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826DC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students ages 6-18 with their creative and expository writing skills, and to helping teachers inspire their students to write. This November, we're thrilled to publish our very first compendium: a collection of the best of the best student writing from our first five years. To celebrate the release here on the blog we will be posting a weekly podcast consisting of selections from the book, read aloud by students, volunteers, staff, and other friends of 826DC. So find a comfy spot and get ready to listen, savor, and share the words of our most inspiring young authors. This project is made possible in part by support from AT&T ASPIRE.
YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SAY A THOUSAND WORDS collects the best writing from 826DC’s first five years of running fun and unique writing-based programs. Spanning genres and styles, students ages 6-18 imagine dangers on the high seas, struggles with bullying, and mourn loved ones. From advice to their former selves to advice for the reader, students begin a journey that starts on the page and ends in the boundlessness of the imagination.
No jokes. On this very final episode of the Hit Continue Podcast, Scott watches an anime about volleyball, and Greg visits a Black Desert. Plus, we finally break down the most incendiary opening question in Hit Continue history. It's the very last Hit Continue, you fired Google employees!
(Stay tuned to "Low Five Productions" on Facebook in the coming weeks. Scott and Greg aren't going away, but we're moving on to an exciting new project. We love you all!)
Scott really likes Final Fantasy 7, and Greg really likes Final Fantasy 6. We talked about our top 25 games of all time. It's Hit Continue 202, you mayors of Mexico City!
Scott gets really into blitzball, and Greg goes blind in a forest. It's Hit Continue 201, you terrible sequels!
On this gigantic 200th episode, Scott watches a TV show presented in WandaVision™ and Greg sets his profile to Valkyrie. It's Hit Continue 200, you singers who aren't Jimmy Buffett!
Greg has a bite of raspberry pi, and Scott watches a movie written by a neural network. It's Hit Continue 199, you Muppets!
Greg's not mad about Cyberpunk, he's just disappointed (Scott liked it.). And Scott is really excited about Super Smash Bros. Plus we got almost every single Game Award wrong. It's Hit Continue 198, you ten year olds!
Scott beats Kilometers Morales (because he's in Canada), and Greg, for just a brief, heartbreaking second, thinks that 13 Sentinels might actually win something at The Game Awards. It's Hit Continue 197, you Experiment 626s!
Greg gets emotional about giant fighting robots, and Scott kills the queen of the Valkyries. It's Hit Continue 196, you peanut butter cups!
Sweet JP goes back and plays a bunch of No More Heroes, and Scott coughs a lot while talking about a murder mystery podcast. It's Hit Continue 195, you gods of war!
Greg loots and shoots in Godfall, and Scott sees a faded sign at the side of the road that says fifteen miles to the Bugsnax. It's Hit Continue 194, you legitimate sequels to Chrono Trigger!
Scott gets into a wizard fight, and Greg falls for a dragon's dogma. Plus Canada's sweetheart sings us a song. It's Hit Continue 193, you Satan detectives!
Special guest Tori thinks Sonic Adventure 2 is a bad game, and Scott awaits further instructions. It's Hit Continue 192, you Digimon! (Digimons? Digi-men?)
Scott is haunted by a smug anime protagonist, James wants to wear Chrom for a face, and special guest Tori owns the soundtrack to Snakes on a Plane. It's Hit Continue 191, you teenage bounty hunters!
James finds a roundabout way to play Fire Emblem: Awakening again, while Scott spends a week getting hot pussy. It's Hit Continue 190, you Good Place residents!
Scott preorders a PS5, and James wishes for a B-tier fighting game. It's Hit Continue 189, you Mongolians!
Scott takes James out on a date, and James catches us up on the eternity he's been gone. It's Hit Continue 188, you body-swapping serial killers!
Scott learns the ancient ways of kung fu, and Greg thinks Avengers Endgame was irredeemable garbage. It's Hit Continue 187, you landing-stickers! (Not my best, I'll admit.)
Scott takes Greg foraging, and Greg finds some Goop. Like...a lot of it. It's Hit Continue 186, you top ten lists!
(We've been doing a lot of name titles lately, huh?)
Scott proves Greg's devotion to a fanbase, and Greg attends a wedding. And Scott attends a wedding. And Billy attends a wedding. It's Hit Continue 185, you groomsmen!
Scott has the most embarrassing cry of his life (so far), and Greg has to read an entire novel to understand the first episode of an anime. It's Hit Continue 184, you knights of justice!
Scott and Greg go on a diatribe for a full hour, and then Greg talks about the new Zootopia thing he watched. It's Hit Continue 183, you Monster Ranchers!
Scott learns to dunk a dead goat, and Greg murders hundreds and hundreds of dogs without remorse. It's Hit Continue 182, you caber tossers!
Scott watches a movie with a horrible script, James absolutely slays in multiplayer games, and Greg is sad that he doesn't get to sing for the intro. It's Hit Continue 181, you replacements!
Scott knows a lot about Yu Gi Oh, which he gets to share at the end of the podcast 'cause Greg is reading it for some reason. Oh, and James is back or whatever. It's Hit Continue 180, you Lionheads!
(Apologies for any wonky audio this one. It will be fixed by the next time we have James on, I promise!)
Greg has a lot to say about Spider-Man, and Scott learns about a thing called Super Karate. It's Hit Continue 179, you weebs!
This week, Scott finally sees what all the fuss is with this Baby Yoda character, and Greg stole that guy's pizzas (Which is a reference I'm hoping at least three of you will get.) It's Hit Continue 178, you...Spanish? I guess?
Scott starts reading memoirs about a war that doesn't exist, and Greg gets a giant back tattoo of a grim reaper. It's Hit Continue 177, you long silences!
Scott finally puts his Suits-watching saga to bed, and Greg thinks he could survive horror games that he most definitely could not. It's Hit Continue 176, you internet darlings!
Scott watches redneck Sopranos, and Greg gets lost in Uncharted territory. It's Hit Continue 175, you man-eaters!
Scott gets his ass kicked by 6 guys, and Greg goes west, young man. It's Hit Continue 174, you street racers!
Scott gets really mad about The Culling, and Greg learns more than he ever thought he would about the 3 Ninjas franchise, which is apparently a franchise. Plus, we finally get around to talking about Unreal 5, so you can stop asking. It's Hit Continue 173, you ghost busters!
Scott gets all amped up about a guy named Saju, and Greg wastes 4 hours of his precious time. It's Hit Continue 172, you mercenaries!
Scott travels the road to El Dorado, and Greg is on trial for Mana. It's Hit Continue 171, you Disney princesses!
Scott learns the word "sexvalent," and Greg asks a lot of questions about ancient dinosaur robots. It's Hit Continue 170, you airbusters!
Scott's Faustian bargain goes wrong, so Greg feeds him to some tigers. It's Hit Continue 169, you Baku-men!
Greg likes Final Fantasy, and Scott likes Final Fantasy. It's Hit Continue 168, you final fantasies!
Greg defends Crystal Skull, Scott is wet and dangerous, and Cole watches every single movie ever made. It's Hit Continue 4, you boss themes!
Scott and Greg do their best to have a conversation while not being in the same room as each other. It's Hit Continue 166, you social distancers! (Please stay safe, we love you all.)
Greg demands a remake of Parasite Eve 3, Scott wonders where all the Guyver stans went, and James finally got gud at Mega Man Zero (by save scumming). It's Hit Continue 165, you boards of directors!
James fondly remembers the 3D Mortal Kombat games, Greg played the Final Fantasy 7 demo, and Scott goes Full Moffat. It's Hit Continue 164, you GDC cancelers!
Greg hates The Witcher 3 but loves Mario Odyssey, James loves the art of Frank Choi, and Scott takes a gamble that could spell the end of Pearson & Hardman (for the fourth time this season). Plus, we all learn a little more about each others' sweetie-pies. It's Hit Continue 163, you Mega Men Zero!
James has a Parasyte, Scott finally has Leverage, and Old man Greg yells at cloud (cross-platform games). Bad Boys, Smash, and Mouse and Keyboards. It's Hit Continue 162, you for lifers!
Greg's order falls, Scott does the banana splits, and James still really likes Fire Emblem Awakening. Also, we cover ten years of gaming in like an hour and a half. It's Hit Continue 161, you Snowpiercers! hit_continue_161.mp3File Size: 240171 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg loves Star Wars, Scott loves wrestling, and we both love our spouses. Strap in for a long one, it's Hit Continue 160, you lovebirds! hit_continue_160.mp3File Size: 230902 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
In the conclusion of their first series in this video game history podcast, Greg, James, and Scott go through the end of an era, the tumultuous beginning of a new, and the unknown future for the now independent Bungie. It's the Metagame, you big contracts! metagame_003.mp3File Size: 86997 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
James likes sound design, Greg watches Star Wars, and Scott likes James Marsden more than most people. It's Hit Continue 159, you frozen pizzas! hit_continue_159.mp3File Size: 171048 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg takes acting classes with Michael Douglas, Scott explores the wild wild west, and special guest Curt watches every show we've ever recommended. It's Hit Continue 158, you crossovers! hit_continue_158.mp3File Size: 222664 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg gets his spook on, and Scott plays a death game from 2012. Discussions of I Am Mother devolve into an examination of incel culture, and Fallout 76 got both worse and more expensive. It's Hit Continue 157, you isekai!How did you do on The Weeb Test? Comment below! hit_continue_157.mp3File Size: 229055 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg gets Dark about Phoenix, James gets fast enough for Extra Life, and Scott finds out that He is Mother. It's Hit Continue 156, you late preorders!Also, check us out on November 2nd for Extra Life at twitch.tv/lowfiveproductions! We're benefiting the Alberta Children's Hospital with a 24-hour charity gaming marathon! hit_continue_156.mp3File Size: 143166 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
The adventure continues as Greg, James, and Scott get into the revolutionary titles released by Bungie, the first three in the Halo Series. Welcome to the Metagame, you game changers! metagaming_002.mp3File Size: 83059 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg raises a magical girl, James runs faster and faster, and Scott tries to cheat at magic (but hates it). It's Hit Continue 155, you time travelers! hit_continue_155.mp3File Size: 109060 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg doesn't let existential dread set in, James fondly remembers Phoenix Wright, and Scott gets a little blasphemous. It's Hit Continue 154, you mind-changers! hit_continue_154.mp3File Size: 138143 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg's a pretty pretty Twilight Princess, James can breathe fire, and Scott gets shanghaied by a charity. It's Hit Continue 153, you edgelords! hit_continue_153.mp3File Size: 108885 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Hit Continue begins a wild, new adventure as they delve into the world of video game history. In this first episode, the guys discuss the history of Bungie--titans of the first person shooter genre--and what they were before Halo and Destiny. Jump in and enjoy the ride through Minotaur, Pathways, Marathon, Myth, and Oni. It's the METAGAME, you upstarts!Outro: Martin O'Donnell - Prologue (Myth: The Fallen Lords) metagaming_001.mp3File Size: 102252 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg shifts into hyperdrive, James finds God in the machine, and Scott gets betrayed over and over and over. It's Hit Continue 152, you Mexican gangsters! hit_continue_152.mp3File Size: 125992 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg's mad about Fire Emblem, James attends a Japanese party, Scott learns to drift race, and special guest Tori has a crush on Lin Manuel Miranda. It's Hit Continue 151, you lewd people! hit_continue_151.mp3File Size: 147712 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
James is your MC, Scott has become the true assassin, and Greg is projecting into the astral world. THANKS FOR 3 YEARS! It's Hit Continue 150, you avid DJs! hit_continue_episode_150.mp3File Size: 185913 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
There's more Three Houses talk. James is three out of four, Greg deals with Fenrir, and Scott is in full speculation. It's Hit Continue 149, you loud barkers! hit_continue_episode_149.mp3File Size: 137497 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
James has been corrupted, Greg is rising, and Scott is a little brother. Fire Emblem, Marvel TV, and don't forget laziness. It's Hit Continue 148, you random numbers! hit_continue_episode_148.mp3File Size: 151196 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Greg is blue and ferocious, James is shiny and majestic, and Scott is confused by colour and proud of it. Three houses, Sequels, and Lohan-level Hijinks. It's Hit Continue 147, you repeat playthroughs! hit_continue_episode_147.mp3File Size: 187323 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
James slides and jumps, Scott still has unease for Ennis, and Greg and special guest Tori finally get into some conflict. Warning: they talk a lot of anime this time around. It's Hit Continue 146, you unintentionally scares! hit_continue_episode_146.mp3File Size: 185894 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Making a his triumphant return, Greg jumps right into the fire...one foot after the other. Scott goes toe-to-toe, and James is ready to pop some corn. Evo, Three houses, and anime...so much anime. It's Hit Continue 145, you subjective opinions! hit_continue_episode_145.mp3File Size: 205419 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Byleth talks about Fire Emblem, Chrom talks about Fire Emblem, Corrin talks about Fire Emblem, and special guest Emergency Backup Robin talks about Fire Emblem. It's Hit Continue 144, you Fire Emblems! hit_continue_144.mp3File Size: 171548 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Scott switches things up, James is excited for Fire Emblem, Tori runs with scissors and dogs, and Curt defends his cruel angel's thesis. It's Hit Continue 143, you beard-havers! hit_continue_143.mp3File Size: 53967 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Scott is Effected by Tetris, James knows more about Detroit: Become Human than he's letting on, Tori fights back against her haters, and special guest Curt breaks the mold by playing some Katana Zero. It's Hit Continue 142, you Spider-Men! hit_continue_142.mp3File Size: 215562 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Scott Starscreams the podcast, James is betrayed, and special guest Tori feels the real feels. It's Hit Continue 141, you chill Smash players! hit_continue_141.mp3File Size: 200934 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
Scott Zeroes in, James has found his crew, and Greg is in remembered Tale. Noir Detectives, Sword Problems, and well needed support. It's Hit Continue 140, you dolphins! hit_continue_episode_140.mp3File Size: 209052 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
This week's featured piece from the collection is "Dear Freshman Self" by Ivan Ango, first published in Get Used to the Seats. Reading Ivan's piece is Adam Mistler, a dedicated clerk for Tivoli's Astounding Magic Supply who also helped select the works in this collection as a member of the Editorial Board.
Once upon a time, there was a superhero named Greg. He was just about to finish his freshman year of college in DC. He went to The George Washington University.
Home to Kids running on pilgrimages until the street lights came on, Anacostia, Where you were bound to see ten ice-cream trucks a day, And a pink pickled egg in someone’s hand.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "How to Escape Chocolate Quicksand" by Winta, first published in How to Survive Anything! Reading Ivan's piece is Adam Mistler, a dedicated clerk for Tivoli's Astounding Magic Supply who also helped select the works in this collection as a member of the Editorial Board.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "My Life as a Dog/Shark" by Christopher M., first published in our "Smell This Story!" writing workshop. Reading it for us is 826DC Programs Director Lacey Dunham, self-proclaimed book nerd and cat wrangler.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "Candy Art Island" by Sydney, first published in The Creative Spot. This week's reader is 826DC Executive Director, Zachary Clark.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "Frenemy" by Dina Gutierrez, first published in My Heart Went Beating Fast. Reading the piece for us is Leah, who currently attends After-School Tutoring, loves playing soccer, and is in the fourth grade.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "La Vaca de Yoselin" by Ana Rubio Robles, first published in My Heart Went Beating Fast. Reading it for us is Vanessa, a life-long lover of Nutella who currently attends after-school tutoring.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "My Neighborhood" by Anthony, first published in You Need a Hat. You Can Do Anything. Reading it for us is Sujan Sedhai, a member of the intrepid Editorial Board who helped select the great works you'll find in this collection.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "My Mother's Shirt" by Tiana Miinter-El, first published in Dear Brain. Reading it for us is all-star 826DC volunteer Tara Campbell. She is the grateful recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' (DCCAH) 2016 Larry Neal Writers' Award in Adult Fiction, and the DCCAH 31st Mayor's Arts Award for Outstanding New Artist.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "Pregnancy Test" by Olatunji Coleman, first published in Long Lost. Reading it for us is all-star 826DC volunteer Tara Campbell. She is the grateful recipient of the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' (DCCAH) 2016 Larry Neal Writers' Award in Adult Fiction, and the DCCAH 31st Mayor's Arts Award for Outstanding New Artist.
This week's featured piece from the collection is "I Been Here Since I Been Born" by Danielle Bedney, first published in Everyone is Moving No One in Place. Reading for us this week is Sujan Sedhai, a member of the intrepid Editorial Board who helped select the great works you'll find in this collection.
This November, 826DC is thrilled to publish our very first compendium: a collection of the best of the best from our first five years. To celebrate the release we will be posting a weekly podcast consisting of selections from the book, read aloud by students, volunteers, staff, and other friends of 826DC. This week: Mike Scalise reads his foreword.