CGS Podcasting Class: Recent Episodes

Matt Woodard

A place for Catlin Gabel Podcasting students to publish their work for the world to hear.

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Sal Lettau '25

Title: The No-Name Podcast

Episode Name: That Episode on Workload

CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains profanity and references to mental health.

In this never-to-be-named episode, Ari Wilda ('26) joins Sal Lettau ('25) in discussing the Catlin Gabel workload policy. Learn about the workload calendar, Catlin Gabel's mental health day policies, and the ever-changing culture around stress.

Music for this episode: Playing with Fire by Shaolin Dub.

Graphics made by Ari Wilda ('26) on Canva

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Ari Wilda '26

Title: The No-Name Podcast

Episode Name: That Episode on Safety

CONTENT NOTE: Contains discussion of school shootings and violence. Additionally, this podcast contains profanity.

In this never-to-be-named episode, Sal Lettau (‘25 ) joins Ari Wilda (‘26) in discussing recent policy changes at Catlin Gabel School regarding safety. Learn about locked doors, campus security, and recent on-campus incidents.

Music for this episode: Playing with Fire by Shaolin Dub.

Graphics made with Canva

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Alana Hill '27

Bumpy Ride: Tia Chakrapani on Overcoming Adversity

We all know the challenges that life can bring, but few know them better than Tia Chakrapani. Last year, she was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, an autoimmune condition that has impacted her life in ways that most of us couldn’t imagine. Take a walk in Tia’s shoes: from the lengthy doctors visits and treatments, to the struggles of partaking in the sport she loves. But most importantly, hear what she has to say about overcoming the struggles that she continues to face.

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Naveen Nallakrishnan '24

2 interviews with Indian students talking about their family's immigration stories. Including answers about how it affects them as a person and as a student.

Questions asked and topics covered...

  • What is the story behind your family immigrating?
  • Who immigrated to America in your family first?
  • What were their intentions?
  • How old were they?

  • What is one important story about Immigration that someone in your family has told you that you don't want to forget?

  • Do you feel pressure to succeed?
  • Do you feel like immigrating is a valuable experience?

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Maia Whittaker '24

On this episode of we’re cooked, Olivia and Maia discuss where they lie on a scale from raw to burnt regarding different expectations they have seen regarding college life. The episode contains explicit language in variance parts so listener discretion is advised.

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Atef Siddiqui '27

This podcast is about judgment at Catlin Gabel, in it your host Atef Siddiqui interviews 3 students on their experiences with judgment and how they think others feel as well. Before starting this podcast I sent out an all-school survey and using those answers we also discussed our opinions on the answer results and statistics I received. This was a fun podcast to made

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Dylan Potter '26

Welcome to this episode of The Sand Box. Today we are going to look at food, specifically its place within the Catlin Gabel Community. With me as your host and guest interviews from students all across Catlin, we are going to pull back the curtain on what makes a great lunch spot.

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Kai Wolahan ‘26

In this podcast, I interview multiple people on their interactions with movies. I interviewed Lucas Kubr, Zareh Gonzalvo, Huxley Bouwes-van Nood, and Atef Siddiqui. I asked them questions about how the movies they liked have changed as they’ve grown up and what they enjoy or don’t enjoy now.

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Memories and Perception: How We All See Differently.

Hosted by Alana Hill '27

Each one of us brings something completely different. Literally. Come with us as we explore our unique individuality through memories - from the very first and how we continue to see them so many years on; to the way that we perceive things like ‘the famous dress’. But what even is a memory? And what does remembering feel like? Well, I guess you’ll have to find out…

Featuring: Matt, Kai, Maia and Alana.

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Hosted by Kai Wolahan '26

Kai, Matt, Maia, Alana, and Sabine all share their thoughts on their ideal dinner guests and what their perfect days would entail. The guests delve into the reasons behind their choices for dinner companions, ranging from historical figures to celebrities. They discuss the qualities they admire in these individuals and how they believe their presence would enhance the dining experience. Additionally, the podcast explores the concept of a perfect day, with guests describing their ideal activities, settings, and moods. From slow mornings spent in bed to plane trips into the past, each person paints a vivid picture of their version of an ideal day.

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Hosted by Maia Whittaker ‘24

On this episode of Party on 3rd Maia hosted an interview session with Matt, Kai, and Allana. In this they discussed the trials and tribulations of fake news going all the way back to 1835 where a series of startling articles circulated around New York City, later being proved as false much to the public's surprise. As a group they reflect on the parallels we see in today's media, contemplating what the right and wrong way is to navigate such rocky terrain.

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Hosted by Ari Wilda '26

Welcome back to The Sandbox. In today’s episode, the team dives into the CGS workload policy just in time for a packed four day week. Join host Ari Wilda (‘26) as he brings the team on a journey of homework, sleep, hygiene, and… boxed mac and cheese? The final episode of The Sandbox won’t leave you disappointed, so strap in for a wild ride!

As always a special thanks to The Sandbox’s panelists: Ari Wilda (‘26), Atef Siddiqui (‘27), Dylan Potter (‘26), Matt Woodard, Naveen Nallakrishnan (‘24), and Sal Lettau (‘25).

Music for this production has been brought to you by Onefin’s Matthew Zhang.

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Hosted by Sal Lettau '25

In today's episode of the Sandbox podcast, the group will be discussing several Would You Rather questions, ranging on topic from dream careers to knowing what comes after life. Sal Lettau ('25) is hosting this episode with Atef Siddiqui ('27), Ari Wilda ('26), Dylan Potter ('26), Naveen Nallakrishnan ('24), and special teacher guest Brett Mathes.

Content warning: Mature language and discussions of death

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Hosted by Naveen Nallakrishnan ‘24

Welcome to the third episode of the Sandbox, which discussed gambling. This episode was hosted by Naveen Nallakrishnan and featured Ari Wilda, Atef Siddiqui, Dylan Potter, Matt Woodard, and Sal Lettau. Content Note: There are discussions about addiction to both gambling and alcohol, and there is also the use of mature language.

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Hosted by Dylan Grey Potter ‘26

Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Sandbox podcast. Today we're going to discuss and review some of my favorite snacks from around Portland! Hosted by Dylan with guest appearances from Matt Woodard, Naveen Nallakrishnan, Atef Siddiqui, Ari Wilda, and Sal Lettau.

Content warning: This episode contains swearing.

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In this episode, we discuss the ethics of making direct comparisons between fictional horror and real life evil.

Content note: some mature language and discussion of violence.

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This is one episode in a series called the Super Awesome Podcast. The Super Awesome Podcast or SAP for short is a group of episodes where catlin students, including me (Aston), Jane, Ella, and Julian discuss topics of interest to us. The episode is about 30 minutes long. In my episode of the Super awesome podcast, we talked about the movies Halloween, and The Shining. After giving an overview of the movies I asked some trivia about these questions. If you want to know more about these movies than here is for the movie halloween: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(1978_film) and here for The Shining: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film).

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In this episode of the Super Awesome Podcast, Ella Morrison leads a conversation about The Hunger Games and Star Wars. The group touches on our favorite characters, which relationships we think work best, which movies we think are the best, our thoughts on prequels, amongst other things. Make sure you have watched The Hunger Games trilogy, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie trailer, and the 3 Star Wars trilogies (links below). This episode also contains special guest Ellery Rayne, who stepped in for an absent Aston Selley. Content warning for language.

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Trailer

Hunger Games Trilogy

Star Wars Movies

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In this episode of the super awesome podcast, we talked about Harry Potter the books, and the movies the spin-off movies fantastic beasts, and where to find them. We also discussed the video game that just came out Hogwarts Legacy and the new show coming on HBO Max recreating Harry Potter. Lastly, we discussed which Hogwarts house we were and if we think we fit into that house.

Click here to find out which Hogwarts house you were in!

Click here to check out the new Hogwarts legacy game!

Click here to read about the new Hogwarts TV show coming out in 2024!

Content Warning

Language

Usage of it he who not be named’s name

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In this episode of the super awesome podcast Julian is hosting and the group talks about their favorite movies, and other random things.

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In this podcast, I discuss a detrimental trope that exists in a large amount of media that is marketed toward young women. Including a quick interview with my mom where we discuss raising strong women, and how best to go about doing this. This podcast contains theories and ideas about feminism.

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In the podcast, I bring my friend on to discuss miscellaneous cybersecurity topics. We look into its relevance on the internet, how some of the security systems we use work, and what some of the threats online are. I’m explaining it to my friend who has no background in the field, so listeners do not need to know anything beforehand.

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In this episode, four disgruntled Trail Blazer fans discuss the current state of the NBA. From bold playoff predictions to the important decisions that the Blazers will face this offseason, we cover it all. Tune in for some hot takes, thoughtful analysis, and questionable ball knowledge.

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In The Life of Cristiano Ronaldo, hosted by Sofiane Smahi, we will take a deep dive into Cristiano Ronaldo’s athletic career and personal life. The main focus will be on the progression of Ronaldo’s career and his professional achievements, but there will also be focus on his experiences growing up and his style of life. Our guest, Rachid Smahi, will also share his take on Ronaldo’s best-performing year to date.

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Join your host Claire Williams and guest/long time friend Tatum Chase on an exciting podcast episode! We will be discussing friendships, growing up and growing pains; specifically how we have navigated all of this while going to such a small school. We explore the early days of our friendship, how we coped with naturally growing apart as we grew up and what we want to take with us into our future friendships.

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In this podcast I will be interviewing Sam Bailey, Claire Williams, and Lucia Alvarez about what they see in their future. They will be asked about what challenges they expect to face as well as sacrifices they will make and how they will overcome them. We also talk about how they wish to accomplish their goals and expectations.

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This will be an informative research podcast project. Our goal is to examine the big idea of post WW2 methods of reconsiliation through the filters of 1. Memorials and Monuments, 2. Judicial via Nuremberg trials, and 3. from a moral standpoint of the individual Jew. We will be doing research, interviews and practicing audio editing and mixing skills.

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In my newest podcast, we will dive into the history of academic freedom and explore the alleged free speech crisis in higher education.

In this podcast, you will learn about:

  • A series of Supreme Court cases that helped shape the relationship between academic freedom and the First Amendment
  • The cultural shift between the start of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement in the 1964 and the failed Berkeley Free Speech Week in 2017
  • The politicization of free speech on colleges and university campuses
  • The relationship between productive conversation and a functional democracy
  • Trump’s executive order “protecting” student speech

Featuring a firsthand account from a student at Catlin Gabel in an engaging interview!

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This episode will talk about spy planes- the first spy plane, the most well-known, and a plane that may exist but the government swears it doesnt.

Topics covered:

  • The Lockheed Martin U2 “Dragon Lady”
    • Reason for creation, why use was ceased
  • The Lockheed Martin SR-71 “Blackbird”
    • Deeper dive into the engineering side of the plane, from engines to fuel tanks
  • The Lockheed Martin Sr-91 “Aurora”
    • Evidence and counter-evidence to its existence

SOURCES

Music- Cipher by LEMMiNO

https://www.sr-71.org/blackbird/manual/

https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/lockheed-sr-71-blackbird/nasm_A19920072000

https://www.thesr71blackbird.com/Aircraft/Engines/category/engines-2

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora_(aircraft)

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This podcast focuses on my CnC advisor, Catlin Gabel Math Teacher Kathy Sloan and her pandemic quest to raise and care for chickens. Starting off with the initial story of how they came to her and ending with the massive chicken mansion she built for them. Tune in to experience some wonderful chicken puns and maybe some helpful tips if you plan on raising chickens in the future!

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Written and recorded by Oscar Goranson.

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Welcome! In todays podcast we will be ranking all 65+ Minecraft mobs on a tiered scale! Hopefully you enjoy, agree, or disagree! Either way we would love to hear your feedback. 

Enjoy the show!

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This episode of Fake Crime covers a heist at the Elliot J White casino in Las Vegas. A golden statue of the owner’s father worth millions was stolen, and no one has any clue what happened to it. Listen in for a deep dive on the heist, and interviews with possible suspects.

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This podcast will be talking about various sports and what the guest thinks about these sports. Examples of sports covered will be football, soccer, baseball, dance, curling and Aerial Arts.

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Are zoos moral? Should we lower the drinking age? What about the voting age? What gives art its value? Join me and my two guests as we discuss these questions and more, on the inaugural episode of The Disagreement Podcast. Content warning: There is some swearing throughout the podcast, in addition to some allusions to drinking.

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This is the very first episode of Hamlett Talks and it features the host, me, Joshua Hamlett and my older brother Nathaniel. We talk about many things from Pokemon to Super Smash Bros. Melee to the Catlin Gabel Soccer team. We have a lot of fun talking, joking and just messing about being brothers in this first episode and I think it’s a lot of fun. My brother is absolutely one of the funniest people I know and I’m excited for everyone to hear from him.

If you find yourself wanting more Nathaniel content you should follow him on twitter: @insomniblack

twitter.com/insomniblack

A correction to what I said in the outro, his twitter is @insomniblack and not lil solipsism

Links to the music:

Intro - Them Changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBuKNkVFaMU

Interlude - Running Away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdPiOizr4eI

Outro - Merry Go Round of Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMGetv40FkI

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In this podcast, Jack, Jack, and Jonah will talk about the CGSA elections. We will be covering the presidential race, the vice presidential race, and the treasurer race. We will be interviewing people found randomly on campus, and people in our class. This podcast is really good and we hope you listen to it again. Follow @jackol_epic

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In this episode of “What’s Your Take”, I interviewed Catlin high schoolers on various topics. While the questions may not seem controversial at first glance, arguments were had and voices were raised. If you want to hear about Timothee Chalamet and free Cheez-Its for all, this podcast is the place to be.

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I hope you enjoyed this episode of Hot Takes. I want to thank Kaz for being on my podcast and bringing some good ideas and opinions to the show. I also want to thank Matt for producing this episode. In this episode we had two hot takes. Zoos are weird and Summer break is overrated because of the pressure. Both of these opinions made for some great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.

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Graduating senior Aidan Sheeran-Hahnel sits down and recounts stories from his time at Catlin Gabel. He reflects on each of his four years, what he would change, and what advice he would give to younger students. He also brings on guest star Kristen Sheeran, his own mother, to discuss the Catlin Gabel parent experience.

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We argue all the time, whether it be a debate at school, a meeting that got a little too heated, or an emotional yelling match with our parents/guardians. Today, I explored with my family what it means to have productive arguments, particularly as a teen living with adults. I asked my brother about how his arguments with our parents go, then explored the other side of the story. Parents tend to think of teens as rebellious, and teens tend to think of their parents as unfair, but through my interviews, I hoped to find the key to unlocking a mutual understanding that might allow us to connect with the adults in our homes just a little bit more. 

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Interview with David Dombrow about his new company, Speedland, as well as other parts of his life, including other work he has done. We cover different topics ranging from what the first Speedland gear, the SL:PDX, is made of to how David got his first job at Nike.

David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedhackdave/

Speedland’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runspeedland/?hl=en

Speedland Website: https://www.runspeedland.com/

Speedhack: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmc92w2kwwTNpbnQMAg6sbA

Music from this episode: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger

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The episode today is about the dynasty that was the 1990’s Chicago Bulls lead by Michael Jordan. I interviewed guest Bob Broad about his experience living in Chicago through this time, and about the key aspects of the team.

Topics Covered:

  • The rise and fall of the Bulls dynasty
  • What Bob’s experience was like living Chicago during the time period
  • Talking about some of the supporting cast to Michael Jordan

Part where Bob referred to Tony Kukoč’s game winning shot where Scottie Pippen refused to go into the game: Greatest Moments in NBA History - Toni Kukoc Game Winner vs Knicks

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Romaan Zuberi, Pakistani-American/Desi, and Aanna Farhang, Iranian-American/Middle Eastern, discuss heritage and how culture and traditions are seen in American society. Romaan delves into the intersectionality of his Desi identity from his dad with the Menonite roots from his mom as well as the reality of being a second-generation immigrant. In the end, we start wading through the, passion-filled, topic of xenophobia and stereotypes regarding Middle Eastern and Desi people.

Some of the questions answered:

  • How have you learned about your heritage?
  • How do you stay connected to your heritage?
  • Do you talk with your friends about your heritage?
  • How does the stereotypical perception of Middle Eastern/Desi people change your perspective, or does it at all, about being Pakistani?

We also discuss the Islamaphobic comments made by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar

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On this week's episode, I sit down with blazer analyst Tiger Semler to talk about the upcoming game 5 of the Blazer series.

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In this episode of Similar Minds, we explore a study into hallucinating mice and how that information can help us understand hallucinations in humans. I speak with Veronica Ledoux, a neurobiology teacher at Catlin Gabel.

The full study can be found here.

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In this episode we hear from Steve Murray: a musician, journalist, and record producer working and playing out of portland. We discuss the intricacies of music in Portland, and the development of artists like: Greg Sage and the Wipers, Elliot Smith, and The Decemberists. Steve describes the rise and fall of the Portland indie rock scene since the 70’s. Listen and learn about Portland Music!

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Let us rate and discuss our top 10 fast food restaurants on Uneducated!

Milo’s List:

  1. Krispy Kreme

  2. Auntie Anne’s

  3. Jersey Mike’s

  4. Panda Express

  5. Burger King

  6. Mcdonald’s

  7. Dairy Queen

  8. Wendy’s

  9. Popeyes

  10. Five/Fat Guys

Sean’s List:

  1. Panda Express

  2. KFC

  3. Taco Bell

  4. Little Big Burger

  5. Dairy Queen

  6. Mcdonald’s

  7. Subway

  8. Popeyes

  9. Chick-Fil-A

  10. Chipotle

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Welcome welcome welcome! This is the first episode of “Uneducated”, a show where high school seniors Milo and Sean debate...stuff. In this episode, the “stuff” in question is the top 10 NFL quarterbacks going into the 2021 season. Will Milo’s reasoning outsmart the chess master Sean? Or will he be beaten, and placed into a shallow grave with Sean’s amazing quips? Come find out on this episode of “Uneducated.”

The music comes from the Soundtrap loop library under the title “Lucid-Organ Pad 02”

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Today on Hero Talk, my cousin Andy and I discuss this episode’s central question: What makes a hero? After a brief introduction on me and my cousin Andy, we dive right into today’s topic. Discussing a hero’s qualities, and what separates them from the rest of society. We also briefly touch up upon real-life heroes vs. representations of them in the form of superheroes. A friendly yet necessary discussion lies ahead.

Music provided by SoundTrap Loops Library

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My dad and I talk about football, more specifically what’s happened this year in football and some too early predictions.

Main Topics Covered: Extra regular season games, and removing a preseason game. How the Giants’ draft went. Using what little knowledge we have to talk a little about other teams’ drafts. The Belichick and Brady credit debacle. And last, we make some waaay too early Super Bowl predictions.

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How expensive is success?

In this podcast, the controversy between money and success in the equestrian world is discussed by Maddie Gadbaw and Mikayla Stout. Opinions of different attempts made by national organizations to close the divide between economic classes are shared. Overall, this podcast addresses the important question: How much money are people paying for ribbons? Is there any hope for talented, low income equestrians in a highly inflated sport?

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In this episode, Giacomo talks to his mom about her favorite past times and how they have changed during quarantine.

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In this episode we discuss the many obsessions we’ve had before and the crazy things they’ve made us do. Take a look into our (two) brains, everything from Little House on the Prairie to One Direction. We will discuss the emotional part of being obsessed and describe what those obsessions inspired us to do. Hopefully you can relate and we’re not just crazy!     

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In this episode of Our Two Brains, Violet and I will discuss our own unpopular opinions, as well as reacting to some other peoples. We start off going back and forth sharing our unpopular opinions and defending our cases and then will go to a website we have never seen before to react to some unpopular opinions there. In the end, we will determine which opinions are the most controversial.

Unpopular opinions website: https://ideapod.com/the-90-most-unpopular-opinions-people-are-sharing-on-the-internet/

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This episode features three 100% true and 100% creepy paranormal stories. Two speakers are invited to tell 1-2 unexplained spooky stories of their choosing. 

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  • Different age groups and their relationship with social media
  • The effects social media has had on generation Z
  • Is social media a good thing?
  • Special guest: Caroline Bell!

This podcast features a guest, who gives a different perspective on today’s topic of social media. Harrison’s sister, Caroline, is 14 years old and attends Catlin Gabel. Her experiences are much different than a 16 year olds, due to age and other factors. Today on the podcast, we dive deeply into the benefits and costs of social media, and the massive impact it has on young people’s lives. Many questions are attempted to be answered, and multiple viewpoints are given. Enjoy!

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Episode Summary:

In this episode we discuss all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). We cover our favorite parts of some of the movies, and some plot lines we wished they had explored in the films.

Episode Notes:

The following is a list of all the MCU movies in timeline order. If you click on the titles, there is a link to the IMDb pages if you want more detailed information about each movie.

Captain America: The First Avenger

Captain Marvel

Iron man

Iron man 2

Thor

Avengers

Thor: The Dark World

Iron man 3

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Guardians of the Galaxy

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Ant-Man

Captain America: Civil War

Black Panther

Doctor Strange

Thor: Ragnarok

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Avengers: Infinity War

Avengers: Endgame

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In this episode, Ava and Claire talked about the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They started by talking about which character was their favorite. Later they dove into which characters they think we're done well and others that weren’t.

Episode Notes:

This episode contains spoilers, if you haven’t seen all the marvel movies and you don’t want anything spoiled I recommend watching all the movies(this episode also contains spoilers from the Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Wandavision)

Characters mentioned:

Tony Stark/Iron Man

Sam Wilson/Falcon

Valkyrie

Natasha Romaoff(Nat)/Black Widow

Clint Barton

Steve Rogers/Captain America

Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlet Witch

Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier

Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel

Whiplash

Loki

Groot

Peter Parker/Spider Man

Thor

John Walker

Monica Rambeau

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In today’s show I have invited my friend Jake to explain about diophantine equations. Jake has been one of my best friends for quite some time and he is an extremely bright sophomore that goes to Lincoln High School.

Topics Covered:

  • A brief introduction of Jake and his background
  • How Jake came across diophantine equations
  • The history, definitions, and applications of diophantine equations.

As always, a huge thanks to Jake for joining me on the show and also to the Soundtrap music library for the sound effects in the podcast.

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This episode is an interview with my friend Oscar on the Portland Trail Blazers. We discuss what Oscar enjoys about the Blazers and some memories he’s had. We talk about specific players and moments that stood out to us. Overall, this is a fun interview podcast about basketball.

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Topics Covered

  • The sociocultural benefits of learning a language
  • Possible scientific advantages of being bilingual
  • The personal experience of Miles Grant when learning Mandarin in school
  • Enrique Escalona’s Spanish teaching method
  • Best ways to learn languages
  • The struggles students in the U.S. face when learning
  • General climate of the U.S. towards language learning
  • Advice for learners

Credits

Music by Neighbourhood Vandal - Shikutomoto [Lofi Hiphop/Chillhop] on Soundcloud}

Works Consulted/Further Reading

“Half of the World is Bilingual. What’s Our Problem?” by Jay Mathews:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/half-the-world-is-bilingual-whats-our-problem/2019/04/24/1c2b0cc2-6625-11e9-a1b6-b29b90efa879_story.html.

“How a Second Language Can Boost the Brain” by Ramin Skibba:

https://knowablemagazine.org/article/mind/2018/how-second-language-can-boost-brain#:~:text=Studies%20show%20that%20learning%20a,such%20as%20for%20working%20memory.

“Learning a New Language at Any Age Helps the Brain” by Christopher Wanjek:

https://www.livescience.com/46048-learning-new-language-brain.html.

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In today’s episode a couple guests and I go over the Premier League. What teams have been a surprise to fans? What teams are not exceeding their expectations? We answer these and many more questions. Come check it out.

Show notes:

This episode we have welcomed our guest Giancarlo Rendon Benitez once again. Giancarlo is a soccer player in Southeast Portland who dreams of being a professional soccer player one day. Him and I go for rival teams so you might catch us backing up our teams a couple of times in the episode. 

We also welcome a new guest to the podcast. He goes by the name of Raul Rendon and is also my dad. He has coached soccer for over ten years and is very engaged with soccer around the world.

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In this episode, I invite Rishi Alluri to discuss aspects of Infinity Ward’s recent title in the massive online multiplayer shooter franchise: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019).  We will cover everything from innovative new additions to map design to the impact it had on the gaming landscape.  Listen as my guest and I debate what succeeded and what didn’t with the highest grossing game of 2019. 

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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos and disrupted the lives that we used to live. There have been numerous changes to how everyday life, such as wearing masks, sports and other activities being canceled, and other things that have changed how life is lived. In this podcast, a current student, Tai, will interview a peer on how COVID-19 has affected life as a student. In this interview, you’ll learn about what it’s like to be a student during these strange times.

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Today is a talk about music, both by myself and with professional songwriter Sam Hollander. I talk about how music has affected me, and my own personal tastes. Then we transition to an interview with Sam, and we talk about how music has changed, the music industry and other unrelated topics. It's a super fun episode, so tune in.

Visit Sam’s website: http://www.samhollandersongs.com

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Welcome to the first episode of In My Head, brought to you by Me, Efe, where each episode is different. From current events to how I belly flop while skiing, we have got all of it here. 

This Episode, Episode 1, is about telling stories. Joined by a couple friends, we share about our near death experiences, starring Nick getting stuck in a terrible blizzard on the mountain, Harper somehow hurting himself, and how Nicholas took an unexpected bath in a lake. All of that and more on this episode of In My Head.

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This episode, Grant North joins us to talk about Destiny 2. We discussed topics ranging from why we play the game and what we like about it to what improvements we want to see the game make in the future. The podcast is more easily understood if you have a background of the game, but doesn’t go too much into detail so it should be an easy listen for a wide variety of audiences. Hope you enjoy!

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In this episode we discuss Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a brain condition prevalent in collision sports. We examine the epidemic of CTE in the National Football League, focusing on Antonio Brown, an NFL wide receiver who is speculated to have the illness.

Two guests offer their insight on the condition. The first is Karen Kinzle Zegel, an expert on CTE, who will share her personal stories with the illness as well as information on the condition itself. Next, Tom Flick, a former NFL quarterback, will share his thoughts on the steps the NFL is taking to combat CTE. Please enjoy.