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Vashon Island High School’s daily podcast. Lots of fun with a little bit of daily bulletin.
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Ep. 15: What it means to be a Seattle Mariners fan

The PiratePodOct 05, 2020

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Ep. 46: Pt. 2 of the PLaydate with Per-Lars Vol. 2

Ep. 46: Pt. 2 of the PLaydate with Per-Lars Vol. 2

This is part two of the PLaydate. In this section we deep dive into PL's experience as a student at VHS and discuss who the greatest VHS athlete of all time is.

Mar 12, 202112:12
Ep. 46: pt. 1 of the PLaydate with Per-Lars Vol. 2

Ep. 46: pt. 1 of the PLaydate with Per-Lars Vol. 2

In the first part of the two part series Zach, Ty, and PL discuss various cities around the U.S., including but not limited to San Antonio, Phoenix, and San Diego. We also gain valuable insight from PL's kids, Otto and Soren, on the world at large. Check in on Friday for part two of this series.
Mar 11, 202114:09
Ep. 45: Pt. 2 of the Ms. Regovich interview

Ep. 45: Pt. 2 of the Ms. Regovich interview

A continuation of the Regovich interview. In this learn her analysis of the GoGuardian surveillance software, Minecraft videos, and her undergrad senior thesis about women composers in the Soviet Union.
Mar 02, 202114:54
Ep. 45: Pt.1 with Ms. Regovich- Learn about her path to VHS and her interest in Cello

Ep. 45: Pt.1 with Ms. Regovich- Learn about her path to VHS and her interest in Cello

Ty and Zach host Ms. Regovich and she discusses her undergrad and grad studies as well as the Vashon community. Additionally her thoughts on virtual learning. Tune in on Friday to hear Pt. 2 of the interview where she discusses her undergrad thesis about female composers in the Soviet Union.

Feb 26, 202118:33
Ep. 44: Dr. Floyd discusses his exciting life path that got him to Vashon High School

Ep. 44: Dr. Floyd discusses his exciting life path that got him to Vashon High School

Zach and Ty host Dr. Floyd who recalls his his his high school experience in West Virginia, his time as a minister at a conservative church, and arrest in Portland, and grad school.
Feb 14, 202119:48
Ep. 43: Coming to America with Alice Zerbini.

Ep. 43: Coming to America with Alice Zerbini.

Zach and Ty host Alice Zerbini, the new Italian exchange student who is living with Julia Papa. We talk about all the weird things the USA does and how Alice is adjusting during the pandemic.
Feb 08, 202110:49
Ep. 42: A breakdown of the upcoming abbreviated sports seasons with Mr. Sears

Ep. 42: A breakdown of the upcoming abbreviated sports seasons with Mr. Sears

Ty and Zach host athletic director Mr. Sears to discuss the the regulations, rules, and adjustments to the upcoming scheduled athletic seasons during the pandemic. Also learn about his high school athletic experience at VHS.

Feb 02, 202112:42
Ep. 41: A blast from the past with Jackie Merrill.

Ep. 41: A blast from the past with Jackie Merrill.

Zach and Ty are joined by VHS alumni and office staff member Jackie Merrill to talk about how COVID-19 has affected her job, what it was like graduating from VHS in the 80’s, and how Vashon has changed over the years.
Jan 29, 202121:59
Ep. 40: Party with Tamsen Henry, Sofia Pedras, and Lola Kuyper

Ep. 40: Party with Tamsen Henry, Sofia Pedras, and Lola Kuyper

Ty and Zach host three guests that discuss the upcoming (hopefully!) softball and volleyball seasons!

Jan 26, 202107:48
Ep. 39: Riptide editor-and-chief Isaac Escovedo joins the podcast.

Ep. 39: Riptide editor-and-chief Isaac Escovedo joins the podcast.

Isaac discussed the meaning of life, societies construct of time, and The Riptide. Apologies for the bad audio at the beginning.
Jan 18, 202119:22
Ep. 38: Talkin’ with Mr. Tilden

Ep. 38: Talkin’ with Mr. Tilden

Mr. Tilden joins the podcast to talk about Washington D.C. sports, teaching, and journalism.
Jan 16, 202119:28
Ep. 37: Ella Yarkin Discusses Cross Country and Community Council

Ep. 37: Ella Yarkin Discusses Cross Country and Community Council

Ty and Zach host Ella Yarkin to discuss cross country during the pandemic and her role of website manager on the new Community Council.

Jan 11, 202108:22
Ep. 36: Danny Rock answers the important questions (PART 2)

Ep. 36: Danny Rock answers the important questions (PART 2)

In part two of the Drock interview we discuss the impact of socially distanced learning on teen's mental health, what VHS is doing to support it's students during the transition from letter grades to standards based grading, and rock trivia.

Jan 08, 202121:42
Ep. 35: Danny Rock answers the important questions (PART 1)

Ep. 35: Danny Rock answers the important questions (PART 1)

Zach and Ty return from break with a special guest, Principal Danny Rock. We discuss what he did over break, Netflix, and most importantly the first announcement of what second semester will look like. Tune in for part 2 on Friday.

Jan 05, 202120:01
Ep. 34: What's Mrs. Miller (Humanities) Been Up To Over Quarantine?

Ep. 34: What's Mrs. Miller (Humanities) Been Up To Over Quarantine?

Mrs. Miller, known for her APUSH class and cleanly classroom, joins Zach and Ty as they talk about Netflix, messing around in her class, and EXCLUSIVE DATING ADVICE.

Dec 18, 202014:34
Ep. 33: Roslyn Bellscheidt joins to discuss committing to Duke for rowing and other fun topics!

Ep. 33: Roslyn Bellscheidt joins to discuss committing to Duke for rowing and other fun topics!

Zach and Chris host Roslyn on the show. She discusses collegiate rowing, childhood marriages,  plus three good funny jokes!

Dec 11, 202008:60
Ep. 32: The Most Interesting Man in the World, Jackson Mallory

Ep. 32: The Most Interesting Man in the World, Jackson Mallory

Jackson joins the podcast to discuss garlic, martial arts, and his plans to he the modern day Forrest Gump.
Dec 08, 202018:09
Ep. 31: Phoebe Wilke discusses collegiate soccer, and the science of human scent

Ep. 31: Phoebe Wilke discusses collegiate soccer, and the science of human scent

Zach and Ty host Phoebe Wilke. Tune in to learn about the science of personal and genetic scent, the animal clothing industry, and her aspirations to play collegiate soccer.

Dec 04, 202023:34
Ep. 30: Jessica Levin DIES? *Not Clickbait*

Ep. 30: Jessica Levin DIES? *Not Clickbait*

Ty and Zach host with special guest, as they talk about middle school, Girls to Girls, and geese. Jessica definitely dies, but it's at the end so you HAVE to listen to the whole thing.

Nov 30, 202012:48
Ep. 29: Getting Krazy with Kolo

Ep. 29: Getting Krazy with Kolo

Zach and Ty are joined by Kolo Enson-Overstreet to talk about running start in during a pandemic, magic, drinks, and the career paths of 6 year olds.

Nov 23, 202019:22
Ep. 28: Pigeon the band joins the pod. Hear the creative process behind making a song!!

Ep. 28: Pigeon the band joins the pod. Hear the creative process behind making a song!!

Ty and Zach host Phoebe Setter and Lucy Woodruff, members of the band Pigeon. They discuss the creative process, why pigeon, and other fun things!
Nov 20, 202008:24
Ep. 27: Part 2 of the Mr. Kovite interview

Ep. 27: Part 2 of the Mr. Kovite interview

The second half of the interview with Mr. Kovite, hosted by Zach and Ty. The gang talk about law school, growing up, and living on Vashon.

Nov 16, 202014:05
Ep. 26: VETERANS DAY SPECIAL with Mr. Kovite

Ep. 26: VETERANS DAY SPECIAL with Mr. Kovite

Zach and Ty host Mr. Kovite for a Veteran's Day special! Mr. Kovite tells fantastic stories about his time in Iraq. Pt. 2 of the Mr. Kovite special comes out next Monday! Tune-in then to hear about his time in law school, Korea, and his island life.

Nov 13, 202010:21
Ep. 25. Hamish Currie compares his life in Great Britain and the US

Ep. 25. Hamish Currie compares his life in Great Britain and the US

Zach and Ty host Hamish Currie. They discuss British education, sports and life.
Nov 09, 202012:26
Ep. 24: Mr. Blomgren: The Sequel. Hosted by Chris and Zach

Ep. 24: Mr. Blomgren: The Sequel. Hosted by Chris and Zach

Mr. PL Blomgren joins the PiratePod for the second time to talk Halloween and give Zach and Chris some trivia!
Nov 06, 202019:36
Ep. 23: VOTE VOTE VOTE!

Ep. 23: VOTE VOTE VOTE!

Today's episode hosted by Max Zuber is shorter than usual, but please give it a listen! This is very important stuff in very important times. 

Nov 02, 202001:15
Ep. 22: Celena and Isaiah get spooky.

Ep. 22: Celena and Isaiah get spooky.

In the Halloween episode Celena Becerra And Isaiah Dziko join Ty on the pod to talk about costumes, rank candy, and discuss the best way to waste time in class.
Oct 30, 202019:42
Ep. 21: Trainer Ryan Jaeger talks his stint with the Milwaukee Bucks and his state championship

Ep. 21: Trainer Ryan Jaeger talks his stint with the Milwaukee Bucks and his state championship

Ty and Zach host Ryan Jaeger to talk about the Milwaukee Bucks, being a trainer during COVID, weird injuries and his football state championship
Oct 26, 202017:15
Ep. 20: Meeting Nicki Becker

Ep. 20: Meeting Nicki Becker

Zach and Ty host as special guest and new VHS junior Nicki Becker joins the podcast.
Oct 23, 202005:41
Ep. 19: Ryan Nelson talks about school in Montana during COVID-19

Ep. 19: Ryan Nelson talks about school in Montana during COVID-19

Ty and Zach host former VHS student Ryan Nelson on the PiratePod. Ryan recently moved to Montana to pursue athletics. He discuss sports and in-person school.

Oct 19, 202007:56
Ep. 18: Grapes, beards, chopsticks, and... BROS?! Ft. Eric Ormseth and Mr. Guss

Ep. 18: Grapes, beards, chopsticks, and... BROS?! Ft. Eric Ormseth and Mr. Guss

Today Max and Lucas host two very special guests on the Pirate Pod! Listen to Eric and Mr. Guss talk about their drama from last year, and Eric asks Guss some sketchy questions!

Oct 16, 202023:03
Ep. 17 Ben Carey-DiGregorio talks jazz with Chris and Zach

Ep. 17 Ben Carey-DiGregorio talks jazz with Chris and Zach

Chris and Zach host Ben Carey-DiGregorio on the podcast. He talks COVID and his favorite jazz tracks!
Oct 12, 202005:34
Ep. 16: Colin Griffee and Ethan McIntyre battle for nicest guy in the school

Ep. 16: Colin Griffee and Ethan McIntyre battle for nicest guy in the school

Lucas and Zach host sophomore Colin Griffee and senior Ethan McIntyre on the podcast
Oct 09, 202009:49
Ep. 15: What it means to be a Seattle Mariners fan

Ep. 15: What it means to be a Seattle Mariners fan

Zach and Ty host as long time friend and the face McMurray Middle School Lance Morgan joins the pod.

Oct 05, 202023:57
Ep. 14: "Which 2020 Presidential Candidate Said This Dumb Thing?" ft. Mr. Butler

Ep. 14: "Which 2020 Presidential Candidate Said This Dumb Thing?" ft. Mr. Butler

Today Max Zuber played a super fun game with VHS's very own Mr. Butler! Tune in to see how he did!

Oct 02, 202009:32
Ep 13: Mr. Mangione tells stories of his high school, his parents and more.

Ep 13: Mr. Mangione tells stories of his high school, his parents and more.

Bella and Zach host Mr. Mangione. He tells stories about his high school experience, his connections to Italy, and the immigration story of his parents. Plus a special birthday surprise for President Chris.
Sep 28, 202022:13
Ep. 12 Freshman Spotlight: Malia and Eden play VHS trivia!

Ep. 12 Freshman Spotlight: Malia and Eden play VHS trivia!

Freshman Malia Grantor and Eden Guthery join the podcast to play VHS trivia and talk about their school year. Ty and Sienna host.
Sep 25, 202008:52
Ep. 11 Superintendent McSheehy Plays "Is this US top 50 song real?"

Ep. 11 Superintendent McSheehy Plays "Is this US top 50 song real?"

Zach and Chris meet with Superintendent McSheehy discuss COVID-19, senior pranks, and play "Is this US top 50 song real?'

Sep 21, 202010:18
Ep. 10 The Pod Goes International

Ep. 10 The Pod Goes International

Zach and Ty welcome Nora Brockmann onto the show to talk about school in Germany and her experience at VHS
Sep 15, 202003:42
Ep. 9 Get to know your Presidents Better

Ep. 9 Get to know your Presidents Better

Rowan Schroeder comes on the show to ask your presidents some questions.
Sep 14, 202004:22
Ep. 8: Are the polls SWINGING RAPIDLY?!

Ep. 8: Are the polls SWINGING RAPIDLY?!

Today Max discusses the state of the upcoming presidential election, and we hear Trump's take on the changes happening in the polls. 

Sep 09, 202001:59
Ep. 7: I’m bald now (not clickbait)

Ep. 7: I’m bald now (not clickbait)

Lucas and Ty host as Ty gets his haircut my his girlfriend Brigit.
Sep 08, 202003:56
PLaydate with Mr. Bloomgren

PLaydate with Mr. Bloomgren

Chris and Zach play "Do High Schoolers Really Say These Dumb Things?" with Mr. Bloomgren. Enjoy this "gas" episode, its bout to get turnt.
Sep 07, 202007:56
Ep. 5: What we’re listening too

Ep. 5: What we’re listening too

Nick and jesse talk about what they’re listening too
Sep 04, 202002:26
Ep. 4: Would you rather

Ep. 4: Would you rather

Bella and Sienna play a heated round of VHS themed would you rather
Sep 03, 202005:04
Ep. 3: First Official Day of School!

Ep. 3: First Official Day of School!

Wednesday's Podcast hosted by Max Zuber
Sep 02, 202002:53
Tuesday, September 1st

Tuesday, September 1st

Your daily podcast for September 1st with Lucas and Ty as your hosts
Sep 01, 202003:56