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Nightmare On Mission Street

Nightmare On Mission Street

By SPHS Tiger Newspaper

Hosted by Cloe Maurer (she/her) and Amber Chen (she/her), Nightmare On Mission Street is a podcast about current events and personal perspectives. This podcast does not represent the views of SPHS, SPUSD, its employees, or Tiger Newspaper. Submit your episode ideas and general input to tigernewspaper.com.
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Episode Sixteen: Women in Media

Nightmare On Mission StreetJan 13, 2021

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Charles Manson (is an environmentalist?)

Charles Manson (is an environmentalist?)

This week we dip our toes into true crime in a discussion about the Manson murders and the mythology of Charles Manson. We explore why the murders are still relevant and what the circumstances around the crimes say about where we are today. 

Sep 22, 202123:14
Sexism and the personal essay

Sexism and the personal essay

This week, we dive back into a conversation about sexism and double standards, especially in regards to creative exercises like writing. 

Sep 15, 202123:23
The Democratization of Fame

The Democratization of Fame

This week, we had a discussion about the meteoric rise of accessible fame. In the last year, TikTok has completely changed the geography and context of fame, building on the influencer culture of the last decade. We want to know why this is happening and what it means. That's what we try to figure out in this episode. 

Sep 08, 202134:44
Quitting the comparison

Quitting the comparison

So many things matter and still a lot of things just...don't. This week, we talk about how everything feels different as seniors, even this early into the school year, which includes removing ourselves from comparison culture. It's a non-linear process and it takes effort, but right now, it feels worth it.   

Aug 25, 202124:31
Scott Pilgrim vs. the Asian Girl

Scott Pilgrim vs. the Asian Girl

This week marks the first episode of our new podcast segment Girl Talk where we try to intellectualize topics we find taking up a lot of our time like relationships, race, gender, and men. Today we totally expose our internalized racism in a conversation about Harry Potter, euro-centric beauty standards, and our experiences in Asian woman/white man relationships. 

Jun 23, 202125:36
Episode Twenty-four: Instagram

Episode Twenty-four: Instagram

This week we discuss social media, dating, and ask what's even real.

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INSTAGRAM: @nightmareonmission

May 19, 202116:53
Episode Twenty-three: Lessons not learned

Episode Twenty-three: Lessons not learned

Da pod back!!! ;)) We discuss lessons not learned (stuff we can't do, too) on this week's episode.

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Apr 07, 202119:13
Episode Twenty-two: Making some things, big things, or small things feel possible

Episode Twenty-two: Making some things, big things, or small things feel possible

This week we answer questions about dealing with disappointment without judgement, not feeling comfortable without constant stimulation, and considering what always texting first really means.

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INSTAGRAM: @nightmareonmission

Mar 10, 202120:10
Episode Twenty-one: Poser

Episode Twenty-one: Poser

This episode is a recollection of some of the most painfully embarrassing times we've posed as something we were decidedly not. 

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Mar 03, 202116:59
Episode Twenty: The Motions

Episode Twenty: The Motions

This episode is about going through the motions and finding comfort in common experiences. 

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Feb 17, 202119:16
Episode Nineteen: In Conversation with Bill Kelly

Episode Nineteen: In Conversation with Bill Kelly

This episode is a discussion with local activist Bill Kelly about South Pasadena environmental policies, water supply, and the Arroyo. 

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INSTAGRAM: @nightmareonmission

Feb 11, 202143:47
Episode Seventeen: Speech and Debate

Episode Seventeen: Speech and Debate

This episode, Remy and Thea catch us up on what speech and debate looks like during distance learning.

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Jan 20, 202122:27
Episode Sixteen: Women in Media

Episode Sixteen: Women in Media

This episode discusses the constraints built around female characters and our impulse to fit into a singular female archetype. 

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Jan 13, 202123:16
Episode Fifteen: Fresh starts

Episode Fifteen: Fresh starts

This episode is a reflection on the purpose of fresh starts and our pursuit of self improvement. 

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Jan 06, 202120:56
Episode Fourteen: Emotional Intimacy

Episode Fourteen: Emotional Intimacy

This episode muses on questions about emotional intimacy.

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Dec 30, 202030:02
Episode Thirteen: 2020

Episode Thirteen: 2020

This episode is a conversation on fresh starts and what we want to take with us into 2021. 

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Dec 23, 202019:07
Episode Twelve: First Times

Episode Twelve: First Times

This episode is a recollection of, and reflection on, some especially formative first times. 

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Dec 02, 202020:49
Episode Eleven: Self-esteem

Episode Eleven: Self-esteem

This episode discusses the difference between self-confidence and self-esteem, insecurities, and healthy self-esteem practices. 

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Nov 25, 202028:16
Episode Ten: Rejection and Boundaries

Episode Ten: Rejection and Boundaries

This episode is a conversation about dealing with rejection and setting healthy boundaries 

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Nov 18, 202022:34
Episode Nine: Relationships (Advice!)

Episode Nine: Relationships (Advice!)

This episode dives into the intricacies of friendships and romantic relationships in high school. 

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Nov 11, 202025:31
Episode Eight: Friends, Family, and Politics

Episode Eight: Friends, Family, and Politics

This episode offers some advice for having a meaningful and productive conversation about politics and politicized moral issues with friends and family who do not share your views.

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Nov 04, 202027:38
Episode Seven: Stress

Episode Seven: Stress

This episode was very cathartic; the hosts discuss the ways the American education system clashes with mental health and personal growth.

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Oct 28, 202041:24
Episode Six: Sexism

Episode Six: Sexism

This episode is a discussion about sexism and internalized misogyny.

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Oct 21, 202023:08
Episode Five: Cringe Stories!

Episode Five: Cringe Stories!

This episode exposes the hosts in a brief recapitulation of their cringe chronologies.

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Oct 14, 202026:49
Episode Four: Homophobia on Campus (feat. Max Jimenez)

Episode Four: Homophobia on Campus (feat. Max Jimenez)

This episode discusses coming out, homophobia on campus, and validating the fluidity of gender expression and sexuality with guest Max Jimenez. 

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Oct 07, 202054:19
Episode Three: Climate Change (feat. compost culture)

Episode Three: Climate Change (feat. compost culture)

This episode dives into climate change and environmental sustainability with guests Liam de Villa and Patrick Latting of Compost Culture. 

Follow Compost Culture on Instagram @compostculturesp

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Sep 30, 202045:12
Episode Two: Sex Education

Episode Two: Sex Education

This episode analyzes and critiques the California public school sex education program, while also unpacking the stigma that is everything pertaining to sex!

Youth Rights: https://www.teensource.org/know-your-rights

California's sex ed requirements: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/se/

Birth Control: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control

STDs/STIs: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/stds-hiv-safer-sex

Gender Identity: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/gender-identity

Sexual Orientation: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sexual-orientation

Sexual Consent: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/relationships/sexual-consent

Planned Parenthood Peer Advocates SGV Instagram: @pppsgv_peeradvocates

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Sep 23, 202038:45
Episode One: On Making Friends

Episode One: On Making Friends

This episode compares and contrasts the "friend-making experience" as it progresses from elementary to high school and also talks about how one should go about making friends during quarantine.
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Sep 09, 202040:04
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