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Jude Cochran and Aiden Myers welcome Hillcrest principal Dr. Rob Kroll who shares "One True Story" from his youth.

Emily and Abi welcome Jaela Burris as they discuss the Barbie movie, bad influencers, and finally, our hosts tell us about attending the Taylor concert in KC.

We say goodbye to the school year with a look back at four of our favorite '22-'23 podcast segments, featuring stories by Lauren, Lily, Holten and Natalie. Enjoy.

Abi and Emily are back for their final show of the school year, featuring Taylor talk, of course, thoughts on the Met Gala, and then they welcome Lindsey Davis, a true crime podcast fan who also happens to be Coach D's daughter. She discusses why the genre is so popular, and recommends a couple of "starter pods" for those interested. You may or may not hear a few seconds of the opening them of "Serial" during her interview.

Our annual visit with graduating seniors gives four members of the class of 2023 a chance to reflect on how the pandemic altered their first three years, before they finally got to experience "one normal year." Lauren Jackson, Lily Eisold, Cole Griesemer and Avery Myers discuss special memories, including challenges, disappointments, and the good times along the way.

Abi and Emily are on their own this episode. (Coach Davis is away so the kids will play) Kylie and Timothee are together, but Taylor and Joe are not? For dances, make sure you have a friend with a vanity, and don't get too attached to Tik Tok. Yes, the girls are back, and drinking more diet DP than ever, on an interesting, Abi-edited edition of caffeinated.

Hillcrest graduate Jessica Larson is a comedy writer in Hollywood. She tells Emily Clotfelter about her journey from Springfield to LA, from being a "food-grabber" to having a place in the writers' room for "Single Drunk Female," a comedy on Freeform and Hulu. Her advice to "always do the scary thing" is just part of this far-ranging conversation about making connections, and the decisions that led her to a career she once only dreamed of.

Emily and Abi have thoughts about the new Barbie movie (excited), and of course they discuss Taylor's latest releases. Then, what's up with the Hunger Games getting so popular again?

We share two stories from "HTV Magazine" on the pod this time. First up, meet a World War II veteran who was involved in historic battles in the Pacific. Then a former Hillcrest student tells us in her own words about working with Project Rescue, which battles trafficking around the world.

Trips to Costa Rica, Long Beach, and the amazing Henry...Emily and Abi fight spring break exhaustion for this edition of "Caffeinated."