The Next Generation

By Blake & Will, 8th Grade

Welcome to the Next Generation Podcast. Here, we will discuss current events in the tech and science industry, the environment and climate change, sports, and more, all from the perspective of 8th gra... more

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The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.

The Next Generation episodes:

September 28, 2023 Inside Rivian: A Conversation with CEO RJ Scaringe | Ep. 54
In today's episode, Blake and Will travel to Normal, Illinois to sit down and have a conversation with Rivian's founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, at Rivian's manufacturing plant. Rivian is an electric vehicle company that currently produces two consumer vehicles- an electric pickup truck (the R1T) and a seven-passenger electric SUV (the R1S). RJ has built Rivian from the ground up and has turned Rivian into one of the largest EV companies in the world with over 15,000 employees. In this episode, we discuss Rivian's origin, RJ's motivations, his visionary mindset, product philosophy, and so much more. Stay tuned until the end of the episode to see if we can stump him with some trivia! Enjoy.

This conversation was recorded in July 2023.

Click here to watch the video version of this podcast (with some extra scenes from our tour of the plant!)
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July 18, 2023 Why are Apple Stores so Successful? | Ep. 53
In today's episode, Blake and Will discuss the six main tricks that Apple uses in their retail stores to make them so profitable. Stay tuned until the end for a banger trivia round!

Click here if you want to check out the free "Today at Apple" sessions... I highly recommend!

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June 20, 2023 How is SpaceX Saving Ukraine? | Ep. 52
In today’s episode, Blake and Will talk about how SpaceX’s Starlink is saving Ukraine from the Russian invasion. Enjoy!
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May 25, 2023 5G Stinks. Why? | Ep. 51
In today’s episode, Blake and Will discuss why 5G failed. Stay tuned until the end for some trivia!
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April 16, 2023 Should we Allow ChatGPT in Schools?
In today’s episode, Blake and Will discuss whether AI language models such as ChatGPT should be allowed in schools or not. Give us a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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29min
March 28, 2023 📱Apple’s Charging Port Controversy
In todays episode, Blake and Will talk about how the EU is mandating that all devices must be charged via USB-C and how it will effect Apple’s iPhone. Stay tuned until the end for a nail-biting round of trivia!

Here's the law (pages 27-28): https://data.consilium.europa.eu/doc/document/ST-10713-2022-INIT/x/pdf

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30min
January 27, 2023 NFL Conference Championships!
In today's episode, Blake and Will discuss the upcoming NFL conference championships. Fill out the form here to cast your predictions on the Super Bowl. Thanks for listening!
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33min
January 21, 2023 NFL Playoff Predictions! 🏈
In today’s episode, Blake and Will talk about the NFL season and the upcoming divisional round and Super Bowl. Stay tuned until the end for a new segment with a surprise guest!
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51min
January 11, 2023 Is Artificial Intelligence a Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
In today's episode, Blake and Will talk about the pros and cons of Chat GPT and similar AI models.
Fill out the Google Form here. We’d love to hear what you have to say!
Download Chat GPT here.
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32min
December 22, 2022 The Future of Space Travel: Elevators!
In today's episode, Blake and Will break down the space elevators. Stay tuned until the end for an entertaining trivia round!
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34min

FAQs about The Next Generation:

How many episodes does The Next Generation have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.