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"The coronavirus threw a wretch into my junior year, closing down every activity that I planned to do over the next two months. So, instead of being bored at home, I decided to do something I always wanted to try - start a podcast. I decided to make the best out of a bad situation, and along the way, have had an absolute blast talking with my guests. Orignally, I started it as something fun for others to listen to. Yet, over the short time that I have been doing this podcast, I have realized that its impact goes far beyond that. Its an oppurtunity for my listners to cool off, and to take their mind off what seems to be numbers and events getting worse and worse everyday. Its an outlet, to take away stress. My hope is that producing these episodes, you can not only learn about the world around, but take mental health break, and push away all the negatives in this time of crisis. This podcast has been quite a journey, but I'm proud to be doing it, and I hope that you will find it helpful, informative, and fun!" Ishaan Brar, Founder and Host

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Episodes

Episode 7 - Lauren Adams Spits Straight Heat

Ishaan and Lauren talk shop, about how Lauren's cornavirus break is going, what shes doing, and how she has been handling it. We then shift over to a discussion of Lauren's passions, of forensics and politics. We top it all off with a discussion of poetry, as Lauren shares why she likes it, what its taught her, what the fight club of poetry is, and why we should care about it. She gives us some tips on how to get into the concept of reading poetry, and finally, shares her orignal poem, which is ...

Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 - Griffin Hurst Destroys the Haters

Ishaan and Griffin chat about what Griffin likes to do, from forensics, dance and tutoring. Then, Griffin discusses how the COVID 19 break has affected him, which provides the perfect segway into the major point of discussion: Mental Health. Ishaan and Griffin discuss topics such as the importance of having good mental health, how mental health can be affected during the break, the major causes of mental health, and finally resources to access at home for those in need. Ishaan and Griffin talk a...

Apr 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 - Rik Bose and the Kern County Education Bubble

After talking to Rik about his journey through science and science competition, Ishaan shifts the discussion to opportunity in Kern County. Ishaan and Rik discussion how Kern County is in a bubble when it comes to competition - we don't really get a chance to compete and learn how other. They focus their discussion on systemic inequality when it comes to science, and how this inequality hurts Kern County students when they leave Bakersfield. While they focus on Kern County Science, this lack of ...

Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 - Dr. Brar on Fighting the Coronavirus

In today's episode, Ishaan and Dr. Harjeet Brar takes a deep dive into ongoing Cornavirus pandemic. Ishaan asks Dr. Brar about his own experiences with the virus, precautions he's taking, and the more personal impacts of the virus on health care professionals. Then they shift to a discussion of the local and state reponse, common myths, the importance of social distancing, and how Bakersfield is failing with that now. Finally, they talk more about what drives Dr. Brar, his advice to others, and ...

Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 - Jeff Wood Monologues Self Love

Ishaan talks to Jeff about what he loves to do - mainly choir, theater, and Virtual Enterprise. We learn some interesting things, such as that choir people have rights, theater can be depressing even if it looks happy, and virtual enterprise is... actually interesting?!?!?! After all that talk, Jeff talks about self love, and why he keeps posting the exact same picture of himself everyday. He tells us to "LOVE OURSELVES" and actually, for the first time in human existence, kinda tells us how to ...

Apr 01, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 - Miller's Wonderful World/ "EpIsOdE 1"

Miller, guest host Nora Scully, and I have a great discussion about him, and his journey through high school. We talk about debate, MUN, and mock trial, and how its shaped his life and views. In addition, we talk to Miller about his future plans, and all about his likes and dislikes. -Ishaan Brar

Mar 27, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 - Perspective Changes Everything

Mason and I have an absolute blast discussing his life. We discuss his busy schedule and his activities to start out, then dive deeper into his personal experiences as a person of mixed heritage. We discuss how that has affected growing up, his parents, and even how other perceive him. Later on we discuss perspective, and Mason tells of his upbringing, and how race and socioeconomic status has affected him throughout his life. We end it all off with a discussion of Stockdale, and how Mason feels...

Mar 24, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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