Mr. Castagna is joined by Mr. Hershey to discuss the 2019 Bruce Springsteen-themed Pakistani-British coming-of-age story Blinded By The Light, currently streaming on HBO. From concert-going reminiscences to the deeper meanings of Springsteen lyrics to why students should give the film--and the music of Bruce Springsteen--a fair shake, two Springsteen fanatics dig into every nook and cranny of the film's relationship to the immortal New Jersey recording artist. While this episode is admittedly not for everybody (I think Mr. Ruhf has seen the film, maybe?) if you're looking for a movie that inspires with its story and musical interludes, you might want to check out Blinded By The Light and then listen as we break it down.

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This time, Mr. Castagna and Mr. Haupt break down 1997's Austin Powers International Man of Mystery, currently streaming on Netflix. From Mike Myers' total lack of vanity (and shame) to the balance of social commentary and toilet humor, we cover it all. This episode might not quite be worth one MILLION dollars, but it sure is groovy, baby, yeah!

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This time, Haupt and Castagna are joined by their daughters to break down Frozen 2, currently streaming on Disney+. Together they confront the existential themes of the film, try to decipher what's been going on in the enchanted forest for the last 34 years, and discover whether or not turtles actually breathe through their butts.

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Since we're all stuck at home, The Spartan Life is going streaming! We'll be discussing popular movies available on major streaming platforms right now, so you can give them a watch and then listen as we take a deep analytical dive. Up first, Mrs. Tocci convinces Mr. Castagna to watch the 2006 Disney Channel Original, High School Musical! We then take a close look at the rampant wealth and privilege on display, consider whether or not Ms. Darbus and Troy's father are totally soulless, and question the bizarre relationship between Sharpay and Ryan.

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This week's episode is all about looking back at, and looking forward to, Normal Life. Prepare for a nostalgia blast as we take you behind the doors of Mr. Zacher's Cupcake Wars, talk MiniTHON and Mr. Spartan with Roman Lisicky, and get the story of St. Mary Jane's High School from Ms. Selman. It's a tour through what was, what might have been and--MORE IMPORTANTLY--what will be again. If you're itching to get back to normal, this is a must-listen!

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In a Rifle Team-centric episode, we attempt to clarify for the world exactly how the sport of Rifle works, chat with Lizzie Cacace about her stellar season "throwing lead down range," and hear Mr. Gaugler wax philosophic about Rifle, Dorney, and spending time in the great outdoors--all while featuring a very special guest co-host!

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Join us for another episode of The Spartan Life as we cover subdued news items going on around the school, chat with senior Brad Steigerwalt about the video game mods he designs and sells, and find out how Mrs. Dottery made the transition from a childhood in the Southwest to crushing it as a math teacher at SLHS.

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In this installment of The Spartan Life, we share a student-produced segment detailing all the reasons you should sign up for MiniTHON, chat with Emma Hobby about the Spartan Ambassadors program, and sit down with Mr. Breisch to hear what it's like to be the school's Technology Coach.

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In this installment of The Spartan Life, we take you behind the doors of the annual blood drive; talk to Michael Corrado about his band Misanthropes; and discuss teaching, style, and sports with Mr. Zeisloft.

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On our first episode of the new year, we feature a package story about concert-going produced by seniors Maria Corradini and Liz Swope. Then we touch base with Emily Mackin and Hanna Ostrosky, a pair of self-described "Yerds," to hear how the yearbook is coming along. Finally, we get up close and personal with the one and only, Senora Imms. 

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