GenZ FrenZ

GenZ FrenZ Creators•podcasters.spotify.com

In a time of isolation, we are trying to build connections in our community and beyond. The GenZ FrenZ podcast’s mission is to help ensure that no voice -– regardless of age, religion, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, socioeconomic class, life experience, abilities, or other factors -– gets lost in the the “frenzy” of today’s informationally super charged world.

Last refreshed: July 11th, 2025 at 4:44 AM ⓘ

Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.

Follow on

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

RSS

Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app

Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

GenZ Advice Column Special : NEWS DISSECTION

In this episode, we delve into the drama of media by answering three critical questions. Sure, we are constantly bombarded with information in this "supercharged" world, but how did we get from morning newspapers to religious Instagram checks? Just how is our generation, alien to a society without the internet, dealing with social media? Finally, is there a method to the madness when facing an overload of possibly trustworthy or unreliable sources? Please support our special guest producer, @hap...

Nov 28, 2020•14 min

The Contemporary Black Plague of 2020

As the holiday season approaches and the country plunges into another COVID-19 surge, one can get overwhelmed by the current events. So, let's take a quick trip back 500 years to the Dark Ages. Talking to World History teacher Mr. Pinos, in this episode, we explore the uncanny similarities between the medieval Black Plague and the 21st century Coronavirus. If history repeats itself, our conversation here may contain lessons surprisingly relevant to us now. From reshaping the social to economic s...

Nov 21, 2020•23 min

Voting in 2020 part 3: First Time Voters

We spoke to Isabelle and Anna about their experience voting for the first time and why voting matters to them. Our conversation is about what matters to them in this election. At the end of each of their interviews, they both gave their own tips to first-time voters in the future. The source for the information I used, in the beginning, is here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/how-new-gen-z-voters-could-shape-the-election...

Nov 07, 2020•30 min

Voting in 2020 Part 2: Electoral College!?

We spoke to Karen Glennemeier of Wilmette’s League of Women Voters to learn more about the Electoral College. Our conversation what it is, how it effects our elections, and why it might be a good idea to abolish it. Finally, we ended by answering the question, “why should you vote?”

Oct 31, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Voting in 2020 Part 1 : Can't vote?

In this episode, two politically active teenagers share their experiences working on presidential campaigns. From phone-banking to managing entire social media accounts, they are great role models to all those Generation Z teenagers still too young to vote but dying to make an impact in our society. This is the link Maya, a guest in the episode, kindly provided to help you get connected to a organization: https://www.instagram.com/lwv.wilmette/?igshid=11i2jr0nzvdha Here is the link to the resour...

Oct 17, 2020•20 min

School Reopening Part III: Other side of the globe

In this episode, we will talk with two students: Iris, a college exchange student from China that goes to Case Western Reserve University, and Kentaro, a highschool sophomore from Japan that goes to The American School in Japan. We want some insight on how schools are reopening on a global scale. This episode continues to talk about techniques and technologies used and implemented based on the Covid-19 situation in their own country.

Oct 11, 2020•16 min

School Reopening Part II: Behind the scenes with Principal Dubravec

In part II of our “School Reopening” series, we seek the perspective of the administration. Getting 4,000 students back in school while following social distancing guidelines is a crazy challenge, and in this episode New Trier’s Winnetka Campus Principal, Mrs. Dubravec, talks about the planning, technology, and setbacks that went into the process. We also touch on how New Trier plans to foster discussions about racial equity in a semi-remote environment.

Oct 03, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

School Reopening Part I: What does it take?

In this episode we talk to two students: Fiona from Glenbrook North Highschool and Grant from Northridge Preparatory School. These two schools are at different stages on their path to reopening, and we wanted to get insight into the challenges of the process from a student point-of-view. The episode also describes techniques and technologies being used NPS, a “torch-bearer” for schools across the country trying to reopen. Here’s the link to HS4CD, the organization mentioned by Fiona in the episo...

Sep 19, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Northwestern Immunology Prof. Answers Your COVID-19 Questions

In today’s episode we asked Nortwestern University microbiologist Dr. Karla Satchell some of our community’s most pressing questions about the COVID-19 virus. The episode covers a wide range of topic, from the science behind vaccines to what places to avoid as reopenings begin to when we can again be close to our friends. We hope you will listen and share this episode to spread science-based truth in the midst of all the misinformation in the world. More information about Karla Satchell’s resear...

Sep 04, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Summer of Screens- How Covid-19 is impacting teens this summer

The summer of 2020 is unlike anything we have ever experienced due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. In this episode, we dive into the mental health toll faced by teens disconnected from their peers, the complicated nature of screen-only relationships, and the significance of social media.

Aug 21, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1

← Prev

Hosted on Spotify for Creators (Anchor)

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android