In Between the Lines

Following the Chicago Bear’s dismissal of offensive coordinator Shane Waldron, Maddie and Ford unpack their game against the Patriots, and why their offense needs a change. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Erin Stoney, the new girl’s varsity hockey coach at Lake Forest Academy, brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the program, focusing on both athletic skill and overall wellness. In this episode, Stoney highlights the importance of nutrition for young athletes, emphasizing how balanced eating can improve performance and recovery. Her insights offer valuable guidance for students looking to elevate their game and lead healthier lives. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Boo! On this spooky Pop Perspective special episode, Jasiek and Zoe discuss everything Halloween! Tune in to hear this year’s Biggest Jumpscares, Viral Villains, and their picks for historical Creepy Cult Classics and Trash-or-Treats. Plus, Zoe’s special night at the Eras Tour! Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Coming off of a disappointing fourth-quarter loss, Maddie and Ford deep dive into the bears eighth-week triumphs and defeats. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky.

Catherine from Fill a Heart for Kids joins Mary to discuss her work with foster and homeless children. She shares her favorite experiences and most meaningful moments. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

In this episode of In Between the Lines, Mary sits down with The Spectator’s journalism teacher, Mr. Eleveld. Eleveld is the co-founder of EM Press and is the author of The Spoken Word Revolution–a well-regarded anthology that highlights the intersection of hip-hop, slam poetry, and performance art. Mary and Mr. Eleveld discuss the slam poetry movement and he shares his insights on the evolution of modern literature and self-publishing. Intro music courtesy of LFA electronic music students. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky

Coming into the off week, Maddie and Ford review the ins and outs of the Bears “Tea Party” of a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16. From consistency on the D-Line to Head Coach Matt Eberflus’ first three consecutive win streak, week six was a triumphant success for the Chicago Bears. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky and engineered by Riley Mormon.

On this episode of The Pop Perspective, Jasiek and Zoe react to Lake Forest Academy’s unpopular opinions about everything pop culture. From Outer Banks and Crumbl Cookies, to Tate McRae, listen to hear their take on today’s hottest topics. Produced by Jeff Zavelsky and engineered by Mary Rivera-Scheeringa.

In this week's episode, Maddie and Ford discuss the Bears 36-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers and the keys to their domination, while also previewing next week's game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Engineered and produced by Jeff Zavelsky.