Ashlyn Hicks co-hosts the podcast with Mr. Franz and Mr. Burgess to go through “Celebrating the Cats” and all the accomplishments that have occurred the last month (0:00 - 9.00). Next, Mr. Franz & Mr. Burgess are joined by Kevin Pascal to discuss his battle with cancer and what the donation money has meant to him (9:10 - 19:54). Also, Mr. Franz and Mr. Burgess are joined by the 2023 King of Hearts, Jayden Mangruem as well as Sydney Young to discuss how the competition went (20:04 - 35:16). Lastly, Mr. Burgess & Mr. Franz are joined by Mr. Piepenbrink and Ashlyn to discuss “Things that they are Elite at” (35:26 -50:59).  Enjoy!

Ian Jirk and Mallory Witzemann, join the podcast as co-hosts to discuss why more people should join school clubs and activities (0:00 - 9:12). Next, Mr. Franz & Mr. Burgess are joined by Mrs. Condron to discuss her current job as an assistant principle and her promotion to principle next year (9:18 - 25:21)  Lastly, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Franz, Ian & Mallory have a very lively conversation about some their own most embarrassing moments (25:28 - 36:55)

Sofi Benitez & Corinna Thomas join the podcast as co-hosts to discuss what ultimately makes a good teacher in their eyes (0:00 - 14:07). Next, Mr. Franz & Mr. Burgess are joined by Mr. Rumps and Josue Rojas to discuss how the boxing club got started and why it has been so impactful to those in it (14:17 - 35:00). Lastly, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Franz, Sofi & Corinna draft and debate the best winter activities (35:09 - 51:56)

Sydney Sennett & Ashlyn Hicks join the podcast as co-hosts to talk about their senioritis with Mr. Franz and Mr. Burgess (0:00 -3:42). Next, Mr. Piepenbrink & Mr. Burgess are joined by Mr. Klokkenga and Braelyn Sauder to discuss what the Freshman Mentoring Program means to them (3:51 - 19:11). Lastly, Mr. Burgess, Mr. Franz, Sydney & Ashlyn discuss their thoughts on the recent changes with snow days, course selection (19:21 - 32:04) and they finish with a game of “this or that” (32:14 - 47:09) Enjoy!

Mallory Witzemann and Sofi Benitez join the podcast as co-hosts to talk about their thoughts on finals with Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz (0:00 -12:13). Next, Mr. Franz & Mr. Burgess are joined by Coach Hafermann and Kylen Smith to discuss the big Intercity basketball win and the upcoming season (12:23 - 33:36). Then, Mr. Matthews and Mr. Piepenbrink are joined by Coach Dunn, Meredith Bertsche and Ashley Wilcox to discuss the girls basketball season (33:47 - 43:34). The crew finishes up with a little holiday trivia! (43:45 - 1:00:52) Enjoy!

Ian Jirik & Corinna Thomas join the podcast as co-hosts to talk about what went on at West last week and what you have to look forward to next week throughout the school (0:00 - 3:40). Next, Mr. Franz & Mr. Burgess are joined by Mrs. Traci Verdrey to discuss her Channel 25 award as well as her Thanksgiving favorites and recommendations (3:50 - 18:04). Mr. Burgess, Mrs. Maynerich & Mallory Witzeman are then joined by Mr. Corey Ostling to discuss recommendations on life after high school and how to prepare (18:14 - 37:59). The crew finishes up by discussing all things related to Thanksgiving in light of the upcoming break! (38:09 - 1:04:36) Enjoy!

Ashlyn Hicks & Sydney Sennett join the podcast as co-hosts to talk about what went on at West last week and what you have to look forward to next week throughout the school (0:00 - 5:21). Next, Ian Jirk and Mr. Brady Piepenbrink are joined by Officer Charles Cowley to discuss his time as a resource officer at Normal West (5:33 - 20:03). Mr. Matthews & Mr. Franz are then joined by Marnie Howard & Coach Maggie Root to discuss her upcoming state meet as well as her swimming/diving career (20:15 - 34:55). The crew finishes up by discussing youth sports and the transition to high school/college athletics and Ashlyn & Sydney give some advice to younger athletes (35:05 - 47:59).  Lastly, they all list some things which they hate that most people love (48:10 - 59:40) Enjoy!

Corinna Thomas and Sofi Benitez join the podcast to talk about what went on at West last week and what you have to look forward to next week throughout the school (0:00 - 4:09). Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz are then joined by Coach Kelsey Mueller and Natalie Nenne to talk about their big regional championship and how the season has gone (4:23 - 24:25). We are then joined by Mr. Ryan Budzinski, Braden Pool and Ava Eames to discuss the marching band’s STATE CHAMPIONSHIP and whether or not Mr. B can identify mistakes with all of those people performing at once (24:34 - 46:15). The crew finishes up by giving their review on Taylor Swift’s new album, “Midnights” and having a draft on their favorite Disney/Pixar characters of all time (46:29 - 1:09:15). Enjoy!

Ian Jirik and Mallory Witzemann join the podcast to talk about what went on at West last week and what you have to look forward to next week throughout the school (0:00 -  7:16). Mr. Matthews & Mr. Franz are then joined by Sky Riddle and Ashleigh Horton to discuss Cross Country and their running careers at West (7:30 -  20:17). Then, Mr. Burgess and Mr. Franz are joined by Nicki Grant, the long-time assistant to the Associate Principal to discuss her time at West and say goodbye (20:31 - 31:44). The crew finishes up by discussing time management techniques and giving each other some tricky “Would you rather?” questions (32:02 - 55:35). Enjoy!

Sydney Sennett and Ashlyn Hicks join the podcast to talk about what went on at West last week and what you have to look forward to next week throughout the school (0:00 - 7:29). Mr. Burgess, Mr. Franz and Ashlyn Hicks are joined by Principal Dave Johnson to discuss a number of topics such as how he got to where he is and why the french fries disappeared from lunch (7:43 - 27:21). Then, Mr. Burgess is joined by Ms. Boehm, Noah Jett & Raphael Bruce to discuss the upcoming “Hauntcert” (27:36 - 36:14). The crew finishes up by discussing all things Halloween such as their favorite costumes and tradition and end by having a “Halloween Candy Draft” (36:24 - 1:00:31). Enjoy!