The Monarch Experience Podcast

In a very special episode, powerlifting legend, Bob Merkh, the only man to squat and bench over 1,100 lbs, joins Mr. Ancona to chat about lessons from powerlifting, responding to failure, how to set goals, advice for teens getting into the gym, how to find balance in any competitive aspect of one's life, and so much more. We talk about his book, "Moderation is for Cowards" and the lessons learned through powerlifting and how they can be applied in any aspect of life. Bob is a powerlifting icon, a History Teacher, an author, and an all around great guy.

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Mr. Ancona chats with all 9 LIONS Award winners, Savannah, Alex, Kendall, Mahi, Brayden, Hunter, Dylan, Ryan, and Joseph to discuss what leadership means to them, how they embody leadership, and why they believe they were chosen. Also, Mr. Osborne joins the podcast to discuss the creation of the LIONS award and how he sees the award continuing to grow.

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March Madness is officially over, but The Monarch Experience Podcast has a Marvel vs. DC bracket to determine who is the ultimate fan favorite DC or Marvel hero or villain. Join Teddy and Deakon in breaking down the Podcast Club's official bracket, share their winners and go over tough matchups in the bracket.

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Let's not avoid it- A.I. isn't going anywhere, so Aarav and Darsh return to The Monarch Experience Podcast to discuss practical ways and tips to use A.I. to help you study and learn while in middle school. From mock tests to A.I. generated study tools, we cover everything! Plus, a very special, never before moment in MXP history- Bucci grabs the microphone and takes Mr. Ancona to school!

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Quad J wins again and the streak officially begins! Kendall, Dylan, and Kudrat take you behind the scenes to discuss the process of making the winning dance, what goes into participating in all of the "day of" events, why next year's 7th graders should sign up to be a part of BOTQ next year, and so much more insight behind the scenes of the Memorial tradition- Battle of the Quads.

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Hours on YouTube videos, mindless scrolling, constant feelings of irritability, inability to focus on anything. These are just some of the typical experiences someone who is overstimulated goes through. Darsh and Aarav join the podcast to discuss the science behind how the modern person gets overstimulated, what it is, why it happens, and offer tips on how to avoid and combat it when it does happen.

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Volume 1 of Stranger Things 5 is out, and Vihan, Frido, and Eddie join Mr. Ancona to discuss all of their theories, predictions, favorite moments, and so much more. They identify major themes and easter eggs they noticed in volume 1, and make predictions for who they think is going to die in future episodes, Vecna's plan, Will's new powers, and so much more. If you love Stranger Things, this is a can't miss episode!

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Memorial was given a list of 100 male players from Soccer, NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB and voted, creating who they believe are the top 10 male athletes from 2025. This list will shock you.

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Recently get in trouble with the fuzz because of that drip you wore when out with your home skillet? Fear not! The Monarch Experience Podcast takes a deep dive into slang, and how it has evolved throughout the decades, as Millen, James, and Samved join the podcast to go over common slang used in every decade since the 1960's to 2020's, discuss which word they'd like to bring back, and when we talk about current slang, they discuss which words are most cringe when Mr. Ancona uses them.

Palak, Reet, and Emily join Mr. Ancona in discussing the phenomenon known as ASMR and where it began, how it works to create a soothing sensation in listeners, and we create ASMR sounds with various objects. See if you can guess what they are as you listen! Plus, we think of hilarious situations to use an ASMR voice.

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