer a question submitted by the MSJ community! The questions were submitted on a google form posted to the school Facebook groups.
Apply to the Smoke Signal for the 2021-22 school year at www.tinyurl.com/APPLYSMOKIE.
Special thanks to Isabella He (First-Year Staff Writer), Varun Upadhyay (Second-Year Staff Writer & Events Manager), Megh Basu (Arts & Entertainment Editor), and Sabrina Wu (Editor-in-Chief).
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
Looking back, how has 2020 shaped you? This year has been rough to say the least, but it has also marked monumental turning points that will go down in history. From the Black Lives Matter Movement and the 2020 Presidential Election to frantic grocery runs and virtual school, listen to Staff Writers Nishi Bhagat and Maggie Lai talk about what has shaped them and how they plan to take the lessons they've learned into the new year.
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
In the first episode of the Smokie Podcast's second season, listen to Staff Writers Tavish Mohanti, Sabrina Cai, Nithika Valluri, and Jessica Yu discuss new habits they've formed, their journeys developing them, and tips they've come up with from their own experiences.
Background music prod. by Lukrembo
Edited by Web Editor Mahek Bhora
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
In episode two of the Smokie Podcast, editors Jennifer Xiang, Karen Li, and Tylor Wu answer reader-submitted questions.
Edited by Web Editors Riya Chopra and Gregory Wu
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org
The Smoke Podcast Episode 1: Social Media’s Impact on Society Today
November 17, 2019
The Smoke Signal
Journalists:
Tavish Mohanti and Gokul Ramapriyan
Background music prod. by Momo Music (Momo — Lo Fi Chill)
Edited by Web Editors Riya Chopra and Gregory Wu
For the latest coverage, visit www.thesmokesignal.org