Talon Talk

In this episode of Stories from the Heart, Ms. Bacich, George Dozie III, Mr. Elorduy and Caroline Kramer share personal stories about their prayer life. Note: This episode was recorded just before Thanksgiving. Thank you to the students who shared about their prayer life when briefly stopped in the hallway. We hope that this episode will inspire you to take time in the day to stop what you are doing and center yourself in prayer!

Stories from the Heart is a production of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging program at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento, CA. Our first episode is a conversation from Kaylin, Kemani, Ryen and Sarai in the CBHS Black Student Union. Thank you for respecting these students’ honesty. Please look out for Episode 2 on prayer featuring Ms. Bacich and two CB students

Mr. Tom English has dedicated many years to the Christian Brothers  community. The iconic history teacher has been around for it all, from  the Brothers living on campus to dressing up when his World History  students pass the AP exam. Host Bella Barbosa ('21) talks to the widely  admired teacher about the ever-changing CB community and the place that  Mr. English has held within it.

After a pandemic-induced hiatus, we are back in the studio to bring you the latest happening in the CB community. In this episode of Talon Talk,  host Bella Barbosa ('21) is joined by two of the Class of 2021's best: Mariana Garcia and Emma Emigh. The ladies discuss an unusual senior year,  baked goods, and the domination of the women's tennis team. All this and more on the newest episode of Talon Talk.

CB Radio Theatre keeps you on the edge of your seat with our second installment of Suspense. In this week’s drama, the ambitious, cutthroat world of Madison Avenue has deadly implications. Listen as Helen Brandt tests the theory that there’s “Always Room At The Top”.

Cast:

HELEN: Aubriana Lene ‘23

RECEPTIONIST/MARIE: Anna Deukmejian ‘23

ANNOUNCER/KEN/ REPORTER 1: Tanner Meade ‘23

JEAN: Abigail Vandepol ‘23

CHARLIE/REPORTER 2: Peter Okamoto ‘24

WOMAN: Angelina Landeros ‘21

COP: Josh Muilenberg ‘24

FARREL: William Helman ‘21

Edited by Gabriella Gutierrez ‘22

Foley Effects by Sydney Schumaker ‘22

Directed by Mr. Michael D. Jackson

Technical Direction by Ms. Heather Christianson ‘01

Original theme music composed, performed and recorded by Theodore Duong ’21 and Angelina Landeros ’21, under the supervision of Mr. Travis Maslen

CB Theatre brings you Suspense! with this radio show thriller from 1943. Travel back in time as Mrs. Stevenson uncovers a murder plot and makes a frantic attempt to foil it. Enjoy what Orson Welles called “the single greatest radio script ever written”- Sorry, Wrong Number.

Cast:

MRS. STEVENSON: Racine Strong ‘21

OPERATOR: Aela Veerkamp ‘21

ANNOUNCER/1st MAN/ WESTERN UNION MAN: Josiah Foster ‘23

GEORGE/ SERGEANT MARTIN: Colin Smith ‘21

CHIEF OPERATOR: Tilda Alen ‘23

INFORMATION: Lindsay Shimizu ‘23

WOMAN: Kate Ruecker ‘23

Edited by Emily Kelso ‘22

Foley Effects by Alyssa Traina ‘21

Directed by Michael D. Jackson

Technical Supervision by Heather Christianson ‘01

In this exciting episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Cal Fiske (’20) and  Asher Bloom (’20) set up shop outside of the Talon news room for the  first ever live Talon podcast and converse with a vast array of  characters. The boys experience the highest of  highs when they celebrate an exciting landmark achieved while recording,and  the lowest of lows when an unexpected disruption sends the podcast spiraling into chaos. Chock-full of exhilarating discussions and events,  this is NOT an episode you want to miss.

In this very special Valentine’s Day episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Asher Bloom (‘20), Daniel Larsen-Anderson (‘20), and Calvin Fiske (‘20)  are joined by CB history teacher and Asisstant Direcor of Student Activities Ms.  Roybal to get the scoop on the origins of Saint Valentine’s holiday  and everything related to Valentines Day around CB, including the  long awaited return of the Sadies dance. They also engage in some CB themed madlibs and read valentines from the CB community. All this and more on the latest episode of Talon Talk.

In this episode of Talon Talk, hosts Asher Bloom (‘20) and Daniel  Larsen-Anderson (‘20) learn about the intense world of Academic Decathlon. CB Academic Decathlon coach Ms. Mary Bowers and team member Grace Larsen-Anderson  (‘20) educate us on the details of the competition, the work that goes into it, and the relationship that develops among the teammates. Don’t forget, the Decathlon is Saturday February 1st at Folsom High  School.

In this episode of Talon Talk, your hosts Katie Gergen ('20) and Calvin  Fiske ('20) chat with CB’s ceramics teacher, Mr. Rob Boriskin. He shares how he  discovered his love for ceramics and what it was like transforming from a  CB parent to a teacher. He also gives us an inside scoop on his atypical journey  serving in Vietnam and dive into artificial intelligence, a topic that is very prominent in Boriskin’s life. All of this and more on this intriguing episode of Talon Talk.