CGS Podcasting Class
By Matt Woodard
CGS Podcasting ClassJun 14, 2023
Aston Selley - The Super Awesome Podcast
This is one episode in a series called the Super Awesome Podcast. The Super Awesome Podcast or SAP for short is a group of episodes where catlin students, including me (Aston), Jane, Ella, and Julian discuss topics of interest to us. The episode is about 30 minutes long. In my episode of the Super awesome podcast, we talked about the movies Halloween, and The Shining. After giving an overview of the movies I asked some trivia about these questions. If you want to know more about these movies than here is for the movie halloween: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(1978_film) and here for The Shining: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Shining_(film).
Ella Morrison - Super Awesome Podcast
In this episode of the Super Awesome Podcast, Ella Morrison leads a conversation about The Hunger Games and Star Wars. The group touches on our favorite characters, which relationships we think work best, which movies we think are the best, our thoughts on prequels, amongst other things. Make sure you have watched The Hunger Games trilogy, the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes movie trailer, and the 3 Star Wars trilogies (links below). This episode also contains special guest Ellery Rayne, who stepped in for an absent Aston Selley. Content warning for language.
Jane Hanson - Super Awesome Podcast
In this episode of the super awesome podcast, we talked about Harry Potter the books, and the movies the spin-off movies fantastic beasts, and where to find them. We also discussed the video game that just came out Hogwarts Legacy and the new show coming on HBO Max recreating Harry Potter. Lastly, we discussed which Hogwarts house we were and if we think we fit into that house.
Click here to find out which Hogwarts house you were in!
Click here to check out the new Hogwarts legacy game!
Click here to read about the new Hogwarts TV show coming out in 2024!
Content Warning
Language
Usage of it he who not be named’s name
Julian Luchsinger - Super Awesome Podcast
In this episode of the super awesome podcast Julian is hosting and the group talks about their favorite movies, and other random things.
Lucia Alvarez - Feminist Rants
In this podcast, I discuss a detrimental trope that exists in a large amount of media that is marketed toward young women. Including a quick interview with my mom where we discuss raising strong women, and how best to go about doing this. This podcast contains theories and ideas about feminism.
Maxim Kim - Cyber Security
In the podcast, I bring my friend on to discuss miscellaneous cybersecurity topics. We look into its relevance on the internet, how some of the security systems we use work, and what some of the threats online are. I’m explaining it to my friend who has no background in the field, so listeners do not need to know anything beforehand.
Owen Cooper - You Don't Know Ball
In this episode, four disgruntled Trail Blazer fans discuss the current state of the NBA. From bold playoff predictions to the important decisions that the Blazers will face this offseason, we cover it all. Tune in for some hot takes, thoughtful analysis, and questionable ball knowledge.
Sofiane Smahi - The Life of Christiano Ronaldo
In The Life of Cristiano Ronaldo, hosted by Sofiane Smahi, we will take a deep dive into Cristiano Ronaldo’s athletic career and personal life. The main focus will be on the progression of Ronaldo’s career and his professional achievements, but there will also be focus on his experiences growing up and his style of life. Our guest, Rachid Smahi, will also share his take on Ronaldo’s best-performing year to date.
Claire Williams - Dynamics
Join your host Claire Williams and guest/long time friend Tatum Chase on an exciting podcast episode! We will be discussing friendships, growing up and growing pains; specifically how we have navigated all of this while going to such a small school. We explore the early days of our friendship, how we coped with naturally growing apart as we grew up and what we want to take with us into our future friendships.
Ari Waechter - Future Life
In this podcast I will be interviewing Sam Bailey, Claire Williams, and Lucia Alvarez about what they see in their future. They will be asked about what challenges they expect to face as well as sacrifices they will make and how they will overcome them. We also talk about how they wish to accomplish their goals and expectations.
Sam Bailey - The Nuremberg trials
This will be an informative research podcast project. Our goal is to examine the big idea of post WW2 methods of reconsiliation through the filters of 1. Memorials and Monuments, 2. Judicial via Nuremberg trials, and 3. from a moral standpoint of the individual Jew. We will be doing research, interviews and practicing audio editing and mixing skills.
Sophia Fields - Academic Freedom and Free Speech on School Campuses
In my newest podcast, we will dive into the history of academic freedom and explore the alleged free speech crisis in higher education.
In this podcast, you will learn about:
- A series of Supreme Court cases that helped shape the relationship between academic freedom and the First Amendment
- The cultural shift between the start of the Berkeley Free Speech Movement in the 1964 and the failed Berkeley Free Speech Week in 2017
- The politicization of free speech on colleges and university campuses
- The relationship between productive conversation and a functional democracy
- Trump’s executive order “protecting” student speech
Featuring a firsthand account from a student at Catlin Gabel in an engaging interview!
Rufus Gleeson - Spy Planes: U2, SR-71 and Aurora
This episode will talk about spy planes- the first spy plane, the most well-known, and a plane that may exist but the government swears it doesnt.
Topics covered:
- The Lockheed Martin U2 “Dragon Lady”
- Reason for creation, why use was ceased
- The Lockheed Martin SR-71 “Blackbird”
- Deeper dive into the engineering side of the plane, from engines to fuel tanks
- The Lockheed Martin Sr-91 “Aurora”
- Evidence and counter-evidence to its existence
SOURCES
Music- Cipher by LEMMiNO
https://www.sr-71.org/blackbird/manual/
https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/lockheed-sr-71-blackbird/nasm_A19920072000
https://www.thesr71blackbird.com/Aircraft/Engines/category/engines-2
Owen Stevens - O's Curios
This podcast focuses on my CnC advisor, Catlin Gabel Math Teacher Kathy Sloan and her pandemic quest to raise and care for chickens. Starting off with the initial story of how they came to her and ending with the massive chicken mansion she built for them. Tune in to experience some wonderful chicken puns and maybe some helpful tips if you plan on raising chickens in the future!
Oscar Goranson - Scott Falterzak
Written and recorded by Oscar Goranson.
Oliver Prendergast - A Minecraft Mob Tier List
Welcome! In todays podcast we will be ranking all 65+ Minecraft mobs on a tiered scale! Hopefully you enjoy, agree, or disagree! Either way we would love to hear your feedback.
Enjoy the show!
Nathan Merrill - Fake Crime
This episode of Fake Crime covers a heist at the Elliot J White casino in Las Vegas. A golden statue of the owner’s father worth millions was stolen, and no one has any clue what happened to it. Listen in for a deep dive on the heist, and interviews with possible suspects.
Mike Hart - Talking Sports with M+M
This podcast will be talking about various sports and what the guest thinks about these sports. Examples of sports covered will be football, soccer, baseball, dance, curling and Aerial Arts.
Kaz Malhotra - The Disagreement Podcast
Are zoos moral? Should we lower the drinking age? What about the voting age? What gives art its value? Join me and my two guests as we discuss these questions and more, on the inaugural episode of The Disagreement Podcast. Content warning: There is some swearing throughout the podcast, in addition to some allusions to drinking.
Joshua Hamlett - Hamlett Talks Ep 1
This is the very first episode of Hamlett Talks and it features the host, me, Joshua Hamlett and my older brother Nathaniel. We talk about many things from Pokemon to Super Smash Bros. Melee to the Catlin Gabel Soccer team. We have a lot of fun talking, joking and just messing about being brothers in this first episode and I think it’s a lot of fun. My brother is absolutely one of the funniest people I know and I’m excited for everyone to hear from him.
If you find yourself wanting more Nathaniel content you should follow him on twitter: @insomniblack
A correction to what I said in the outro, his twitter is @insomniblack and not lil solipsism
Links to the music:
Intro - Them Changes - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBuKNkVFaMU
Interlude - Running Away - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdPiOizr4eI
Outro - Merry Go Round of Life - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMGetv40FkI
Jack Ericksen, Jack Gutman, and Jonah Reznick - Triple J-Cast
In this podcast, Jack, Jack, and Jonah will talk about the CGSA elections. We will be covering the presidential race, the vice presidential race, and the treasurer race. We will be interviewing people found randomly on campus, and people in our class. This podcast is really good and we hope you listen to it again. Follow @jackol_epic
Dillon George - What's Your Take?
In this episode of “What’s Your Take”, I interviewed Catlin high schoolers on various topics. While the questions may not seem controversial at first glance, arguments were had and voices were raised. If you want to hear about Timothee Chalamet and free Cheez-Its for all, this podcast is the place to be.
Ben Halvorson - Hot Takes
I hope you enjoyed this episode of Hot Takes. I want to thank Kaz for being on my podcast and bringing some good ideas and opinions to the show. I also want to thank Matt for producing this episode. In this episode we had two hot takes. Zoos are weird and Summer break is overrated because of the pressure. Both of these opinions made for some great conversation and I hope you enjoy it.
Aidan Sheeran - Catlin Gabel: 2018 to 2022
Graduating senior Aidan Sheeran-Hahnel sits down and recounts stories from his time at Catlin Gabel. He reflects on each of his four years, what he would change, and what advice he would give to younger students. He also brings on guest star Kristen Sheeran, his own mother, to discuss the Catlin Gabel parent experience.
Akira Van de Groenendaal - The Teen Experience
We argue all the time, whether it be a debate at school, a meeting that got a little too heated, or an emotional yelling match with our parents/guardians. Today, I explored with my family what it means to have productive arguments, particularly as a teen living with adults. I asked my brother about how his arguments with our parents go, then explored the other side of the story. Parents tend to think of teens as rebellious, and teens tend to think of their parents as unfair, but through my interviews, I hoped to find the key to unlocking a mutual understanding that might allow us to connect with the adults in our homes just a little bit more.
Alex Johnston - Daily Music Review
In our first episode of the Daily Music Review, we listen to some new albums and singles from big artists like Jack Harlow, J Cole, Coi Leray, and more. In addition, we talk about upcoming music and the return of a big controversial artist’s new single
This episode contains explicit language.
All music used with permission.
Stella Dombrow - Stella's Podcast
Interview with David Dombrow about his new company, Speedland, as well as other parts of his life, including other work he has done. We cover different topics ranging from what the first Speedland gear, the SL:PDX, is made of to how David got his first job at Nike.
David’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedhackdave/
Speedland’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runspeedland/?hl=en
Speedland Website: https://www.runspeedland.com/
Speedhack: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmc92w2kwwTNpbnQMAg6sbA
Music from this episode: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Audiobinger
Charlie Broad - A Debrief 1990's Chicago Bulls
The episode today is about the dynasty that was the 1990’s Chicago Bulls lead by Michael Jordan. I interviewed guest Bob Broad about his experience living in Chicago through this time, and about the key aspects of the team.
Topics Covered:
- The rise and fall of the Bulls dynasty
- What Bob’s experience was like living Chicago during the time period
- Talking about some of the supporting cast to Michael Jordan
Part where Bob referred to Tony Kukoč’s game winning shot where Scottie Pippen refused to go into the game: Greatest Moments in NBA History - Toni Kukoc Game Winner vs Knicks
Aanna Farhang - Tackling Heritage with Romaan Zuberi
Romaan Zuberi, Pakistani-American/Desi, and Aanna Farhang, Iranian-American/Middle Eastern, discuss heritage and how culture and traditions are seen in American society. Romaan delves into the intersectionality of his Desi identity from his dad with the Menonite roots from his mom as well as the reality of being a second-generation immigrant. In the end, we start wading through the, passion-filled, topic of xenophobia and stereotypes regarding Middle Eastern and Desi people.
Some of the questions answered:
- How have you learned about your heritage?
- How do you stay connected to your heritage?
- Do you talk with your friends about your heritage?
- How does the stereotypical perception of Middle Eastern/Desi people change your perspective, or does it at all, about being Pakistani?
**We also discuss the Islamaphobic comments made by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert to Congresswoman Ilhan Omar**
Will Semler - Blazer Radio
On this week's episode, I sit down with blazer analyst Tiger Semler to talk about the upcoming game 5 of the Blazer series.
Steven Niu - Similar Minds
In this episode of Similar Minds, we explore a study into hallucinating mice and how that information can help us understand hallucinations in humans. I speak with Veronica Ledoux, a neurobiology teacher at Catlin Gabel.
The full study can be found here.
Alec Murray - Portland Rocks, with guest Steve Murray
In this episode we hear from Steve Murray: a musician, journalist, and record producer working and playing out of portland. We discuss the intricacies of music in Portland, and the development of artists like: Greg Sage and the Wipers, Elliot Smith, and The Decemberists. Steve describes the rise and fall of the Portland indie rock scene since the 70’s. Listen and learn about Portland Music!
Sean Uan-Zo-Li - Uneducated: Top 10 Fast Food Restaurants
Let us rate and discuss our top 10 fast food restaurants on Uneducated!
Milo’s List:
10. Krispy Kreme
9. Auntie Anne’s
8. Jersey Mike’s
7. Panda Express
6. Burger King
5. Mcdonald’s
4. Dairy Queen
3. Wendy’s
2. Popeyes
1. Five/Fat Guys
Sean’s List:
10. Panda Express
9. KFC
8. Taco Bell
7. Little Big Burger
6. Dairy Queen
5. Mcdonald’s
4. Subway
3. Popeyes
2. Chick-Fil-A
1. Chipotle
Milo Means - Uneducated: Top 10 NFL Quarterbacks
Welcome welcome welcome! This is the first episode of “Uneducated”, a show where high school seniors Milo and Sean debate...stuff. In this episode, the “stuff” in question is the top 10 NFL quarterbacks going into the 2021 season. Will Milo’s reasoning outsmart the chess master Sean? Or will he be beaten, and placed into a shallow grave with Sean’s amazing quips? Come find out on this episode of “Uneducated.”
The music comes from the Soundtrap loop library under the title “Lucid-Organ Pad 02”
Parth Mahajan - Hero Talk
Today on Hero Talk, my cousin Andy and I discuss this episode’s central question: What makes a hero? After a brief introduction on me and my cousin Andy, we dive right into today’s topic. Discussing a hero’s qualities, and what separates them from the rest of society. We also briefly touch up upon real-life heroes vs. representations of them in the form of superheroes. A friendly yet necessary discussion lies ahead.
Music provided by SoundTrap Loops Library
Jack Gutman - The Jack Podcast
My dad and I talk about football, more specifically what’s happened this year in football and some too early predictions.
Main Topics Covered: Extra regular season games, and removing a preseason game. How the Giants’ draft went. Using what little knowledge we have to talk a little about other teams’ drafts. The Belichick and Brady credit debacle. And last, we make some waaay too early Super Bowl predictions.
Maddie Gadbaw - The Backgate Podcast
How expensive is success?
In this podcast, the controversy between money and success in the equestrian world is discussed by Maddie Gadbaw and Mikayla Stout. Opinions of different attempts made by national organizations to close the divide between economic classes are shared. Overall, this podcast addresses the important question: How much money are people paying for ribbons? Is there any hope for talented, low income equestrians in a highly inflated sport?
Giacomo Cox
In this episode, Giacomo talks to his mom about her favorite past times and how they have changed during quarantine.
Violet Bouwes-van Nood - Our Two Brains: Obsessions
In this episode we discuss the many obsessions we’ve had before and the crazy things they’ve made us do. Take a look into our (two) brains, everything from Little House on the Prairie to One Direction. We will discuss the emotional part of being obsessed and describe what those obsessions inspired us to do. Hopefully you can relate and we’re not just crazy!
Olivia Morrison - Our Two Brains: Unpopular Opinions
In this episode of Our Two Brains, Violet and I will discuss our own unpopular opinions, as well as reacting to some other peoples. We start off going back and forth sharing our unpopular opinions and defending our cases and then will go to a website we have never seen before to react to some unpopular opinions there. In the end, we will determine which opinions are the most controversial.
Unpopular opinions website: https://ideapod.com/the-90-most-unpopular-opinions-people-are-sharing-on-the-internet/
Thea Kapteyn - Thea’s Paranormal Podcast
This episode features three 100% true and 100% creepy paranormal stories. Two speakers are invited to tell 1-2 unexplained spooky stories of their choosing.
Harrison Bell - Teenagers and Social Media
- Different age groups and their relationship with social media
- The effects social media has had on generation Z
- Is social media a good thing?
- Special guest: Caroline Bell!
This podcast features a guest, who gives a different perspective on today’s topic of social media. Harrison’s sister, Caroline, is 14 years old and attends Catlin Gabel. Her experiences are much different than a 16 year olds, due to age and other factors. Today on the podcast, we dive deeply into the benefits and costs of social media, and the massive impact it has on young people’s lives. Many questions are attempted to be answered, and multiple viewpoints are given. Enjoy!
Ava Austria - Since Uh When: Marvel Movies
Episode Summary:
In this episode we discuss all the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). We cover our favorite parts of some of the movies, and some plot lines we wished they had explored in the films.
Episode Notes:
The following is a list of all the MCU movies in timeline order. If you click on the titles, there is a link to the IMDb pages if you want more detailed information about each movie.
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Claire Druker - Since Uh When: Marvel Characters
In this episode, Ava and Claire talked about the characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They started by talking about which character was their favorite. Later they dove into which characters they think we're done well and others that weren’t.
Episode Notes:
This episode contains spoilers, if you haven’t seen all the marvel movies and you don’t want anything spoiled I recommend watching all the movies(this episode also contains spoilers from the Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Wandavision)
Characters mentioned:
Tony Stark/Iron Man
Sam Wilson/Falcon
Valkyrie
Natasha Romaoff(Nat)/Black Widow
Clint Barton
Steve Rogers/Captain America
Wanda Maximoff/The Scarlet Witch
Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier
Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel
Whiplash
Loki
Groot
Peter Parker/Spider Man
Thor
John Walker
Monica Rambeau
Andrew Xu - Math With Friends: Diophantine Equations
In today’s show I have invited my friend Jake to explain about diophantine equations. Jake has been one of my best friends for quite some time and he is an extremely bright sophomore that goes to Lincoln High School.
Topics Covered:
- A brief introduction of Jake and his background
- How Jake came across diophantine equations
- The history, definitions, and applications of diophantine equations.
As always, a huge thanks to Jake for joining me on the show and also to the Soundtrap music library for the sound effects in the podcast.
Miles Wolahan - Hometown Team: Portland Trail Blazers
This episode is an interview with my friend Oscar on the Portland Trail Blazers. We discuss what Oscar enjoys about the Blazers and some memories he’s had. We talk about specific players and moments that stood out to us. Overall, this is a fun interview podcast about basketball.
Hazel Walrod - Language Diaries
Topics Covered
- The sociocultural benefits of learning a language
- Possible scientific advantages of being bilingual
- The personal experience of Miles Grant when learning Mandarin in school
- Enrique Escalona’s Spanish teaching method
- Best ways to learn languages
- The struggles students in the U.S. face when learning
- General climate of the U.S. towards language learning
- Advice for learners
Credits
Music by Neighbourhood Vandal - Shikutomoto [Lofi Hiphop/Chillhop] on Soundcloud}
Works Consulted/Further Reading
“Half of the World is Bilingual. What’s Our Problem?” by Jay Mathews:
“How a Second Language Can Boost the Brain” by Ramin Skibba:
“Learning a New Language at Any Age Helps the Brain” by Christopher Wanjek:
https://www.livescience.com/46048-learning-new-language-brain.html.
Raul Rendon Benitez - The Premier League
In today’s episode a couple guests and I go over the Premier League. What teams have been a surprise to fans? What teams are not exceeding their expectations? We answer these and many more questions. Come check it out.
Show notes:
This episode we have welcomed our guest Giancarlo Rendon Benitez once again. Giancarlo is a soccer player in Southeast Portland who dreams of being a professional soccer player one day. Him and I go for rival teams so you might catch us backing up our teams a couple of times in the episode.
We also welcome a new guest to the podcast. He goes by the name of Raul Rendon and is also my dad. He has coached soccer for over ten years and is very engaged with soccer around the world.
Grant North - The Pink Podcast: Call of Duty with Rishi Alluri
In this episode, I invite Rishi Alluri to discuss aspects of Infinity Ward’s recent title in the massive online multiplayer shooter franchise: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019). We will cover everything from innovative new additions to map design to the impact it had on the gaming landscape. Listen as my guest and I debate what succeeded and what didn’t with the highest grossing game of 2019.
Tai Leong - The Effects of COVID19 on the Life of a Student-An Interview
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos and disrupted the lives that we used to live. There have been numerous changes to how everyday life, such as wearing masks, sports and other activities being canceled, and other things that have changed how life is lived. In this podcast, a current student, Tai, will interview a peer on how COVID-19 has affected life as a student. In this interview, you’ll learn about what it’s like to be a student during these strange times.