Old Tappan Podcast Network

Old Tappan Podcast Network

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Old Tappan Podcast Network episodes

  • 160 - Alex - Is it worth it for humans to colonize Mars?

    In this Alex asks the question: Is it worth it for humans to colonize Mars? He talks about the positives and negatives of coming to the new planet. One one side the air is poisonous and it is very far away, but on the other side, the soil is rich and will be able to host crops. So, should humans actually try to colonize Mars, or should we just remain being couch potatoes here on Earth?

    5 min
  • 159 - Nicole - Who was Princess Diana?

    In this podcast, Nicole discusses the question: Who was Princess Diana? What did Princess Diana do? She talks about her wonderful reign and many controversies after her death. What happened after she died you may ask? How did she die, you may question? Listen to this podcast to find out who Princess Diana was and what she did!

    5 min
  • 158 - Addison - Should contemporary art really be considered art?

    In this episode, Addison discusses the question: Should contemporary art really be considered art? She discovers more about the history of art, the history of contemporary art, and whether it meets the standards of art. This episode will help you understand how and why art is so important as well as contemporary art and teach you some things you might not have known before!

    5 min
  • 157 - Layne - Do moves give us the wrong ideas about animals?

    In this episode, Layne has the question: Do movies give us the wrong ideas about animals? Why do some animals get portrayed as villains in movies? How does this affect our society? Should movies really be giving us animal villains? How can we change the movie industry to help people think differently? Should we really be afraid of these animals or should they fear us? This podcast will answer these questions. 

    5 min
  • 156 - Andreas - How does soccer protect its players?

    In this episode, Andreas talks about how protection in soccer has improved over the years. What is the future of soccer protection, and how will it affect the game? What was the idea that helped invent the protection used? Do soccer players feel the protection is useful? What might be done to help improve and protect the players from tackles? Today we will go over all of this.

    4 min
  • 155 - Olivia - How long can human life be extended?

    In this podcast, Olivia discusses the question: Can the human lifespan be extended? She explains the possibilities and ways to perhaps increase the lifespan. She also interviews students for their opinion and methods. Listen to this podcast to find out data and facts about the mysterious gift of life. 

    5 min
  • 154 - Liam - How do pro athletes train?

    In this podcast, Liam asks the question: how do pro athletes train? He interviews kids his ages and he researched many sources. The content discusses what pro athletes should eat before, during and after exercise, as well as sport related exercises. We also go into detail about mindset tips and recovery techniques. If you are looking to improve as an athlete this is the podcast for you.

    9 min
  • 153 - Adam - What is the future of self-driving cars?

    In this podcast, Adam asks the question: What is the future of self-driving cars? He will discuss his question with a few other students on what they think the future is for them. This will also go through the history and where we are now with self-driving cars. If this topic interests you, listen to this podcast to see what the future could be like for self-driving cars.

    4 min
  • 152 - Maddie - How can you escape a cult?

    In this podcast, Maddie discusses cults; specifically how someone can escape them. She elaborates on the history of cults, and how all the different types. Cults are destructive, and you definitely do not want to join one. However, you do want to listen to this podcast!

    5 min
  • 151 - Maximos - What is the history of cheating in baseball?

    In this podcast, Maximos discusses the question, what is the history of cheating in baseball? He considers what ways teams or players gambled on their own teams, what are some other ways people have cheated, and how have PEDs impacted the game and certain players. He talks about examples of teams and players that have gambled, what teams did to actually cheat, and what their consequences were. He focuses on one special player that used PEDs and how it changed his future in the hall of fame forever. If you are a baseball fan and you want to learn about an unusual and unfortunate part of the game, give this podcast a listen.

    5 min

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Old Tappan middle school students investigate thoughtful questions to gain a deeper understanding of our world.