PEAKED

Molly Brown (Lost Girls, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) joins us talk about the wrong decisions she made about high school enrollment, her journalism career that made her the enemy of cheerleaders, and a "fake sneezing" scandal. Plus Zach struggles to understand trimesters!   Follow Molly! @mollyelizabethbrown (IG) @MollyElizBrown (Twitter) Follow us! @PeakedPod (Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Bonjour! Hola! Ciao! We discuss the foreign languages we took in high school, how well we remember them, and the sound of airplanes!   Follow us! @PeakedPod (Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Zach Reino (Off Book: The Improvised Musical) joins us to discuss inflatable sets, madrigals, band kids, an insane false alarm, and we attempt to answer the question... what IS water polo? Plus, a rousing edition of "Make Me a Mix CD".   Follow Zach! @ZachReino (Instagram/Twitter)   Follow us! @PeakedPod (Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Julia Brex and Jackson Hoffman of the band, BAD join us virtually to discuss guitar club, "The Pack", scandalous school dances, being almost popular, Chrissy Teigen and so much more.   Rate, subscribe & leave a little comment! Follow BAD! @badtheband (Instagram)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Jennifer Haining (Discotheque Support, Super Powerless) joins us to talk about her "emo" years, being a loud theatre kid who plays volleyball, and the week that her school turned into a nightclub for adults! Follow Jenny! @itsraininghaining (Instagram)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Ethan Hardy (UCB, the flea) joins us to talk about marching band, all of the turkey-related gossip, and his road to prom king. Plus, the teenage mutant ninja turtles, and his dream to be fancy! Follow Ethan! @ethanhardy, @dragnameOTD (Twitter)@ethanhardyethan (Instagram) Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Lana Schwartz (Build Your Own Romantic Comedy) stops by to discuss cliques, Queens, hanging out at chain restaurants, a book club coup, a group of boys named after the seven deadly sins, & so much more. Follow Lana!@_lanabelle (Twitter)@badgirllanlan (Instagram)Follow us!@peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: "Still" by Boy Band  

This week, we're talkin' TV, baby! Specifically, the TV we watched in high school, including pretending to watch Lost, Haley's explanation of House while on anesthesia, why we want to be cast in a Nickelodeon show, a very long infomercial for the Magic Bullet, and so much more. Follow us!@peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: "Still" by Boy Band  

The wonderful Ryan Kristopik (Thirst Tracks Live! at The Duplex) stops by to discuss volunteering, Connecticut, blue prints, real estate, and a truly insane Facebook group. Follow Ryan!@ryankristopik (Twitter/Instagram)Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram)Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band  

Oliver Scott joins us to talk about being a technocrat, getting pulled over in high school, video games taking over his life, and how freakin' hot outdoor lockers are. Follow Oliver @oliver.was.here (Instagram) @TolkienWASP (Twitter)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)   Reach out! Peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: “Still” by Boy Band

Rachel Flynn (Heathers The Musical) joins us to discuss our go-to diner meals, the Delilah radio show, the happy parts of Rent, and much more!   Follow Rachel @radiofreerachel (Instagram)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)   Reach out! Peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: “Still” by Boy Band

This week, we're talkin' high school sports, baby. That means field hockey, swimming, track and tennis - as well as homecoming, tailgating, and for some reason... Pete Buttigieg. Follow us!@peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Comedian and improviser E.A. Moss (UCB) stops by to discuss San Francisco, volleyball, getting in trouble for celebrating a friend’s birthday, writing letters to the entire school, Grendel and Beowulf, and so much more. Plus, Zach and Haley introduce us to The Doody Bandit.   Follow E.A. @eamossy (Instagram)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)   Reach out! Peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: “Still” by Boy Band

Comedian Melissa Aquiles (Jack & Melissa) stops by to discuss New Jersey, speech team, dead languages, bullying teachers, a ritual involving a chicken, and so much more. Follow Melissa!@melissaaquiles (Twitter)@maaquiles (Instagram)@jackandmelissacomedy (Instagram)Follow us!@peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram)Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Composer and lyricist Preston Max Allen (We Are The Tigers) stops by to discuss his troubled liver, Soulja Boy, hot policy debates, Stranger Things, making out in public parking lots and so much more. Follow Preston! @prestonmaxallen (Twitter/Instagram) Follow us!@peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.comTheme Music: "Still" by Boy Band  

Comedian/writer Justin Ayer (The Broadway Beat) stops by to discuss farming, praying, the movie "Holes", the problem with King Kong fighting Godzilla, Mountain Dew mouth and so much more.   Follow Justin!@JustAyer (Insta)@JustinAyer (Twitter)   Follow us!@peakedpod (Insta/Twitter)   Reach out!peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Comedian/producer Megan Pope (Forever Dog) stops by to discuss diving, theatre, their school's skirt-rolling status system, ring proposals, doing Secret Santa year-round, and so much more.   Follow Megan!@mpopetweets (Twitter) @megspope (Instagram)   Follow us!@peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Song: "Still" by Boy Band

Comedian/writer Jeremy Kaplowitz (Hard Drive, Ace Watkins) joins us to discuss keeping a low profile, track, Childish Gambino, mass exorcisms, passing out during American Idiot: The Musical, and so much more.   Follow Jeremy! @jeremysmiles (Twitter) @lizardpeopleny (Insta)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Insta)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

This week, we’re talking everyone’s favorite class: lunch (this was a good joke). We run through our lunch crews, finishing homework while eating, muffins, Edward performing lunchtime plays, and a man who may or may not have been named Mr. Cockasaurus.     Follow us! @peakedpod (Insta/Twitter)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Comedian Zach Schiffman (Digital for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee) stops by to discuss unhealthy acting exercises, what it means to be "commonsy", and the events that occurred on what he refers to as "Disaster Night".   Follow Zach! @schlife (Twitter), @zachschiffman (Insta)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Insta/Twitter)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

This week we're joined by Comedian/Actor Carly Hayes (Peter, Paul, and Carly) to discuss the hierarchy of her cult-like high school theatre program, audition sabotage, the Beauty & The Beast ravioli scene that might not actually exist, and so much more. Plus, we play a good ol' fashioned game of M.A.S.H.   Follow Carly! @carlyahates (Insta), @carlyahayes (Twitter)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Insta/Twitter)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Song: "Still" by Boy Band   

Writer/Comedian Steven Castillo (SNL) stops by to discuss being shy, roasting kids at youth group, eBaum's World, a Borat-themed abstinence video, and so much more.   Follow Steven! @STEEEZEUSCHRIST (Twitter) @steezus_castillo (Instagram)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

We're gettin' real frightening this week as we creep into stories of high school Halloween's past. We're talking costumes, candy, mischief, spooky movies, and pranks gone wrong. Plus, a spoO0Ooky listener story!   Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Author/Comedian Ginny Hogan (Toxic Femininity in the Workplace) stops by to discuss catholic school, eating the holy host, speech & debate, the hot teacher who probably wasn't actually hot, school uniforms and so much more! Plus, another rousing rendition of "What'd You Bring for Lunch?"Follow Ginny! @ginnyhogan_ (Twitter/Instagram) Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Indie pop superstars Matt and Kim join us to discuss writing music during dark times, science competitions, punk fashion, rich kids, and older actors playing teens on TV. Plus, Matt asks the question: If you could swap bodies with your partner and have sex with yourself... would you?   Follow Matt and Kim! @mattandkim (Twitter/Insta) See them on tour - dates at mattandkim.com   Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Insta)   Reach out! Peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Song: “Still” by Boy Band

Ra Ra Riot frontman Wes Miles stops by to discuss the band's new album "Superbloom", recording music at his parents house, gigs at the local health food store, how joining marching band makes you stronger, and chocolate soup. Rate, subscribe & leave a little comment! Follow Wes & Ra Ra Riot! @TennismansWharf (Wes on Twitter) @RaRaRiot (the band on Twitter/Instagram) Follow us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

You knew this was coming: it's the Drama Club episode. We discuss our high school roles, backstage drama, the God mic, putting on shows that aren't really shows, and how Edward's school preferred dark, gritty dramas that were totally inappropriate for teenagers.   Rate, subscribe & leave us a lovely little comment, please!   Follow us! @PeakedPod (Twitter/Instagram)   Reach Out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band  

Ziwe Fumudoh (Desus & Mero, Pop Show) joins us to chat about boarding school, high school dating, foot fetishes, Hollywood legend Mae West, mean New York City teens and so much more. Rate, subscribe, and leave a wittle comment!   Follow Ziwe! @ziwef (Instagram) @ziwe (Twitter)   Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter)   Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com   Theme Song: "Still" by Boy Band

Jamie Loftus (Robot Chicken, Paste Magazine) joins us to recount her high school years - including wearing a back brace for 22 hours a day, rival towns, teachers sending students dick pics, teachers convincing students to do drugs, and passing out before the big oboe performance. Don't forget to rate, subscribe, & leave a little baby comment! Follow Jamie! @jamiechristsuperstar (Instagram) @jamieloftusHELP (Twitter) Follow us! @meetcutecast (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Song: "Still" by Boy Band

Alise Morales (Betches, Showtime's Our Cartoon President) joins us to revisit her teen years - including her ska band, Myspace competitions, and the odd events that led to her "Most Popular Day". If you're feeling it, please rate, subscribe & leave a comment. Follow Alise! @alisenavidad (Twitter)@pandalise (Instagram) Follow Us! @peakedpod (Twitter/Instagram) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme Music: "Still" by Boy Band

Welcome to PEAKED, the podcast where we try to find out whether or not we peaked in high school. In the inaugural episode, Haley, Zach and Edward interview each other about their high school lives - including drama club, fashion, bad teachers, Christian rock music and carhopping. If you had a nice time, please rate, subscribe and leave a comment! Follow us! @peakedpod (Instagram/Twitter) Reach out! peakedpodcast@gmail.com Theme song: "Still" by Boy Band