Old Tappan Podcast Network

Old Tappan Podcast Network

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Old Tappan Podcast Network episodes

  • 150 - Anisha - How does a real newsroom operate?

    In this podcast, Anisha discusses the question: How does a real newsroom operate? She interviews middle school newsroom members on different topics, all relating to newsrooms. She covers topics like pre-production, production, etc. The main idea of this podcast is that in a newsroom everything needs to be perfect. If one mistake happens, then everything goes downhill. Although, you should never give up and try to fix your mistake, even if it's when you are live. There is a possibility you can find a solution on time. Listen to find out more!

    4 min
  • 149 - Caroline - What is the perfect pet?

    In this podcast, Caroline discusses the question: what is the perfect pet? She elaborates on what the benefits and downfalls are of dogs, cats and other animals. She explains how there are many upsides to these animals but there are also many downsides to these animals, such as the amount of work that goes into taking care of these animals. She also talks about how there is a possibility that there could be new animals formed in the future. Listen to this podcast and maybe you will find out what the perfect pet is for you.

    5 min
  • 149 - Griffin - Are contact sports worth the risk?

    In this episode, Griffin discusses the question: Are contact sports worth the risk, what injuries occur in contact sports, and what does the future look like for contact sports? Griffin asked students if they played contact sports, and if they believed it was worth the risk, as well as if they had sustained an injury from a contact sport. Listen in to the podcast to dig deeper into the issue that is often ignored, and help bring it to light.


    7 min
  • 148 - Guy - How has pro basketball changed throughout the years?

    In this episode, Guy discusses the question: How has professional basketball changed throughout the years? He asks students about how basketball in the 70's era and the 1990's was different from today's game. Listen to the podcast to find out how different the NBA was through the years and how things may change even more in the future.

    9 min
  • 147 - Lindsey - Is the school curriculum designed for students to succeed?

    In this episode, Lindsey discusses the question: Is the current school curriculum designed for students to succeed? She describes the way schools were in the past, present, and future. Lindsey interviews teachers and students on their opinion about the curriculum. Listen to the podcast to learn more about the school curriculum and what we can do to change it for students to benefit more from. 

    4 min
  • 146 - Micheal - What if Earth had rings like Saturn?

    In this episode, Michael asks the question: What would happen if earth had rings? Michael starts to talk about why planets have rings and how they work. He also proceeds to explain how different the Earth would be if our planet did have rings, and how it would have affected the course of human history.

    4 min
  • 145 - Neha - How has the pandemic affected the lives of students?

    In this episode, Neha discusses the question: How has the pandemic affected the lives of students? She elaborates on statistics showing the significance of the pandemic for students, and interviews students on their personal experiences during the quarantine. How has the pandemic affected students then, now and in the future? Listen to the podcast to find out some more info and statistics on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted students possibly forever.

    5 min
  • 144 - Kabir - Is TikTok spying on us?

    In this episode, Kabir discussed the question: Is TikTok spying on us? He elaborates on how TikTok works and how much suspicion has been raised on the Chinese Government and TikTok. Kabir states his opinion on whether or not the app should be banned. He expands on the questions, How does TikTok work? How is China involved? What is the future of TikTok? Quick, give it a listen, the clock is "Tik"-ing.

    3 min
  • 143 - Stefan - How has baseball changed over the years?

    In this podcast, Stefan discusses the question, How has baseball changed throughout different eras? He elaborates on the differences between players of the past, present, and critiques their abilities in the future. He also talks about how rules have changed throughout these time periods. This recording unlocks the ability to hear the history of baseball. Hopefully this podcast will even make you even consider liking baseball a bit more. 

    6 min
  • 142 - Scott - What places in the future will be underwater?

    In this podcast, Scott  discusses the topic: What places in the future will be underwater. He elaborates on What places already are underwater, what causes places to go underwater, and what places are at risk in the future. This Podcast also mentions land subsidence, global warming, and how they are affecting the world right now. Listen to The Podcast to find out about the cities at risk in the future, and how coastal cities are in big trouble.

    5 min

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