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WELCOME to Authors Anonymous, starring Matthew Allen, Jenny Jimenez Acosta, Jaelyn Young, and Sydne Chapman, guest-starring the only important people at Colgan High School. Enjoy our semi-coherent thoughts on writing, movies, shows, celebrities and whatever else remains once we edit out all of the gossiping. Ok love you bye.
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S3 Episode 2: Romance throughout media and books

Authors AnonymousFeb 22, 2024

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S3 Episode 2: Romance throughout media and books

S3 Episode 2: Romance throughout media and books

For our February episode of Authors Anonymous, join our host and guest for this episode, Sydne Chapman and Jaylin Johnson on the topic of romance throughout books and media in the month of love.

Feb 22, 202428:26
Behind The Arts — S1 Episode 2: Theater (with Brooklyn Hamilton)

Behind The Arts — S1 Episode 2: Theater (with Brooklyn Hamilton)

Welcome back to Authors Anonymous' side podcast Behind The Arts! In this episode, we welcome Brooklyn Hamilton of Theater! We're talking about theater requirements, directing, Senior One-Acts, etc. Enjoy!

Feb 20, 202411:03
S3 Morbidon Competition Episode

S3 Morbidon Competition Episode

In this episode of Authors Anonymous, welcome our winners (K. Tully, Rebecca Kent, Crow Turner, Emlyn Monti, and Cyrus Shier) for our Morbidon competition (We would also like to recognize Anna Selenkikh, whom is our first place winner but sadly couldn't make it to recording.) Morbidon is Megladon's halloween themed edition of the magazine. This year we tried something new and added a competition in for art and writing. You will basically be hearing the creative process and inspiration for both the authors and the artist.

Dec 08, 202315:43
Behind The Arts — S1 Episode 1: Visual Arts (with Summer Solis and Opal Johnston)

Behind The Arts — S1 Episode 1: Visual Arts (with Summer Solis and Opal Johnston)

Welcome to Author Anonymous' side podcast Behind The Arts!

Behind The Arts is a podcast that welcomes our CFPA students to come talk about their concentrations. On today's episode, we welcome Summer Solis and Opal Johnston representing Visual Arts!

Nov 17, 202323:11
S3 Episode 1: Social Media (with Garrett Connor)

S3 Episode 1: Social Media (with Garrett Connor)

Author's Anonymous returns for a third season. Garrett Connor drops by to talk social media use, trends, when social media is too much, and of course, that great cinema classic: Cars II.

Nov 15, 202330:13
GUESTS Lucy Y. and Tiffany F. Bring Chaos and A Granny Movie Pitch. this ones really good you guys trusttt me.

GUESTS Lucy Y. and Tiffany F. Bring Chaos and A Granny Movie Pitch. this ones really good you guys trusttt me.

This is our shadiest episode yet you guys. We would tell you why but we don’t want this to be immediately taken down by the FBI. Anyway. So much to tune in for.! We’ll just leave a list at the end of this description. Go check that out now. Listen to each of us start sentences and then give up on them as we realize nobody else is listening! Incredible self-censoring too. This one episode actually gets you the most bang for your buck not just because its absurdly long but because there are usually three jokes being made at the same time! People w ADHD are gonna love this one. Just tune in! Come onnnnnn just listen to it. Have a good time. Be sure to rank the hosts from least to most annoying! Let us know. Stop us on the streets. of Manassas. Who's ur fave? Who do u hate? Enjoy.


List:

-Granny Movie

-Dog plastic Surgery

-Insane Drama

-Letterboxd?

-Counselors?

-So much singing……….

-Basically every movie ever is reviewed

-Be Real!

-Billy Elliot Conspiracy?

-Haley Bieber?

-Black History Month?

-avatar…

-Big Fish Tears

-The Pros of Gwen Stacy Dying

-Cannot overstate the Granny Movie

-Michelle Williams

-Spider-mom (?)

-Arguing

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Apr 11, 202301:01:24
SPORTS: Devon Grant VS Colgan Football, Celebrity Scandal, AND 2004's The Notebook

SPORTS: Devon Grant VS Colgan Football, Celebrity Scandal, AND 2004's The Notebook

Tune in for this EXCLUSIVE interview in which Star-Athlete Devon Grant takes on Colgan's history of athletic troubles, reviews sports movies good and bad, and renames the Washington Commanders, all-the-while Host Matthew Allan tries desperately to replace and embarrass fan-favorite hosts Patrick Dickson and Mahlia Slaiby. How was Colgan's lineup? Why does All-American have a Tennis spinoff? Which is the boringest sport? (It's Baseball). Hear all the answers and Patrick struggle to care about sports right here. 

Don't get mad at the personal attack at the end we just needed a closing joke ok? Ok. 

social media handles:

@colgancw

@colgansmorgansmessage

mahlia mean af

Mar 10, 202336:45
S2 E4: Musical History ft. EXPERT Lucy Y.

S2 E4: Musical History ft. EXPERT Lucy Y.

In the most professional (and singalong) episode yet, we actually get more on the rails as it goes on! Join certified theater expert Lucy as she tells our favorite hosts all about musical theatre, from Colgan's productions to Euphoria High's, then onto its origins, the subsequent eras, John Larson, LaLa Land, and what she would do in the magical land of Avatar 2. Featuring multiple exclusive Lucy Y. original songs. (Copyright Authors Anonymous) We really wear out our welcome on the sound effects though guys. Enjoy.

Feb 15, 202329:59
S2 E3: A Podcast About Nothing ft. a VERY special celebrity guest

S2 E3: A Podcast About Nothing ft. a VERY special celebrity guest

The most (eventually) off the rails episode yet! Join Mahlia, Matthew, Patrick and a VERY SPECIAL celebrity guest as things start out random and descend into fifty attempts to wrap up. Now with sound effects! and epic music. Don't forget to like and subscribe. Stay tuned. Etc... Ok enjoy. Have fun! xoxo.  


https://linktr.ee/colgansiren?fbclid=PAAabW3qxRb0gz77AO5T7LnXW9BRdZaXL93yXTbEDnVGzBcauoVYWnYuRUA

Jan 23, 202329:43
S2 E2: Adaptations

S2 E2: Adaptations

Hosts Mahlia Slaiby and Patrick Dickson return with new special guest Matilda Koroma! The question is posed: What makes a good adaptation? We still don't know. But we hope you like Batman. 

https://linktr.ee/colgansiren?fbclid=PAAabW3qx-Rb0gz77AO5T7LnXW9BRdZaXL93yXT-bEDnVGzBcauoVYWnYuRUA


Dec 05, 202227:03
S2 E1: Booktok

S2 E1: Booktok

Hosts Mahlia Slaiby, Patrick Dickson, and Matthew Allen along with special guest Olivia Becker discuss the world and influence of "Booktok". PSA We don't know what Olivia means by "Philosophy Books" and we're not sure she knows either. Spoilers for "Song of Achilles". He dies.

Nov 14, 202235:30
Pilot

Pilot

Welcome back to Colgan's Creative Writing podcast, Authors Anonymous! This episode introduces the new hosts and crew for this year; Mahlia Slaiby, Patrick Dickson, Matthew Allen, Caroline Foster, and Roni Winslow. 

Creative Writing Handles: https://linktr.ee/colgansiren?fbclid=PAAabW3qx-Rb0gz77AO5T7LnXW9BRdZaXL93yXT-bEDnVGzBcauoVYWnYuRUA 

Nov 09, 202200:48
Episode 9 : Literary Journalism

Episode 9 : Literary Journalism

Hosts Alana Beasely and Makayla Bowman interview publications' Lyric Blevins, the Siren EIC, and Johnathan Coleman, the Managing Editor.

May 13, 202222:32
Episode 8 : Worldbuilding

Episode 8 : Worldbuilding

Speakers Makayla Bowman, Maia Ward, and Phoenix Mingo talk about building their fictional worlds and lore. To help them, they keep in mind of H.E.R.M.E.T.I.C.S and the conflicts that come with them. As you're free-writing or planning your novel, webtoon, or show, you can use that or use the shortened versions: SPRITE(Society, Politics, Religion, Ideas, Tech, Ethics) or GRAPES(Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, Social Structure). Happy writing!

Apr 08, 202223:21
Episode 7 : Creative Lyrics

Episode 7 : Creative Lyrics

Hosts : Alana, Maia, Makayla

Our three hosts talk about songs and their meanings, many of which they weren’t very keen about until they were older.

Mar 11, 202220:27
Megalodon EIC Interview

Megalodon EIC Interview

Join Makayla in interviewing the two Editors-in-Chief(EIC) of the Colgan Literary Magazine, the Megalodon. In this episode, we explore Betty Phan and Claire Koch’s perspectives and journeys in their positions within the Megalodon.

Feb 04, 202223:30
Episode 5 : Old Tuscan

Episode 5 : Old Tuscan

For today's episode of Author's Anonymous, Makayla and Alana talk to Nico about his non-fiction piece, Old Tuscan. In this western walk down memory lane, the creative writing gang discusses family bonds and overactive imaginations. 

Jan 27, 202217:14
Episode 4 : Winter Holiday Movies

Episode 4 : Winter Holiday Movies

For this wintery episode of Authors Anonymous, host Alana Beasley, Makayla Bowman, Phoenix Mingo, and Nico Morgan discuss holiday movies and the impact of heritage on storytelling. 

Dec 17, 202123:33
Episode 3 : Vulnerability in Writing

Episode 3 : Vulnerability in Writing

!! TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of animal death, grief, and other heavy themes !!

For this episode of Authors Anonymous, your host Alana Beasley reads her piece, "a moth or a butterfly," and editor Phoenix Mingo reads her piece called, "Pharaoh and Daisy." Also joined by Nico Morgan and Makayla Bowman, the group discusses how creative writing can be used as a device of healing and emotional catharsis. 

Nov 26, 202120:42
Episode 2 : Space

Episode 2 : Space

Gabriel Kris reads his poem written during quarantine to hosts Alana and Makayla, detailing his transition between girls to boys lacrosse and the harassment he received upon the submission of his non-fiction piece to a magazine in US Lacrosse. Our first guest speaker outside of the media division of publications.

https://www.usalaxmagazine.com/fuel/us-lacrosse/gabriel-kris-im-not-a-trans-kid-im-a-lacrosse-player

 

Nov 12, 202118:16
Episode 1 : Light Leak

Episode 1 : Light Leak

In the first official episode of Authors Anonymous, we swap spooky stories, discuss Makayla Bowman's piece, Light Leak, and her process in writing her story in this spooky filled episode. Hosted by our own Alana Beasley and with guest star Maia Ward to keep the conversation going, this episode is a great way to get in the mood for Halloween!

Oct 29, 202119:37
Intro Episode

Intro Episode

Welcome to Colgan's Creative Writing podcast, Authors Anonymous! This kickstart episode introduces your hosts; Alana Beasley, Maia Ward, Makayla Bowman, Nico Morgan, and Phoenix Mingo. 

Oct 15, 202104:18