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Welcome to the VPod!

Welcome to the VPod, brought to you by student podcasters in Viewpoint's Zero Period class. Transcript available

Nov 19, 2021•2 min

Rise Above: The Stronger Than Hate Challenge

Mrs. Cole interviews Laurel, class of 2024, about her original song, Rise Above, created for the Stronger Than Hate Challenge. Transcript available here.

Jun 24, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 100

Historical Horrors: Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was a very famous artist who is known to be one of the most influential post-impressionist artists, yet most people only know him through a few of his pieces, like Starry Night, or solely the fact that he sliced off his ear. What is less known about him is his death, and what the real cause of it was. Previously being written off as a suicide, this famous painter’s death has been reopened due to speculations and evidence that it might actually be a murder. In this episode of His...

Jun 24, 2021•21 min•Season 2Ep. 230

Life Before Adulthood: Family Reflections

In this podcast, we take a trip to the past; we interview my family members about their lives before adulthood. In this episode, I'm doing things a little bit differently. I have both my mom and dad here with me to do an interview and reflection about their lives before adulthood.

Jun 09, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 29

Exotic Pets: Do Not Be Afraid!

Hello everybody! Today I am interviewing Ms. Jacoby about her small pets with big hearts. Even though most people are afraid of these mystery animals, they are actually harmless and super sweet. I heard her pets never bite. Please tune in to learn more about these small, scary, and kind animals.

Jun 07, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 289

Before Adulthood: Mom

In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. We interview my family about their lives before adulthood. In this interview, I'm speaking with my mom, Aja, about her childhood, crazy college experiences, and her life while working in fashion.

Jun 06, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 28

Exotic Pets: Who is the Fluffiest?

Hello everybody! I hope you are excited to learn about one of the fluffiest animals on the planet! I will be interviewing Mrs. Cole about one of her pets, however I will only reveal this pet in the episode. If you are curious about the mystery pet, please tune in to hear. You wont be disappointed!

Jun 06, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 231

Top 10 Football: Cornerbacks

Hello football fans! It's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 cornerbacks. Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists.

Jun 06, 2021•11 min•Season 2Ep. 222

Historical Horrors: Salem Witch Trials

The infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692: A story that everyone has heard, but few know the deep details about why this hysteria came to be. In this episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be diving into the history of this insane event, as well as diving deeper into the details and theories that you might not have heard of in history class. Transcript available here . (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.) Cre...

Jun 01, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 229

Top 10 Football: Wait! No! It's a Basketball Episode

This week your football podcasters, Alex and Camden, switch things up for an episode on the NBA. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.)

Jun 01, 2021•7 min•Season 2Ep. 249

Today and Tomorrow: The Psychological Impact of COVID-19

In this episode, Ashley, the host of Today and Tomorrow, discusses the psychological impacts that the coronavirus has had on the world, and how going into quarantine has affected both our physical and mental health. (Produced as part of an Upper School podcasting class. Contact Mrs. Cole for more information on the course.) Transcript Available Here

Jun 01, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 244

Top Ten Football: Running Backs

Hello football fans, it's Alex and Camden with another top 10 list. In this episode we are doing top 10 running backs! Listen to the podcast to hear two football experts argue about their lists. Also, there is a surprise at the end that you can't miss! (Transcript available here .)

May 25, 2021•10 min•Season 2Ep. 221

Patriot Alliance - Episode #7 Neuroscience and Focus

We’ve got another one for you. This one touches on neuroscience and getting a deeper understanding of how we learn and some of the obstacles that get in the way of our ability to focus. We were fortunate enough to have Gracie S, '21, join our recording to offer a student perspective to the conversation as well.

May 03, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Top Ten: QBs

Do you ever watch football and form opinions on who the best players are at their position? Our podcast does just this and expresses our opinions on who we think the top 10 QBs are and why. Our podcast is great for people who love football and want to compare their football opinions to ours.

Apr 26, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 25

Introducing Upper School Student Podcasts

Get introduced to seven new podcast shows being produced by Upper School students this spring. Want to learn how to host your own podcast? Sign up for a for-credit English elective in podcasting this summer. You can work asynchronously! Find more information here: https://www.summeratviewpoint.org/grades-9-adult/for-credit-courses

Apr 26, 2021•4 min

Before Adulthood: Dad

In this podcast, we take a trip to the past. Morgan interviews her father about his life before adulthood. He tells her his story of his journey with basketball and his past experiences growing up.

Apr 26, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 27

Today and Tomorrow's Witchcraft: Trials and Witch Hunts

Do you believe in witchcraft? While usually making appearances in horror movies and children's novels like, "Harry Potter," witchcraft has been believed to exist for hundreds of years. Over the past several centuries there have been thousands of witch hunts, and trials-even legislation passed in hopes of preventing it. Although most believe such sorcery is a figment of the past, witchcraft continues to be a pressing issue today-and is represented all throughout American and European history....

Apr 26, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 26

Historical Horrors: Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain is a household name known by any rock fan. Almost everyone knows his name and who he is. But how well do you actually know the lead singer and songwriter of Nirvana? On today’s episode of Historical Horrors, Payton and Izabella will be getting to know this famous rock star a little more and will dive a little deeper into what caused his untimely death.

Apr 26, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 24

Exotic Pets: Snakes

Are you a pet lover? Are you fascinated about animals? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own an exotic pet? If so, this podcast is for you! This is my first episode in my new podcast called Exotic Pets Detective! Please listen if you're interested in cool animals and unique stories!

Apr 26, 2021•5 min•Season 2Ep. 23

Identities: Episode One

The experience of being a racial minority is complex— it comes with the array of nuances and experiences that makes up our identities living in a foreign nation. Join Erica — a student who has lived in three different countries— as she interviews various people from different walks of life about how they interpret the world around them. It does not matter whether you are a man, a woman, old, young, Black, White, Asian, Latinx: if you want to learn more about the perspectives of those around you,...

Apr 26, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 22

BIG: Roblox with Josie

Today I talked to Josie about our top Roblox games now, as well as why I don't follow her on Roblox. Tune into find out which Roblox games you should invest in playing.

Apr 26, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 21

Challenge Success: Student Club Perspective

How can students help the school (and each other) improve well-being and engagement with learning? How can parents help? Join Viewpoint Senior Gracie Schechter and parent Courtney Spikes for a conversation about student leadership in the Challenge Success initiative.

Apr 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Patriot Alliance #6 - Seeking Our Authentic Selves

This time Katie Hanks, Upper School Dean of Students, joined the alliance to talk about the idea of being authentically you and the different roles through which we seek to be our authentic selves. Great conversation, listen in!

Feb 12, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Challenge Success: Redefining Success

Join Parent, Courtney Spikes, Board Member, Jill Schechter, and Administrator, Anneke Emerson for a conversation about redefining success.

Feb 09, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Patriot Alliance - Episode #5 Mental Health & Wellness with a Student-Centered Experience

Mr. Rivers and Dr. Steiger were joined by 11th Graders Clare W., Chloe P., and our Upper School counselor, Leslie Piccioni. Together we discussed mental health and wellness through the pandemic with a student-centered lens. These students know the importance of generalizing the conversation and opening the discussion around mental health. It was a great conversation with a lot of good information and useful tips.

Jan 26, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5

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