Buckle up, listener, for an extra-long bonus episode to close the 2025-26 season.  22 former podcast guests graduated from Concord High School on Saturday and 11 of them were able to come in for one final chat before heading off for their next adventures.  Congratulations to all graduates and their families! Have a great summer!

Many thanks to Addy Barker who recommended today's guest because she knows that we love to learn about the world outside of Concord, NH.  Ben shares stories of growing up in Finland and what it was like to adjust to life in Concord when he moved here in middle school.

Having just starred in Concord High's production of Dear Evan Hansen, today's guest shares his experiences preparing for and performing an extremely challenging role.  Mr. Crimson, our co-host, who also performed in the show, adds his perspective on what it was like to bring this powerful story to life.  This interview is a master class in acting with two accomplished and talented thespians.

Many thanks to Aryn Bernardo for recommending our guest for this episode. When Adeline is not scaling walls, she's off doing mission work in El Salvador.  And she's a remarkable conversationalist to top it all off.

Thank you, Mrs. Weeks, for another fantastic recommendation.  Stefan shares his adventures from his time living in Morocco.  And as he prepares to graduate in a couple of months, it is clear that his expanded world view has translated into a deep understanding of what it means to be both human and kind.

What do you when you love a sport, but your high school doesn't have a team?  Well, you can do what these two enterprising young ladies did...you can start a team.

For just the second time in the not-so-long history of the RiZing Tide podcast, we have siblings!  Maddie and Lily share stories ranging in topic from theatre to corgis and, along the way, exemplify an amazingly special relationship between sisters.

50th EPISODE!! The RiZing Tide podcast is honored to feature this truly remarkable and inspiring young woman for its 50th episode.  Olivia demonstrates amazing dignity when facing challenges that are far from dignified.  She is someone who has the ability to make everyone around her a better person.

Many thanks to Mrs. Demers for recommending the guest for this episode.  And what a recommendation it was.  Buckle up for a wild and wonderful ride of high energy, extreme positivity and even an impromptu duet between Joe and Mr. Crimson!

Many thanks to Mrs. Weeks, Mr. Crimson's mom, for recommending the guest for this episode.  Ramon is a bit of a Renaissance young man with a well-rounded variety of interests and talents.  A three season athlete, Ramon also enjoys picking up an instrument to hone his musical skills.