The YIS Podcast: Recent Episodes
Podcast Team
Introducing Rachel, IBDP HL Visual Art student and soon-to-be undergraduate student at Pratt Institute, a global leader in higher education for architecture, art, design, and more.
This is the second of six episodes in a mini-series dedicated to showcasing talent at YIS. Tune in every Friday morning (8:00 a.m. EST) until April 30 to hear about the unique talents of the diverse student community at YIS.
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Email podcast@yis.ac.jp if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
Introducing Davide, the 16-year old 3-time national champion and 1-time world team champion for the Japan National fencing Team.
This is the first of six episodes in a mini-series dedicated to showcasing talent at YIS. Tune in every Friday morning (8:00 a.m. EST) until April 30 to hear about the unique talents of the diverse student community at YIS.
Send us your feedback and suggestions for future episodes through this quick survey: https://forms.gle/xxKPRZHJKxTg7r9b7
Looking for another way to spread the word about a certain cause or service/club event? Fill out this short proposal form to be granted an ADvocacy segment in the next episode of The YIS Podcast: https://forms.gle/uJ84QE1Ajm3NQ7yGA
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp if you have any comments, questions, or suggestions.
This week, the team plays a game of Jeopardy... but no one wins. Instead, everything from garlic bread to Cleopatra to North America is debated, in a special tribute episode to the late Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek. We had a lot of fun recording this week's episode, and so we hope you enjoy it too.
Find out more about Refugees Empowerment International (REI, formerly RIJ): https://rei-npo.org/en/
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Looking for another way to spread the word about a certain cause or service/club event? Fill out this short proposal form to be granted an ADvocacy segment in the next episode of The YIS Podcast: https://forms.gle/uJ84QE1Ajm3NQ7yGA
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp if you have any comments, questions, or other suggestions.
The whole podcast team is back (!) to reminisce about things all 2000s kids will remember... or so they thought. Tune in to hear what a diverse group of international students consider to be nostalgic and emblematic of growing up in the early 2000s - beware, you may or may not agree.
Send us your feedback and suggestions for future episodes through this quick survey: https://forms.gle/xxKPRZHJKxTg7r9b7
Looking for another way to spread the word about a certain cause or service/club event? Fill out this short proposal form to be granted an ADvocacy segment in the next episode of The YIS Podcast: https://forms.gle/uJ84QE1Ajm3NQ7yGA
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp if you have any comments, questions, or other suggestions.
Louis and Karthik are joined by the whole podcast team to kick off the first episode of The YIS Podcast for the 2020-21 school year. High school seniors (and Karthik) answer YOUR questions about surviving the IBDP - and they don't hold back. Whether you're a freshman or sophomore who's starting to think about your IBDP course selection, or a junior or senior in need of some honest advice, this episode covers it all for you.
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp if you have an episode idea, feedback, or questions.
Six guests! Six!
Louis and Karthik are joined for the final episode of the 2019-2020 year by The YIS Podcast's entire production team. Listen to Carl, Sriya, Anansya, B, Sabrina, and Mr. Benson's two cents on what is arguably the best T.V. show, whether horror movie-lovers are insane, and what in the past year, they are grateful for. Thank you to all of the students and faculty members who also shared with us their gratitude. See you in August!
Play the Grade 9's original video games here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ma50bstpDpvhaTcDcjWxsEG7Y2aPqDEgvBJVBeagCJc/edit
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to send in your questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes. Subscribe to The YIS Podcast on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Louis and Karthik are joined this week by Ms. Hewins and Ms. Slattery to talk about all things self-care. We all suffer from the cheeky late-night Youtube sprees and endless Instagram scrolling that make the next day so much harder to face. Whether it’s sleep, staying grounded, or screen-burned eyes that you’re struggling with, YIS’s insightful counselors have got you covered with easy fixes and habits that can help you take better care of yourself.
Visit the resources below for more on self-care and improving your mental health.
Sleep: Your Superpower (TED, 19 minutes)
Shawn Achor: Secrets of Happiness (TED, 12 minutes)
Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation (Australia)
5 tips to nurture your well-being as a teen + 15 Tips to boost your well-being and happiness
TELL Lifeline (Japan)
Combating Human Trafficking (CHT) is on the lookout for new, excited members, and so are we! If you’re interested in joining or hearing more about CHT, or if you’re interested in producing, editing, or engineering for this show, email podcast@yis.ac.jp.
Karthik and Louis are joined by Mr. Bates; with stories on Tootsie Roll Ammo, Seashell Explosives, and the Emu Wars.
PA Nepal Service Club is on the lookout for high school students interested in making a difference in the lives of the children and families of Nepal. Contact podcast@yis.ac.jp to express your interest, and to let us knw about your questions, comments, and suggestions for future episodes.
Karthik and Louis discuss canons and how they impact our lives from everything to education to the TV shows we love. Ms. Katy Vance joins them for some much-needed clarity and insight, and we introduce you to our brand new segment - The Debate Duel.
Visit dragondining.co.jp for more information on how to donate a meal to a person in need through the CHIKU Center Lunch Service, and how to register for Grab & Go Lunch.
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to send us your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Subscribe to The YIS Podcast on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Conspiracy theories. They can be all we need to escape from reality for some time. But when the line between fact and fiction begins to blur... goosebumps are the least you'll be getting when a job amongst the most intelligent people on Earth opens up. This week, Karthik and Louis delve into the mystifying world of Cicada 3301, an anonymous internet group, known for its highly cryptic puzzles. Carl and Mia are also back to review the quarantine favorite - Animal Crossing. Darren from Dragon Dining tells us about how you can show your support for their business and staff during these difficult times by simply buying a meal for yourself or a person in need through the Grab & Go contactless lunch service. For more information, visit dragondining.co.jp.
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to send in your questions, thoughts, and suggestions for future episodes. Subscribe to The YIS Podcast on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
This week on The YIS Podcast, Louis and Karthik celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Featuring Mrs. Urquhart as a special guest, they sit down and discuss the history of Earth Day, what we can do to help in the battle against climate change, and how COVID-19 has impacted the environment. Be sure to listen until the end to hear a special something from the Class of 2020... we're not crying, you are. Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to send us your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Subscribe to The YIS Podcast on Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
This week, Karthik and Louis sit down to discuss robot toilets, vending machines, and the wonders of fermented foods... Carl and Mia are back at it again to give you their two cents on what just might be your new favorite TV show - SPOILER ALERT! - Featuring Kim Kriege's personal account of her epiphanic impressions of Japan. Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to send us your thoughts, questions, and suggestions for future episodes. Subscribe to The YIS Podcast on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
Karthik and Louis discuss soy milk and treadmills— SPOILER ALERT!—will Mia or Carl ruin your favorite movie? Featuring landscapes by Simon Lorimer and Brendan Benson.
Email podcast@yis.ac.jp to submit questions, thoughts, suggestions, and future discussion ideas.