Focal Point Podcast

It’s our first episode of the 2024-25 school Year and we are excited to announce a new series: Talkin' Lions. Each week we will be joined by one of the super fan men to recap the games from the week before and look ahead to upcoming games.

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Time stamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:29 - Volleyball

1:38 - Water Polo

2:58 - Cross Country

4:30 - Football

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Correction:

The water polo team competes in the TISCA state tournament not UIL.

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Producer and Host: Digital Editor-in-Chief Will Clifford '25

Guest: Super Fan Man Wyatt Loehr '25

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On this episode of the Focal Point Podcast Tinsley Silcox, librarian and upper school choir director, shares stories from his time working to restore Elvis's home, Graceland. Fresh out of the University of Tennessee, he spent his time doing everything ranging from dealing with conspiracy theorists, to cleaning the inside of Elvis's private jet.

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On the second episode of the school year, host Will Clifford talked to reviews editor Vikram Singh and guest columnist Noah Cathy about Drake's latest album: For All The Dogs.

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This episode marks the beginning of a new series called "Student Spotlight." In this series we will talk to a student to highlight a unique activity they participate in in.

Focal Point Podcast Host and Assistant Digital Manager Will Clifford interviewed junior Vikram Singh. Singh produces music and makes beats that he sells to professional producers and musical artists.

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To open up the episode, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with Board of Trustees Member Paul Genender '87 about his experience in Mexico as a father and former Marksman (1:25). Next, Editor-In-Chief Shreyan Daulat talks with senior Jacob Weinstein about his opinions of his class and how they acted during the trip (11:45). Similarly, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt learns more about senior Silas Hosler's experiences on the spring break trip and how he hoped he and the rest of the senior class represented the school off campus (17:27).

To open up the episode, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with senior Bijaan Noormohamed to learn how AI has changed the way Noormohamed has approached his writing. (1:19). Next, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt talks with English and History Teacher Dr. John Perryman about the school's approach to the increasing usage of technology and its shortcuts. (14:58).

To open up the episode, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt talks with Kami Mattioli, Director of Digital Content for the Minnesota Timberwolves, about the impact of social media in the sports world (0:42). Next, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with senior Christian Tsvetanov (10:53) to learn about how he became successful growing his social media brand. Finally, and Editor-In-Chief Shreyan Daulat dives into the America Ninja Warrior world with senior Christian Youst, and how he managed his social media success from his competing success (24:28).

To open up the episode, Editor-In-Chief Shreyan Daulat talks with Upper School Choir Director Tinsley Silcox about the choir's stance on religious diversity and spirituality at St. Mark's (1:00). Next, Brand Manager Will Clifford speaks with junior Reed Sussman (11:39) and sophomore David Gershenson (16:20) to learn about their different perspectives on how the school balances their religious values. Finally, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt dives into how the Chapel Council operates with Chapel Council President Bowden Slates, and the new perspectives he has learned (29:00).

In his first full episode as host, Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt opens the episode with new Focus Magazine Editor-in-Chief Myles Lowenberg to talk about his experience going to political rallies for Greg Abbott and Beto O’Rourke, and how impactful rallies are during election season (1:25). Next, Dillon and Issues Editor Dawson Yao dive into the importance of children developing their own political opinions, rather than them following their parent’s beliefs (15:45). Finally, Dillon talks with Sports Editor Ben Adams about his journey recovering from two surgeries after suffering an ACL tear, and how he looks forward to getting back on the pitch at full strength  (27:45).

Hosted by Executive Content Editor Dillon Wyatt

In their final episode as hosts of Behind the Column, former Managing Editors Toby Barrett and Peter Orsak explore six columns from the April edition of The ReMarker. First, former Assignments Editor Will Pechersky thinks back on some of his favorite memories from his 12 years at 10600 Preston Road with Peter (1:50). Then, Peter does the same on his 11 and three-quarters years here with Toby (14:25). Next, former Opinions Editor Axel Icazbalceta explains some of his favorite lyrics from artist Mitski to Peter (28:40). We then shift over to a guest column from senior Tomek Marczewski in which he elaborates on his newfound love for cooking to Toby (45:50). After Peter and Toby’s final interviews, new Focal Point Host Dillon Wyatt talks to former In-Depth Editor Jonathan Yin about what it’s like taking care of his autistic younger brothers (57:05). Finally, Dillon chats with Focus Magazine Editor-in-Chief Myles Lowenberg about his satirical column surrounding the college application process (1:07:05).

Hosted by former Managing Editors Peter Orsak and Toby Barrett.