Old Tappan middle school students investigate thoughtful questions to gain a deeper understanding of our world.
In this podcast, Blake discusses the question: What is the worst MLB injury? He talks about the history of different injuries for a few positions, and some gruesome injuries that have happened in baseball. He also asks what are the most common injuries too. Blake asked other students on their take about what are some common injuries for pitchers, other non-pitch positions and gruesome injuries throughout the century of the MLB. Listen to the podcast to dive deeper into baseball's history about injuries.
In this episode, Kayla asks the question: How do different countries prepare for natural disasters? She discusses the most common natural disasters, Hurricanes/Floods, Wildfire/Droughts, and Earthquakes/Tsunamis. Kayla also talks about where they are most common, what is done to prevent as many casualties as possible, and how this preparation affects people's lives. Listen to this podcast to learn more about natural disasters and how different parts of the world prepare for them.
In this podcast, David asks and explores the question: Will there ever be a single universal language? He interviews eighth graders on different aspects of the question. He explains the history of languages, the process of making a global language, and the effects of a global language. Listen to this podcast to find out some interesting facts about languages and whether or not you will ever be able to communicate with your non-English speaking relatives!
In this episode, Kosta talks about retirement and asks the question: “When do most players retire?" He elaborates on all the different topics about retirement in the NFL. He gets interviews with students and even future Hall of Fame Quaterback Joey Gibb! Hopefully, this episode will help you better understand the thought process for when NFL players realize it is time to hang up the cleats.
In this podcast, Emma asks the question: Are chromebooks beneficial for students? She interviews students and teachers to discuss their personal opinions. This content includes the history of chromebooks in schools, how students can benefit from them, and how at the same time they can hinder the learning process. Listen to this podcast to determine for yourself if chromebooks truly help you in school.
In this podcast Declan asks the question: should schools be allowed to lock up students' phones? He speaks about the origin and the biggest company that is allowing people's phones to be locked up, he speaks on his thoughts of the goods, and even gets a teacher's perspective on locking up phones. He also speaks on his thoughts of what is wrong about locking up phones. What is good, what's bad about it, how are schools locking up phones? Listen to this podcast to find out.
In this podcast, Ava asks the question: What makes the perfect beach day? She starts by talking about the best way to prepare for the best possible beach day. Then, she gets into what are the specific activities that you can only do at the beach? Lastly, FOOD! Where is the best food to get, and what is the best to bring? These are the types of things you will here at this podcast. See you at the beach!
In this podcast, Jason asks the question: What is the best type of cuisine? He interviews students from Charles DeWolf Middle School to find out about their opinion. The contents go through the origin, what it is, and also a result from a scientific research about the question. Listen to the podcast to find out about the facts that you didn't know about cuisines.
In this podcast, Lea asks the question: Why are little kids obsessed with Sephora? She explains the different issues. The podcast shares the complaints and annoyances that come with these little kids. Also the messes and vandalizing that kids have been making, have been the talk of it all. Listen to this podcast to learn more about the little Sephora kids.
In this podcast Neil discusses the question: What does a professional DJ do? He explains what type of equipment DJ needs. In depth Neil explained the types of skills that you need to master as a DJ. This would really inspire students to love music. So what are you waiting for? Go check out this podcast today!
In this podcast, Maxwell discusses the question: Is Generation Alpha's Attention spans getting worse? He explains the future possibilities of this growing problem, and points out the main causes. He also proposes various solutions for this ever-growing problem in this edition of CDW's podcast.
In this podcast, Lexie discusses the question: Why isn't the pay in women's basketball changing? Lexie interviews students and elaborates on what women's pay was compared to men in the past, what the ratio is now, what current women players are doing to change this, and what the future will be for women's basketball. It will definitely take some time for the pay disparity to even out but it only takes one click to listen to this podcast and grow your intelligence on the pay of women's basketball.
In this podcast, Sejong discusses the question: What would happen if 100 children were deserted on an island with no food and no water? The podcast goes through what the 8th graders think about what would happen to the children, and how they would survive if stranded on a desert island. Although this may not be realistic, listen to the podcast in order to get insight and be entertained if this happened hypothetically.
In this podcast, Hannah explores the question: Are cell phones ruining our sleep? She delves into how smartphone use before bedtime affects sleep quality and duration, uncovering the science behind blue light and its impact on our sleep cycles. Additionally, Hannah examines the psychological toll of excessive smartphone use, highlighting its links to anxiety, stress, and depression. Lastly, she offers practical strategies to mitigate these negative effects, helping you to establish healthy technology habits. Tune in to learn how to balance your smartphone use and improve your sleep and mental well-being.
In this podcast, Christina discusses the question: Why do we constantly feel the need to take photos? She asks if we should or shouldn't keep taking photos, and also if parents should be more aware of this as social media is more prevalent in this generation, and what should our solutions be to this. This podcast will hopefully show you the positive and negative sides to taking photos, but overall give you opinions and resolutions about living in the moment.
In the podcast, Henry discusses the question: What is the history of surgeries worldwide? He asks students about how surgeries impact the world and how it should change in the future. What were the differences between surgeries in the past compared to today? What will change in the future? What was the first ever surgery? By listening to this podcast, you can answer this question, and learn new facts you've never knew about surgeries!
In this podcast, Lyla talks about the question: What do 8th Grade Girls Talk About During Lunch? Lyla talked about the three main things talked about during lunch, food, gossip, and school. She interviewed 8th grade girls from CDW to get answers on whether or not these things are actually talked about. Most of the girls interviewed agreed with the three main topics and gave an elaboration of what is talked about at lunch. If you want to know what these 8th grade girls talk about during lunch, listen to this podcast to find out.
In this video, Paul asks the question: How dangerous was it to fight as an American soldier in WWII? He talks to other students and gets their opinion on what they think. He then dives into the different branches of the military and decides which one is the safest and which is the most dangerous. Would you fight in a war? Hopefully, this podcast will help you find an answer to his question.
In this podcast, Jude asks the question: What are the dangers of being an astronaut? Jude talks about how astronauts get to space and how they prepare. He asked students how they feel about astronauts. By listening to his podcast, you can learn a lot of interesting facts you probably didn't know about astronauts in space.
In this episode, Lexie discusses the question: How do you find success as a young actor? She talks about why directors do the things they do along with giving some tips on how to improve. Lexie also gets the opinions of other people that are interested in this topic and have something to say about it. Have you ever thought about starting an acting career? Well, maybe start with listening to this interesting podcast to get some ideas.
In this episode, Xavier talks about the weird no-age restriction rule in Olympic sports. He discusses some of the oldest and youngest people who have ever competed in the Olympics. While also interviewing people to see their opinions on the matter. Listen to the Podcast to learn about the youngest and oldest competitors in the Olympics, while also building your own opinion along the way about the Olympics's no-age restriction rule.
In this episode, Isabella discusses the question: How should the U.S. police force train? She provides insight into how current police training is usually conducted, then compares training standards to other countries and how it could be improved. Listen to this podcast to find out the details behind police training and other interesting and noteworthy facts!
In this podcast episode, Leon dives into the fascinating question: what is the history of paying for video games? He explores the evolution of the gaming industry, including the rise of subscriptions and DLC, and sheds light on the true cost of "free" gaming. He conducts interviews with students to explore their perceptions and experiences regarding microtransactions in gaming. Tune in to uncover the facts about video games that you may not have known before.
In this podcast, Posey asks the question: What types of dance should be considered as a sport or a performing art? She talks about the different types of dance, what types should be considered as sports, and what types should be considered as performing arts. This controversial topic can be seen from many different perspectives, but we won't dance around this topic any longer.
In this podcast, Lucas discusses the question: What is a self-driving car? He elaborates on the topic of what the car is, the pros and cons of the car, and how the car can be improved. How will the self-driving car be improved by the time we are able to drive? How will this car be better than the regular car? Listen to this to find out all these questions and to learn about the self-driving car.
In this episode, Marie asks the question; What does the future of books look like? She illustrates what books used to look like, how they're being used now, and what she thinks they'll look like in the near and far future. Through other student interviews, she finds out if books are really going to be retired soon. Whether you're an avid reader or have never picked up a book in your life, this podcast will inform you about the future of books.
In this episode, Gloria asks the question: Should South Korean celebrities be required to serve in the military? She explains what military service is and why male citizens of South Korea are required to serve anyway. But does this still mean that the celebrities should be required to serve as well? If they are, what may regular citizens think of this? Listen to this podcast to discover what military service is about and what exempts someone from it.
In this podcast, Matt discusses the question: What is the worst NFL injury ever? He asks students in 8th grade what the worst ever NFL injury is, three types of injuries, and what the NFL/league is doing to limit the amount of injuries. Hopefully this podcast will inform you more about the NFL and how treatment will change in the future.
In this podcast, Trevor discusses the question: Are time management skills important? He talks about the history, evolution, and how it's used today. The podcast also talks about some useful tips for managing your time. If you ever felt tired because of all the work you had to do in a day, this podcast is perfect for you. Listen to the podcast to find some great tips to help you make the most of every day.
In this episode, Ella discusses the question, Why can't we remember things that happened a long time ago? She goes into detail on the many different reasons why people forget things from their childhood. She interviews students and asks them what the key moments they can remember are. Don't forget to tune in to this podcast to learn more about this topic.
In this episode, Talia discusses the question: How did Marvel transform the movie industry? She interviews her fellow students on if they think it was effective and if they would have done anything different. Was it possible for Marvel to become more popular in a different way? Do you see a difference in other movies since the first Marvel movie? Hopefully listening to the podcasts catches someone's attention or even simply teaches some cool facts about Marvel!
In this episode, Juwon asks the question “What would happen if Earth was a cube?” He interviews the students the reason why most planets are round, and how it would affect the environment. Also, how would humans be affected by the change of the environment and the climate? His podcast covers questions people have on the environment. So hopefully, this podcast will help you understand and learn the facts of our Earth.
In this episode, Hannah explores the question: What is the difference between an Influencer and a Celebrity? She explains how a celebrity originated, the rise of an influencer, and the comparison of a celebrity and an influencer, including two interviews from 8th graders. Listen in to find more information about what the real difference is between two different types of fame.
In this episode, Rihan asks the question: Do phones listen to us? He talks about the conspiracy theory of phones listening to us by telling us, do phones have the ability to spy on us, why would anyone listen to us and who is listening, and what can we do to protect ourselves and fix this? He interviews kids in his grade and allows them to share their opinions about the theory. If you ever questioned why an ad about a product or topic that you previously talked about popped up on your feed, then you should listen to this informative podcast!
In this Podcast Daniel describes the age-long question: Was Richard the III a good or bad king? He fills in the gaps of fact and fiction; mystery and certainty. Using historical manuscripts, narrative stories and archeolagical evidence, he pieces together the story of Richard III. This episode goes through his achievements, exploits and the truth behind King Richard III.
In this episode, Peyton discusses the question: How dangerous is a job in the North Sea? Peyton asks students about the important jobs in the North Sea, why people risk their lives, and how dangerous it actually is. This podcast will explain to you what specifically is the North Sea and how it affects thousands of lives.
In this episode, Lillian discusses the question: How young is too young to go pro in women's soccer? Lillian asks students what they think the age should be and how playing young can affect them in the present and future. Hopefully this podcast will make you think about what you think the age should be and if it is worth it to miss so much education to play professional sports at a young age.
In this podcast, Kyle discusses the question of what it takes to be a Superbowl-contending team. He talks about what the defense, offense, and the coaching needs. He also gives examples of teams that have success and how what they do is what it takes to be a superbowl team. You should listen for yourself to find out what it takes to be a superbowl team.
In this podcast, Liz discusses the question: Why can't people remember all dreams they had? She elaborates on why people dream, why it is difficult to remember dreams, and ways to get better at remembering them. What is the meaning and significance of our dreams? What is lucid dreaming and precognitive dreams? Check out to figure out what psychologists suggest about dreams, the biggest mystery not yet solved.
In this podcast, Phoebe asks the question should high school students have jobs? She interviews many students on their opinions about high school jobs. She talks about the benefits downsides and the jobs that are available for high schoolers. Even if you are in middle school and can't get a job yet you can listen to this podcast for your future! Hopefully, Phoebe's podcast can help you in the future or if you are in high school!
In this episode, Alina elaborates on the question: What happened to TWA Flight 800? She discusses what happened on July 17th, 1996, crazy conspiracy theories, and practical theories behind the crash. Will we ever know what truly happened to this aircraft and how it crashed? Even after discovery of the aircraft, do we really know how it ended up in the ocean? Listen to the podcast to find out about what happened to TWA flight 800 and the possibilities of how it crashed.
In this podcast, Xenia asks a question, “What do you think future cities will look like and how can we improve them?” She interviewed students and wanted to see what they would say, and she got a lot of different answers. There were many different perspectives on this matter-which got her very interested. How will the affordability of cities be? How would eco-friendliness be? How will the crime rate be? Listen to this podcast to find out ways to improve these problems and get a utopia of a city!
In this episode, Youjia dives into the fascinating world of social media and poses the intriguing question: How do people accumulate millions of views on social platforms? Prepare to be captivated as he unravels the secrets behind the success of popular content creators. Delving into the intricacies of their strategies, he reveals the hidden small details that contribute to their viral fame. But it doesn't stop there. Youjia also explores the connection between these details and the intricate workings of human psychology. Brace yourself for a mind-bending journey that will forever change the way your perspective of social media. Tune in to this episode to unlock the secrets behind the elusive millions of views and gain a deeper understanding of the powerful forces that shape our online world.
At this time of the year, Ian decided to ask people 3 questions. Why are the reasons for skipping breakfast? Do they feel anything negative after skipping breakfast? Are their diets healthier than those who don't skip breakfast? If you are frequent breakfast skippers, listen to this podcast to find out trivial benefits and negative effects.
In this podcast, Anais asks the question: What makes us so addicted to our phones, and how do we get addicted to them? She dives into the science of how we get so attached to our phones, what makes them so addictive, and how social media plays a part in that addiction. How can we become unaddicted to our phones? How can we bring our addictions to a STOP? Listen to this podcast to learn about the science behind how we get addicted to our phones.
In this episode, Ava discusses the question: Is college worth the money? She goes through why people went to college in the past, why people go now, and what the upsides and downsides are. Along with that, Ava asks students and teachers to see if they think college is worth the money. Listen to the podcast and maybe you will figure out if college is right for you.
In this podcast, Nathaniel asks: How did the creation of the light bulb change the course of history? He discusses how we got dependent on the light bulb, how light bulbs have changed and what the future of light bulbs is. He interviews people in his school about how the light bulb affects them. Tune in to the podcast to learn more, and maybe you'll even have your own light bulb moment.
In this podcast, Leila explores the question: What is the history of written language? She talks through several other questions about the strange world of written languages. She describes previous written languages, and defines what exactly IS a written language in the first place. Leila then explains why written languages are so important and powerful in the first place. If you can read this written language, listen to this podcast!
In this podcast, Lana discusses the question: Is it really worth going to an ivy league school? She first explains what an ivy league school is and what they are best known for. Then, she further discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of going to one. Lana interviews students on their knowledge of ivy leagues and if they believe it is truly worth going to. Hopefully, this rundown on ivy league schools will help high schoolers make a decision as to whether they will want to attend an ivy league school or not.
In this podcast, Sean asks the question: What is the worst phobia to have? Sean investigates deeper and explains what Phobias are and some examples. He informs listeners about what causes Phobias, the affects, statistics, and treatment, including some of 8th grade interviews. Listen to the podcast right now and extend your knowledge! Who knows, maybe you might figure out that you have some of them!
In this podcast Ben discusses the question: How will AI affect video games? He explains what Artificial Intelligence is and how it would affect video games. How differently would video games play out in the future if AI is programming the whole thing? Hopefully, this podcast would also help you understand that AI also has its negatives and positives and also helps you comprehend the endless possibilities of AI.