The Dispatch Podcast

The Dispatch Podcast

By The Dispatch Podcast

Hosted, edited, and written entirely by students, The Dispatch Podcast is an educational interview based podcast, featuring and centered around student lives at Bowie High School in Austin Texas.
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Cue the Review | Episode 2

The Dispatch PodcastFeb 10, 2025
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Episode 69 | Movie Theatres

Episode 69 | Movie Theatres

Today, Koko Badgley-Finan and Skylar Haywood speak about the difference between watching movies at homes and theatres.

May 16, 202511:56
Episode 68 | Child Influencers

Episode 68 | Child Influencers

Today, Dispatch Reporter Sophia Shaw speaks about the dark side of childfluencers on social media.

May 16, 202531:49
Episode 67 | The Monkey Review

Episode 67 | The Monkey Review

Chance East and Logan Cottle discuss the newest Stephen King adaptation, The Monkey, produced by James Wan. The movie is about a cursed toy monkey that causes people to die in accidental circumstances. The Monkey is now streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV.


Apr 10, 202507:06
Episode 66 | Rally Day Protests

Episode 66 | Rally Day Protests

Today, Audrey Cullinane and Gabby Bochey are joined by senior Rally Day protester, Grace Hooks. Learn more about the events from a student's perspective and read more in the upcoming print issue of the Dispatch.

Apr 10, 202508:50
Month by Month | March

Month by Month | March

This month, Eve Johansson, Sydney Murphy, and Olivia Hunter talk about Spring Break, track season, and licensed driving.

Apr 01, 202509:49
Month by Month | February

Month by Month | February

This month, Sydney Murphy, Eve Johansson, and Olivia Hunter discuss Valentine's Day, the Super Bowl, and more.

Music used: Good Days by SZA

Mar 12, 202509:30
Episode 65 | TCU at Bowie

Episode 65 | TCU at Bowie

Today, Dispatch Multimedia Editors in Chief Audrey Cullinane and Gabby Bochey had the opportunity to interview TCU Vice Provost of Enrollment, Heath Einstein. Discussing enrollment, on the road opportunities, and student life, for any Bowie students interested in admissions.

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Feb 21, 202520:56
Episode 64 | TikTok Ban

Episode 64 | TikTok Ban

Chance East and Logan Cottle discuss the TikTok shutdown and repercussions for Bowie students.

Feb 18, 202507:10
The Silver Screen | Sonic 3

The Silver Screen | Sonic 3

Today on the Silver Screen, our hosts Sophia Shaw and Ava Weaver dive into the comedy and tragedy of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. 

Feb 13, 202514:06
Cue the Review | Episode 2

Cue the Review | Episode 2

In this episode, Olivia Hunter, Eve Johansson, Sydney Murphy, and guest Bella Harris review popular rom-coms for Valentine's Day.

Feb 10, 202511:21
Cue the Review | Episode 1

Cue the Review | Episode 1

This episode, Olivia Hunter, Eve Johansson, and Sydney Murphy review brain rot games like: Brawl Stars, Fortnite, Block Blast, Roblox, and NYT games.

Feb 05, 202510:55
The Silver Screen | Mufasa

The Silver Screen | Mufasa

This episode on The Silver Screen our hosts Sophia Shaw and Ava Weaver will be talking about the Disney hit Mufasa, the plot, the music, and the theater experience. 

Feb 04, 202510:40
Month by Month | January

Month by Month | January

This month, Sydney Murphy, Eve Johansson, and Olivia Hunter discuss New Year's Eve, the TikTok ban, and Girl Scout cookies.

Music used: Good Days by SZA

Feb 01, 202510:20
Goalie Talks | Episode 3

Goalie Talks | Episode 3

The goalies are back to discuss life at Bowie.

Jan 24, 202519:33
Episode 63 | Choice Sheet Recommendations

Episode 63 | Choice Sheet Recommendations

Upperclassmen Audrey Cullinane and Gabby Bochey discuss each core class offered in this year's choice sheet. They share which classes they've enjoyed, and giver recommendations on what to pick based on what level of academics, enjoyment, and workload you seek.


Music used: Blue rock groove 98 by Rhonin copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.

Jan 22, 202529:49
Month by Month | December

Month by Month | December

This month, Sydney Murphy, Eve Johansson, and Olivia Hunter discuss finals, winter break, and dealing with cold weather.


Music used: Good Days by SZA


Jan 16, 202510:55
Night After Podcast | Wicked

Night After Podcast | Wicked

Today, Audrey is joined by fellow Staff Members, Gabby Bochey, Sofia Yordanova, and Bentlee Toland to discuss the musical blockbuster, Wicked.

Jan 13, 202516:07
Month by Month | November

Month by Month | November

Sydney Murphy, Eve Johansson, and Olivia Hunter gather to discuss the major events of November at Bowie and in South Austin.

Music used: Good Days by SZA

Dec 16, 202413:31
Episode 62 | Music of 2024

Episode 62 | Music of 2024

Isadora Parra welcomes sophomore Liam Sullivan to discuss the best and worst popular music of the past year.

Dec 16, 202406:59
Goalie Talks | Episode 2

Goalie Talks | Episode 2

The Goalies are back to continue their discussion of all things Bowie High School.

Dec 13, 202413:07
Goalie Talks | Episode 1

Goalie Talks | Episode 1

Two Bowie goalies, Arlo Stockstill and Wyatt Winkenhoffer, talk about current events, Food, Sports, and general news.

Dec 06, 202409:44
Episode 61 | Disney Remakes and Sequels Review

Episode 61 | Disney Remakes and Sequels Review

In this episode, Isadora Parra and Hannah Kim talk about upcoming Disney sequels and remakes of their classic movies. Movies like Lilo and Stitch, Moana 2, Zootopia, and Snow White. They share their opinions on the first Moana and how they feel about the sequel.


Music used: Blue rock groove 98 by Rhonin © copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license.

Dec 02, 202405:24
Month by Month | October

Month by Month | October

The Dispatch podcast Month by Month covers each month at Bowie High School in depth. Hosts Sydney Murphy, Olivia Hunter, and Eve Johansson review anything and everything that has happened in the Austin community during the past month. They talk about school events and national trends, basically just anything that affects the lives of JBHS students. 

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Nov 11, 202409:17
Episode 60 | Para-social Relationships in Politics

Episode 60 | Para-social Relationships in Politics

Host Audrey Cullinane welcomes senior Genevieve Thiel to discuss the political and social trend romanticizing politicians. Whether it is ship edits of Joe Biden and Donald Trump, or memes of Kamala Harris' speeches, our political future is highly effected by the perceptions of rising generations.

Nov 04, 202412:21
Episode 59 | ACL Lineup Review

Episode 59 | ACL Lineup Review

In this episode, Isadora Parra and Audrey Cullinane discuss the 2024 lineup of Austin City Limits. Along with their opinions on teh artists and scheduling, they question what makes an optimal music festival and if ACL is worth it for students at Bowie.

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Nov 04, 202410:28
Episode 58 | Rap Beef Aftermath

Episode 58 | Rap Beef Aftermath

In this episode Noah and guest interviewer Benny O'brien talk about the aftermath of the Rap civil war and what the effects that it may cause in the future. 

May 17, 202409:25
Noah Bout' It | FINALE

Noah Bout' It | FINALE

Today, in the final episode of Noah Bout’ It, Noah and Noah recap their favorite memories of this wonderful show.

May 16, 202408:26
Episode 57 | Rap Beef Continues

Episode 57 | Rap Beef Continues

Today Noah Elling and Austin Ikard talk about the most recent diss track dropped and where it potentially will lead too.

May 14, 202413:36
Episode 56 | Success vs. Happiness

Episode 56 | Success vs. Happiness

Host Audrey Cullinane is joined by senior Clayton Laney to discuss his perspective on the choice between success and happiness in college admissions, and how it inspired the creation of his short film creations.

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May 11, 202410:05
Episode 55 | Attacks on the LBGT Community

Episode 55 | Attacks on the LBGT Community

Dispatch Podcast Host Audrey Cullinane discuss LGBT issues with guest Bubba Infante

Apr 19, 202417:00
Episode 54 | Rap battles

Episode 54 | Rap battles

Today Austin Ikard, Harrison Austin, Adriana Choueiry, and Noah Ellinger explore the new Rap Diss Tracks that are being released potentially starting a Rap Civil War.


Apr 16, 202411:18
Keeping Up with the Bulldogs | Episode 1

Keeping Up with the Bulldogs | Episode 1

Today in a new podcast by dispatch reporters Reagan Tso, Pierre Vandervannet, and Katie Grumet interview Spanish teacher Isacc Nevarez about his Bowie teaching experience in his first year at the school.

Mar 27, 202405:55
Noah Bout' It | Episode 10

Noah Bout' It | Episode 10

Today Noah and Noah are joined by Music Journalist Mars Salazar, where we delve into the origins of hip hop and the incredible culture that it’s cultivated. 


Mar 26, 202410:43
Noah Bout' It | Episode 9

Noah Bout' It | Episode 9

Today Noah and Noah argue whether the new fossils found in China were a Dragon or not? As well as esteemed guest Bella Verette talking about the new coming Stress of a delayed SAT. 


Mar 22, 202410:28
Night After Podcast | Mamma Mia!

Night After Podcast | Mamma Mia!

Here we go again! Today Audrey is joined by Dacee Dinwiddie to discuss Mamma Mia! and it’s sequels.

Blue rock groove 98 by Rhonin © copyright 2022 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial (3.0) license. 

Mar 01, 202416:48
Noah 'Bout It | Episode 7

Noah 'Bout It | Episode 7

Today Noah Ellinger/Bihan talk about this year's most popular Fantasy Football punishments, and react to popular Reddit stories!

Feb 22, 202416:02
Noah 'Bout It | Episode 6

Noah 'Bout It | Episode 6

In today's episode both Noah Bihan/Ellinger talk about the freeze that hit Austin, what happened to all the Christmas blockbusters, and the top songs of the year for 2023!

Feb 22, 202416:52
Noah 'Bout It | Episode 5

Noah 'Bout It | Episode 5

Today our marvelous hosts Noah Ellinger and Noah Bihan talk about potential four day school weeks, Spotify wrapped, and celebrity drama!

Feb 22, 202413:56
Noah 'Bout It | Episode 8

Noah 'Bout It | Episode 8

Today, Noah Bihan and Noah Ellinger teamed up to tackle the Superbowl. Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, the commercials, the new movie teasers, and the new upcoming FIT policies! Be sure to tune in every other week for new episodes!

Feb 15, 202413:53
Episode 54 | Traffic and Student Safety

Episode 54 | Traffic and Student Safety

In this episode of the Dispatch podcast, host Zach Tishgart dives into the minds of two high school seniors and their thoughts on the traffic and parking situations at Bowie, as well as bring an administrator to give their thoughts and advice

Feb 15, 202414:44
Night After Podcast | Poor Things

Night After Podcast | Poor Things

Audrey and Olivia are back to discuss their favorite movie of 2023, Poor Things!



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Feb 02, 202418:25
Night After Podcast | Nostalgia-based Comedy of 2023

Night After Podcast | Nostalgia-based Comedy of 2023

Have you noticed a trend throughout the past year of raunchy teen and young-adult-centered movies? In this episode, host Audrey Cullinane and guest Genevieve Thiel discuss this phenomenon and what it means for comedy in the future.

Movies discussed: Bottoms, No Hard Feelings, Anyone But You, and more.

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Jan 26, 202418:23
Noah Bout' It Episode 4

Noah Bout' It Episode 4

In this episode of Noah Bout' It, our wonderful hosts Noah Bihan and Noah Ellinger sit down with Student Council Vice President Harrison Austin to discuss the organization's canned food drive! Tune in to Noah Bout' their insights on the band's performance in Indianapolis and the comeback of massively popular Battle Royale shooter Fortnite!


Intro Music created by Noah Ellinger, Noah Bihan, and Bella Verette

Cover Art created by Nick Wood

Dec 13, 202311:34
Episode 53 | Contraceptives

Episode 53 | Contraceptives

Another victory for conservatives in the long march toward limiting reproductive rights as the gavel falls and the decision is formally announced, bringing an abrupt end to the Title X programs in Texas. Host Audrey Cullinane dives into this topic with guests to discuss their thoughts on it.

Dec 13, 202311:35
Episode 52 | Arming teachers

Episode 52 | Arming teachers

In a state of debate by legislature, citizens, and students, the controversy of arming teachers with weapons is polarizing for students and faculty at Bowie. Host Audrey Cullinane talks with English teacher Matthew Gordon and junior student Genevieve Thiel to discuss the dangers of arming teachers. 

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Dec 11, 202312:20
Episode 51 | Cultural appropriation

Episode 51 | Cultural appropriation

With such a small percentage of minority students at Bowie, it can be easy for those experiences to be lost, and sometimes manipulated. Dispatch Reporter Audrey Cullinane is joined by Bubba Infante and Sanvi Patel to discuss the dangers of cultural appropriation at Bowie, and what we as a community can do to help eliminate it. 

Dec 08, 202312:08
Night After Podcast | Wes Anderson Deepdive

Night After Podcast | Wes Anderson Deepdive

Throughout his long and illustrious career, Wes Anderson has been given much acclaim and criticism for his style that sometimes betrays him. Host Audrey Cullinane is joined by Film Club President, Genevieve Thiel, to discuss his filmography and their hopes for his future.


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Dec 06, 202315:45
Episode 50 | Sophomore songwriter

Episode 50 | Sophomore songwriter

Join hosts Savannah Riggins and Charlotte Schwarte for a conversation with sophomore Camila Diaz, a songwriter who has learned to express herself through music.

Dec 01, 202315:50
Night After Podcast | Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

Night After Podcast | Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

What turns a man into a tyrant? The new prequel to the acclaimed series, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, sparked much praise and criticism. Bowie Film Club President, Genevieve Thiel, joins us to discuss what makes The Hunger Games such an amazing series and what this new addition does for it.


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Nov 29, 202323:30
 Noah Bout' It | Episode 3

Noah Bout' It | Episode 3

Today on this shorter of Noah Bout' It, our fabulously ferocious hosts Noah Bihan and Noah Ellinger, joined by guest Harrison Austin, discuss the concept of flipped classrooms and. their implementation in schools. Tune in to Noah all about it! Music intro by Noah Bihan, Bella Verette, and Noah Ellinger.

Nov 17, 202305:18