Dodger Media Podcasts

From late-night TikTok rabbit holes to the pressure of maintaining the perfect grid, social media is the backdrop of modern teenage life. In this episode of Triple Take, we're diving deep into how platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok are shaping the high school experience. Is it bringing people together, or just fueling FOMO and anxiety? We break down topics like screen time, the constant need for validation, and how to find a healthy balance in a chronically online world. Grab your headphones and let's talk about it!

In this episode we will be playing guess who.  It is a game where players are given a mystery person then ask yes or no questions to narrow it down.  Whoever gets it in the least questions wins.

In this episode we reviewed Lala Land with special Guest Sammy Neilsen. Lala Land is an award-winning musical that blends dreams, love, and ambition. We discuss its memorable performances, stunning visuals, unforgettable soundtrack, and the emotional story that made it a modern classic.

Are your group chats blowing up? Because ours definitely are! In Episode 5 of Beyond the Buzz, we are diving headfirst into Hollywood's most talked-about romances to break down the chemistry, chaos, and rumors currently shaking up our feeds. We're kicking things off with the ultimate golden couple, Tom Holland and Zendaya, looking at how they manage to stay so effortlessly grounded while completely dominating the entertainment industry, before shifting gears to Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet to chat about how they balance that high-profile Kar-Jenner spotlight with low-key, indie-king energy. The internet is also completely losing its mind over Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi, so we are dissecting everything from their latest rumored hangouts to those epic family double dates, and finally, we check in on Hailey and Justin Bieber to see how Hollywood's coolest power couple is navigating their newest chapter with baby Jack while still setting trends.

Founded in 2019 by Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti, the Opium record label has rapidly evolved from a niche imprint into a defining cultural movement within modern underground hip-hop. The collective—which prominently features core artists Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang—is renowned for pioneering an aggressive, avant-garde "rage rap" subgenre that fuses dark, gritty trap beats with the rebellious, distorted energy of '70s and '80s punk rock. Beyond their sonic influence, Opium has established a massive, cult-like global fanbase driven by a distinct, non-conformist aesthetic characterized by all-black street style, leather boots, and heavy metal imagery. By continuously turning highly anticipated releases into major cultural milestones, Opium has redefined the boundary between underground rap and mainstream fashion, securing its legacy as one of the most influential creative ecosystems of the current era.  

In this week's episode of Testing Tabish, Matthew takes on a challenge that tests both his memory and his endurance. While holding a plank position, he must memorize a list of items and then try to recall them correctly before time runs out. As the pressure builds and the plank gets tougher, Matthew has to stay focused and push through the challenge. Will he remember every item, or will the strain of the plank make him forget? Watch to find out in another fun and unpredictable episode of Testing Tabish!

Listen in and find out news about the 2026 world cup final at MetLife Stadium.

Loss comes in a lot of different shapes and sizes, especially when you're navigating school, growing up, and constant change. This week on Triple Take, we're opening up a conversation about all kinds of grief. Whether you're mourning a major life shift, a lost opportunity, or just a version of yourself you miss, this episode is a reminder that you aren't crazy for feeling it. Let's talk about how to recognize grief in all its forms and how we can heal together as a student community.

On today's episode, I sit down with a former Madison High School student to talk about his transition to Parsippany Hills. We dive into what it was like switching schools, and how his personal interests and passions evolved along the way.

Grab your playbills! This week, Catherine, Kailey, and Safia are trading pop culture headlines for center stage as they break down three of their absolute favorite musical theater obsessions.The trio kicks things off with the glitz and glamour of The Great Gatsby's high-energy modern adaptation, before journeying down to the underworld to obsess over the haunting, mythic melodies of Hadestown. Finally, they wrap up with a love letter to the campy, soulful, and delightfully bloodthirsty sci-fi cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors.Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and plenty of dramatic flair. Listen now, subscribe, and review on your favorite streaming platform!

Welcome to Testing Tabish — the chaotic game show where friendship, humiliation, and questionable athletic endurance collide. In each episode, the crew puts their friend Matthew through a series of ridiculous physical and mental challenges designed to test his memory, reflexes, confidence, and sanity.This episode's challenge: Guess the Lyric with a Twist.The rules sound simple at first. Matthew hears a short clip or partial line from a popular song and has to correctly finish the lyric. Easy… until the punishment kicks in. Every time he gets a lyric wrong, he immediately has to do 5 push-ups before moving on to the next song.What starts as a fun music trivia game quickly turns into a brutal endurance challenge as missed lyrics pile up. One second Matthew is confidently singing along, and the next he's face-down on the floor struggling through push-ups while the hosts laugh uncontrollably. From forgetting iconic choruses to completely butchering rap verses, the pressure only gets worse as exhaustion sets in.By the end of the episode, Matthew isn't just fighting to remember lyrics — he's fighting for oxygen.

The HipHop Daily Reports episode detailing the seismic influence of Odd Future (OFWGKTA) explores how a group of rebellious, skate-obsessed teenagers from Los Angeles fundamentally dismantled the gatekeeping of the music industry. The report highlights the collective's DIY ethos and mastery of internet subculture, which paved the way for the era of the "unfiltered" artist. Central to this narrative is the meteoric rise of Tyler, The Creator, whose shock-value beginnings evolved into a Grammy-winning, multi-hyphenate career in both music and fashion. The episode also dives into the distinct paths of the group's other breakout stars: the elusive and enigmatic Frank Ocean, who redefined modern R&B with his vulnerable, genre-bending storytelling, and the lyrical prodigy Earl Sweatshirt, whose introspective and avant-garde approach to rap provided a somber counterpoint to the group's early chaos. By tracing their journey from Syd's home studio to global superstardom, the report cements Odd Future's legacy as the blueprint for creative independence in the digital age

In this episodes, your favorite hosts will make their top 5 favorite things for the given category.  After we share with each other, we will make a collective list that encompass all of our ideas.

RUTGERS DATA BREACH IMPACTS THOUSANDS

Libby and Becca join us for an engaging interview reflecting on their four-year journey through high school performing arts. After a full tenure in the theater and chorus departments, they share how their perspectives on music have matured and what it's really like to grow up on stage.

Between the pressure of maintaining a 4.0, making it to practice on time, and figuring out your post-grad plans, where does a relationship even fit in? This week on Triple Take, we're tackling the ultimate juggling act: balancing your romantic life with the chaos of high school responsibilities.It's easy to get swept up in a new crush, but it's harder to keep your head above water when midterms hit. We're breaking down how to stay present in your relationship without letting your grades—or your sanity—slip through the cracks. 

Welcome back to Testing Tabish, the podcast where Matthew Tabish is pushed to his limits in ridiculous, unpredictable challenges. But this episode flips everything on its head—it's Opposite Day.Instead of being the one under pressure, Tabish takes a step back while hosts Connor and Augie become the test subjects. Their challenge? A brutal combination of mental and physical endurance: a wall sit spelling bee. That means holding a burning wall sit position while correctly spelling words under pressure—mess up, and the consequences are immediate.Roles are reversed, chaos is guaranteed, and nobody escapes the challenge unscathed. Who breaks first—the legs or the brain?Tune in for one of the most unpredictable episodes yet.

Opinion about school rules.

Beyond the Buzz Episode 3 is officially live! This week, your three fave girls are catching you up on all the right now music tea. We're obsessing over the vibe of recorded tours—is watching from our beds the new front row? We're also chatting about those major Coachella moments that are currently taking over our FYPs and, of course, keeping you posted on everything Olivia Rodrigo is doing literally this second. We're breaking it all down like the true stans we are.

An exciting episode of the podcast where your hosts will be playing the game Imposter.  This episode features a special guest named Chase.  We hope you all like him as much as you like us.

The Hip Hop Daily (or similar "Beef War Report" coverage) chronicling the 2024 Kendrick Lamar and Drake feud provides an exhaustive deep dive into a rivalry that transitioned from a decade of "cold war" sneak-disses to an unprecedented lyrical scorched-earth campaign. The episode meticulously traces the escalation starting with Kendrick's explosive verse on "Like That," where he rejected J. Cole's "Big Three" narrative in favor of "Big Me," effectively baiting Drake into a direct confrontation. Listeners are guided through the rapid-fire release cycle of April and May 2024, analyzing the strategic psychological warfare used in tracks like Drake's "Push Ups" and the controversial AI-assisted "Taylor Made Freestyle," contrasted against Kendrick's scathing multi-part response including "Euphoria," "6:16 in LA," and the haunting "Meet the Grahams." The report highlights the climax of the beef with the record-breaking success of "Not Like Us," which transformed serious personal allegations into a global club anthem, effectively shifting the cultural zeitgeist. By examining the fallout—ranging from Drake's legal maneuvers to Kendrick's triumphant Super Bowl LIX announcement—the episode frames the conflict not just as a battle for rap supremacy, but as a definitive historical marker that redefined the "Big Three" era and solidified Kendrick Lamar's position as a cultural heavyweight. 

A Parsippany resident, finds his way to rural Louisiana and was caught scamming the elderly for a large sum of gold. 

Between seven-period days, varsity practices, and the crazy expectations with grades, it feels like high schoolers are expected to fit 30 hours of life into a 24-hour day. In this episode, we're diving deep into the trenches of time management and the stress that comes with the "do-it-all" culture. We're breaking down why your color-coded planner might actually be lying to you and how to stop the 2:00 AM spiral.

This week on Beyond the Buzz, your favorite trio of hosts is diving headfirst into the ultimate comfort-watch marathon. We're breaking down the latest from the Jenny Han universe before shifting gears into a major Disney Channel nostalgia trip. The Summer I Turned Pretty, XO Kitty, and the new Zombies, Descendants, and Camp Rock movies are all things we will be discussing in this week's episode, tune in now! 

In this episode were talking about how food could change our life and why is it important in different culture.

The Hip Hop Daily Reports explores the TikTok era as a transformative shift from traditional talent scouting to a data-driven landscape defined by algorithmic discovery. The podcast analyzes how the platform has forced a rewrite of the industry playbook, moving away from the SoundCloud era toward a "15-second hook" culture where songs are often engineered for viral challenges rather than long-form cohesion. Discussions frequently center on the tension between democratization—allowing independent artists to bypass legacy gatekeepers—and the pressure for musicians to become perpetual content creators. By tracking the rise of micro-genres like Sample Drill and Jersey Club, the reports provide a real-time critique of how modern virality impacts artist longevity, often questioning whether today's viral stars can convert fleeting digital trends into sustainable, decades-long careers.

A high-energy podcast and interactive show where three co-hosts, Cam, TJ, and Malek, will go head-to-head in friendly games, trivia, and fun competitions. In this episode, we will be playing trivia, and we will see who has the most ball knowledge.v

The Couch Critics are back in the living room, and this week, we're trading popcorn for medkits as we dive into Mel Gibson's 2016 powerhouse, Hacksaw Ridge. We're breaking down Andrew Garfield's incredible performance as Desmond Doss—the man who went to hell and back without ever picking up a gun—and debating if the film's brutal realism

In this episode of Testing Tabish, Matthew Tabish takes on a challenge that sounds simple—until it absolutely isn't. The goal: sink basketball free throws. The twist: he has to get completely dizzy first.What starts as a test of basic coordination quickly turns into a chaotic battle between balance, focus, and pure willpower. As the spins pile up, so do the missed shots, questionable strategies, and plenty of laughs. Can Matthew fight through the dizziness and find his rhythm, or will gravity (and his own legs) have other plans?Tune in for a hilarious and surprisingly intense challenge that proves sometimes the hardest part of a free throw… is standing still.

In today's episode, I'm talking with my friend Eric Harding. Eric plays tenor sax over at Madison High School and he is dedicated towards music. He recently made All-State and currently holds the first-chair spot in both the Madison Jazz Band and the Wind Ensemble.

An in depth discussion about the closure of Fable and Flame's Madison location, it discusses things that will be missed, and hopeful alternatives brought to you by the host and his guest. 

Grab your iced coffee and settle in—this week, we're getting real about our inner circles.Is it a "bestie" or just a "class friend"? Why does a text left on read feel like the end of the world? And how do you actually handle the shift when a friend group starts to drift apart?In this episode, the Triple Take trio sits down with our favorite school guidance counselor, Miss Mazak, to dissect the highs and lows of high school friendships. From the psychology of "cliques" to the art of the healthy boundary, Miss Mazak brings her expert insight (and a much-needed reality check) to our chaotic social lives.

So this show is about the World Cup of this summer of 2026 

Grab your skates and your headphones—Beyond The Buzz is officially live! In our premiere episode, three friends, Catherine, Kailey, and Safia, break down the high-stakes world of the Winter Olympics through a pop-culture lens.We're obsessing over the "Quad God" Ilia Malinin and the iconic return of Alysa Liu as they both secure gold, plus we're dissecting the vibes of the Stateside Dance. We also dive into Tate McRae's viral hockey ad and celebrate a historic double-gold sweep for both the U.S. Men's and Women's hockey teams. From podium finishes to peak aesthetics, we're recapping everything you missed on the ice.

Welcome to the very first episode of Change Over Time. Our guest for today is Dustin DeBiasse, who is also the host of the show. Dustin discusses why he started the podcast and shares his passion for hobbies such as track and playing the saxophone. After introducing these interests, Dustin goes into further detail about how his views on each have changed over time.

Welcome to the very first episode of Couch Critics, the podcast where we kick back, relax, and break down some of the greatest movies of all time from the comfort of our couch. Whether you're a hardcore film buff or just someone who loves a good movie night, you're in the right place.For our debut episode, we're diving into the epic, action-packed world of Gladiator. We'll be talking about what makes this film such a classic, rating it on a scale from 1 to 10, and sharing our favorite moments—from intense battles to unforgettable lines.So grab your popcorn, get comfortable, and join us as we step into the arena and put Gladiator to the test. Let's get into it.

In March 2026, the Madison Borough Council held a standing-room-only meeting that served as the "pilot" for this local controversy. The primary focus was a proposed ordinance to ban or strictly limit gas-powered leaf blowers, which many residents fear is the first step toward a total ban on gas-operated lawnmowers. The host interviewed a local landscaper to get a one on one professional voice to discuss in detail, this topic. 

Before the TikTok hits and the "Rage" beats of today, there was a lawless digital frontier that bypassed every gatekeeper in the music industry. This week, Hip-Hop Daily Reports dives deep into the SoundCloud Era (2015–2019)—a period defined by neon hair, face tattoos, distorted bass, and a raw emotional honesty that shifted the genre's DNA.We're tracking the evolution from the lo-fi "Phonk" beginnings in Florida to the chart-topping dominance of "Emo-Rap." How did a platform built for DJs become the birthplace of a generation's biggest rockstars?

Welcome to Testing Tabish, the podcast where Matthew takes on a different challenge every episode, no matter how wild, ridiculous, or physically demanding it gets.From eating insane amounts of chicken nuggets to pushing himself through unpredictable physical challenges, nothing is off limits. With friends behind the mic adding commentary, reactions, and a little chaos, every episode is a new test of limits, endurance, and determination.Will Matthew rise to the challenge... or completely fail trying? Either way, it's going to be entertaining.New challenges. New episodes. Same Tabish.

In this episode of the Peer Perspective, we will dive into talking about extracurriculars, sports, and jobs, all while balancing these tasks with high school. We also have an interview with our high school's assistant principal and director of the athletic department about balancing extracurriculars and schoolwork.

Tom takes on Andrew Forte on Brainrot trivia.

Reagan Davison shares her current favorite 5 song rotation with her co-hosts Alex Modi, Scarlet Baisch and Logan Latoff. After you learn about her favorite songs,  you will hear the insight from the other 3 co-hosts who all have very different relationships and backgrounds in music. Tune in to hear fun and new music each week to help you expand your musical library.

In this secret fourth episode of the Sell Me Your Team podcast, hosts Beckett Bradshaw and Jack Streit attempt to sell co-host Evan Cohen, on Water Polo and the U.S. Olympic Water Polo team.

In this episode we dive into the conspiracies surrounding JFK's assassination. Was it planned by the government or a tragic event?

In a fiery debate, Dylan and Rohan are asked difficult questions in which they have zero prior knowledge on, to Which One?

In The Peer Perspective episode 3 we dive into the college process and senior year! Our hosts talk about their own experiences with the college process and Ava's time in an IOP program during her senior year of high school. We also interview a peer to get an additional view of the college process and see how it effects individuals. 

Harvard commit Jake Hall takes on tom on music trivia!!