PodKATS

In this episode of PodKATS, our hosts sit down with SI’s two new deans, Mr. James Townsend and Ms. Nicole Nastari! Get to know our newest members of the administration as they share their previous experiences, goals for SI, and what they enjoy doing outside of school. Tune in to learn more about our new deans and what they hope to bring to the SI community!

In this episode of PolitiKATS, Raith and Simon sit down with Rev. Paul Trudeau, founder and director of City Hope SF, to explore the organization’s origins and hear his vision for its future.

Episode Producers/Hosts: Simon Lim 27 & Raith Roland '27

Hosts Simon & Yair sit down with student organizer Kate Ozaeta '26 and Dr. Davis, Assistant Principal for Community Formation and Culture, to reflect on SI's back-to-back immigration walkouts — the students who marched, the detentions that followed, and what the school hopes students take away.

Episode Producer & Editor Simon Lim '27

In this episode of PolitiKATS, our hosts got a chance to interview newly elected District 4 Supervisor, Alan Wong. Hear about his experience as a First Lieutenant in the National Guard, a twice elected member of the College Board of Trustees, and finally as Supervisor of the Sunset District.

Hosts: Simon Lim 27 & Raith Roland '27

SI media students sat down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas for an unscripted conversation, bringing heartfelt and hard-hitting questions about immigrant rights. The discussion followed Vargas's inspiring keynote address at SI's 4th Annual Social Justice Summit.

Episode Reporters/Producers: Evelyn Conboy '26 of Inside SI, and Yair Leon '26, Simon Lim '27, and Raith Roland '27 of PolitiKATS

Raith and Yair are back for episode three of PodKATS. They sat down with Señor Orque and Jett Dixon '26 in the KATS studio to go behind the scenes of SI's 17th annual Pasko celebration—exploring the traditions, planning, and community that make this Filipino Christmas event one of SI's most beloved celebrations.

Hosts: Raith Roland '27 & Yair Leon '26. Special thanks to Mr. Borja and the SITV students for sharing their video footage, from which audio was extracted for this episode's intro and outro music.

Raith and Yair are back for episode two of PodKATS. They sat down Ms. Devencenzi in the KATS studio to learn the "why" behind the new phone policy and, along the way, learned how her experiences at SI have shaped her ideas and beliefs.

Student Producers: Raith Roland '27 & Yair Leon '26, Audio Editor: Simon Lim '27

In this first episode of PodKATS, Raith Roland '27 and Yair Leon '26 had the chance to dive deep in conversation with SI's new president, Mr. Joe Vollert '84.

Behind San Francisco is a Wildcast series hosted by Charlotte Parker '25 and Griffin Legg '25. Last month, Charlotte sat down with Matt Boschetto, a candidate for district 7 supervisor, to discuss his plans for the City, and his advice to young people who wish to use their voice and learn more about the political landscape.

Behind San Francisco aims to provide a deep, insightful, and comprehensive look on the political, judiciary, and government scenes of SF. From interviews, analysis, and opinion, we strive to inform and spark responses from the local community.

Mr. Arnott shares his Firsts & Bests with Ms. Brancoli. His song choices, perspectives and insights reflect his passion for creativity, and music.

Links:

Mr. Arnott's Spotify Playlist: https://t.ly/dOj3o

Be a guest on Firsts & Bests: bit.ly/FirstsandBests

Firsts & Bests is a Wildcast series coproduced and cohosted by Charlotte Parker '25 and Ms. Cara Brancoli, moderator of St. Ignatius College Prep's podcast club.

Each episode features a different guest from the SI community sharing the songs that have punctuated pivotal moments of their life, as well as some of their favorite musical selections.