Old Tappan Podcast Network

In this podcast, Leila explores the question: What is the history of written language? She talks through several other questions about the strange world of written languages.  She describes previous written languages, and defines what exactly IS a written language in the first place. Leila then explains why written languages are so important and powerful in the first place. If you can read this written language, listen to this podcast!

In this podcast, Lana discusses the question: Is it really worth going to an ivy league school? She first explains what an ivy league school is and what they are best known for. Then, she further discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of going to one. Lana interviews students on their knowledge of ivy leagues and if they believe it is truly worth going to. Hopefully, this rundown on ivy league schools will help high schoolers make a decision as to whether they will want to attend an ivy league school or not. 

In this podcast, Sean asks the question: What is the worst phobia to have? Sean investigates deeper and explains what Phobias are and some examples. He informs listeners about what causes Phobias, the affects, statistics, and treatment, including some of 8th grade interviews. Listen to the podcast right now and extend your knowledge! Who knows, maybe you might figure out that you have some of them!

In this podcast Ben discusses the question: How will AI affect video games? He explains what Artificial Intelligence is and how it would affect video games. How differently would video games play out in the future if AI is programming the whole thing? Hopefully, this podcast would also help you understand that AI also has its negatives and positives and also helps you comprehend the endless possibilities of AI.

In this episode, Andy asks an important question: What is the best type of music to listen to while exercising? Andy asks 8th grade students about what they think the best music to listen to is during exercise. Hopefully this podcast will help you decide on what music will get you pumped up for exercise in the future.

In this podcast, Yerin discusses the question: What is the future of AI-generated art? She talks about the introduction of artificial intelligence in the art industry, the changes it brings, and the controversies surrounding the world of ai created art. It is safe to say that AI takes up a big part of our daily lives, from the facial recognition feature to the healthcare app installed on our phone. But how might it impact professional artists? Listen to this podcast to find out how artificial intelligence has affected the art industry and what kinds of consequences it brought along the way.

In this podcast, Bella asks the question: What is the history of animation in movies? She elaborates on the history of the animated movies, how it is improving everyday, and how some things changed since the 90’s. What are some of the earliest animated movies made? How did animated movies change in the 90’s? How are they different and still changing today? Listen to the podcast to get you to think about facts, what has changed throughout the years, and learn about animated movies. 

In this episode, Nathaniel asks the question- How safe is it to fly on a plane? He explains the history of flight and how it’s been slightly modified every year. How has it changed? How has it improved? Will you feel safe on your next flight? This podcast will hopefully help you soothe your fears, or at the very least, be a little more informative than reading the flight manuals discussing how to exit the aircraft safely after a crash landing.

In this episode, Ginny discusses the question: Are smartboards efficient? She elaborates on the history of smartboards, from how it got created to when the smartboards became a part of a classroom environment, both the advantages and disadvantages, and the predictions about the developments of the smartboards in the future. After listening to this podcast, you will be able to know what future classrooms will look like and develop a clear opinion about smartboards.

In this episode, Grace discusses the question: Does your height actually affect your long term health? She provides various resources to help listeners first understand what the “average” height is, then delves into different pros of being shorter or taller. Listen to this podcast to find out some interesting facts about what advantages you can have with your height!